By Paula Ramirez, Historic Mankin Mansion The end of the night is your chance to go out with a bang. Let’s look at a few classic and creative choices to make your exit one to remember! Flower Petals This classic exit never goes out of style. Offering guests lovely...
By Kim Moody, The Estate at River Run We know you're spending a ton of spare time browsing through Pinterest weddings. Are all the pics starting to look the same? Everyone wants their wedding to be unique. One way you can achieve that is by picking a venue with that...
By Rebecca Blackwell, Relationship Foundation of Virginia When was the last time you communicated with each others feelings about the wedding planning process? When did you share expectations, hopes and dreams about the wedding and beyond? It's so important to be able...
By Rachel Moore, Richmond Weddings™ Wedding gown shopping is one of the most exciting steps of the planning process. However, it can also be one of the most stressful. Don’t get so overwhelmed that you turn into the dreaded “bridezilla”. So, how in the world do...
By Tommy Waters, The Renaissance The wedding world is still reeling from the monumentally difficult task of trying to stay above water and dealing with a year (or more) of having little to no income. The one thing that has continued to be proven true is that even...
By. Tammy Edwards, The Candy Lady In 1969, a situation comedy was introduced to the American public about a man who was a widower with three sons. He met and subsequently married a lady, who by the way, was a widow, who had three young daughters of her own. Well, they...
Why Your Favorite Restaurant Can Also Be The Perfect Reception Spot By Lisa Trani with La Grotta Ristorante As you pull all details together for the big day, larger items tend to come first. There’s the venue, guest list, flowers and right at the top – the food!...
By Kim Moody with The Estate at River Run 1. Is it within your budget? This is the single most critical factor to think about before touring. If it’s out of reach financially, you shouldn’t get hopes up or begin the wedding by causing a family conflict. Connect with...
By Paula Ramirez, Historic Mankin Mansion Many agree that vision boards help create the life of your dreams, so why not utilize this same theory for your wedding day? Here is a step-by-step plan to make that vision a reality! 1. Set a date and remember to invite your...
By. Paula Ramirez, Historic Mankin Mansion Curious as to what's trending in the wedding world right now? Keep reading to view a few different vibes you can incorporate into your wedding day Gilded & grand - Loads of candles mixed with oversized centerpieces,...