By Paula Clark Ramirez, Historic Mankin Mansion Planning a wedding ranks highly on any list of life’s most intense experiences. Managing details, relieving family tensions, worrying about a budget – not to mention the enormity of launching a new life with a loved one!...
Love Your Flowers, Love Your Florist By Victoria Zachary, Victoria Floral Designs Getting the right mix for your bouquet is oh so critical today. No one wants to talk about COVID anymore, but the fact is, everyone is still dealing with the long-term effects of fewer...
By Teri Butler, Inspired by the Dress “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe!” The objects recited in this Victorian era guide for bridal success were usually small trinkets of love that a mother, sister,...
The “To Do’s” Before the “I Do’s” By The Sales Team at Party Perfect Depending on where your reception is taking place, rentals may play an integral part in making sure you and your guests have a fantastic experience. Plates, glassware, utensils, tables, and chairs...
Top Reasons to have a First Look By Jiza Zito, Olive & Cypress Do you know why it was once considered “bad luck” for the groom to see the bride before the wedding? The tradition has less-than-romantic origins. During the time when arranged marriages were...
The Keys to Forever After By Rebecca Blackwell, Relationship Foundation of VA You’re engaged! As you start checking things off your list, don’t forget to prepare for the part after the wedding day called marriage… Why are heathy marriages so important? The community...
By Ken Hansen, Crown Trophy Wedding Favors and custom giveaways can be the fun part of wedding planning, whether specialty can/bottle coolies with your initials, custom-printed mints for the dessert table or a host of other possibilities. These aren’t the handful of...
By Holly Peters with Papeterie Your Save the dates and wedding invitations are your guest’s first impression of your wedding and the primary way of informing them what they need to know for your celebration. Here are some frequently asked questions that stationers are...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring a Band … But Mostly the Do’s! By Myriam Phiro with Nuage Rhythm The date is quickly approaching and every detail is meticulously planned to a T. Your dream wedding is coming to life, and you and your partner are buzzing with excitement....
South View Farm By Shalese Higginbotham, POSH PR® Just off I64 sits one of the most incredible wedding venues in our area. South View Farm, however, is far more than just a wedding venue. It is also the home of Adams International School, a Montessori school with an...