Our Story

Richmond Weddings started in 1989 as The Wedding Guide, founded by Mickie Bowman. At the time, the Guide was the only staple wedding magazine in Richmond, which allowed local brides to easily find Richmond’s best wedding professionals.

Today, Richmond Weddings remains a local, family-owned business belonging to Mickie’s daughter Amye and her husband Scott. Their respected magazine, website and twice-annual wedding expos help local businesses connect with their perfect clientele.

Scott and Amye agree that their clients are their favorite part of working in the wedding industry. They love the network of friends and connections they have made since taking over the business and consider them an extended family.

Our Team

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Amye Brunette

Owner/Editor in Chief

When I’m not at work or stuck behind the computer, I love to get super goofy with our two boys and love on our two dogs. We go Pokemon hunting almost every weekend and it’s been a fun way to get out of the house and explore our great city with them, even though I have no idea what it all means. I also love to travel and don’t get to do it as much as I would like. If you’ve traveled around the world, tell me about it. I love to hear about other peoples travel adventures!

Scott Brunette

Owner/Chief Operating Officer

I am proud to call Richmond my home since 2005. I am fortunate to be able to work with my wife, Amye. I love what we do and the people we work with. When we’re not working I enjoy spending as much time with Amye, our two sons and two dogs. I usually have SportsCenter on and am still a huge Dodgers and Lakers fan. Golf is my passion and I am always looking to play more. So let’s tee it up!

Shalese Kocher

Assistant Editor/Account Manager

When I was in college, I knew I wanted to be a wedding photographer and work for a wedding magazine, but I never dreamed that I could do both in the beautiful city of Richmond! Even though the mountain views of Orange County will always have my heart, I’m proud to live in RVA! I earned my Bachelor’s in English & Photography from James Madison University, and I love putting that degree to work as the assistant editor. There’s nothing quite like seeing our magazine come to life, then see couples holding it in a local Starbucks! In my spare time, I’m probably shooting a wedding, taking a Pure Barre class, reading, or trying not to eat my weight in chocolate.

Ariana Teachey

Account Manager/Marketing Director

I found my love for the wedding business seven years ago in college during my very first internship with a public relations and marketing firm that focused on wedding professionals. After college I went off to Charlottesville and dabbled in coordinating events for a venue and a year later I made my way back to Richmond and to Richmond Weddings. I realized my true passion was helping small business grow and succeed. When I am not at work you can find me enjoying time with my husband and my sweet baby boy exploring the sites around Richmond.