by Amye Brunette | May 5, 2021 | Real Weddings |
Lindsey & Jonathan December 17, 2020 Lindsey was encouraged by friends to join a dating app. After some hesitation she finally gave in. She agreed to meet Jon at a local bar for a couple of drinks. Lindsey says, “And the rest is history!” Jon chose a special...
by Amye Brunette | Apr 28, 2021 | Real Weddings |
Corey & Jarred September 12, 2020 Corey and Jarred originally met about 8 years ago via mutual friends. Over the years the two would see each other out, but nothing came of it. After matching on Tinder they decided to go on a first date. Corey admits it was...
by Amye Brunette | Apr 21, 2021 | Real Weddings |
Mariah + Brandon September 5, 2020 Mariah and Brandon were co-workers when they first met in 2016. There was a mutual attraction, but sparks didn’t fly until Brandon left for another job. Mariah said, “In September 2018 he slid into my DM’s and asked me out on a...
by Amye Brunette | Apr 14, 2021 | Real Weddings |
Courtney & Austin February 8, 2020 Courtney and Austin were separately invited to a game night of Mega Monopoly during their freshman year at Virginia Tech. After more time together, the two decided to go on a date. Dinner, then bowling, then to a friend’s place...
by Amye Brunette | Apr 7, 2021 | Real Weddings |
Gwendolyn & Jonathan 8/24/19 Gwen and Jonathan are a modern-day interethnic multicultural couple. Both are from NY, but did not meet until they were in Richmond, via a dating app. Gwen recalls, “My first date with Jonathan was hands down the best first date I’ve...
by Amye Brunette | Mar 24, 2021 | Real Weddings |
Mary + Kyle December 28, 2019 How they met In May 2016 Mary graduated from JMU and moved to Northern Virginia for her first job. Kyle lived close by in D.C. The two met through mutual friends and decided to go on a date. Mary says “The food was awful but the...
by Amye Brunette | Mar 22, 2021 | Meet the Pros |
Anyone else ready to travel again besides us? Christine, Tropical Travel Expert with Modern Travel Professionals will get you there! Learn more about here on our blog. How did you get to where you are now? I began my career as a travel agent in 2007 as a side-gig to...
by Amye Brunette | Mar 19, 2021 | Advice & Etiquette |
A small, intimate wedding may be just right! By Emily Pilk, Hotel Weyanoke Small, intimate weddings have gained footing in the past year. Having a wedding during a pandemic has brought new challenges to the table. Once the decision is made to embrace a small wedding,...
by Amye Brunette | Mar 17, 2021 | Real Weddings |
Sarah + Ben October 3, 2020 How they met Sarah and Ben are true high school sweethearts. They met in first period freshman year. Ben was in band and Sarah was a cheerleader. By their sophomore year, they were inseparable. The two recall that dating started in gym...
by Amye Brunette | Mar 10, 2021 | Real Weddings |
Juliana + Brandon October 26, 2019 How the met/the proposal Juliana and Brandon found each other on Tinder in 2014. After messaging for about a month, they decided to meet in person. Their first date ended with a kiss on the canal walk. It was only fitting that he...
