By Leila Fleischman with The Renaissance It’s the first dance. Your first appearance together in front of everyone you love. Picture it; swaying to the rhythm so comfortable in each other’s arms and all the guests watching in adoration. But how does one get to this...
November 4, 2023 On January 4th, 2017, Sean and Dakota went on their first date after meeting online. The pair instantly hit it off, talking for almost four hours over dinner and getting to know one another. On the way home, they decided to make a quick Starbucks trip...
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 Tommy Waters, The Renaissance One of the most-asked questions that wedding vendors hear from couples is, “What do I do first?” And it’s a very important one! Don’t worry. We’re here to help! Here are the top things to think about doing first: 1. Choose your date. ...
By Tommy Waters with The Renaissance Once the “I Do’s” are said and the cake has been cut, your night doesn’t have to end! If you want to have one of those hugely popular exit pictures (that you know you drool over), you can easily make that happen. So, what are some...
Spectacular Colors | Elevating Your Wedding Palette By Tommy Waters, The Renaisance Five easy ways to incorporate your colors into the wedding reception: Flowers: With the help of an educated florist, it’s super easy to choose a flower that will accentuate the colors...
Brittany and Dwight June 10, 2017 How They Met: Brittany and Dwight first met in 2007 while they were both attending Norfolk State University. The two had mutual friends, but only crossed paths a couple of times. It seemed unlikely that the two would connect when...
By Tommy Waters, The Renaissance As the wedding and event industry takes a collective sigh of relief since pandemic restrictions lifted, we must reflect on what we learned and what may still affect you. Chances are you were either in a wedding, or a guest of wedding...
November 4, 2023 Victoria and Chris met through a mutual friend group in 2010. The two bonded over “a love of sushi, watching Downton Abbey, and the fact that we always found ourselves dancing together when our friend group went out.” They finally made things official...
Richmond, Virginia, offers a diverse array of wedding venues, catering to every couple's unique vision. Whether you're dreaming of a grand ballroom affair, a rustic countryside celebration, or an intimate elopement, you can find the perfect backdrop for your special...