If you are looking for southern hospitality and a rustic venue, then you should check out Bandit’s Ridge. The farm is located on 25 acres out in Louisa Virginia. It is located right between Richmond and Charlottesville. They have hay fields, a barn, a main house with a pool, and horses. At Bandit’s Ridge you…
Well the venue tour continues, and this week I am covering Celebrations on the Reservoir. This venue has five different sites to get married at. They all have their unique features and can be used for several different events. They also have several options for your reception. The Manor House is the most traditional site,…
I have to start out and say that this is not an actual wedding venue. You won’t be able to host a party or a wedding here. However, they do accommodate non-profit organizations. I toured this venue because people are always asking where they can get their engagement pictures done, their bridal portraits, where they…
I have been waiting to put this venue tour up on the blog for a little while. I toured The Bolling Haxall House a few months ago, but I was waiting to see how an actual wedding happened here. The Woman’s Club has a very distinct style to it, and very busy decor. I was…
I had no idea when I walked into the VMFA for my tour that they had so many options available. There are several spaces available, and several different styles. They are also reasonably priced. I was truly surprised. The first venue is the one I’m sure most people think of when they think of the…
I know that I just said what everyone is thinking. You’re welcome. For anyone who has ever planned an event, whether it be a birthday party or a full size wedding, you know the struggle. People just don’t respond to RSVP’s anymore. As our culture moves toward more casual interactions, RSVPs are being caught in…
We took a trip down to Historic Petersburg to check out The Ward Center for Contemporary Art. This venue is such a versatile space for a large or small event. It is the perfect clean and modern backdrop. With it’s wide open spaces you can party and dance the night away. They also have rolling walls…
This hotel is super fun. I mean seriously who doesn’t love an art focused, pink hotel, that was built in a converted luxury department store? There are several fun art pieces on each floor, the rooms are modern, and the beds are made from refurbished wood. Quirk even has it’s own custom blend coffee, you…
There is something so special about smaller affairs. The guests that are invited are carefully hand selected. They are the ones that mean the most to the couple. On the same token they are the ones that really want to be there. Most of them have known the couple for years and have archives of…
This 10-acre site has everything you need to make your day perfect. The grounds have gorgeous gardens, trees, pathways, and a babbling granite creek. The old mill ruins offer a truly unique and historic site for your ceremony. The large gray stone of the old mill is covered with greenery and makes for a gorgeous…