Upper Shirley Vineyards is an estate, winery, restaurant and wedding venue right on the James River. The venue is gorgeous. It is clean and modern, something that Richmond desperately needed. When you walk in the first thing you notice is all of the natural light. This is a photographers dream come true. The walls…
The recently renovated Altria Theater Ballroom is one of the largest venues in Richmond Va. It has hosted numerous gala’s, after parties for the concerts at the Richmond Coliseum, and they are booking weddings. They have the capacity for approximately 1,000 standing and a seated capacity for about 900. If you wanted a dance floor…
An outdoor wedding under bistro lights. That is what bride, Krista, wanted. This was the number one, had to happen request. This wedding was supposed to take place at a private residence on Lake Anna. It was going to be outside, under the lights, and on the lake. It was going to be easy, a…
“I want a ballroom where I can entertain 300 of my closest friends” joked Dennis Pryor when he met with Architect Mark Spangler. The Pryors wanted a house that they could entertain in. They requested a two floor library like the one at the Biltmore House in North Carolina. The gothic architecture was inspired by…
Make sure you are doing it for the right reasons: Is this your person? I’m not asking if you are in love. Love comes and goes. I’m assuming if you are thinking of marriage that you are in love. I’m asking is this person going to be there through the highs and lows. Will this…
So before I get burned at the stake, I know that women can propose to anyone they choose to on any day of the year. However, this is a fun tradition and it happened this year. So ladies, did you propose? If you did I would love to hear about it. According to an old Irish…
Frozen, year-old wedding cake is delicious! Said no one ever. What’s up with us taking valuable real estate in our freezer for a full year, just so we can eat old cake on our anniversary? It has been a long standing tradition for couples to save the top tier of their wedding cake dating back…
We are back again with more songs from DJ Eric/Sharon Husbands. Earlier this week DJ Eric/Sharon Husbands sent over some songs that are perfect for the first dance of a same sex marriage. Today we have listed out the most popular songs at a wedding and those that will get the “Floor Jumping.“ VIC –…
Being a woman married to a man I never realized just how easy we had it. I didn’t realize how gender specific the wedding industry was until I started planning weddings for the modern union. Everything is focused on a man and a woman, including the songs that are most popular for the first dance. …
Photographer Jennifer Milota and I went on a venue your to Fairview Farms in Powhatan Virginia. This venue is so turn-key that it can save a couple a boatload if rustic chic is what they are looking for. When you book with Fairview Farm you have complete access to the full estate. Fairview Farm can…