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10. You don’t have the time. The average wedding takes about 200 hours to plan. Most of the time it takes up to 300-400 hours since you will spend extra hours vetting out vendors, sourcing your rentals, and orchestrating everything. There are a ton of people to hire. It takes time to find them and […]
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It’s not Champagne unless it comes from Champagne, France. If it comes from anywhere else it’s referred to as Sparkling Wine. Generally speaking sparkling wines DO NOT get better with age. If you are fortunate enough to have a properly stored vintage you may get lucky. Proper Pronunciation: •Dom Pérignon – Dom Peh-ree-nyon •Veuve Clicquot […]
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My sweet Francesca. Your wedding was full of raw and authentic emotion. I would not have wanted to ride the highs and lows of this event with anyone else. I answered my phone around 7am one morning. This is something I don’t usually do as my mornings usually consist of rounding up the wild boys […]
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I love giving and getting gifts. It’s my love language. There is something so fun about thinking about the receiver, wondering what they will like, how they will use it, and how it will make them feel. Who is on your gift list is telling you who is important in your life. It also puts […]
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Upper Shirley Vineyards: A Southern Wedding Venue in Richmond, VA Upper Shirley Vineyards is a stunning estate, winery, restaurant, and wedding venue located right on the James River, offering a unique blend of modern elegance and Southern charm. This venue is perfect for couples looking for a picturesque and sophisticated setting for their special day. […]
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The Altria Theater Ballroom: A Venue for Grand Events Altria Theater Ballroom in Richmond, VA, is one of the largest event spaces in the area, perfect for hosting grand weddings, galas, and after-parties. With a standing capacity of around 1,000 and a seated capacity of approximately 900, this venue can accommodate large gatherings. If you […]
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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 […]
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Discover Dover Hall: A Luxurious and Unique Wedding Venue Dover Hall, located between Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, is a stunning estate that offers a truly unique setting for weddings and events. Originally designed for grand entertaining, this venue blends classic elegance with bold, modern touches. A Grand Vision The estate was conceptualized by Dennis Pryor, […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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