Archive

It’s almost the busiest time for bridal boutiques and wedding dress shopping.  Most bridal boutiques will really ramp up after the New York Bridal Fashion Week, which was last week!  Here are some tried and true things to consider before heading out. 1. Wedding Dress sizes are not the same as your street clothes.  You […]

When it comes to allocating your wedding budget, there are about a million different ways to do it.  Each client has different event goals, each venue requires different logistics, and each market is priced differently.  As an experienced wedding planner planning weddings in Richmond, Charlottesville, Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland, here are a few tips […]

What you need to know about hosting a wedding during the Covid-19 Pandemic. We understand how uncertain the times ahead are and we want to continue to be a resource, and forward-thinking, to ensure the safety of your loved ones and your vendor team. We are working to stay on top of the ever-changing mandates. […]

1. Always assume you need alterations.  Even the most well-fitting gown will look better if it is tailored perfectly to your body.  2. Alterations can add up quickly.  The average alteration cost is between $100-$1000 depending on what you need to have done.  3. Get an estimate before you purchase the dress. Ask your dress boutique […]

With the onset of the Covid-19 crisis many of our clients needed to postpone their events.  In order to keep the excitement and momentum going we have opened up Styled Soirees to real couples getting married.  With Styled Soirees, you can have a celebration now and the big party later.  If you started wedding planning, […]

Almost 20 years ago most of us had not heard of al-Qaeda or Osama bin Laden, and ISIS didn’t even exist.  The federal agencies didn’t share information, our surveillance was not at all where it is today, and airport security was minimum.  Going through an airport was a breeze.  You didn’t have to arrive super early […]

The thought of planning a wedding right now is daunting.  There is so much that is unknown. You have watched an entire Spring season need to be postponed, travel is at a standstill, and everyone is practicing social distancing. These are all valid concerns, and I hear you.   Don’t let the unknown take away […]

As if planning a wedding wasn’t stressful enough, the universe goes and throws a global pandemic at you. The event industry has been absolutely flipped upside down, but the show must go on.  Event professionals are used to adjusting, and thinking on their feet.  Yes, this is a much larger situation then anyone has ever […]

I am so excited to finally share this wedding.  Becca and Jimmy are the most fun, and their wedding was nothing short of a riot. Their wedding took place on the weekend of summer solstice, the longest day of the year.   They had selected  Walden Hall as their venue as they could stay on-site […]

There was no bug spray or sunscreen needed at this adorable Nautical Glamping Bat Mitzvah at The Hermitage Country Club in Richmond Virginia. Once the Bat MItzvah ceremony was over all of the ‘campers’ boarded a shuttle and headed out to Hermitage Country Club.  When they were on board the shuttle they were handed a […]