Red-letter day: A bold hue brightens a memorable spring soirée
Jane Hawkins & Mike Webb April 21, 2018, at Grace Estate Winery Photographs by Jen Fariello Jane and Mike knew they wanted their wedding to showcase two main components. First and […]
Cozy cool: Details fall into place at an intimate celebration
Caitlyn Stego & John Anderson February 18, 2018, at Kardinal Hall Photographs by Amy Jackson The plan was, there was no plan. A stylist by trade, Caitlyn didn’t want to overcomplicate […]
Timeless love: Classic details let love shine
Floriza Hernandez & Jerome White September 9, 2017, at Trump Winery Photography by Michael & Carina Men in classic black-and-white tuxes, ladies in champagne. Gilded details, from the invitations to the […]
Someone to watch over you: Head off trouble with a day-of coordinator
We know, we know: You are a master of organization, and you have this wedding-planning thing totally under wraps. You are hiring your own vendors, crushing every target on your […]
Mr. Good Bar: Local bartender recommends a summery signature drink
Buy a few extra bottles of bourbon when you snag the one you’ll bury* before your big day. This summertime cocktail from The Imbible author and Alley Light bar manager […]
Find the write words: Ceremony readings that tell your love story
Describing love is hard. Describing the love you and your partner share in front of a congregation of family and friends? That’s hard enough to render any author speechless—even UVA […]
Pure love: A morning yoga session takes the edge off
It goes without saying that planning a wedding is stressful. And, on the day of the big day, the nerves are at an all-time high. Enter Liz Reynolds, who in […]
Cheat sheet: Stretching the cake budget
Though never featured in formal wedding photos and usually tucked behind closed doors during the reception, the humble sheet cake has long played an important role in wedding planning, and […]
Best tressed: Local hairstylist’s boutique fills a void
Having been in the bridal industry for half a decade as a hairstylist, Brianna Adams was used to getting asked the same questions: “Where can I find pretty hair accessories?” […]
Growing trend: In and out of pots, plants green up your wedding
If you’re looking to add some greenery to your wedding venue, congratulations on your good taste—every space can benefit from some leafy décor. Plants and trees can refresh the eye […]