Modern romance: West meets east at a fashionable fest
When it came to finding inspiration for their Virginia wedding, Rachel and Kevin looked a bit farther away than normal—nearly 3,000 miles, in fact, to California, where they’d been living […]
Love is in the air: With Tennessee roots, an Earlysville wedding keeps it cozy
“The most elegant Southern barbecue dinner party you can imagine.” That was the bride’s vision for her wedding reception from the get-go. It was important to her to incorporate her […]
Stepping up: A beginner’s guide to first dance lessons
My fiancé and I met at a high school dance. I was dancing on a table with girlfriends (one of whom will be my maid of honor at our wedding […]
Bluff your way to buff: How to fast-track your #fitnessgoals before your big day
Every bride and groom wants to look their best on their wedding day. But many engaged couples don’t have months to formulate a long-range diet and exercise plan (or, whoops, […]
Not your basic bachelor(ette): They don’t call it C-Vegas for nothing
With beckoning natural scenery, a cosmopolitan downtown and scads of wineries and breweries that make having a good time practically impossible to avoid, Charlottesville is perfect for bachelors and bachelorettes […]
Let’s go: How to plan the cherry on top (the honeymoon!)
After all the planning, the organizing, the tastings, the fittings, you deserve a break. That’s what the honeymoon is for (that, and spending time with your sweetie pie). But where […]
Wedding greens: For a fresh take on arrangements, try trees
Longing for a breath of fresh air at your wedding site? Potted plants, trees and shrubs are a trend that can delight your guests and bring an all-natural vibe to […]
Simple pleasures: How to have a small Charlottesville wedding
What’s that you say? You actually don’t want the big ol’ wedding involving three days of catered meals, bagpipers on parade, engraved nameplates to mark which boutonniere goes on which […]
Mixed metals: Locally, wedding rings are going nontraditional
It’s a detail few guests will get a good look at, but it’ll stay with you, up close and personal, for as long as you’re married. Wedding bands deserve some […]
Booze cruise: A traveling cocktail bar ups the ante
At first glance, a horse trailer doesn’t seem like the kind of place your guests would want to be drinking. Then again, The Bitty Bar isn’t your average horse trailer. […]