Better bling: Local jewelers craft meaningful rings
Wedding rings might not be the first thing your guests will notice, but they’re still important—after all, they’re going to ride around on your hand for a long time. Lots […]
Love local: A bevy of Charlottesville goods round out a romantic wedding
Elaine Butcher and Bradley Jaeger September 30, 2017, at Highland Orchard in Covesville, Virginia Photography by Katie Stoops Having lived and launched a business in Charlottesville, Elaine Butcher was aware […]
Falling for you: A rustic winery wedding rings in the romance
Kara Jones and Taylor Hogge October 13, 2018, at Septenary Winery at Seven Oaks Farm Photography by Cramer Photo The choice of venue can dictate a lot of other decisions […]
Oh, happy day! Bright blooms and distinctive details enhance a Keswick wedding
Adria Wilson and Amanda Septien April 27, 2018, at Keswick Vineyards Photography by What Em Sees While Adria calls it “a jumble of bright details,” Amanda says their wedding had […]
It takes two: Dutch details enrich a classic American fête
Jenna Hartin and William de Hoop Scheffer July 28, 2018, at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards Photography by Jen Fariello The groom is Dutch, the bride is American. How to […]
Perfect match: Tennis-themed details spell love-all for this big day
Bailey Logan and David Hardy April 27, 2019, at The Clifton Photography by Bethany Snyder Bailey and Dave met while playing tennis, so it felt natural to utilize elements from […]
Petals aplenty! Your guide to adding (even more) flowers to your wedding
One of the first details to work out as you begin planning your wedding is, of course, the flowers. You’ll need arrangements for the altar, for the aisle, for your […]
Make mine Virginia wine: 9 bottles that highlight our local bounty
As you’ve no doubt figured out by now, there are heaps of choices when it comes to planning a wedding (including a rehearsal dinner!), but choosing a venue is the […]
Pulling in talent: What to know if you’re using non-local vendors
Thinking of hiring vendors from beyond Charlottesville to help put together your big day? Maybe you want to source some Victorian furniture from Richmond-based Paisley & Jade, for example. Or […]
Heirloom variety: Beloved Thread’s custom pieces are meant to be cherished
Talk about happy accidents: Seven years ago, Jeannine Lalonde Smith got the notion to learn how to make curtains. She didn’t expect it would go beyond that. “I never thought […]