Bright and beautiful: A custom fabric provides the perfect palette
When a fashion designer and an architect marry, it’s a safe bet the wedding will be high on style. Mollie and Evan’s big day was no exception. Mollie, who recently […]
At long last: A free wedding win gives one couple a day to remember
Laura Kupke and Alex Field hadn’t gotten too far into the wedding planning process before they heard about A Wedding Collective, a collaborative wedding giveaway from Katelyn James Photography and […]
In the details: Bold pink lends lush accents to a Mount Ida fete
Fuchsia might be the bride’s favorite color, but even she knew that bright pink full-length bridesmaids’ gowns would be too much on her big day. The solution? Use the color […]
Celebrate we will: Beauty and whimsy mix at this joyful Clifton occasion
Classic and elegant, with a celebratory spirit. That’s how the bride describes the direction in which she and her now-husband wanted to take their wedding. “There’s a quote I love,” […]
Look up! Blooms aren’t just for tables anymore
Here’s a trend we’re flipping for: hanging arrangements. Whether suspended above the altar, the sweetheart table or even a cocktail hour vignette, this new take on a floral display is […]
All dressed up: Five brides recall their gown-shopping stories
In some ways, finding the perfect dress is like finding the perfect partner: You have to try on a few before you get the right one. These five brides’ experiences […]
In on a white horse: An Indian wedding tradition makes quite a spectacle
As an intercultural couple, Lindsey Wilson and Anoop Shah wanted to incorporate elements of both Christian and Indian weddings, without having two separate ceremonies. Their solution? A traditional baraat—a groom’s […]
Time’s a-wastin’: Don’t let the stress of planning spoil your big day
If you’ve just gotten engaged, no doubt you’re both excited and daunted by the task of planning your wedding. We say, “Relax!” If it’s not in the budget to hire […]
The in-crowd: How to dress a bridal party that stands out
Clothing for your bridesmaids and groomsmen is no place to cut corners or scrimp on style. Here are six ways local couples got it right. For the bridesmaids Printed (above) When one […]
A little bit country: Bluegrass music might be the right touch for your Southern wedding
Hard to imagine that the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? influences many weddings, but it’s possible, according to Peter LaBau. The banjo player for Charlottesville’s Bent Mountain Trio thinks […]