Things you can always expect when planning a wedding

December 10, 2009

1. You will go over budget. Don’t be naive about the money it will take to make your wedding happen. Just count on going over. I see it happen every time.
2. Think of an upside down bell-curve: expect the beginning of your planning to be hectic, stressful,  and full of decision making. Then there will [...]

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Patrick & Jenny

November 23, 2009

Patrick and Jenny got married on May 23, 2009. They had a gorgeous lakeside venue complimented by a warm, sunny day.
Location: Lake Ritchie in Bealeton, VA
Photographer: Kristen Gardner Photography

I just love them!

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The Knot Best of Weddings 2010

November 21, 2009

I received a surprise phone call this week from The Knot informing me that I am a winner for The Knot Best of Weddings 2010. I was voted by past clients as one of the Best Wedding Coordinators/Planners in the DC/MD/VA region! How awesome is this?! I am thrilled to be awarded this title and feel [...]

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Leaving Early from a Wedding

November 18, 2009

As an invited guest to a wedding, it is best to stay throughout the duration of the reception. Receptions typically last from 3-4 hours but it is just a fancy way of having a big dinner party with all of your closest friends. So many evening weddings these days lose about half their attendees by [...]

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Purchasing Wedding Gifts

November 16, 2009

Buying “off the registry” is a gamble.  Most engaged couples these days assume that guests will check out their gift registry. Registries are a great tool to see what the couple really needs and wants for their new life together. I’m sure we’ve all heard our mothers talking about how they received 4 waffle irons, [...]

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Who is a wedding really for?

November 12, 2009

Seriously ask yourself this question. Are all the planning, details, glitter and glamor for you and your soon-to-be spouse or is it for everyone invited who witnesses your wedding day? I think it’s for the guests.
Obviously, I believe that the actual covenant that takes place on your wedding day is for the bride and groom [...]

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Neroli Spa & Apothecary

October 29, 2009

Planning a wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia and looking for a make-up artist? Look no further than Neroli Spa & Apothecary. Neroli offers a make-up artist who will travel to your on-site location the day of your wedding and complete your entire bridal party’s make-up or simply just the bride’s. Neroli Spa provides all of your [...]

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Invitations

October 26, 2009

Invitations are traditionally sent out 6-8 weeks before the wedding date. Any less than that may cut too close to the date of getting a final head count to your vendors. If you want to send them out more than 8 weeks in advance, allow plenty of time for replies to come back to you. [...]

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Ordering Bridesmaids Dresses

October 16, 2009

Did you know you can simply walk into a bridal boutique and have them size you for a particular designer dress? This is very helpful for long distance bridesmaids! They may not be able to make it to your bridal party dress shopping day but they can still get the correct measurements to the store [...]

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The Bride Wore White

October 14, 2009

And only the bride should wear white. If you’ve thought about wearing a white dress to a wedding before and decided against it, I applaud you. Ladies, stay away from the white dress when it’s not your day. I’m not talking about dresses with white accents or patterns or even some floral prints with a [...]

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