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word of the week: chiavari
There are many types of chairs to choose from for your ceremony and reception. Today we’re highlighting the chiavari chair in our new Monday series, which introduces you to common words you’ll hear...
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word of the week: sidewalls
If you’re planning an outdoor event, one of the first things you’ll probably do is secure your tent. You will likely hear a lot of words that are new to you when you’re selecting a tent. One of them...
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Inviting your best friend to your wedding
The best way to incorporate your pup at your wedding is to hire a trainer or a handler. That way Fido can make a cameo (when you’re taking pictures or during your vows) and he can also have someone...
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word of the week: first look
First look photographs happen before the ceremony. They’re called “first look” because it is the first time you will see each other as bride and groom in your gown and suit. First look photographs are...
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word of the week: seating chart
If you’re having a seated dinner you will have both a floor plan diagram and a seating chart. Your planner, venue or caterer will likely draw your floor plan. Here’s one we drew recently for an event...
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making a design outline
I think the most challenging thing about designing a wedding is feeling overwhelmed by ideas and projects you want to accomplish. A good way to tackle design is to think about your event in three...
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Writing a wedding brief, or how to start planning your wedding
In a former life, I worked in advertising as a strategic planner. Planners are responsible for articulating the client/brand goals in a way that is compelling to the creative team (who will ultimately...
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*new* postage rates!
Postage rates increased by a penny yesterday. Erika at Delphine assembled a handy cheat sheet for standard postage rates of common wedding mailings. Of course, you should always take all of the pieces...
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family style dining
I’m so happy to welcome Gay from A Pimento Catering in Charlottesville. I had the good fortune to work with Gay at our clients’, Alex and Paul, wedding last year at Maymont, and she has been gracious...
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family style dining, part two
Gay offered such great insight into what it means to serve dinner “family style.” Here are a few technical things about this dinner style… *Design your floor plan to match the service style. Nearly 250...
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the belly button trick
One of the questions I’m asked most during rehearsals or just before ceremonies by a bride or maid who wants to make sure she’s getting it just right is, “how should I hold my bouquet?”. Just remember...
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Southern Hospitality
In addition to styling Janie Medley’s lovely feature in the latest Southern Weddings Magazine, the SW girls were kind enough to ask me to contribute to a story called “35 tips for a wedding full...
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Things I took away from the Royal Wedding
In no certain order…. Gigantic boutonnières are a no. Please note how dapper and sophisticated Mr. Middleton looks with his diminutive boutonniere. Sleeves are always stunning, and surprisingly...
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word of the week: chiavari
There are many types of chairs to choose from for your ceremony and reception. Today we’re highlighting the chiavari chair in our new Monday series, which introduces you to common words you’ll hear...
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Menu card inspiration
There are as many ways to present menu cards as there are ways to design receptions. Below are a few ways from classic to modern, casual to formal. Traditionally, the bride and groom’s name or duogram...
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Pro tip: maintaining eye contact during your ceremony
I’ve seen it way too many times: couples nervous at the altar, clinging to the minister like a life preserver. Don’t do it! Don’t recite your vows to the minister while your spouse is left searching...
View ArticleChristina and Tom’s film by Josh Gooden
There’s just nothing quite as wonderful as seeing film from a client’s wedding day, but Christina and Tom’s film by Josh Gooden completely blew us away. Josh told their story so beautifully, in a way...
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organizing your day of list
Organizing your day of deliveries is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for your wedding weekend, especially if you’re hosting a large event with lots of moving parts. When we work...
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Top five ways to kick off wedding planning
1. Establish a budget. 2. Draft a guest list. 3. Book your church and celebrant. 4. Book a venue. 5. Draft the weekend agenda. It’s so easy to get caught up in the excitement of being engaged and to...
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