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Secret garden meets whimsical fairytale in this romantic micro wedding editorial shoot at The Maridor in downtown Roanoke. For this vendor collaborative we wanted to show you want you could do with lots of color and personalized details — even if you have an intimate wedding! The inspiration was sustainable romantic garden wedding. We used […]
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If wearing a traditional wedding dress is **not** you, but you still want to rock a beautiful gown, then you are in the right place! For some, white is not their color and they are looking for a colored wedding dress. For others, they want a wedding outfit that speaks to their unique or quirky […]
If having epic wedding detail photos is important to you, then you are going to want to save this wedding detail checklist. In it I include all of the things you want to make sure you have set aside for you photographer before they show up as well as some extra accessories that help us […]
With increasing awareness of climate change and environmental concerns, more couples are opting for sustainable, eco-friendly weddings, including sourcing local flowers, using reusable decor, and choosing vegan catering options. If having a sustainable wedding is important to you then you are in the right place! I have all the tips and tricks for how to […]
If you are looking for a wedding venue near Roanoke, Virginia, then you are in the right place! Read on to discover my favorite wedding venues within an hour of Roanoke. I’ve grouped them by city or town and outlined general facts about each, like aesthetic and guest capacity. My best piece of advice to […]
If you’re planning a wedding in Virginia, you might like – dang. I wish I could just sit down with a wedding planner and ask them a bunch of questions about 2023 wedding trends and what I should focus on before I get started. Your wish is my command! I met with Andrea Mason of […]
First of all – after you get engaged and finish your happy dance, take a breath. Pause. And before you do ANYTHING ELSE, take your partner on a date. This is a key step. DON’T SKIP IT. You see, most people after they get engaged jump right into planning a beautiful, big wedding. And that’s […]
First of all – the fact that you are even asking this question is courageous. It means that you want to push past the status quo and craft a day that is authentically you. And that’s pretty badass. I’m HERE for it. You are amazing. If you don’t want to read the full article and […]
The No. 1 most important thing you need to do before you book your Virginia wedding photographer is get on the phone/zoom/skype with them. That’s because whomever you choose will be spending all day with you. ALL DAY. So you want to make sure that you not only love their work, but that your personalities […]
If you’re planning a micro wedding in Virginia, the first question for most people is “do I need a venue?” Most elopement couples can get away with doing their entire ceremony and post-ceremony celebration – with fewer than 15 participants – in public spaces like Shenandoah National Park. However, if you are hosting an intimate […]
VRBO is my go-to place to find epic vacation rentals for hosting a wedding. (Airbnb banned events at their properties as of 2020.) Luckily, a LOT of properties are cross-listed between the two platforms. Interested in other great wedding venues? Check out this blog post on the Best Wedding Venues in Roanoke. VRBO Wedding Venue […]
