When you think of bachelor or bachelorette parties, you might conjure up an image of sash-wearing bridesmaids sticking out of the sunroof of a limousine, or raucous groomsmen with dollar bills in hand at an infamous sort of bar. True, those kinds of parties do still happen, but more and more couples are engaging in less colorful, but no less …
Engagement Parties
The moment the ring hit your finger life likely took on a surreal, “everyday is a party” crossed with “good grief this is a lot of work” quality. Before you dive too far into wedding planning, it is nice to acknowledge this new phase in your life and relationship with a celebration. It’s time to think about your engagement party! …
How to Choose an Event Planner in Richmond, VA
Finding event planners is easy – but how do you choose? How do you pick the one who is perfect for you? Before you begin contacting, and certainly before you begin meeting with prospective richmond va event planners, sit down and consider your event needs. Ask yourself the following questions: What kind of event am I planning? (Birthday, anniversary, …
7 Ways to Be a Gracious Host
Weddings are collections of special moments meant to be shared with loved ones and remembered forever. That last part is key if you plan to continue to love and be loved by your family and friends after your vows. If you want to stay on the family Christmas list, take to heart these 7 easy ways to be a gracious …
The Do’s and Don’ts of Building a Great Guest List
When we ask couples what they loved most about their weddings, often they say that it was having all of the most important people in their lives in one room at one time celebrating their love. Oddly enough, they never say, “our favorite part of the wedding was putting together the guest list”. The process can be a lot of fun, …
What Does a Wedding Planner Do?
Wedding planners enjoy a kind of humorous notoriety, thanks largely to the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Martin Short and their over-the-top movie portrayals. There are all kinds of fun misconceptions about wedding planners, including the favorite “they just go to parties and eat cake every weekend!” In reality, wedding planning is pretty complex, involving event experience, skilled management of …
Find an Event Planner in Richmond Virginia
Are you wondering what the best ways are to find an event planner in Richmond, Virginia? These are some tried and true suggestions to help you in your search: Trust a friend. Have you attended a great event recently or know someone who consistently throws the best events? Make a quick call or send a text and ask for the …
Best Event Planner in Richmond, VA!
How do you know you’ve found the best event planner in Richmond, VA? There is a lot of competition, new folks entering the business every year, and even more leaving it. There are in-house planners, independent planners, day-of planners. What are the signs that you’ve found the best? Well, we’ll admit that the answer is subjective, but these are signs …
A Country Chic Richmond Wedding
The best part about being a wedding planner is getting to meet great couples like Taryn and Stephen. They were married in September on a gorgeous sunny day at Jasmine Plantation which is just outside of Richmond Virginia. Jasmine offers a striking backdrop for any Southern Wedding, but especially this one. Taryn was one of those brides I just connected …
Virginia Gold Cup 2015
We attend every year. The planner in me loves it and all the day drinking it brings. The equestrian in me loves the sport of it. My family loves it. My daughters love to watch the riders warm up in the paddock. My husband loves all the fancy food I make and the bourbon! I love the warm sun, mint …