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Our blog is the place where you will find our team putting their pens to paper (or fingers to the keyboard!) and giving you all the latest tips, trends, and inspiration from the wonderful world of weddings. We will also be sharing with you highlights from our very own Dainty Details couples and spotlighting some of our favorite Virginia wedding vendors.

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Having a first look on your wedding day is a modern tradition and is becoming more and more popular. This intimate moment for the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding ceremony versus seeing each other walking down the aisle for the first time has become a bit of a hot topic.  […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

June 20, 2023

First Look vs No First Look: The Pros and Cons

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Every wedding we are a part of is special to us, but this wedding takes the cake! As a member of the All The Dainty Details team, getting to plan my wedding with Mallory was amazing. All of my fairytale wedding dreams came true! I can’t choose a favorite thing about Dover Hall. I found […]

Real Weddings

May 31, 2023

Glitz and Glam Fairytale Wedding at Dover Hall | Leigh + Mitchell

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Emily Bartell reached out to me about assisting her with the planning and design of a cherry blossom editorial in Richmond. Being in Charlottesville, I knew this styled shoot would be a great way to network and meet some Richmond wedding vendors. I love getting to meet new people and expand my network for the […]

Inspiration

May 16, 2023

Behind The Scenes At A Spring Wedding Editorial Styled Shoot

styled shoot virginia wedding at the estate at river run

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Last month I shared my favorite Virginia outdoor venues, so it’s only right to follow up with my favorite DC outdoor venues! With many weddings under my belt as a DC wedding planner, I have 5 amazing DC wedding venues I want to share with you today. 1. Dumbarton House This historic home sits on […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

April 25, 2023

5 DC Outdoor Venues You Need To Consider For Your Wedding

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Having a wedding website has become just another part of the wedding world, for good reason! They are an easy and convenient way to communicate essential wedding day details. All of your event information can be stored in one place that guests can easily reference for many months ahead of the wedding. Wedding websites are […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

April 11, 2023

How To Make a Fun and Helpful Wedding Website

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Are you looking for an outdoor wedding venue in Virginia? As a Virginia wedding planner, I have the scoop on all the best wedding venues in VA. It was very hard to narrow this list down to 5, but let’s talk about 5 of my favorite Virginia outdoor wedding venues! The Seclusion If you’re in […]

Planning Tips

March 28, 2023

5 Virginia Outdoor Wedding Venues You Need To Know

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Kaz and Dave’s timeless DC wedding was a regal affair we won’t be forgetting any time soon. With the ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, the reception at The Mayflower Hotel, and all of their personal touches, their big day was perfect! DC is where these two met, had their first date, […]

Real Weddings

March 14, 2023

A Timeless DC Wedding Love Story – Kaz + Dave

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Wedding florals are a key component of a wedding day. Great floral designs at your wedding will truly make your wedding photos. They tie your vision and design together, they add color and texture – wedding florals are very important! As wedding planners, we have a lot of experience when it comes to all the […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

February 28, 2023

Wedding Florals 101: Tips and Tricks From A Wedding Planner

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If you’ve been wondering how to pull off a beautiful outdoor wedding, you’ll love Sam and Jay’s big day! Held at Jay’s family farm just an hour outside of Charlottesville, VA, no detail was missed. From the ceremony up in the fields to the reception under the sailcloth tent, this farm wedding had it all! […]

Real Weddings

February 14, 2023

Beautiful Outdoor Wedding on a Farm in Charlottesville, VA | Sam + Jay

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There is a lot to consider when planning your wedding. It is a big undertaking, and you want to make sure everything is perfect. We’ve put together a list of 10 wedding planning mistakes you want to avoid based on our experience as wedding planners. Using this list you can do your best to avoid […]

Planning Tips

January 31, 2023

10 Big Wedding Planning Mistakes You Definitely Want To Avoid

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