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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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As wedding planners, we see a lot of different wedding design ideas. Whether it’s an idea our couples bring to the table or designs we’ve seen throughout the industry, we can’t help but have a few favorites. From colors and patterns to being mindful of your carbon footprint, our top 6 list really runs the […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

August 1, 2023

6 Wedding Design Ideas That Will Really Wow Your Guests

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Rachel and Tommy’s waterfront wedding in Northern Virginia was the classic and chic wedding they always wanted. In classic spring wedding fashion, there was some rain, but these two lovebirds didn’t let that ruin their day! Rachel reached out to us back in December of 2021 right after they got engaged. They wanted to get […]

Real Weddings

July 18, 2023

Springtime Waterfront Wedding in Northern Virginia | Rachel & Tommy

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Not even a little rain could stand in the way of Kelly and Danny’s dream garden wedding. From their picturesque proposal, to finding the perfect Virginia wedding venue and having the best team of wedding vendors, everything seemed to be working toward making this an unforgettable day! Kelly and Danny met on Hinge in 2019 […]

Real Weddings

July 5, 2023

A Dream Garden Wedding Come True | Outdoor Virginia Wedding

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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 wedding 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 […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

April 25, 2023

5 DC Outdoor Wedding 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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