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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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You would probably recognize a wedding flat lay if you saw one, but the actual term might be something you’re not as familiar with. A flat lay is one of the most popular types of wedding detail shots. While the term “detail shot” can refer to anything from flower arrangements and ring close-ups, to place […]

Inspiration

August 1, 2022

Your Guide To A Wedding Flat Lay

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Have you heard the phrase “Exactly Like Nothing Else”? If not, perhaps you are not too familiar with one of Washington, D.C.’s historic hotels, The Mayflower. Lovingly referred to as D.C.’s “Second Best Address”, this luxury hotel is the longest continuously operating hotel in the D.C. area, opening back in 1925. A venue known for […]

Vendor Spotlight

July 8, 2022

The Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. | A Wedding Venue Highlight

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Today, we have an enchanting spring wedding that has completely stolen our hearts. Margherita and Kyle were married this past April at Poplar Springs Manor in Warrenton, Virginia. The two toured multiple venues, but could not shake the feeling they had after seeing this Virginia wedding venue in person. It was the perfect blend of […]

Real Weddings

June 21, 2022

Margherita & Kyle | An Enchanting Spring Wedding at Poplar Springs Manor | Warrenton, Va

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The time has finally come to start looking for your wedding dress! For some brides, they’ve been dreaming about what their dress will look like for a very long time and this part of the planning experience feels fun and exciting for them. While others may feel anxious and uncomfortable even thinking about stepping into a […]

Planning Tips

June 8, 2022

Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress | Tips When Dress Shopping

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When it comes to wedding planning, couples crave custom details. We get it! And while it’s easy to default to what you’ve seen on Pinterest or in magazines, we want to help design a wedding that is uniquely you! One of the most popular ways to personalize your big day is through the wedding ceremony […]

Inspiration

May 26, 2022

Wedding Ideas & Inspiration | Ways to Personalize your Wedding Ceremony

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Engaged? I bet one of the first questions you are asked, besides your wedding date, will be “what are your colors?” A wedding color palette is actually one of the things that makes a celebration so memorable. It sets the overall mood and ambiance while aesthetically complementing the wedding style at the same time. It’s […]

Inspiration

May 7, 2022

Incorporating Your Wedding Color Palette Into Your Wedding Design

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We are huge fans of live music at the wedding ceremony. Whether it’s a talented singer or a string quartet playing beautiful melodies, live music just adds something extra-special.  It transforms the event into an elegant experience that recored music just cannot compare to. The ceremony is often the most special and romantic part of […]

Vendor Spotlight

April 20, 2022

Wedding Vendor Spotlight | String Quartet of NOVA | Virginia Wedding Musicians

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Wedding planning can often feel like a balancing act. Especially when the bride and groom come from different backgrounds and you want to add culture-specific traditions into the mix. One of the most common conversations we have with our couples is how to incorporate traditions – familial or cultural – into their weddings without sacrificing […]

Real Weddings

April 6, 2022

Daly & Tyler | Balancing Tradition and Culture without Losing You | The River View

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Raise your hand if you have heard of the term ‘Day Of Coordinator’. C’mon, you know what that is right? That mythical person that appears on your wedding day, that is somehow able to understand all the ins-and-outs of your unique wedding.  The person that will magically know the complexity of the vendor logistics, important […]

Planning Tips

March 23, 2022

Wedding Planning Tips | Why the term ‘Day Of Coordinator’ Should Not Exist

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As your Virginia Wedding Planners, it’s important for us to know the best of the best across the vendor board. Our couples put their trust in us to deliver on the greatest recommendations for them. Lucky for you, we have worked with many talented wedding experts throughout Virginia, D.C. and Maryland!  So we are excited […]

Vendor Spotlight

March 9, 2022

Wedding Vendor Spotlight | Virginia Hair and Makeup Artist | Kelsea with Radiant Reflection

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