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.
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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There are so many amazing wedding venues in DC and Virginia that we’ve had the pleasure of having weddings at. Even so, there are a few dream wedding venues around here that we’d love to check off our list. Each of our fabulous wedding planners picked their top dream wedding venue to share, so if […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means we must share some festive winter wedding ideas. Winter weddings are so magical! Paired with the decor, colors, and warmth associated with the season, a holiday wedding can be super cozy and ultra romantic. It’s a time dedicated to spending quality time with loved ones […]

Creating an inviting wedding tablescape helps your guests feel welcomed. Setting a table is like expressing your gratitude and appreciation for someone. We love curating thoughtful details (obviously details matter to us, it’s in our name!), and tablescapes are no different. CHRISTY MCKEE PHOTOGRAPHY Wedding tablescapes are a major focal point during your reception. They […]

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 […]

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 […]
