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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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If you’ve ever wondered “What wedding planning timeline should I follow?” or “How early do I need to hire a wedding planner?” you’re not alone. As a wedding planner, one of the first questions my couples ask is when to start booking certain vendors and making key decisions. The truth is, timing matters. Popular venues […]

Planning Tips

August 14, 2025

The Ultimate Wedding Planning Timeline | What to Do & When to Do It

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When it comes to wedding decor and inspiration, there is just something specifically about summer weddings. Between the longer days, fresh blooms, and abundance of outdoor venues, it’s the perfect season to celebrate in style. There’s a reason my husband and I chose to get married in the summer! Summer wedding decor trends are all […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

June 4, 2025

6 Summer Wedding Decor Ideas + Inspiration We’ve Been Loving

summer wedding decor

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As a wedding planner, knowing the beautiful mountain wedding venues in Virginia that couples should choose for their weddings is important. So if you’re looking for a Virginia wedding venue in the mountains, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s dive into a few of my favorites! 1. Pippin Hill With beautiful views of the […]

Planning Tips

October 23, 2024

5 Breathtaking Mountain Wedding Venues in Virginia

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When it comes to planning your big day, your wedding budget is the most important and potentially most stressful part. So much goes into creating your wedding day and, unfortunately, a lot of it costs money. As a wedding planner, I have a lot of experience with helping couples navigate, execute, and stay within their […]

Planning Tips

October 8, 2024

5 Creative Ways to Stay Within Your Wedding Budget

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You’ve got the ring, you’ve picked who your bridesmaids are going to be, and now you need to decide what to do when it comes to bridesmaid dresses. This may feel stressful, but don’t worry! I’m here to help with ideas based on the season of your wedding, the vibe of your wedding, and even […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

July 31, 2024

Tips for Picking Bridesmaid Dresses | Everything You Need To Know

mismatched floral bridesmaid dresses

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Congratulations, you’re engaged – now it’s time to get to work! You know you need wedding vendors, but let me guess, you don’t even know where to start? Before you start booking any vendor, you need to figure out a few things first: guest count, budget, and date. Guest count is important as the size […]

Planning Tips

July 9, 2024

5 Wedding Vendors You Should Lock Down First in Wedding Planning

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Photo by Photography Du Jour There are a lot of elegant wedding venues to choose from when it comes to a wedding venue in Virginia. As a Virginia wedding planner I have to say, Great Marsh Estate is one you shouldn’t miss out on. Grand, timeless, rustic, and elegant are all words that can be […]

Planning Tips

June 25, 2024

Elegant Wedding Venue in Virginia | Great Marsh Estate

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There are a lot of reasons a couple may choose to have an at home wedding, whether it’s the sentimental feel of having their wedding in a familiar, meaningful place, privacy, or the freedom to choose any date. Even with all of its perks, an at home wedding does take some extra planning to make […]

Planning Tips

May 21, 2024

7 At Home Wedding Planning Ideas You Cannot Forget

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When it comes to planning your wedding, most of your attention has gone to the big day – we get it! You don’t want to forget about the pre-wedding events, though. As wedding planners, we are always paying attention to these smaller details that help round out your wedding as a whole, so today we’re […]

Planning Tips

April 23, 2024

6 Charlottesville Wedding Rehearsal Dinner + Welcome Party Ideas | Charlottesville Venues

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Spring is upon us and we are rounding up the perfect spring wedding guest outfit ideas. As wedding planners, we’re obviously well versed in what’s in and what’s out, and what will fit in a wedding dress code. This post is going to be all things spring wedding guest outfit ideas, from specific dress options […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

March 21, 2024

6 Spring Wedding Guest Outfit Ideas + Wedding Dress Code Tips

spring wedding guest outfit ideas

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