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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 European-inspired wedding starts with the venue. You are looking for a place with character, charm, and grounds that combine nature and architecture. European style wedding venues have sophistication and vintage details, and play into this romantic and timeless trend. If you’re planning a VA wedding and need European style wedding venues in Virginia […]

Planning Tips

December 27, 2023

5 Beautiful European Style Wedding Venues in Virginia

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A good wedding timeline is the thing that ensures a stress free wedding. Timing is everything! It keeps everyone organized, sets expectations with vendors, and lets everyone know where they should be and when.  Let’s dive right into some tips that you want to make sure you keep in mind when planning out your wedding […]

Planning Tips

September 26, 2023

7 Important Wedding Timeline Tips You Need

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There is no shortage of Charlottesville wedding venues, which makes being a wedding planner in Charlottesville, VA exciting! Many of the wedding venues people know of in this town are wineries, but there are lots of others that deserve love, too. Let’s talk about them! 1. The Wool Factory This venue is located at a […]

Planning Tips

September 5, 2023

6 Charlottesville Wedding Venues You Need To Know About

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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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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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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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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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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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