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Our team is giving you all the latest tips, trends, and inspiration from the wonderful world of weddings. We will also be sharing highlights from our very own Dainty Details couples and spotlighting some of our favorite Virginia wedding vendors.

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If you’re searching for a Charlottesville wedding venue that blends elegance, natural beauty, and just the right amount of rustic charm, let me introduce you to one of my favorites: Castle Hill Cider. Nestled in the heart of Keswick, this cidery and elegant barn is just about 30 minutes from downtown Charlottesville. It’s a dream […]

Vendor Spotlight

July 10, 2025

Charlottesville Wedding Venue Feature | Castle Hill Cider

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Ansley and Matt’s Virginia fall wedding was filled with meaningful moments, incredible views, and the sweetest nods to their love story. From their movie-worthy first date to a wedding day that mirrored her parent’s special day 31 years earlier, everything about their celebration at The Omni Homestead in Hot Springs, VA was straight out of […]

Real Weddings

April 30, 2025

Virginia Fall Wedding at The Omni Homestead | Ansley & Matt

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There was so much to love about Katy & Justin’s fall wedding in Virginia. The beautiful Charlottesville wedding venue, the wedding florals by the mother of the bride, and stunning late October weather… What more could you ask for? Katy found me through her mom, Christa. Christa owns Cedarmere Farm and is a wedding florist. […]

Real Weddings

November 19, 2024

Beautiful Fall Wedding in Virginia at The Clifton | Katy & Justin

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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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Grace and Adrian’s farm wedding was a beautiful, colorful event held on Grace’s family farm in Wythveville, VA. From the rich history to the gorgeous wildflowers, not even the summer heat could put a damper on this special day! Everyone’s wedding planning journey is unique, and Grace and Adrian’s is no exception. About 4 months […]

Real Weddings

September 10, 2024

Virginia Farm Wedding | Summer At Home Wedding for Grace & Adrian

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Before Abby & Patrick’s colorful summer wedding, they had a movie-worthy meet cute. The setting was a small coffee shop in NYC. Abby was working as a barista, and Patrick’s apartment was right across the street. In classic Hollywood fashion, girl gives boy free coffee and boy misses the flirting cues for a while. But […]

Real Weddings

August 13, 2024

Colorful Summer Wedding in Virginia | Abby & Patrick

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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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Meagan + Ben’s Charlottesville wedding was as picturesque as it gets. From their gorgeous venue to all of the sustainable wedding details, we are so honored to have been a part of it all. Meagan + Ben’s love story with us at All The Dainty Details started a year and a half before their big […]

Real Weddings

May 7, 2024

Sustainable Wedding in Virginia | Veritas Vineyard Wedding

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Logan + Ben’s garden party wedding was such a great day full of love. Their families played a huge part in their event, making it that much more special! The original plan was a December wedding in a more industrial space. But, after seeing a post of ours about Airlie, they decided to tour that […]

Real Weddings

April 9, 2024

Garden Party Wedding at Airlie | Outdoor Virginia Wedding | Logan & Ben

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