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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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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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Even though I attend many, many weddings, it’s been awhile since I’ve been a wedding guest myself. My brother is getting married this December, and I’ve had to start looking for my own winter wedding guest outfit, so I thought I’d share some of my favorite finds and tips for anyone out there looking for […]

Inspiration

August 27, 2024

5 Winter Wedding Guest Outfit Ideas From A Wedding Planner

winter wedding guest outfits

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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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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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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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If you’re on the hunt for a Virginia winery wedding venue, Veritas Vineyard and Winery is the spot for you. From the mountain views and wonderful staff to their delicious on site restaurant and wines, Veritas has it all! Aside from being my go-to winery to hang out with girlfriends, Veritas Vineyard and Winery is […]

Planning Tips, Vendor Spotlight

February 20, 2024

Virginia Winery Wedding Venue Spotlight | Veritas Vineyard and Winery

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Carrie & Andrew had one main priority for their wedding: they wanted to maximize the amount of time they got to spend with their friends and family. We knew we could make this happen with a fun-packed wedding weekend! From the perfect venue and full weekend itinerary to their elegant mountainside wedding ceremony, this wedding […]

Real Weddings

February 6, 2024

Relaxed Mountain Wedding Weekend in Virginia | Carrie & Andrew

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Every year comes with its own wedding trends, and 2024 is no different. It’s always exciting to see not only what is popular, but how each couple will make the trends their own! Since we are fortunate enough to be a part of a lot of different weddings, we get to see a wide variety […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

January 23, 2024

6 2024 Wedding Trends We Are Excited About

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We love this DC wedding venue year round, but there is something extra special about a winter wedding at The Mayflower Hotel. Kathleena & Eyal described their dream wedding as elegant, romantic, and glamorous, and this venue in December really delivers! They line the Grand Foyer with Christmas trees and lights, and it was the […]

Real Weddings

January 9, 2024

A Stunning DC Winter Wedding at The Mayflower Hotel

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