In my practice as a wedding coordinator in Northern Virginia, I’ve met a lot of brides that don’t feel particularly excited about the planning process. In fact, most of us hate planning – it’s stressful and often puts a strain to our relationship with our loved ones, especially if they’re not good planners themselves. However, […]

Warrenton, VA is one of the best locations to have your weddings: apart from offering affordable, yet stunning venues, it also gives you the opportunity to have the romantic wedding you’ve always dreamt of (without breaking the bank). Here are some tips on how to choose a wedding venue in Warrenton, VA: Check for catering […]

Your wedding vendor, florist, photographer or coordinator, has done a marvelous job and helped you get the wedding of your dreams so you wonder what is the best way to thank them for their efforts? Tipping wedding vendors is a wide-accepted way of saying “thank you” to that excellent vendor, who goes above and beyond […]

Planning a wedding? Here are the best tips to stay on track with your wedding budget that will help you have your big day, without breaking the bank: Establish your budget The first step is to think about how much you can afford to pay for your wedding. Consider the number of guests – it […]

The venue for this wedding was The East Lynn Farm, located in Loundoun County; specifically in Round Hill, VA. This historic dairy barn complex offers the perfect setting for a rustic, chic, farm wedding. The ceremony backdrop was perfect with the mountains and sunset. The cocktail hour and reception were celebrated at the barn on […]

Narmada Winery, which is located in Amissville, VA with easy access via Route 211, has 51 acres and offers a great outdoor space with breathtaking views of the pond and vineyards. Liz and Daniel met on Thanksgiving 2011; it was love at first sight (as Liz described) and even though they had a long distance relationship […]

Finding the perfect venue for your wedding might feel like a great achievement (and it is!) but what many brides-to-be often don’t understand is that your venue coordinator is not the same as your wedding planner. Having a venue coordinator is essential for the setup of your location, but it doesn’t mean you don’t need […]

Can´t believe that the wedding season is over! But I’m happy I can finally sit to write about one of my favorite weddings of this season. The venue for this wedding, Morais Vineyards and Winery, has beautiful landscapes and very friendly staff. The ballroom is elegant with high ceilings, wood flooring, chandeliers and big windows […]

You aren´t alone!! Believe me!!!! This is a list of 5 common problems that every bride-to-be deals with, all of which are perfectly normal. Read Part 1 of common bride-to-be struggles 1. You are starting to feel that your future mother in-law is not actually human. Who is this woman anyways? You barely even know […]

By Virginia F. Swope. Warrenton, VA You aren´t alone!! Believe me!!!! This is a list of 5 common bride-to-be struggles that every bride deals with, all of which are perfectly normal. He proposed in the cheesiest way ever. What was he thinking? What happened to a nice restaurant and getting down on a bended knee? Face […]