Richmond Wedding Wednesdays: a garden party at the Kent-Valentine House
It’s been such a long time since I’ve posted a Richmond Wedding Wednesdays inspiration board — there’s no better way to kick start the series again than with an inspiration board for a lush, afternoon garden party at the Kent-Valentine House. Also home to the Garden Club of Virginia, the Kent-Valentine House was built in 1845 and is located in the historic Monroe Ward district of Richmond. Whether you choose to host an outdoor tented event in the courtyard or a smaller, cocktail style event indoors, its southern beauty is sure to charm. I imagined a palette of light gray, green, white and off white — very classic, very Richmond.
image sources: (1) designed by Ariella Chezar; (2) photographed by katie stoops for southern weddings magazine; (3); (4) photographed by gia canali via style me pretty; (5) designed by calder clark for southern weddings magazine and photographed by a bryan photo via ritzy bee; (6) photographed by polly alexandre photography via style me pretty
Richmond wedding welcome totes on Southern Weddings
I had so much fun gathering ideas for Richmond welcome totes over at Southern Weddings. And how cute is this bag design by Lauren O’Neill? Head on over to the SW blog, where you’ll find lots of treats to share with your out of town guests, from macarons by Petites Bouchess to Gungho Guides and more.
pretty pink & orange flowers…
…designed by Janie Medley and photographed by Adam Barnes for a June client. So lovely! Congrats Megan & Daniel!
vintage Virginia save the date
Loving this vintage style, Virginia-themed save the date that Ashley of Lemon and Lavender designed for her client, Sarah. Their entire wedding suite is inspired by Virginia — can’t wait to see more from this wedding!
china inspired details
Loving these classic blue and white inspired details! Perfect for a classic Richmond wedding.
For more blue + white inspiration visit my board on pinterest!
images: 1 + 3 photographed by Meg Perotti; 2 Carolyne Roehm; 4 + 5 Jose Villa; 6 The Caketress; 7 + 8 The Lettered Olive via Elizabeth Anne Designs
corey & gray on the bride’s cafe
Thank you so much to Janie from The Bride’s Cafe for featuring Corey & Gray’s wedding today! I hope you’ll pop over and check it out!
inspired by maymont’s italian garden
As we prep for this weekend’s wedding, it’s fun to look back at the inspiration we gathered for it!
{arrangement in terracotta pot via Design*Sponge; buffet by Sunday Suppers; bride & groom photographed by Carrie Patterson via Once Wed; black and white dining photo via weddingbee; place setting by Sunday Suppers: coral peony arrangement by Saipua; dahlia & peach arrangement by Ariella Chezar via Oh Happy Day; coffee – Sunday Suppers}
Not-So-Expo Wedding Expo at Quirk Gallery in Richmond
Quirk Gallery is hosting a not-so-expo wedding expo at the gallery this Saturday, May 14th from 12-4 pm, featuring the talents of local & independent artists, a unique selection of gifts for the bride, groom or attendants, as well as an assortment of wedding decor items. Look for engagement & wedding rings by Carla Caruso, invitations & cards by Shuford Prints, costume jewelry by Isabelle Krupnick, orchids from Chadwick & Sons decorating the gallery, and elegant white vases by Julia Gabriel. There will be snacks, drinks, and a chance to win a $150 gift certificate.
Some of my favorite things at Quirk: 1. Forget Me Knot rings make wonderful bridesmaids gifts; 2. Richmond totes for out of town welcome bags with local flavor; 3. colorful tape for any D.I.Y. projects you might have up your sleeve; 4: Jonathan Adler salt & pepper shakers make a modern cake topper; 5: retro swirly straws
ideas for a classic late spring wedding in virginia
There is nothing on earth that I love more than an outdoor wedding. The opportunities for personalization are endless when you’re outdoors. Tacky ballroom carpeting? No problem out here. Clashing color palettes. Nope. Not here. The world is your oyster under a tent. And if I were choosing a tent, I would certainly, hands down, no question choose a Sperry Tent. And, then I’d order blonde folding wood chairs (to match the wooden tent poles in the Sperry, of course).
Um, how fabulous is this idea from (pun intended) Everything Fabulous? Ikea stocks wicker chests similar to the one pictured here.
Broadway: one of my favorite furniture sets for outdoor parties. Perfect for lounging about during cocktail hour, while you watch friends play lawn games and sip on a mint julep. Yum.
Speaking of lounging, varied ways to partake in sunshine and the iced cold bevs are welcome. Simple blankets with pretty pillows are a win. And, everybody loves kites, right? And bocce ball. Or how about a friendly game of badminton on the lawn? (p.s. I am madly in love with everything about this wedding)
Happy weekend everyone!
photos: Sperry tent image courtesy Skyline Tent Company; Sofa via American Furniture Rentals; Cooler via Everything Fabulous via House and Home Canada December 2010 via Heidi Claire; Chris and Tim’s wedding via Martha Stewart Weddings
Lula Kate Trunk Show at Richmond’s Bella Bridesmaid
Richmond’s Bella Bridesmaid is hosting a LulaKate Trunk show this weekend, Friday-Sunday. If you’re interested in attending, rsvp to richmond@bellabridesmaid.com. To keep up with more Richmond Bella Bridesmaid news, follow the girls on twitter @bbridesmaidRIC.
