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.
tuckahoe plantation
We’re so lucky to have so many beautiful venues in and around Richmond. Katie Stoops recently took these pictures of Tuckahoe plantation in the wintertime. It’s one of our favorite locations.
If you’re looking for more Richmond wedding inspiration, click over to Aisle Dash where Shayna Walker and I contributed an article about the top ten reasons to get married in and around Richmond!
richmond wedding wednesdays: virginia center for architecture
Richmond Wedding Wednesdays rerun, originally posted last July…one of my favorite boards for the Virginia Center for Architecture. Wouldn’t it be lovely for a winter soiree?
The idea for this post all started with the Schumacher pattern (top right) — the Pyne Hollyhock Print. I could live on the Schumacher website, but I digress.
This board feels to me like it should be named “frankly my dear.” I imagine a debutante gone wrong, challenging convention, throwing on a black wedding gown and some silvery pumps and heading on out to say “I do” in style at The Virginia Center for Architecture. Because, as we all know, VCA is like the most gorgeous wedding venue in RVA.
{image credits: shoes by Sandra Lane via Sarah Kaye Represents; Pyne Hollyhock Print via Schumacher; pretty Emily styled by Joy Thigpen and photographed by Jose Villa; crystal knob and jewelry by Sandra Lane via Sarah Kaye Represents; bouquet via Style Me Pretty styled by Viola from Chewing the Cud & photographed by Blonde Tulip; The Virginia Center for Architecture; and the signature invitation by Linda & Harriett}
richmond wedding wednesdays: tuckahoe plantation
I’ve always thought it would be so much fun to plan a small wedding or engagement party at Tuckahoe Plantation’s stable. Before the thought of hosting a party in a stable turns you completely off, rest assured the stable is no longer a working stable. It has beautiful wide plank wooden beam floors, a large lawn in front (perfect for oyster roasts or s’mores), and plenty of rustic charm.
{images: stag invite by Chocolate Butterbean; stag horn flatware via Neiman Marcus; bride photographed by Lisa Pyden via Island Weddings; mint juleps via Matters of Style; bouquet from Brides via Snippet & Ink}
57 Grand coming to Richmond’s Bella Bridesmaid
Hi ladybugs! We’re about to run to a wedding rehearsal but wanted to drop in to tell you that the 57Grand collection will be coming to Richmond’s Bella Bridesmaid this month! Bella Bridesmaid Richmond will feature the full collection of bridesmaid looks, all 11 styles.
Inspired by New York City, all 57Grand dresses are made in NYC and are named after New York City streets. The designers draw inspiration from the city’s runways, art galleries and street life. Be sure to check out 57 Grand’s site, which is full of ideas on how to re-wear the dresses after the event. And be sure to call Lyndsay and Elizabeth at Bella Bridesmaid here in Richmond to make an appointment to stop by the store (804-658-0105)! xo
{image courtesy 57Grand}
richmond welcome totes
I just love these Richmond bags from Quirk Gallery. They’re perfect for out of town welcome bags or for wedding party gifts. I’d also be tempted to include these. For more Virginia welcome bag ideas, see this post.
