Weddings are filled with choices; while some fade into the background, others become cherished memories. Here are ten things I’ll never regret doing for my wedding as a wedding planner.

Amber & Nick wanted a beautiful and romantic recommitment ceremony with their friends & family present. They chose Kellam Estate, an elegant mansion set on an expansive lawn, located near the old Princess Anne Courthouse.

Their proposal story, in her words: “In October 2021, Wes and I were planning to go to NYC from our house in Philly for my friend’s Halloween party. We were planning to go on Saturday AM. But on the morning of Friday, October 29, I had gotten home from yoga, and Wes (looking very weird) was like… Pack your bag! We’re going to NYC right now!!

Wanting to have fun on their big day and not be wrapped up in the small details, Erica & Bryan’s only priorities were sunset photos and a final dance alone in the barn at Sky Ridge Farm, a family-owned wedding venue with stunning mountain views nestled in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

Seeking a sweet, intentional wedding, Logan and Justin choose Hermitage Museum, an early 20th century historic home featuring a nationally-recognized art collection.

Tatiana and Keith wanted their wedding to feel personal and to feel like Richmond. They choose The Valentine, the first museum of Richmond, nestled in the heart of the city with a contemporary 1,750 sq ft auditorium, picturesque green garden and courtyard, and a stone terrace featuring vintage neon signs from Richmond businesses.

Alex & Nick randomly ran into each other on campus and struck up a conversation, which led to many dates. Nick officially asked Alex to be his girlfriend on Cinco de Mayo. Later on, he proposed completely out of the blue, surprising Alex while she was working on the couch.

With thirteen serene outdoor locations surrounded by water and beautiful blooms, Norfolk Botanical Garden is the ideal setting for dream green weddings. An award-winning oasis in the heart of Norfolk, it was the perfect venue for Adelaide and Adam’s fun and colorful wedding.

When it comes down to it, you might not be thinking about — or heck — even care what the difference between a venue coordinator and a wedding coordinator is. Don’t they do the same thing? The answer is: NOPE! These roles are so easily misunderstood and that can really end up costing you precious […]

The fascination with Netflix shows in the wedding industry is apparent and appreciated. We aren’t gonna lie — we’re totally here for this trend! If we can’t get enough of it after binging 12+ hours, why shouldn’t we bring it to the real world??? This styled shoot took inspiration from both Bridgerton and Emily in […]