When we think winter weddings, we think of something elegant, yet cozy. The east coast certainly comes to mind. Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Inn on Biltmore Estate is elegant and welcoming. We can’t think of a better location for a winter wedding. The grand chateau was completed in 1895, and the venue …
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5 Creative Place Card Holders
We think that place cards can be a great way to spice up your existing decor. Yes, you heard us right. Not only do they help eliminate the awkwardness of guests choosing their own seats, there are so many unique types of place card holders available now. So, if you are going that route, why …
5 Hot Wedding Trends for 2018
We have had some pretty incredible bridal trends throughout 2017. We’ve seen unique, hand-lettered invitations. Calligraphy has made a comeback in a big way, and we aren’t upset about that. Bridesmaids have walked down the aisle in metallic dresses and dresses with beaded embellishments. We’ve seen greenery incorporated into decor schemes more than ever before. …
Tips to Choosing the Best Wedding Vendors
Happy Friday! We made it through another week, and it’s been a busy one in our corner of the world. I wanted to talk vendors today. At our wedding, we had some that we loved, and we had some that were just “okay.” The ones that were just “okay,” had some red flags at the …
Hair and Makeup Timeline
The key to stress-free wedding day is organization. It can be a big job to coordinate so many moving pieces and people. We recommend putting together a wedding day (or weekend) timeline to keep things in line. We have a lot of questions about hair and makeup. How long should it take? What time should …