A wedding is more than just the big day—it’s an opportunity to create an unforgettable experience for your guests, especially if they’re traveling in from out of town. A well-planned wedding weekend not only keeps your guests entertained but also allows you more time to celebrate with loved ones beyond just the ceremony and reception. […]

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With the onset of wedding website and online RSVPs, couples are facing new challenges with invitation etiquette. Today we will focus on one of our most frequently asked questions: if someone responds on my website after I send the Save The Date, do I still need to send them a formal invitation? Here’s the short […]

Should I Send Invitations To Guests Who Have Already RSVP’d?

Planning Tips and Tricks

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Couples planning their wedding day may be wondering if they really need a wedding coordinator. A wedding coordinator, also known as a day/month-of coordinator or event manager, is the person on the wedding day who helps make sure that everything runs smoothly and on time. On a normal day, this may not seem like a […]

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When Jessica first reached out to me for Event Management services three months before the wedding, we had a lot of work to do. The ceremony venue, The Lyceum, and the reception venue, Union Street Public House, were set, but most other vendors were unaccounted for. Never one to say no to a bride with […]

Bright Love in Old Town, Alexandria

Real Weddings

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Are you thinking about investing in a wedding planner? If so, you’re not alone. More couples than ever are turning to professionals to help them navigate planning their extra-special day. But, like most things in life, working with a wedding planner isn’t without its skeptics. Here, we bust three of the top myths about wedding […]

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Congratulations on your engagement! Planning your rehearsal dinner can seem overwhelming at first – but with some careful thought and organization, it will all come together beautifully. Here’s everything you need to know about planning your rehearsal dinner, from start to finish: 1. Decide on a budget and stick to it – The amount you’ll […]

Not A Drill: Your Rehearsal Dinner Planning Guide

Planning Tips and Tricks

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So you’re getting married and you want to make sure your wedding photos will capture the special day as perfectly as possible. You know that finding a great photographer is essential for this, but how do you know if they are the right fit? Here are some of the questions you should ask your wedding […]

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How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer Your wedding photographer is one of the most important choices you’ll make during wedding planning. After all, they’ll be responsible for capturing your big day in all its beauty! But with so many talented photographers out there, how do you choose the right one? Here are a few tips […]

How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer

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Escort cards, place cards, and seating charts- oh my! If you’re like most couples, you’re probably wondering what these things are and whether you need them for your wedding. Well, wonder no more! In this blog post, we will explain the purpose of each of these items and give you a guide to deciding which […]

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Weddings come with just as many questions as guests, and today’s question deals with tip jars at the bar on your wedding day. If you are having bartenders serve alcohol at your wedding, it is customary to tip them for their service. This can be done either by adding an amount to the final bill, […]

The Tacky Truth About Tip Jars

Industry Insights

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Today we are talking about a sticky subject – wedding tipping. As part of our services, we are often providing couples with customary gratuity guidelines and helping to disburse those gratuities on the night of the wedding. But why, you may wonder, do I need to tip vendors I’ve already paid? Well, this week we […]

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