If you are here in Virginia you can feel the summer heat creeping in with each day we get closer to June. This weekend is Memorial day weekend, an unofficial mark of summer. Also, the perfect chance for a weekend getaway! Whether you are braving the packed pool or crowded beaches this weekend, this packingContinue reading “Summer Weekend Getaway”
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Weekly Wedding Words: Styled Shoots
When I got into the business of wedding planning a new world of inspiration opened up to me, Styled shoots. I had no idea that they were a thing, some of the best content I was looking at on vendors sites was from styled shoots rather than live weddings. For a vendor, it’s a greatContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Styled Shoots”
Summer Getaway
Summer getaways: Is there anything better than a weekend Getaway? The weather here in VA is beautiful, the sweet spot of spring/summer as I call it. Being born and raised in VA, I know this perfect weather won’t last long. I am itching for a good weekend getaway! This time last year our getaway wasContinue reading “Summer Getaway”
Weekly Wedding Words: Snail Mail
As a planner and a person, I have always enjoyed things that come in the mail. There is something so cool about getting a letter in the mail when everything else is so instant in today’s world. I always love to send my brides welcome gifts, postcards and Christmas cards just as a little somethingContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Snail Mail”
Weekly Wedding Words: The not so main event
The other events: It is easy to get swept up in the complexities of wedding planning. There are so many elements that go into the big day, it does require a lot of focus and planning! But what about the events that come before the wedding? Bachelorette party/trip, bridal shower, a bridal brunch before theContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: The not so main event”
Weekly Wedding Words: How to stay engaged to your wedding planning
How to stay engaged with your wedding planning So, you are 6 months into planning your wedding. For some brides this means the end is near and you are only weeks away from getting married. For others, this might only be a half way. I am in that sweet spot now. The early glow ofContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: How to stay engaged to your wedding planning”
Weekly Wedding Words: Registering for your new life
Recently I stumbled across a blog topic by Lone Star Southern (love her! If you don’t follow her, you should!) She too is getting married this year and is going through a lot of the same struggles as I am.  She recently featured a post about registering for her wedding and I was captivated. I started thinkingContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Registering for your new life”
Best books for a rainy day: For the girl who does not like to read.
I will be honest with you, I have never been much of a reader. When I was a kid and had summer reading, I would fall asleep reading every time and even to this day, I can’t read for long periods of time without getting sleepy. That has not deterred me from the urge toContinue reading “Best books for a rainy day: For the girl who does not like to read.”
Spring Cleaning for your Brand
It’s that time of year again, the time when you bust out the Clorox wipes, rubber gloves, and Windex and wreak havoc on your house! This year spring cleaning is taking on a whole new meaning, we will be cleaning an empty new house before we move in and then cleaning our apartment from topContinue reading “Spring Cleaning for your Brand”
RVA Around town – Spring Events
11 RVA events this Spring After being cooped up all winter, the second the skies start to clear and the sun kisses our skin, I know we are ready to be out and about again. I love events, that is no secret! #RVA has always given me such a variety of things to immerse myselfContinue reading “RVA Around town – Spring Events”
The Dirty Blonde Stylist 