by Andrea Bunce | Budget, Planning, Venue, Wedding Costs
Please note that not all of these images are from Virginia. We’ve used images from: Tammie Thessing Photography, https://www.intimateweddings.com/vendors/tammie-thessing-photography/; from...
by Andrea Bunce | Budget, Reception, Wedding Costs, Wedding Food
Should You Even Serve Alcohol? As you begin planning your reception a valid question to ask is if you should serve alcohol or not. There are many valid reasons not to serve alcohol: you have someone recovering from addiction among the guest list, you may be concerned...
by Andrea Bunce | Budget, Marriage, Reception, Venue, Wedding Costs
To use a very over-used phrase: think outside the box! Consider a State Park or Conservancy if you are planning a smaller wedding or want to have your ceremony in a beautiful natural setting. Going this route can help you save even more money since you can bring in...
by Lauren Hicks | Budget, Reception, Venue, Wedding Costs
Now that you know your criteria and have done your research on reception site (if you haven’t read Part One, be sure to go back and read that article first!) you can find and reserve your dream reception site! Finding Sites: Gather name of local reception venues. Use...
by Lauren Hicks | Budget, Reception, Venue, Wedding Costs
Part One of a Two Part Post Do Your Homework Where do you picture your wedding? Whether your reception and ceremony site are in the same location, the vast majority of your wedding will be spent at the reception. It is so important to choose a venue that fits your...
by Andrea Bunce | Budget, Wedding Costs
Know what your wedding will costBudgeting. Yuck. Many people think that’s an ugly word, especially when used in conjunction with your wedding. But when the average cost of a wedding in 2018 is over $33,000 nationally it is NECESSARY. However, it’s not what you think....
by Lauren Hicks | Budget, Marriage, Wedding Costs
Does the Father of the Bride Still Foot the Bill? It’s no secret that weddings are expensive, and many couples end up putting themselves in debt to pay for the wedding day of their dreams. You should not plan a wedding that you cannot afford, and that’s why it is...
