Happy Fashion Friday and Happy May! The spring 2025 collection by Mira Zwillinger reminds me of May flowers and are absolutely stunning! About: Mira Zwillinger is a luxury brand led by mother-daughter fashion designers Mira and Lihi Zwillinger. As one of the leading couture houses in Tel Aviv, the brand focuses on the craft of creating made-to-measure gowns with a sophisticated point of view. The brand is driven by the passion to infuse contemporary silhouettes with ethereal detailing, handmade embroidery, beading, and extraordinary textures that are handcrafted from scratch. If you are plann ..read more

Styled shoots are a creative way for photographers, stylists, and other wedding pros, to show off their talent and visions to inspire readers for their own wedding planning. This styled shoot showcases a beautiful farm right in the heart of Chesterfield surrounded by acres of rolling pastures, a party barn and sweet animals for photo opts. A team of talented Richmond wedding professionals came together to create a stunning wedding theme to give inspiration of what a wedding could look like at this venue. Imagine having your wedding here on this private estate! Sources: Photography: Kimie Jame ..read more

Virginia Bride features weddings weekly here on the blog. Being featured in the blog does not necessarily mean they are featured in the print magazine. Bride: Sara Meakem, 24, Medical Assistant Groom: Carl Huber, 26, Park Ranger Maintenance  Date: June 3, 2023 Venue: Montfair Resort Farm, Crozet, Virginia Guests: 96 LOVE STORY  “It all started in March of 2019, when Carl and I started playing on a co-ed intramural basketball team while attending The College of William & Mary (W&M) in Williamsburg, Virginia,” Sara said ..read more

Ranchlands in Hyattville, Wyoming is opening the 80,000-acre Paintrock Canyon Ranch in the Bighorn Mountains of the Cowboy State. In this all-inclusive experience, couples and guests can immerse themselves in ranch life, explore the surrounding areas oh horseback, fly fish, hike and experience the natural world with the unique landscape. “The goal is for guests at the Paintrock Canyon Ranch to leave with a deep understanding of the rich history of the area and the important role that ranching plays in restoring our natural resources, while exploring nooks and crannies that only a fe ..read more

Happy Fashion Focus! THE STUNNERS & SYMPHONY | SPRING 2025 COLLECTIONS Designers Galia Lahav and Sharon Sever draw inspiration from the resilience & creativity of remarkable women  from pre-Raphaelites times, infusing their spirits into every stitch of the collection. If you are planning a wedding in Roanoke Virginia, Richmond Virginia, Fredericksburg/Northern Virginia, The Shenandoah Valley, Coastal Virginia or in Charlottesville/ Lynchburg Va. we can help with your wedding planning and ideas. The post Fashion Focus- Galia Lahav first appeared on Virginia Bride Ma ..read more

Styled shoots are a creative way for photographers, stylists, and other wedding pros, to show off their talent and visions to inspire readers for their own wedding planning. This styled shoot that was the vision of photographer Karen Gage and a team of Richmond wedding professionals that gives a sneak peek at the bride and groom getting ready for the big day to the celebration. And what better way to celebrate the wedding day than with champagne? Always a tasteful ( pardon the pun) an an elegant choice for you and your guests. Add some beautiful florals and shiny disco themed balls and you hav ..read more

Virginia Bride features weddings weekly here on the blog. Being featured in the blog does not necessarily mean they are featured in the print magazine. Bride: Allison Wehr, 30, Executive Administrative Assistant Groom: Michael Ferraro, 29, Technician Date: 10/20/2023 Venue: Arbor Haven Weddings, Fredericksburg, Virginia Guests: 75 LOVE STORY  The Beginning Michael and Allison met on October 14, 2018. Allison was visiting her hometown in Broadalbin, New York to attend a funeral. While home, she met a friend for drinks at a local bar. The friend’s ro ..read more

Trends from New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week SS 2025 BRAVING THE ELEMENTS TOGETHER TO ATTEND NEW YORK LUXURY BRIDAL FASHION WEEK WAS QUITE THE BONDING EXPERIENCE! SHARING THE CHALLENGES OF NAVIGATING THROUGH THE RAIN AND STILL COMING TOGETHER TO APPRECIATE THE LATEST TRENDS IN BRIDAL FASHION DEMONSTRATES A REMARKABLE LEVEL OF DEDICATION AND PASSION WITHIN THE INDUSTRY. IT’S MOMENTS LIKE THESE THAT TRULY HIGHLIGHT THE RESILIENCE AND CAMARADERIE AMONG FASHION DESIGNERS, EDITORS, RETAILERS, MODELS AND PR COMPANIES. DESPITE THE WEATHER’S BEST EFFORTS, OUR COLLECTIVE DETERMINATION TO BE PART OF ..read more

Virginia Bride features weddings weekly here on the blog. Being featured in the blog does not necessarily mean they are featured in the print magazine. Bride: Regina Hall, 49, Marketing Director Groom: David Sween, 57, Chief Operating Officer, Retired Navy Commander Date: December 29, 2023 Venue: Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke, Virginia Couples Residence: Springfield, Virginia Guests: 68 LOVE STORY  The Beginning David and Regina met on June 9, 2019. They initially connected on Match.com. They met at a seafood restaurant in Occoquan, Virginia a week late ..read more

Creating {and sticking to!} a wedding budget can be a challenging and potentially touchy subject. Use these tips to make it less stressful, but still effective! Photo by NORTHFOLK on Unsplash1. Use a Spreadsheet or Fun Template A spreadsheet is a great resource to keep all your budget tracking information in one place. By using a software like Microsoft Excel, you’re able to let the computer do all the math. Alternatively, there are a lot of visually-appealing templates on sites like Canva that you can customize to fit your needs. For all you pen-and-paper brides, consider a paper wedding plan ..read more