AmKay Photography Our Richmond Wedding Winter Show is finally here! We are beyond excited to see y’all this summer at our July show – on Sunday! This is a unique bridal and wedding show, and we want you to have the best time possible! We came up with some tips to help you get the most out of it. As this is our 29th year running, we have seen it all. From dehydrated brides to women sitting massaging their feet because they wanted to wear their brand new heels (we get it!) With these tips you can stay organized, happy, and excited to walk down the aisle to your sweetheart. PURCHASE TICKETS Firs ..read more

Planning a wedding can be both exciting and overwhelming, and we know you want everything to be perfect! From the dress to the decorations, there’s so much to consider. To help make your process a little less stressful, we’ve put together must-have wedding items that every engaged couple needs! And the best part? You can find them all conveniently on Amazon!   BRIDAL LOUNGEWEAR “I do” Slippers Want to fully immerse in your bridal era even while lounging around the house? These “I do” slippers are PERFECT for you! Check out the pricing for the “I-do” slippers! Bride Robe Having a self-ca ..read more

Your Name Jack Partner Name Samantha Wedding Date 10/22/2022 Tell us how you met and about the proposal. (mm/dd/yy too!) We met freshman year in high school and after not saying goodnight in a text, Samantha decided I was not good enough. Two years later and she finally thought I was! After college together, we found ourselves in a pandemic. When restrictions on traveling were lifted, we often planned trips to Charlottesville, VA to spend long weekends enjoying wineries, mountain views, downtown restaurants, and time with family. On one of these trips, we started at King Family Vineyards where ..read more

Join us in welcoming one of our newest members to the Richmond Wedding Family… Stephen and Jennie, Owners of Carbone Photo Company LLC! Today they’re giving us an exclusive look into what it’s like being a husband and wife duo in the wedding industry. Keep reading to find out their most recent vacation spot! What’s your favorite thing about working in the wedding industry? Working the wedding industry, we love that we get to be part of such a monumental time in people’s lives! Marriage is such an intimate, beautiful thing and we just love that get to capture the moments that made that co ..read more

By. Alyssa Nichols with Everyday Gourmet When choosing a caterer, you’re probably going to be focused on a couple key factors; menu for the main meal and staffing to set up, serve and clean. However, they can provide so much more! Here are just some of the ways a caterer can help add special touches to the guest experience. Breakfast, Lunch or Snacks for the Wedding Party: A caterer can deliver breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks for you and the wedding party while you’re getting ready. It’s one less detail to worry about on the busy day, and close friends and family can spend as many of those pr ..read more

Tori Watson Photography We’re taking a dive into the world of Sharon, Owner and Manager of Tiffany’s Bridal! Keep reading as she shares the intricacies of her journey, from starting as the go-to girl for wedding planning to becoming a beloved bridal salon owner. Learn about her cherished moments, unforgettable encounters, and the joys of crafting dreams into reality! If you care to share, how did you get to where you are now? What drew you to the wedding industry? I started by planning and coordinating weddings for friends, and soon people I didn’t know were asking for my help. The ..read more

Anne and Chris October 27, 2022 There is no exquisite beauty, without some strangeness in the proportion. -Edgar Allan Poe  In their own words, Anne and Chris shared their love story with us: Some folks may think us a bit of an odd couple…probably for more reasons than one…but our story together here in Richmond spans 10 years, and we could think of no better place to say I Do. Chris is a VCU grad and grew up in Richmond. I was born and raised in Roanoke, VA. My family moved to Chesterfield during my high school years, and I returned to this area after college. We met at work a decade ag ..read more

Wondering who made the cover of Richmond Weddings latest magazine? You’re in luck! We’re introducing Breon, CEO of Phew Shots Photography! He’s walking us through how he got his start in the wedding industry. Keep reading to find out what REALLY happened on his trip to Vegas! If you care to share, how did you get to where you are now? What drew you to the wedding industry? I got to where I am now by staying consistent and being blessed by friends who have trusted me with their visions. My first ever solo wedding was from a high school friend who saw me grinding and realized my passion ..read more

We are so excited to get a sneak peek into the life of The Inn at Blackstone’s Director of Sales & Events, Dianna Lester! If you didn’t get a chance to meet the lady behind the business at our Richmond Weddings Summer Show, you get a second chance. Dianna is telling us her inside scoop when it comes to all things wedding planning and how she got started in the industry. Keep reading to find out more! Anna Kratoville Photography If you care to share, how did you get to where you are now? What drew you to the wedding industry? I spent quite a few years working on a college ca ..read more

Catherine and Kyle September 30, 2022 Ironically enough, Catherine and Kyle both call Mathews County, VA home, although that’s not where they met as Catherine is four years older than Kyle. During a summer rowing program, Kyle met Matt Thomas (groomsman), and the two became best friends. Catherine had also rowed with Matt in high school, and the two eventually met through this mutual connection. Catherine swears Kyle was flirting with her while out at Top Golf with friends, while Kyle is adamant that it was in fact Catherine who slid into his Instagram DMs (direct messages). Regardless, the t ..read more