by Andrea Bunce | Marriage, Reception, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Catering, Wedding Florists, Wedding Food
Orange County Virginia is located in the Central Piedmont region of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its history is rich: two US Presidents have called it home; there are ruins of a Thomas Jefferson designed Governor’s mansion; there are two Civil War battlefields; and...
by Andrea Bunce | Marriage, Reception, Venue, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Catering, Wedding Florists
Loudoun is a beautiful county located just 25 miles outside of the nation’s capital in the Northern Region of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dulles International Airport is located in Loudoun, making it an easy destination from anywhere. It is Virginia’s third most...
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 Andrea Bunce | Engagement, Marriage, Stationery
The Thank You note is an extremely important part of the gift giving process. It’s a very classy way to acknowledge the time and effort your friends, family and acquaintances have spent to buy you a gift.Hopefully you registered early, and you’ve given your guests a...
by Andrea Bunce | Engagement, Marriage
What is a wedding registry? It is simply a way for an engaged couple to pick out gifts that they would like to receive on their wedding day. It’s a wish list ya’ll! The first wedding registry was promoted by Marshall Fields Department Stores in 1924. (You know it...
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...
by Andrea Bunce | Marriage
I’ve been married for 35 years. There, I said it. When I say it out loud, it sometimes just feels bizarre, unreal, and very cool, all at one time. We were married on a beautiful afternoon in October. We were young. So young and full of hopes and dreams and ambitions....