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FEATURES Cordial Bride Guide The modern gal’s tips for being poised and proper. By Angela Blue
Well-Groomed {Fashion} Make it a dashing day with suave ensembles that suit his irresistible charm. Photography by Jim Pile and David Uhrin; Styling by Pamela Hopkins and Angela Blue
How Sweet It Is {Fashion} Satisfy a sugary craving with luscious dessert-inspired gowns and accessories.
Photography by Jim Pile; Styling by Pamela Hopkins and Angela Blue
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Publisher Randy Thompson
Editor-In-Chief Melissa M. Stewart
Corporate Art Director Holly Watters
Creative Director David Uhrin
Senior Editor, Food and Wine Patrick Evans-HyltonAssociate Editor
Angela Blue
Lead DesignerDon Spencer
Associate Art Director Matt Haddaway
Production Manager Eileen Dalby
Contributing Artists Eric Cardenas, Stephanie Martinec,
Chris Meligonis, Brian WoelfelDirector of Photography
Jim PileContributing Photographers
Grant and Deb Photographers, Daniel Min, David Uhrin
Interns Katherine Johnson, Carolyn Zemanian
Photo Editor James Miller
Corporate Vice President of Sales Paul Brannock
Account Executives Christie Berry,
Kevin Rose, Brenda Whitlow Sales Coordinator
Tracy Thompson
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Web Marketing and Promotions Manager
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Pamela Hopkins
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Jake’s Place, our Gentleman’s
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Changes Hairstyling & City Spa222 & 710 W. 21st St. In Norfolk’s Historic Ghent
www.changesaregood.com 757.625.5300
Jake’s Place Men’s Barbering Lounge & Spa222 W. 21st Street, Suite E, Norfolk, VA 23517 • In Historic Ghent
www.jakesplaceghent.com 757.627.5253 (JAKE)
I loved working with Changes! I usu-ally don’t wear a lot of make up, so I really felt and looked like a princess on my big day. It even rained on my wedding, and despite the added moisture I looked perfect the entire day and was sad to take my hair down and make up off. I would rec-ommend their services to anyone! —Denise
“Moving to Norfolk right before my wedding made me nervous about finding someone to do my hair. After five minutes in the chair with Franc I knew I had found my stylist and he even came to our hotel which made the day less stressful. I couldn’t have asked for a better expe-rience on my wedding day!”
—Emily
Bridgette and the staff at Changes were especially attentive to me, as well as my bridesmaids on my wedding day. They each provided such a very special experience I’m so grateful for! —Stephanie
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Jake’s Place, our Gentleman’s
Salon & Spa
Changes Hairstyling & City Spa222 & 710 W. 21st St. In Norfolk’s Historic Ghent
www.changesaregood.com 757.625.5300
Jake’s Place Men’s Barbering Lounge & Spa222 W. 21st Street, Suite E, Norfolk, VA 23517 • In Historic Ghent
www.jakesplaceghent.com 757.627.5253 (JAKE)
I loved working with Changes! I usu-ally don’t wear a lot of make up, so I really felt and looked like a princess on my big day. It even rained on my wedding, and despite the added moisture I looked perfect the entire day and was sad to take my hair down and make up off. I would rec-ommend their services to anyone! —Denise
“Moving to Norfolk right before my wedding made me nervous about finding someone to do my hair. After five minutes in the chair with Franc I knew I had found my stylist and he even came to our hotel which made the day less stressful. I couldn’t have asked for a better expe-rience on my wedding day!”
—Emily
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DEPARTMENTS Knot NotesOld-Fashioned RomanceTaking inspiration from vintage and rustic traditions adds special sentiments to the day. PLUS: 14 Signature Sips—Add fl air to your wedding festivities with fun, refreshing cocktails; 16 Memory Maintenance—Ensure that no moments are misplaced on your major day; 18 Wedding Tails—As furry friends are often considered members of the family, animal-loving brides and grooms are embarking on a new trend; 20 Say “Cheesecake”—Photo booths offer guests no-cost entertainment and tons of fun.
Picture PerfectGet inspired by real weddings in Hampton Roads.
Resource GuideHundreds of local vendors at your fingertips.
Fab Food Favors A beach pail full of sandwich cookies leaves guests with a pretty sweet impression.
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The most important part of your wedding day should simply be having one heck of a good time, so we decided to do the same when planning an issue packed with wonderful ways to make your event both lovely and lighthearted.
Your first stop when navigating this fun-filled magazine should be our Knot Notes section. Here you will discover top-notch tips on how to incorporate whimsy into your wedding by adding vintage touches (page 12), kicking things off with a signature cocktail (page 14), making your furry friends part of the ceremony (page 18) and including a photo booth at the reception to give your guests an opportunity to act like carefree kids, making funny faces and silly memories (page 20).
We enjoyed a little amusement of our own when putting together our feature fashion spread. The smiles on our faces most likely resulted from indulging in the irresistible confections left over from our photoshoot. There is something undeniably appealing about candy and cupcakes, so we paired these tasty treats and many more with dresses that are just as sweet—think frills, frou frou, darling and decadent. The fun begins on page 33.
No matter what type of wedding you plan, don’t forget to create a celebration both you and your guests can truly enjoy and happy memories that will last a lifetime.
What a sweet reward!
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It could be the economy today or perhaps the notion of going back to a simpler time. Maybe things were just cuter back then. Whatever the reason, many brides and grooms are creating rustic and vintage themes for their weddings, and the trend doesn’t seem to be fading any time soon. Adding some basic embellishments here and there will go a long way in paying homage to days gone by.
1) Attire Authentic wedding gowns from the ’40s were—let’s say—a little unflattering,
but in the ’50s, more fun styles began to appear including the flared tea length dress a la Audrey Hepburn. You may find a vintage reproduction dress or have an actual vintage gown altered to better fit today’s style. You may even choose a more modern style and accessorize with a birdcage veil and vintage jewelry.
2) Flowers As money wasn’t in excess during previous decades, neither were grand,
expensive blooms. Opt for simple bouquets or nosegays of hydrangeas, lavender, peach roses, bachelor buttons and peonies fastened together with burlap or lace. If you’re feeling especially crafty, create a colorful bouquet from vintage brooches.
3) Centerpieces Simplicity and romance fit the script for adorning the reception tables.
Centerpieces may consist of anything from uncomplicated floral arrangements in variously sized vases or jars to antique containers and dishes filled with candles or vintage candies.
4) Food Uncomplicated dishes such as finger sandwiches, fruit cocktail, chicken salad
and a variety of canapés will be most adorable served on antique plates and labeled with miniature chalkboards. For sweets, think whoopie pies, petit fours, an ice cream sundae bar or a vintage candy display.
5) Guestbook Set out an old typewriter for guests to type their wedding wishes, or have them
fill out messages on vintage postcards. You may even create a display with a rustic windowpane for guests to sign with liquid chalk.
6) Décor Add some personalized touches by including homemade and antique
adornments to your wedding space. Dress the reception tables with vintage tablecloths, and find mismatched dishes and silverware for each place setting. Create burlap flags with the words “Just Married” or “Wedding” to hang at a prominent spot. Utilize anything from antique books and old birdcages to cloth-lined picnic baskets and retro frames, and let your creative spirit run wild!
TAKING INSPIRATION FROM VINTAGE AND RUSTIC TRADITIONS ADDS SPECIAL SENTIMENTS TO THE BIG DAY | By Angela Blue
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1 A cosmopolitan city soiree calls for a sophisticated spirit—the vodka martini. Served in a sleek and stylish glass, the martini is ideal for slow sipping, meaning one drink should last the entirety of a cocktail hour. Consider having two exclusive flavors based on season and preference.Spring: Lavender Lemon/ Strawberry Champagne Summer: Cucumber Mint/ Rosemary PearFall: Spiced Apple/ Cranberry OrangeWinter: Dirty Martini/ Whipped Chocolate
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reception, they’ll typically
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to arrive. Signature cocktails
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a sip and celebrate. Read on to
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2Country CocktailHaving your wedding on a farm, golf course
or country chic locale invokes thoughts of sweet tea and lemonade. Aficionados of the
Arnold Palmer will certainly enjoy the grownup version—the John Daly, made by adding a
shot of vodka to the Palmer or by substituting ordinary sweet tea with sweet tea vodka. It’s
only fitting to serve this down home drink in a Mason jar accompanied by a lemon wedge.
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Vow to be VintageTaking inspiration from decades past is a fine trend, and nothing pairs with big band music and vintage décor better than a nostalgic cocktail from the year you’re re-creating. Go back in time at your retro reception with these throwback thirst quenchers. 1920s— Old Fashioned, Manhattan or anything with bitters
will create quite a roar.1930s— Prohibition is over; celebrate with Gin Rickeys
and Side Cars!1940s— Pink Lady, Mint Julep and Planter’s Punch fit
the hepcat script.1950s— As vodka gains popularity, so do Moscow Mules
and White Russians.
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Beachy BeveragesAfter guests dust the sand from their shoes at your Virginia Beach Oceanfront ceremony, they’ll want something cool,
refreshing and tropical. Rum is an automatic go-to when prepar-ing coastal cocktails, so consider having your bartender con-
coct pineapple and mango rum drinks served in rocks glasses and garnished with flowers, umbrellas or monogrammed swizzle
sticks and fresh fruit. Other options include coconut margaritas with toasted coconut rims or key lime mojito daiquiris.
Morning MatrimonyPerhaps you’re so eager to tie the knot that you simply can’t wait until the afternoon. There are plenty of options for early day drinks to accompany your brunch bash. Set up two stations, a mimosa bar and a Bloody Mary bar. At the mimosa bar, allow guests to flavor their OJ and champagne with juices of grapefruit, pineapple, watermelon, strawberry, peach and mango. Instead of having them shake up their own Bloody Mary (this could get messy), serve them pre-mixed, and set up this bar with an assortment of garnishes: stuffed olives, pearl onions, pickled aspara-gus and okra, artichoke hearts, celery, bacon, blue crab claws, shrimp, smoked cheese and sausages on skewers and Scotch quail eggs.
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You already know that hiring an experienced photographer and videographer guarantees that you’ll be able to look back at your wedding day through photos and videos and fondly remember each special moment. However, while the professionals are focused on moments from the bride and groom’s perspective, they may miss out on some of the fun, candid shots of family and friends. Here are some ways to make sure that every moment—from every person—can be captured and shared.
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4You and your groom may also choose to share some past memories of your
relationship with your guests at the wedding. Compile pictures and videos of your first date, engagement photos or candid shots from vacations taken together, and create a slideshow or video that can be played at the reception or a website that guests can check out before the big day. Your guests will enjoy taking this trip down memory lane with you, and it can even be updated with wedding photos and whatever else the future may bring!
1Create a Facebook group, and invite all your guests to join. This group can be utilized
starting from the time of the engagement and can serve as a place for guests to post their own photos from engagement parties and bridal
showers as well as the wedding; you may be surprised at some of the sentimental and silly moments they capture!
2 For something more permanent, place disposable cameras at
each table. This way, guests can play photographer and snap the scene from their own perspective. Afterward, have the film processed, and you and your hubby can spend an evening looking and laughing at some of the moments you may have missed.
3As long as your guests are playing photographer, let them act as videographer, too. Flip cams offer
a unique way to capture moments from all angles, and they’re reasonably priced and easy to use. You may see your first dance from a different angle, wed-ding party speeches that your photographer may have missed and recorded greetings from family and friends. Have a professional video editor compile all the clips into one priceless presentation.
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As people seek to add personal touches to their weddings, imbuing their big day with aspects of their personalities and desires, there has been a growing trend of including pets in wedding ceremonies. Multiple benefits accompany this practice—pets can simultaneously make your wedding photographs memorable and adorable, the bridesmaids will no longer be the most ridiculously dressed guests at the wedding, and including your animals means that all of your loved ones are with you on your special day.
Pets can play a variety of roles in weddings. A ring bearer dog can carry the rings on his collar, whether accompanied down the aisle by a person or summoned by the couple. Flower dogs can escort petal-throwing humans as they make their way to the altar. And the couple can also hold their pets during the service, or another member of the wedding can sit with a well-behaved animal at the ceremony or reception.
When planning to invite a pet to your wedding, there a few considerations to take into account. Some venues do not welcome animals, so couples should get approval for furry friends before the big day. You should also assess your pet’s temperament. If your cat is nervous around crowds or cannot sit still, a wedding might not be the most comfortable place for her. If Fido barks at strangers or is likely to make a play for the steak, your wedding attendees might be the ones who suffer. Pets can also be messy, so if you are concerned about dog slobber on your wedding dress, perhaps your pet should sit this one out.
If your animals cannot be present at your wedding, there are still a number of ways you can remember them on your special day, including incorporating their likenesses into figures on the cake, mentioning them in the ceremony or vows or playing a slideshow including some photographs of them at the reception.
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While the photo booth once served as merely a retro amusement park mainstay, it has started popping up at all kinds of contem-porary events, including weddings. And it’s the life of the party. As Dusten Keith, who re-cently launched RST Photo Booths, observes, “Nobody comes out of the photo booth with a frown!”
But it also provides the bride and groom with lasting keepsakes of their reception in the form of a photo album and, from some com-panies, a CD/DVD, as most booths print two copies of each photo—one for the guests and one for the bridal couple. The latter is tucked inside an archival album with space for guests to handwrite personal messages.
Expect to pay somewhere in the neighbor-hood of $675–$895 for a four-hour session, with or without an attendant and props, though all companies offer packages with longer sessions, and some as short as three. Keith emphasizes that the personality of the attendant is a make or break proposition, so stress your desire for a “people person” when you book the booth. And, while the photos will be cherished memories with or without props, for the guests’ sake, Keith asserts that lots of good props “make the booth.”
While booking a photo booth may sound like a simple proposition, there are actually quite a few considerations. To make it easy, we offer our Top 20 list of questions to ask before you book a Photo Booth for your most important day. Many of these questions can be easily answered by visiting vendor websites.
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1] Style of booth (formal, vintage, etc.)? 2] Customizable booth? (e.g. stand-up/
sit-down, enclosed/open air) 3] Size? How many adults will fit? 4] Customized names or initials displayed
on the booth’s exterior? 5] Attendant/technician accompanies booth?
How will I know this person is “value added” to my reception?
6] Delivery and set-up included? 7] Additional charge in certain areas of
Hampton Roads? 8] Packages and cost/payment schedules?
How are overtime fees handled if necessary? 9] Type of camera, lighting, printing technology,
paper and controls (e.g. touch screen or hands-free)?
10] Photo album? Both color and black and white photos? Sepia? Other filters?
11] Configurations of photos (e.g. vintage strips? How many photos per strip?)
12] Customizable photo strips with the bridal couple’s names and other designs?
13] Direct upload to Facebook, Twitter and email accounts?
14] CD/DVD of all images taken during the event? Cost, if any?
15] Private online photo gallery for printing addi-tional images after the event? Cost, if any?
16] External monitor with or without a live feed? 17] Prop box? Backdrops? 18] Can guests record a video message for the
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We’ve all seen enough episodes of Bridezillas to know how not to behave when planning a wedding. However, there may be some etiquette rules that brides today are unaware of. With some help from the Etiquette book by Peggy Post, great-granddaughter-in-law of famed author and etiquette extraordinaire Emily Post, we’ve compiled this quick guide of formalities and courtesies that will ensure a poised and polish bride—as well as some hints for bending the rules when necessary.
Choosing Bridesmaids/UshersEven though it’s all about you, take into consideration the financial sta-tuses of your bridesmaids. You may ease the costs for them by choosing dresses that aren’t too expensive and a bachelorette party that doesn’t require air fare.
Bending the rules: Etiquette says there should not be more bridesmaids than ushers, but nowadays, the two parties don’t have to match in number. There’s also no rule that brides must choose all gals and grooms must choose all guys.
ExpensesBe willing to budge when it comes to elaborate details, especially if you’re not the one paying for these extras. Begin planning your budget with fixed costs (minister’s fees, postage for invitations, marriage license, etc.) and subtract that total from your available funds to see what’s left before insisting on the stretch Hummer and swan ice sculptures.
Bending the rules: It used to be that the bride’s and groom’s families were responsible for specific costs. However as couples are getting more established in their careers before marriage, it’s common for the couple to pay for many of their own expenses. Depending on financial situations and other factors, it’s not uncommon for the groom’s family to pay for the entire wedding or vice versa. Today, anything goes with budget as long as it is agreed upon beforehand.
InvitationsIf you choose to invite no children to the wedding, you must keep it consistent. Just because Jenny is a perfect angel and Johnny is the devil’s advocate, they must both be invited or not invited at all.Check, double check, and get a friend to check the spelling of all names and information listed on the invitations.
Bending the rules: Shades of ivory and white and Roman or script fonts are what Post recommends for invitations, but it’s now common to see bold colors, retro font types and even letterpress to create fun and memorable invites.
CeremonyDon’t plan for an early ceremony if the reception won’t be until the evening since this will be an awkward and boring lull for your guests.
Bending the rules: As it’s common for couples to live together before marriage, brides don’t necessarily need to be “given away” at the altar. Nowadays, it’s personal preference.
ReceptionIf your reception falls during a meal time, guests will expect a meal. Cheese, crackers and a fruit display won’t cut it.You don’t have to wait until later in the night to play more upbeat songs; however there should be a fair mix of songs that all guests can enjoy. Grandma may not appreciate hours of you and your friends performing The Dougie, The Wobble and the Cupid Shuffle.
Bending the rules: Post recommends that the bride and groom depart the reception before guests who are waiting to see their departure grow tired and leave. It’s now common for the bride and groom to stay until the end of the reception and, sometimes, even attend an after-party.
Wedding GiftsIt’s never ok to include registry information with your wedding invitation, even if it’s to say, “No gifts, please.” This info should be passed along by bridesmaids who are planning a bridal shower.Always, always write a thank you note for a gift received—not a thank you email, text or Facebook message. All notes should be written within three months of the wedding.
Bending the rules: Peggy Post goes into great detail about displaying gifts in your home for friends and family to view, noting that the gifts should be arranged by color, texture, shape and value. If you don’t feel like turning your home into a wedding gift museum, it’s ok.
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Wedding planning puts a lot of emphasis on the bride and the perfect dress, but that doesn’t mean the groom has to relinquish all the attention. There’s a plethora of truly handsome men’s styles that vary depending on the formality of your ceremony. From the croquet court to the oceanfront and all the way to a sophisticated soiree, we’ve featured the outfits that make you out-of-this-world impressive. Guys, stand up for your rights to try out-of-the-box fashions, and stand out in these suave suits that will complement your bride’s ensemble in a valiantly wonderful way.
MAKE IT A DASHING DAY WITH SUAVE ENSEMBLES THAT SUIT HIS IRRESISTIBLE CHARM
Playing to WinMid-day or afternoon weddings warrant a more playful, casual look, and this Calvin Klein light gray suit pairs brilliantly with a Pronto Uomo couture yellow and white polka dotted tie for an outfit that always scores. Suit: Calvin Klein, $599.99. Shirt: Joseph Abboud, $84.50. Bowtie: Pronto Uomo couture yellow with white dot pattern, $29.99. All from Men’s Wearhouse, Greenbrier, Chesapeake.
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Game OnExperiment with contrasting colors such as this Calvin Klein navy blazer and linen pant combo for a casual, yet polished feel. Blazer: Calvin Klein, $299.99. Shirt: Joseph and Feiss, $44.99. Pants: Calvin Klein, $119.99. Tie: Egara baby blue with silver diamond pattern, $49.50. All from Men’s Wearhouse, Greenbrier, Chesapeake.
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Sand and SophisticationBeach weddings hold the possibility for relaxed and breezy provisions, so match the natural hue of the flawless grains of sand with a Sean John cream jacket and Kenneth Cole slacks. Jacket: Sean John, $349.99. Pants: Kenneth Cole, $149.99. Shirt: Joseph and Feiss, $44.99. All from Men’s Wearhouse, Greenbrier, Chesapeake.
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Beach BlissAdd a whimsical pop of color to this strapping linen look with a Pronto Uomo Couture pastel green with small paisley pattern bowtie. Vest: Calvin Klein, $69.99. Pants: Calvin Klein, $119.99. Shirt: Joseph Abboud, $84.50. Bowtie: Pronto Uomo couture pastel green with small paisley pattern, $29.99. All from Men’s Wearhouse, Greenbrier, Chesapeake.
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Dapper DudsA true gentleman always looks the part, especially on an occasion as momentous as his wedding. Steal the show with this stark white dinner jacket with matching tuxedo shirt and black pleated tuxedo pant. Accessorize with a black satin formal bowtie and black patent leather tuxedo shoes. Total Package Rental: $114.99 plus tax. All from Men’s Wearhouse, Greenbrier, Chesapeake.
Formally YoursDress to the nines at an evening ceremony by sporting this Joseph and Feiss full dress tails tuxedo with a crisp White Pique formal vest and matching bowtie. Patent leather tuxedo shoes polish off this stately ensemble. Total Package Rental: $124.99 plus tax. Top hat, cane and gloves: $34.99. All from Men’s Wearhouse, Greenbrier, Chesapeake.
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TiesEgara baby blue with
silver diamond tie, $49.50 Pronto Uomo couture pastel green
with small paisley pattern, $29.99 Pronto Uomo couture yellow
with white dot pattern, $29.99
All from Men’s Wearhouse, Greenbrier, Chesapeake
WatchesGents 41mm stainless steel Omega
Seamaster Co-Axial Diver watch with blue dial and bezel, $3,800
Gents stainless steel and 18k rose gold Omega Constellation automatic watch,
$6,850 Both from Long Jewelers, Virginia Beach
CufflinksSterling silver “a” design cufflinks, $250
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RingStainless steel and 14k rose gold 7mm men’s band by Revv, $330
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Styling: Pamela Hopkins and Angela BlueCorporate Art Director: Holly Watters
Creative Director: David UhrinModels: Marcus Clark, Evie Mansfield
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Wedding rings have been around since Roman times, when men gave their brides gold rings to wear in public and iron rings for daily use. Rather than being a symbol of love, the jewelry indicated a wife’s status as her hus-band’s possession. The history of engagement rings, however, begins a little more recently and appears to be a tad more romantic.
In 1477, Archduke Maximilian of Hamburg bestowed upon Mary of Burgundy an engage-ment ring made of small diamonds that formed an “M” for her name. His gift sparked a trend among wealthy Europeans, one that spread to the rest of us in the late 19th century with the founding of diamond mines in Africa.
As the popularity of engagement rings rose, styles expanded to fit all tastes. Victorian rings (1837–1900) were the first widespread example of engagement jewelry. Prominent traits among these rings were a band of yellow or rose gold and multiple diamonds.
If you’re into platinum and filigree, The Edwardian era (1901–1910) might appeal more to your tastes. Famous for its band archi-tecture, the era popularized intricate, delicate filigree and sapphires and rose cut diamonds.
Art Deco (1920–1935) engagement rings were truly unique. Influenced by Asian, Egyptian and Native American jewelry and patterns, these rings often featured geometrically cut stones. This geometric style further appeared in the shape and designs of the band.
Colorful gems have made a comeback in the past year and a half, in the wake of Kate Middleton’s stunning sapphire engagement ring. Also popular in 2012 are sculptured bands with carved designs or filigree,
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SATISFY A SUGARY
CRAVING WITH LUSCIOUS
DESSERT-INSPIRED
GOWNS AND
ACCESSORIES
HowSweet HowSweet
It Is! It Is!
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F ood has always been
a prominent factor
for celebration, but
as of late, it seems
that a sugary scene has taken over the wedding
reception; desserts are on the rise faster than
a baking bundt cake. Rather than having one
extravagant multi-tiered cake, after-dinner
delights have turned into candy buffets, cake
pops, pie pops, chocolate fondue fountains and
donut food trucks to name a few. In keeping
with the dessert demeanor, we’ve selected a
bountiful beaucoup of gowns that range from
positively frou frou to short and sweet and
finally—purely, indulgently decadent. The
jewelry to accompany each look puts the icing
on the cake. Go ahead and give in—no calories
or cavities—just sinfully stunning gowns and
accessories as sweet as your love.
CandyCoated
ConfectionsCandyCoated
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Ribbons of RomancePay homage to the delicate flow of rib-
bon candy with this chiffon gown featuring a modified sweetheart neckline, magnificent
structure and lines and a fun ribbon wave fit and flare skirt. Pink and blue topaz, Peridot and candy green enamel of the jewelry resembles the vibrant colors found in a candy shop. Gown: “Dahlia” by Matthew Christopher, $2,750 from Maya Couture,
Norfolk. Necklace: 14k yellow gold pink topaz and diamond pendant necklace by Haggai, $1,865.
Earrings: 14k yellow gold Peridot, pink tour-maline, blue topaz and diamonds by Haggai,
$3,390. Ring: 14k yellow gold Peridot and diamond ring with green enamel detail
by Haggai, $1,500. All from Long Jewelers, Virginia Beach.
Lollipop LoveLeft Page: Fulfill your fluffy wedding
gown fantasy by indulging in this A-line ivory tulle gown with a sweetheart neckline
and hand-beaded embellished bodice. Petite beads are sprinkled throughout the preciously
poofy skirt. Swirled and spiraled accessories remind us of the whimsical patterns found in a luscious lollipop. Gown: “Ellie” by Hollywood Dreams, $3,380 from Pure English, La Promenade Shoppes, Virginia Beach. Necklace: 18k white gold diamond swirl drop necklace by Jenny Perl, $3,750. Earrings: 18k white gold diamond swirl
drop earrings by Jenny Perl, $7,750. Bracelet: 18k white gold diamond swirl design overlaid
on crystal bangle bracelet by Jenny Perl, $8,750. Ring: 18k white gold spiral
dome ring by Jenny Perl, $6,250. All from Long Jewelers,
Virginia Beach.
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Cream Puff PassionAll the cupcakes, push pops and chocolate-encased Twinkies don’t compare to the short n’ sweetness of this organza and
satin ivory cocktail-length gown featuring speckles of rhinestones, crystal beading, sequins and satin
and organza flowers as well as optional spaghetti straps. The cute and colorful sapphire necklace and earrings add a
dazzling demeanor. Gown: Alfred Angelo, $699.99 from All the Rage, Hilltop, Virginia Beach. Necklace: 18k white gold multicolor sapphire “Eternity” necklace with blue, pink, yellow and green oval cut sapphires separated by round diamonds, $36,000. Earrings: 14k white gold, blue sapphire and dia-
mond earrings, $1,615. Both from Long Jewelers, Virginia Beach.
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Sweet as a roseRight Page: A punch of pink is cuter than you think,
especially on this ruched dramatic V-neck frock highlighted with a satin belt. Radiantly rosy earrings
couple with this delightful dress. Gown: Allure, $599.99 from All the Rage.
Earrings: 18k white gold cabachon rose quartz, green amethyst and diamond drop earrings by Jenny Perl, $4,375. Both from Long Jewelers,
Virginia Beach.
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Layers of PerfectionJust as a wedding cake is made up of mul-tiple tiers and veiled in layers of icing, this ivory
alencon lace gown features a scalloped tiered skirt with layers of lace. Added to the cream con-
fection are a sweetheart neckline, elongated bodice, satin ribbon belt with beaded appliqué at natural
waist and chapel train. Diamond-studded accessories are frosting on the cake. Gown: “Dowler” from the
Tara Keely Collection designed by Lazaro, $2,150 from Pure English, La Promenade Shoppes, Virginia Beach.
Necklace: Two 18k white gold 34” necklaces with diamonds by Penny Preville, $4,830 each. Earrings:
18k white gold vintage style diamond earrings by Penny Preville, $3,775. Bracelet: 18k white gold
and diamond filigree cuff bracelet by Chad Allison Designs, $5,975. Ring: 18k white gold and diamond filagree ring by Chad Allison Designs, $3,950. All from Long Jewel-
ers, Virginia Beach.
Let Them Eat CakeLet Them Eat Cake
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TastyTreats
Cake Pops: Pastel almond cake with assorted hues of frosting Pie Pops: Pineapple and fresh strawberry-filledPush Pops: “Jammin” Peanut Butter and Jelly, “Wedding White” Almond, “What the Fudge” ChocolateCupcakes: Assorted flavors and frostingsDipped Krispies: Chocolate-covered Rice Krispie TreatsTwinkie Dinks: White chocolate-covered TwinkiesCake: Retro Ribbon Ribbon CandyAll from SilverSpoon Bakery & Gourmet Gifts, Portsmouth
All from Candy Kitchen, Virginia Beach and Ocean CityBride and Groom Dark and White Chocolate Candy ApplesChocolate-Covered Strawberries Chocolate-Covered ShortbreadWhite Chocolate ShellsTruffles and Chocolate in Assorted FlavorsAll from The Royal Chocolate, Town Center, Virginia Beach
Sugary Satisfaction
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GumballsPixy StixPastel Nonpareils Giant Lollipops
Rock CandySalt Water Taffy and Assorted Kiss Taffy
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Chocolate Decadence
A Royal RaptureEven the most decadent chocolate doesn’t hold a candle
to this rich, extravagant re-embroidered alencon lace gown. The dazzling embellishment of the bodice flows into a full skirt of chiffon petals draped like layers upon layers of smooth, white chocolate. Accompanied by a chocolate belt and chocolate pearl jewelry, this gown is
every cocoa lover’s fantasy. Gown: “Contessa” by Martina Liana, $2,490 from Pure English, La Promenade Shoppes,
Virginia Beach. Necklace: Single row brown freshwater pearls with yellow gold clasp, 11x10mm chocolate pearl, $2,880. Single row 8mm brown pearls with yellow gold clasp, $750. Earrings: 14k yellow gold 8mm chocolate
pearl stud earrings by Passions by Pascal, $220. Ring: 14k yellow gold ring with 9mm chocolate pearl and diamonds,
$415. All from Long Jewelers, Virginia Beach.
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Icing On
The CakeIcing On
The Cake
Necklace: Two 18k white gold 34” necklaces with dia-monds by Penny Preville, $4,830 each. Earrings: 18k white
gold vintage style diamond earrings by Penny Preville, $3,775. Bracelet: 18k white gold and diamond filigree cuff bracelet by Chad Allison Designs, $5,975. Ring: 18k white
gold and diamond filagree ring by Chad Allison Designs, $3,950. All from Long Jewelers, Virginia Beach.
JewelryNecklace: 18k white gold diamond swirl drop
necklace by Jenny Perl, $3,750. Earrings: 18k white gold diamond swirl drop earrings by Jenny Perl, $7,750.
Bracelet: 18k white gold diamond swirl design overlaid on crystal bangle bracelet by Jenny Perl,
$8,750. Ring: 18k white gold spiral dome ring by Jenny Perl, $6,250. All from Long Jewelers, Virginia Beach.
Bracelet: Sterling silver semi-precious cabachon stone bracelet by Jenny Perl, $2,375.
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CREDITS:Photography: Jim Pile Styling: Pamela Hopkins & Angela BlueCorporate Art Director: Holly Watters Creative Director: David UhrinHair and Make Up: Elizabeth Solie Paschall with assistant Sarah Mintzer from Salon Vivace, www.salonvivace.com Models: Selina Burkey & Neha Kamal with Evie Mansfield Modeling and Talent Agency Props: Premier Events, Inc. Love Seat and Lamp: Barrett Street Antique Center, Virginia Beach Candy: Candy Kitchen, Virginia Beach and Ocean City Sweet Treats and Ribbon Candy: SilverSpoon Bakery & Gourmet Gifts, Portsmouth Chocolates: The Royal Chocolate, Town Center, Virginia Beach Words: Angela Blue
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Necklace: 14k yellow gold pink topaz and diamond pendant necklace by Haggai, $1,865. Earrings: 14k yellow gold Peridot, pink tourmaline, blue topaz and diamonds by Haggai, $3,390. Ring: 14k yellow gold Peridot and diamond ring with
green enamel detail by Haggai, $1,500. All from Long Jewelers, Virginia Beach.
Necklace: 18k white gold multicolor sapphire “Eternity” necklace with blue, pink, yellow and green oval cut sapphires separated by round diamonds, $36,000.
Earrings: 14k white gold blue sapphire and diamond earrings, $1,615. Both from Long Jewelers, Virginia Beach.
Necklace: Single row brown freshwater pearls with yellow gold clasp, 11x10mm chocolate pearl, $2,880. Single row 8mm brown pearls with yellow gold clasp, $750.
Earrings: 14k yellow gold 8mm chocolate pearl stud earrings by Passions by Pascal, $220. Ring: 14k yellow gold ring with 9mm chocolate pearl and
diamonds, $415. All from Long Jewelers, Virginia Beach.
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12 months before❑ Get the latest issue of Hampton Roads Bride
❑ Discuss a budget and decide who is pay ing for what.
❑ Select a date.
❑ Book a Hampton Roads venue for your ceremony and reception. For ideas, visit page 52.
❑ Start checking out local shops and websites for dress inspiration. See page 33 to get some sweet ideas!
❑ Begin making a guest list.
❑ Research wedding/event planners if you plan to use one.
10 months before❑ Send Save-the-Date cards.
❑ Research local caterers, fl orists, photographers and bands. See page 52 for help!
❑ Choose an offi ciant.
❑ Select your bridesmaids.
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Planning a wedding can be stressful. The following tips can help you understand what you need to do and when.
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8 months before❑ Book a local caterer, fl orist,
photographer and band. Let your bartender know about your fabulous signature cocktail ideas (page 14).
❑ Create a wedding website to keep guests updated on your big day!
6 months before❑ Register for gifts (check
out our Bride Blog for gift registry tips or ideas for an alternative registry!)
❑ Order your invitations from a Hampton Roads stationery store.
❑ Order the wedding rings. (To get a little background info on wedding bands, see page 30!)
❑ Reserve transportation to and from your venue(s).
❑ Begin planning and booking the honeymoon.
4 months before❑ Book your rehearsal dinner.
❑ Start planning/arranging/making decorations for your venue (for some unique DIY ideas, check out our Bride Blog!)
2 months before❑ Verify the details of the
ceremony with the offi ciant.
❑ Start planning hair and makeup for your wedding day, and arrange a preview with the salon, if possible.
❑ Check Virginia marriage license requirements.
❑ Mail invitations.
6 weeks❑ Print programs.
❑ Send your wedding announcements to The Virginian Pilot, the Daily Press, the News Herald, the Virginia Gazette or other local publication.
❑ Buy gifts for your wedding party.
❑ Begin to arrange a seating chart for the wedding reception.
2 weeks❑ Have your fi nal dress fi tting.
❑ Make a playlist for the DJ or band.
❑ Finalize table seating and write or print the place cards.
1 week❑ Pick up your dress.
❑ Acquire a marriage license.
❑ Break in wedding shoes by wearing them inside on clean fl oors.
❑ Give the caterer your fi nal guest count.
❑ Make a personal wedding day schedule for hair, makeup and getting dressed.
❑ Pack for your honeymoon.
1 day❑ Get a manicure and pedicure.
❑ Rehearse the wedding, and then enjoy time with friends and family at the rehearsal dinner.
❑ Get eight hours of sleep if possible.
Day of the wedding❑ Eat a healthy breakfast.
❑ Have your hair and makeup done.
❑ Rehearse your vows.
❑ Stay stress-free and enjoy your special day!
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Rainbow of Romance
A COLLABORATION OF VIBRANT COLORS AND THE MELDING OF TWO HEARTS CREATES A BRIGHTLY HUED WILLIAMSBURG WEDDING
Compiled by Katherine JohnsonPhotography by Daniel Min Photography, www.danielmin.com
Who: Chris Malpass, a photographer, and Meagan James, a model and Zumba instructor. When: March 31, 2012. Where: Williamsburg Community Chapel. Guest List: 85. Where They Met: Chris and Meagan met in class during their final semester at ODU. The Engagement: During a Myrtle Beach, N.C. vacation, Chris asked Meagan to come to the beach with him to shoot photos of the sunset. He asked for Meagan’s help while he tested the lighting, then approached her and got down on one knee. “I thought we were just posing for a photo so I started to kneel down as well as he grabbed my hand. He tried to keep me from kneeling down, and I finally realized what was happening,” Meagan says. Chris had set up the two cameras to capture everything; one was recording video and the other was set to take a photo every second. Wedding Wishes: “Colorful and vibrant” were the words Meagan used to describe their theme. “As long as it was bright and fun it was in!” What’s Next: The couple plans on growing Chris’ photography business, and Meagan will soon train to become a high school math teacher as she continues to model and teach Zumba. They also look forward to traveling together. “He’s my guide as I nervously venture with him to all of the strange and foreign places he knows so well,” Meagan says.
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Left Dress and Shoes: To go with Meagan’s dress from Williamsburg Bridal & Formal, Chris bought her new white Adidas shoes, which came in handy for walking outside during photos.
Left Vintage Car: Chris and Meagan left the ceremony in a red 1962 Ford Fairland, which belongs to Chris’ brother.
Right Flowers: Meagan chose the assortment of blooms in her bouquet because they were so vibrant and colorful. “They were the one accessory that defi ned me as a bride,” she says.
Below Family Circle: Chris prepares for the ceremony with help from his father, brother, best man, Derek, and the offi ciating minister.
Below Finishing Touches: Chris’ mother and “Nana” assists Meagan with her veil.
Below Middle Rings: Chris selected a cathedral mount and emerald-cut stone from Jared the Galleria of Jewelry for Meagan’s ring.
Below Right Ceremony: “When I saw the faux stained glass accent behind the altar light up, I fell in love with the mood, and it fi t us perfectly,” Meagan says.
Below Right Cake: The three cake layers were almond, chocolate and tropical bliss, a mixture of mango, orange and other fruit fl avors. Edible fl owers adorned the cake, and they chose the topper because they felt it suited them and their passions perfectly.
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J’etaimeCompiled By Carolyn ZemanianPhotography By Grant & Deb Photographers,www.grantdeb.com
Who: Adam Carroll, an attorney in Virginia Beach, and Kylene Wenzl, an occupational therapist in Chesapeake. When: May 7, 2011. Where: Belle Haven Presbyterian Church in Belle Haven and Aqua Restaurant in Cape Charles. Where They Met: Kylene and Adam lived in the same apartment complex. Kylene had long thought that Adam was cute and scored a date when a neighbor shared with Adam that Kylene was interested in one of his passions—golf. Their first date was to a golf course. The Engagement: Adam bought the ring before the couple’s trip to Belgium and the South of France and spent the week hiding it from Kylene, planning to propose on top of the Eiffel Tower. Their first evening in Paris, there was a surprisingly short line to climb the Eiffel Tower, and, spur of the moment, the couple decided to go up. “My heart sank; the ring was in the room,” Adam says. He ended up proposing over an indoor picnic the next evening as the Eiffel Tower’s light show sparkled outside the windows of their hotel room. Wedding Wishes: Ever since she was a child, Kylene wanted a “big, elegant wedding.” The couple chose “Paris” as a wedding theme since the City of Love was the site of the proposal. What’s Next: The couple recently bought a house in Chesapeake, and they are awaiting the birth of their daughter come fall. “Our fairy tale continues to grow,” Kylene says. “It just keeps getting better.”
PARIS MEETS THE PENINSULA FOR A TRADITIONAL, TRAVEL-THEMED CELEBRATION
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Left Just Married: Kylene and Adam felt that their nephew Ian was too old to be a ring bearer, so instead he carried two momentous signs: “Here Comes the Bride” and “Just Married.”
Left Cake: The four-tired cake had an Eiffel Tower design to fi t the Paris theme and incorporated the couple’s favorite fl avors—vanilla, chocolate, carrot and almond.
Left The Church: The fl orist created two letters from white carnations, K and A, to be hung on the church doors. Kylene noted that the congregation of historic Belle Haven Presbyterian Church “went out of their way to make my wedding day perfect,” even fi xing the old bell tower to fulfi ll her dream of bells ringing at the end of the wedding ceremony.
Left Bouquet: Kylene chose to carry white and purple anemone, white tulips, sweet pea, and ivory calla lilies down the aisle.
Above Clothespins: The table numbers were made to look like antique postcards and even incorporated a Paris stamp. Kylene’s mother made the decorative clothespins that clasped the postcards to lines of twine, and vintage luggage bookended the arrangement.
Right Golf: Adam, an avid golfer, wanted a few wedding photos with his clubs at the Bay Creek Resort and Club golf courses. Kylene was drawn to the beautiful scenery and stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay.
Right Caricatures: The art district in Paris is fi lled with caricaturists, so Kylene and Adam decided to incorporate this fun touch into their wedding. “Our guests loved it,” says Kylene, and the portraits were so popular that the couple had to pay the artist for an extra hour!
Right Centerpieces: Eiffel Tower statuettes decorated some of the black and white hatboxes fi lled with fl owers that garnished the tables. “All tables had votive candles with love sayings written in French,” says Kylene.
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for a couple who has an indescribable love for the beach and for one another, having a reception at Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront was the obvious choice. Jonathan White and Holly Darden celebrated their romance here last May overlooking the white, sandy beach and the dazzling, blue ocean. the venue was a perfect location for the beach theme they envisioned, and the couple was hooked when they saw the stunning ballroom. “We walked in the Wyndam and knew that was it,” mother of the bride Yvonne Darden says.
WYNDHAM VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONTcompiled By Katherine Johnson
{ details }date: May 12, 2012
reception Venue: Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
dress: David’s Bridal
Catering: Wyndam Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Flowers: Lasting impressions Florist, chesapeake
dJ: Astro entertainment, Virginia Beach
Photography: Vanderford Photography
HollyDarden& Jonathen White
WHAT’S YOUR REQUEST? Gathering family and friends from across the countryor from across town is no simple task. Whether you’re planning an intimate get together with a handful of close friends or a lavish 500 person soiree, the WyndhamVirginia Beach Oceanfront will help make your special day unforgettable. From ceremony to celebration to honeymoon, Jane Wrenn, our Wyndham Wedding Specialist will take care of every detail.
Call toll free or log on to the special wedding section of our website.1.800.685.5105 or www.virginiabeachwyn.com
Wyndham Brides are rewarded for choosing our hotel! Reserve your appointment with Jane and discover what benefi ts you will receive.
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WHAT’S YOUR REQUEST? Gathering family and friends from across the countryor from across town is no simple task. Whether you’re planning an intimate get together with a handful of close friends or a lavish 500 person soiree, the WyndhamVirginia Beach Oceanfront will help make your special day unforgettable. From ceremony to celebration to honeymoon, Jane Wrenn, our Wyndham Wedding Specialist will take care of every detail.
Call toll free or log on to the special wedding section of our website.1.800.685.5105 or www.virginiabeachwyn.com
Wyndham Brides are rewarded for choosing our hotel! Reserve your appointment with Jane and discover what benefi ts you will receive.
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LEE’S FASHION1749 Parkview Dr.Chesapeake757-366-5226
MEG’S SWIMWEAR307 Laskin Rd., (31st St.)Virginia Beach757-428-7945
MEN’S WEARHOUSEChesapeake Square MallGreenbrier MallLynnhaven MallMacArthur CenterPatrick Henry MallVirginia Beach Town Centerwww.menswearhouse.com
PAMELA’S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE9 Fairway LnNewport News757-240-4934www.pamelabridals.com
WILLIAMSBURGBRIDAL & FORMAL3709 C-1 Strawberry Plains Rd.Williamsburg757-229-5004www.williamsburgbridalandformal.com
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SILVERSPOON BAKERY4715 Portsmouth Blvd.Portsmouth757-673-8431www.silverspoonbakery va.com
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BRUTTI’S467 Court St.Portsmouth757-393-1923www.bruttis.com
CREATIVE CATERING OF VIRGINIA1300 Redgate Ave.Norfolk757-499-2002www.creativecateringva.com
GRAND AFFAIRS2036 Pleasure House Rd.Virginia Beach757-460-9786www.grandaffairscatering.com
CEREMONY SITES
CHESAPEAKE CONFERENCE CENTER900 Greenbrier CircleChesapeake757-382-2500Chesapeakeconference.com
FORD’S COLONY COUNTRY CLUB240 Ford’s Colony Dr.Williamsburg757-258-4120www.fordscolonycc.com/weddings.com
HILTON VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT3001 Atlantic Ave.Virginia Beach757-213-2324www. Hiltonvb.com
NORFOLK WATERSIDE MARRIOTT235 E. Main StreetNorfolk757-628-6440www.marriott.com
THE FOUNDERS INN & SPA5641 Indian River Rd.Virginia Beach, VA757-424-5511www.foundersinn.com
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ASTRO DISC JOCKEYS1115 Independence Blvd. Ste. 203Virginia Beach757-460-2224www.astrodj.com
BAKER ENTERTAINMENT142 Harrington Rd.Newport News757-813-1214www.bakerentertainment.com
COLONIAL DJS757-865-0020www.colonialdjs.com
PREMIER EVENTS1373 London Bridge Rd.Virginia Beach757-340-2212www.premiereventsinc.com
ROLL BACK PRODUCTIONS757-478-1214www.rollbackproductions.com
TIDEWATER DJ’S757-865-0020Peninsula757-420-4200Southsidewww.tidewaterdjs.com
FLORISTS
BERT’S FLOWER SHOP1253 Old Buckroe RdHampton757-723-0721www.bertsflowershop.com
BECKY’S BUCKROE FLORIST1810 East Pembroke AveHampton800-275-8605www.beckysbuckroeflorist.com
FLOWER WORKS323 Granby St.Norfolk757-965-3613www.flowerworksva.com
JEFF’S FLOWERS OF COURSE300 Ed Wright Ln., Ste. ENewport News757-827-5333www.jeffsflowers.com
NORFOLK WHOLESALE FLORAL601 E. Brambleton Ave.Norfolk757-625-0901www.norfolkwholesalefloral.com
GIFTS/REGISTRIES/INVITATIONS
GREEN GATES GIFTS1467 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy.Gloucester Point804-642-5618Peninsula Town Center2341 McMenamin St. Hampton757-848-5324www.greengatesgifts.com
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HOTELS
BAY CREEK RESORT & CLUB3335 Stone Rd.
Cape Charles757-331-8742www.baycreek.net
CROWNE PLAZA HAMPTON MARINA700 Settlers Landing Rd.Hampton757-727-9700www.hamptonmarinahotel.com
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON VIRGINIA BEACH1900 Pavilion DriveVirginia Beach757-422-8900www.virginiabeach.doubletree.com
THE FOUNDERS INN & SPA5641 Indian River Rd.Virginia Beach 757-424-5511www.foundersinn.com
HILTON NORFOLK AIRPORT1500 N. Military Hwy.Norfolk757-466-8000www.norfolkairport.hilton.com
HILTON VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT3001 Atlantic Ave.Virginia Beach757-213-2324www.hiltonvb.com
HOLIDAY INN NORFOLK AIRPORT1570 N. Military HwyNorfolk800-315-2621www.holidayinn.com
NORFOLK WATERSIDE MARRIOTT235 East Main St.Norfolk757-627-4200www.marriott.com
OMNI NEWPORT NEWS HOTEL1000 Omni Blvd.Newport News757-591-3511www.omninn.com
RENAISSANCE PORTSMOUTH HOTEL & WATERFRONT CONFERENCE CENTER425 Water St.Portsmouth747-673-3050www.renaissance portsmouth.com
SHERATON NORFOLK WATERSIDE777 Waterside Dr.Norfolk757-640-2741www.sheratonnorfolkwaterside.com
SHERATON VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT HOTEL3501 Atlantic AveVirginia Beach757-425-9000www.sheraton.com/virginiabeach
WILLIAMSBURG HOSPITALITY HOUSE415 Richmond Rd.Williamsburg757-229-4020www.williamsburghosp house.com
WYNDHAM VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT5700 Atlantic Ave.Virginia Beach757-428-7025www.virginiabeachwyn.com
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The charm of historic Williamsburg coupled
with the pristine craftsmanship of the 25,000
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LC BEADS757-544-0894www.lcbeads2wear.com
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PREMIER DESIGN417 Mayor Andre RdVirginia Beach757-681-6602www.premierdesigns.com
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THE AMERICAN THEATRE125 E. Mellen St.
Hampton757-722-2787www.hamptonarts.net THE CHAMBERLIN2 Fenwick WayFort Monroe757-637-7203www.historicchamberlin.com
COLONIAL HERITAGE CLUB6500 Arthur Hills DrWilliamsburg757-645-2023www.colonialheritageclub.com
CROWNE PLAZA HAMPTON MARINA700 Settlers Landing Rd.Hampton757-727-9700www.hamptonmarinahotel.com
CROWNE PLAZA NORFOLK700 Monticello Ave.Norfolk757-627-5555www.thenorfolkplaza.com
CYPRESS POINT COUNTRY CLUB5340 Club Head Rd.,Virginia Beach757-490-6300www.cypresspointgolf.com
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Photography by Jessica Smith
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The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton 180 Yes Yes No Yes By Vendor757-722-2787 • www.hamptonarts.net
The Chamberlin, 2 Fenwick Rd, Fort Monroe 150 Yes Yes Yes No Yes757-637-7203 • www.historicchamberlin.com
Chesapeake Conference Center, 900 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake 1100 Yes Varies Yes No Yes757-382-2500 • www.chesapeakeconference.com
Chrysler Museum of Art, 245 West Olney Rd., Norfolk 200 Yes Yes No No Yes757-664-6200 • www.chrysler.org
Clarion Hotel Historic Williamsburg, 351 York St. Williamsburg 150 Yes Yes Yes No Yes757-229-4100 • www.clarionwilliamsburg.com
Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina, 700 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton 500 Yes Yes Yes No Yes757-727-8922 • www.hamptonmarinahotel.com
Cypress Point Country Club, 5340 Club Head Rd., Virginia Beach 250 Yes Yes Yes No Yes757-490-6300 • www.cypresspointgolf.com
Doubletree by Hilton Virginia Beach, 1900 Pavilion Dr., Virginia Beach 300 Yes Yes Yes No Yes757-422-8900 • www.virginiabeach.doubletree.com
Ford’s Colony Country Club, 240 Ford’s Colony Dr., Williamsburg 250 YES YES YES NO YES757-424-5511 • www.fordscolonlycc.com/wedding
The Founders Inn & Spa, 5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach 1000 Yes Varies Yes No Yes 757-366-5716 • 800-926-4466 • foundersinn.com
Grand Affairs, 2036 Pleasure House Rd., Virginia Beach 800 Yes Yes Yes No Yes757-460-9786 • www.grandaff airscatering.com
Greenbrier Country Club, 1301 Volvo Pkwy., Chesapeake 250 Yes Varies Yes No Yes757-321-2111 • www.greenbriercountryclub.com
Hermitage Foundation Museum & Garden, 7637 N. Shore Rd., Norfolk 250 Yes Yes No Yes Yes757-423-2052 x 300 • www.thfm.org
Hilton Norfolk Airport, 1500 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk 300 Yes Negotiable Yes Yes Yes757-466-8000 • www.norfolkairport.hilton.com
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 31st Street & Atlantic, Virginia Beach 500-1000 Yes Varies Yes No Yes 757-213-2324 • www.hiltonvb.com
The Inn at Corolla Lighthouse, 1066 Ocean Trail, Corolla 40 Yes Yes No Yes No252-453-3340 • www.corolla-inn.com
The Mariners' Museum, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News 400 Yes Varies Yes* Yes* Yes*757-591-5124 • www.MarinersMuseum.org
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel, 235 E. Main St., Norfolk 1200 Yes Varies Yes No Yes757-627-4200 • www.norfolkmarriott.com
Quality Suites & Sleep Inn Lake Wright, 6280 Northampton Blvd. Norfolk 150 Yes Varies Yes No Yes757-461-6251
The Sanderling, 1461 Duck Rd., Duck, NC 225 Yes Yes Yes No Yes252-255-4925 • www.thesanderling.com
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside, 777 Waterside Dr., Norfolk 850 Yes Yes Yes No Yes757-622-6664 • www.sheratonnorfolkwaterside.com
Sheraton Virginia Beach, 3501 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach 500 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes757-425-9000 • www.sheraton.com/VirginiaBeach
Smithfi eld Conference Center, 220 N. Church St., Smithfi eld 340 Yes Yes No Yes By Vendor757-356-9939 • www.smithfi eldcenter.com
Sunset Beach Resort, 32246 Charles M. Lankdord Hwy, Cape Charles 200 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes757-331-1776 • www.sunsetbeachresortva.com
Two Rivers Country Club, 1400 Two Rivers Rd., Williamsburg 1200 Yes Yes Yes No Yes757-258-4610 Ext. 224 • www.governorsland.com
Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach 140 Yes Yes Yes No By Caterer757-385-0306 • www.virginiaaquarium.com
Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach 50-2000 Yes Varies Yes Yes 757-385-2000 • www.virginiabeachconventioncenter.com
Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News 500 Yes Varies No Yes No757-595-1900 • www.thevlm.org
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 5700 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach 500 Yes Yes Yes No Yes 757-428-7025 • www.virginiabeachwyn.com
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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON VIRGINIA BEACH1900 Pavilion DriveVirginia Beach757-422-8900www.virginiabeach.doubletree.com FORD’S COLONY COUNTRY CLUB240 Ford’s Colony DriveWilliamsburg757-258-4120www.fordscolonycc.com/wedding
THE FOUNDERS INN & SPA5641 Indian River Rd.Virginia Beach, VA757-424-5511www.foundersinn.com
GRAND AFFAIRS2036 Pleasure House Rd.Virginia Beach757-460-9786www.grandaffairscatering.com
GREENBRIER COUNTRY CLUB1301 Volvo Pkwy.Chesapeake757-321-2111www.greenbrierclub.com
HAMPTON ROADS CONVENTION CENTER1610 Coliseum Dr.Hampton757-315-1610www.thehrcc.com
HERMITAGE FOUNDATION MUSEUM AND GARDEN7637 N. Shore Dr.Norfolk757-423-2052 x0www.thfm.org HILTON NORFOLK AIRPORT1500 N. Military Hwy.Norfolk757-466-8000www.norfolkairport.hilton.com
HILTON VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT3001 Atlantic Ave.Virginia Beach757-213-2324www.hiltonvb.com
HOLIDAY INN NORFOLK AIRPORT1570 N. Military HwyNorfolk800-315-2621www.holidayinn.com
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CELEBRATE YOUR WEDDING OR
special event at the OmniNewport News Hotel, one
of the best-loved sites in HamptonRoads. We’ll enchant you withattentive service, exceptional banquetroom facilities, including the 10,000-square foot ballroom and luxuriousguest room accommodations.
An ideal wedding site for all of yourcelebration needs: from engagementparties, bridal showers and rehearsaldinners, to the perfect ceremony,wedding reception and farewell brunch.So for the treasured moments andmemories of your wedding day orspecial event make the Omni NewportNews Hotel your site in the HamptonRoads area.
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special event at the OmniNewport News Hotel, one
of the best-loved sites in HamptonRoads. We’ll enchant you withattentive service, exceptional banquetroom facilities, including the 10,000-square foot ballroom and luxuriousguest room accommodations.
An ideal wedding site for all of yourcelebration needs: from engagementparties, bridal showers and rehearsaldinners, to the perfect ceremony,wedding reception and farewell brunch.So for the treasured moments andmemories of your wedding day orspecial event make the Omni NewportNews Hotel your site in the HamptonRoads area.
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It All Begins At Cypress!For more information call
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CeremoniesReceptions
Rehearsal DinnersBridal ShowersAnniversaries
THE MARINERS’ MUSEUM100 Museum Dr.Newport News757-596-2222www.Mariners Museum.org
NORFOLK WATERSIDE MARRIOTT235 East Main St.Norfolk757-627-4200www.marriott.com
SMITHFIELD CONFERENCE CENTER220 N. Church St.Smithfield757-356-9939
TWO RIVERS COUNTRY CLUB1400 Two Rivers Rd.Williamsburg757-258-4610 ext. 224www.governorsland.com
VIRGINIA BEACH CONVENTION CENTER1000 19th St.Virginia Beach 757-385-2000www.virginiabeachconventioncenter.com
VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.Newport News757-595-1900www.thevlm.org
VIRGINIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM206 High St.Portsmouth757-393-8031www.vshfm.com
WILLIAMSBURG HOSPITALITY HOUSE415 Richmond Rd.Williamsburg757-229-4020www.williamsburghosp house.com
WYNDHAM VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT5700 Atlantic Ave.Virginia Beach757-428-7025www.virginiabeachwyn.com
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BOB HARPER PHOTOGRAPHY120 W. Queens Way Ste. 101Hampton757-325-8300www.bobharper photography.com
CUSTOM PHOTOGRAPHY2432 Eastchester Dr. Virginia Beach757-498-0205www.linettfoto.com
EYECATCHERS PHOTOGRAPHY757-406-5497www.eyecaptures.net
HEATHER HUGHES PHOTOGRAPHY757-870-4006www.heatherhughesphotography.com
KEITH CEPHUS PHOTOGRAPHY757-430-2169www.keithcephus.com
MEGAN BOYLES PHOTOGRAPHY757-696-0132www.meganboylesphotography.com
M&M PHOTOGRAPHY511 N. Birdneck Rd.Virginia Beach757-368-6934
MIMI’S CALENDARS & PHOTOS686 Biltmore Dr.Virginia Beach757-646-2872
PLATINUM VIDEO EVENTSChesapeake888-908-6663www.platinumvideo events.com
SAM HUGHES PHOTOGRAPHY1119 Larchmont CrescentNorfolk757-489-1320www.samhughes photography.com
SHUTTER BOOTH757-394-1240
THE TRAVELING PHOTO BOOTH1700 Pleasure House RdVirginia Beach757-395-4900www.thetravelingphoto booth.com
TY SWARTZ PHOTOGRAPHYwww.tyswarts photography.com
REAL ESTATE
ABBITT REALTY, LLCCorporate Office2114 Executive Dr.Hampton, 757-827-1144www.abbitt.comwww.abbittrealty.com
GREG GARRETT REALTY11864 Canon Blvd., Ste. 103Newport News757-534-7500www.greggarrett realty.com
SEDEL & ASSOCIATES REALTY INC.1630 Donna Dr. Ste 101Virginia Beach, 757-422-8839
RESTAURANTS
BRUITT’S/MANSIONS467 Court St.Portsmouth757-393-1923www.bruttis.com
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE205 Central Park Ave.Virginia Beach757-213-0747www.Sizzlingsteak.com
SURF CLUB OCEAN GRILLE5700 Atlantic Ave.Virginia Beach757-425-5699www.surfclubvabeach.com
SWAN TERRACE5641 Indian River Rd.Virginia Beach757-366-5777www.foundersinn.com
TWO RIVERS COUNTRY CLUB1400 Two Rivers Rd.Williamsburg757-258-4610 ext. 224www.tworiverscountryclub.com
WEDDING DECOR
ABZ PARTY RENTALS757-890-4700www.abzrentals.com
BLUE STEEL LIGHTING DESIGN2401 Bowland PkwyVirginia Beach757-816-1939
COTTAGE HOUSE LINENS757-603-5350www.cottagehouse linens.com
SPECIAL EVENTS BY RAY430 N. Main St.Suffolk757-934-6270
VIVID ExPRESSIONS LLC757-802-3199www.vividexpressions.com
RSVPBeach Bucket Bakery
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We love living by the sea and are constantly inspired by the ever-changing blue hues of the ocean, the roaring waves crashing onto the silky sand and the treasures of time-worn, candy-colored glass and myriad of seashells that wash ashore onto the beach.
Those must be similar inspirations for Kelly Lambroff of Beach Bucket Bakery in Virginia Beach.
Delectable cookies at her shop, ranging in circumference from bite-size (a great size for our favor) to dessert-size, come wrapped in cellophane and artfully and whimsically tied to brightly colored sand shovels. The sweets are available in an assortment of flavors, including Crunch Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Mint Dark Chocolate Chip. There are also sandwiches, too, like banana cookies with chocolate cream,
ginger cookies with lemon cream and key lime cookies with coconut cream. There is also a vegan chocolate chip.
With cookies and shovels at hand, we sat down at our computer and downloaded some starfish clip art and, in a document, added the words, “Wish Upon A Star(fish)” along
with the names of the blissful couple and date of the big day.
These were printed out on heavy stock paper and, using double-sided tape,
affixed to a large, whitewashed sand bucket. A smaller
version of the printout was tied onto the handle of each sand shovel.
A flourish of Caribbean-blue tissue paper lined the pail, and the cookie-affixed shovels were arranged inside. The results?
Just beachy.
A Bucket WishA BEACH PAIL FULL OF SANDWICH COOKIES LEAVES GUESTS
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