Amy and Carl September 1, 2012

Amy and Carl…one of the most laid back couples…Ever!  From the very beginning, Carl attended every meeting but one.  At each meeting I would ask them both questions and he would point to Amy and say, “it is up to her.”  Even though he let Amy plan the wedding, he was always here for her. 
I knew at rehearsal…well, we really never had a rehearsal, more of a pre-party, to what the next day would bring. I understood from Friday night that they had one great family who loved them both!  I love when two different families come together, and they get along so well that you cannot figure out who is on whose side. 

Amy and Carl got married on the beach outside their home in Oceanview. 

I have been planning weddings for over 9 years and again this was something new to me.  All these years guests watch as we setup, take down and get things done. (It is what you are supposed to do as a guest) Carl turned around after the ceremony and said, “Everyone help these ladies put everything away.”  I couldn’t say no fast enough – everyone grabbed something and put it in my car.  

Thank you to everyone!!!

Amy’s sister was kind enough to have the reception in her beautiful backyard in Suffolk.  This was one hot day, but that did not stop anyone!  It wasn’t till the very end for someone to “fall” into the pool. 

I know I am a romantic at heart, but seeing a couple so in love and willing to do so much for each other…warms my heart! 

Thank you to everyone who helped! The food was amazing, by East Beach Catering, lighting was talked about so much once the sun fell, by Blue Steel!  Roger at Astro DJ and Shockley Bakery.

Tiffany and Kyle November 20, 2010

Tiffany and her dad first met with me just a few months prior to her wedding. She was so quiet and easy to decide what she wanted. Both her ceremony and reception was held at The Founders Inn and Spa.

What a beautiful day both Tiffany and Kyle had, the weather was warm and just perfect to have the ceremony outdoors! The centerpieces were simple, yet so beautiful, all the guests wanted to take one home. I had to hide one just so the couple could take one home for themselves.

Tiffany’s mother spent a lot of time with the details of the wedding cake. For someone who has not made a wedding cake before, you could not tell. It was not your typical white wedding cake but it was what the couple wanted. It was amazing and the guests talked a lot about it throughout the evening.

Kelly and Chris October 16, 2010

I first met Kelly over five years ago when she was a bridesmaid in a wedding I was coordinating. Her mother had asked for my card because they both knew her sister was getting engaged really soon. Within two months, I received the phone call that Kim, her sister, was engaged. Well this is how it all started with a great new family I have joined!

Kelly first met Chris just a few months before her sister’s wedding. After a long series of bad dates, Chris broke the streak. Kelly always imagined her wedding day as a little girl; I do believe her dreams came true.

Kelly and Chris had their ceremony and reception at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk. The ceremony had a romantic glow in the room from Blue Steel Lighting, with everything decorated in black, white and touches of green. The reception was stunning with alternating linens, floral arrangements with black feathers, flavored popcorn favor station, chocolate fountain, midnight snacks and Hotcakes Band having everyone on their feet all night long!

Looking forward to sharing pictures from Dana Duncan Photography!