Jenny and Glenn August 28th

Jenny’s maid of honor Trisha referred Jenny and Glenn to me. I had helped Trisha plan her wedding a little over three years ago. Jenny had planned to marry at the Founders Inn, but she had a concern about not getting married catholic because her family is catholic. In addition, it was always her dream to get married in a catholic church. I introduced her to a priest that would be able to marry her at the Founders. Her concern was Glenn was not going to be here until the week of the wedding due to the military. She would email me and tell me she had a hard time getting a hold of the priest and again Glenn is not home. I told her to keep with it, he is a busy priest, but she would love him. Soon I heard the great news, she was not only getting married by the priest, but she became a member of the church and would be married in the church. Her dream had come true!

Jenny and Glenn’s ceremony was beautiful and filled with loving family and friends. The ceremony was followed by the reception at the Founders Inn. The theme was romance and the room was filled with romance just by watching the couple together all night. You can see and feel the love they have for one another.

Kristen and Jason August 21st

Kristen and Jason hired me because they both were not going to be in Hampton Roads due to school and military. In addition, neither of their parents lived around here. We would hold what I like to call “Power Meetings,” where we get in as much as we can all in one day. Kristen and Jason came to a Holiday Cocktail Party I had at the store, met almost all of their vendors, and hired them. Then, Kristen and I would meet and get all the other details locked in before she was off to school. When Kristen and Jason were finally back together in Hampton Roads the week before their wedding, we had a food tasting and a few last appointments. This way they were still able to experience food tastings and all the fun stuff, even if it was the week prior.

Kristen and Jason had a military wedding in a Methodist church on Shore Drive. It was a joy to work with the church coordinator. After the ceremony, buses transported the guests to the new Water Table in Rudee Inlet. The view over-looked Rudee Inlet during a fishing tournament; the beach-themed room was decorated with bamboo chairs, chocolate seashells and little touches of beach here and there.

This couple was great to work with. All the planning they did together, even if he was out to sea, they would involve each other in every detail. Jason looked at Kristen as if she was the only beautiful woman around. Kristen lit up the room with a glowing smile and laughter.

Looking forward to sharing pictures from Amy Stills Photography.

Nina and Antoine August 14th

Nina and her mother interviewed me sometime in 2009; over seven months later, I received the exciting phone call that they wanted me to help plan Nina’s wedding. I was very thrilled to be a part of this special day. With the wedding only eight months away, we got things moving quickly.

The warmth of the sun shining through the 30-feet glass windows greeted guests as they walked in to the Rotunda at the Half Moone in Norfolk for the ceremony. Nina was not only given away by her parents, but by her one and a half year old daughter as well. Their daughter was by their side as they exchanged marriage vows.

Soon, the wall to the reception opened and guests walked into a stunning room filled with tall centerpieces, candles, a chocolate fountain, a grand wedding cake, a violinist, and so much more. It did not take guests long to get on the dance floor.

Thank you MC Photography.

Fiesta Backyard Party July 25, 2010

It is always enjoyable to plan different events; this weekend I had a great time planning an outdoor fiesta party. The variety of vibrant colors, tall umbrellas, and a margarita machine made the event nothing but fun. Even though it was one of the hottest days of the year, everyone had a great time!

Amy and Chris's Wedding July 10, 2010

Amy, Chris, and Susan (Mom) started with me, although Amy was still unsure if she wanted a coordinator for her wedding. Mom knew she wanted extra help along the way, especially with Amy living a distance away and the numerous details to come with a wedding. I believe that soon after talking with me more frequently, Amy enjoyed having someone to answer her many wedding questions.

Amy was the type of bride who knew exactly what she wanted, but finding it was not so easy; Amy never gave up though. With her determination and lots of searching, she found the perfect linens and décor for her wedding.

Amy and Chris married at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk. The ceremony was decorated with cylinders, flowers and candles from Daevid’s Florist. Her cousin sang “Ave Maria” as the grandparents and parents walked down the aisle. This was a tearful moment for most who had known her uncle.

Soon after cocktail hour, the guests greeted the newlyweds as they entered the reception decorated as a garden theme with countless candles. The band, Strictly Business, played amazing music keeping everyone dancing all night long.

I hope Amy and Chris enjoyed their well-deserved honeymoon.

Thank you to Mobbs Photography!
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Amy and Chris

Kim and Curtis Wedding Founders Inn July 3, 2010

Kim and Curtis first met with me having the same concern as most brides – How am I going to get all of this done without losing my mind? However, the thing about Kim, she was organized and already had so much completed. I enjoyed watching the couple make decisions together about the wedding, reception and decorations. You could see the wonderful connection between them.

Kim and Curtis married outside at the Founders Inn followed with an intimate reception inside. During the ceremony, not only did Curtis exchange vows with Kim, but also with Kim’s daughter, Sarah. I think it was very special that Curtis wanted to let Sarah know that not only is Kim important to him, but so is she. Sarah is a lucky girl to have such a wonderful new stepfather.

Megan and Mike's Wedding in Yorktown June 19, 2010

Megan and Mike came to me about nine months ago with a dream and a budget. After visiting several other coordinators who had told them their dream would not be within budget, I knew I could help make their dream come true!

Megan’s dream was to get married in the backyard of the home she had grown up in. Little did I know how beautiful her home was, complete with a red barn, over looking the water and enough land to do whatever you would want on. Her parents were nervous to see if this could be done within budget and the amount of work it would take to have the wedding in their backyard. I assured them that on the weekend of the wedding they would be enjoying family, getting nails done, and having a great time. I kept my promise in making sure everyone enjoyed the weekend and wedding.

This wedding was so much fun for me. Megan was open to any ideas I had and trusted me to know I would make her vision a reality. Megan and Mike enjoyed seeing how each detail came together piece by piece; from the tent going up to chairs for the ceremony, tables, linens, and all of the fun details around the yard.

As the guests pulled into the long gravel driveway, parking directors helped to make sure parking for 200 was organized. The guests passed a large white tent as they walked or were escorted by golf cart to the back of the house for the ceremony. After the ceremony, guests walked through a garden to the cocktail hour located on the other side of the home. Soon after, the guests walked to the tent to enjoy a fun night of eating and dancing!

As the night grew dark the grounds lit up with lights all around the yard, complete with fire torches to light the path back to the guests’ cars.

Megan, Mike, and their families were wonderful to work with. I will miss them dearly. I know her father could not have been happier to know we all helped make his daughter’s dream come true!

Thank you Sam Hughes Photography!

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Megan and Mike

Claire and Will's Wedding May 30, 2010

Where to begin with this wonderful family? I have been planning Claire and Will’s wedding for over 14 months and it has been such a joy the entire way. There is something about a backyard wedding under a big white tent that is so amazing. Even my senior assistant who has done many weddings keeps going on how this backyard wedding was by far her favorite.

The couple got married in a catholic church in Sandbridge, then a trolley escorted the guests to a beach house in Sandbridge. As the guests entered the cocktail hour in the Southside of the grounds they where greeted with the couples’ favorite white wine garnished with a Pungo strawberry. Guests enjoyed cornhole, backyard games and walks on the dock by the bay.

Soon guests crossed over a bridge to the tent for the reception. Claire and Will started the reception by wowing their guests with an amazing first dance. Soon Dad had everyone laughing with tears in their eyes as he gave a wonderful greeting. The night continued on with dancing, laughter, rain (I don’t think anyone even noticed) and nothing but great times.

Ann, the bride’s mother is one of the most organized women I have met. Not only did she plan the wedding, but her son had graduated the weekend prior and she catered a 65 person event. On Thursday before the wedding, she had a pig pickin’ for the neighbors who helped make the wedding possible, followed by rehearsal on Friday, and the wedding on Saturday, wrapping things up with a brunch on Sunday. Plus so much more going on in her everyday life. I will miss the short story emails from Ann, she has been such a pleasure to get to know.

Thank you to Mobbs Photography!

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Claire and Will

Sonya Wedding

Sonya had gotten married in Jamaica but we where lucky enough to help with her Save the Dates, Invitations, Jewelry, Cake Knife and Server, Toasting Glasses plus so much more. We will miss you Sonya and Congratulations!


Dear Malissa,

I'm sending you a few pics from my wedding. It was beautiful! Everything turned out just as I had planned! Thanks again to you and your staff for helping me make my day SPECIAL!

Sonya

Gina and Eddie May 22, 2010

Romance – Romance – Romance…this is how I can explain Gina and Eddie! From the very beginning they were hand in hand doing everything together. “Yes Dear”, “What do you think?”, “Whatever you like is fine with me.” It was fun to watch this couple together.

Gina and Eddie got married at a very cute church in Chesapeake—Oak Chesapeake Church. Following was the reception filled with candles at the Norfolk Yacht Club. The guests enjoyed the patio over looking the bay while dancing went on inside.

Each guest was served an individual Tiffany box cake, which was a nice surprise to everyone. Soon after, the couple got into the limo to go to their honeymoon in Hawaii. Eddie had planned the entire trip as a surprise to Gina, but little did he know she had a few surprises of her own for him.

As always, it was a great pleasure working with Sam Hughes Photography.

Sarah and Jordan May 22, 2010

Another great weekend and the Founders Inn and Spa! Sarah and her mother knew what they wanted, and what great planners they are! Sarah’s mom made beautiful centerpiece arrangements, a stunning candy station, the cuties apple place cards and so many more details.

Sarah and Jordan got married in the mid-morning, which was so beautiful! Sometimes it is nice to have a change in the day and have a morning wedding. Most couples want to go to the cocktail hour after the ceremony for food, drinks, and mingling, but this couple wanted to share this time with each other. They strolled off hand in hand talking and laughing with each other…it was very romantic!

Fritz Band Pro was great and I am looking forward to sharing images from Fairfield Photography!

Christina and Travis May 16, 2010

Christina and Travis, from the every beginning, planned their wedding together side by side. It is always so wonderful to see a couple decide each detail together while one may want one thing and the other may not see it that way. No matter what, they would both quickly agree on a solution and move onto the next task.

They got married in the garden at the Founders Inn and Spa with a lovely cocktail hour on the patio then moved into the ballroom for fun dancing all night!

Travis walked up to me at the end of the night and said he and Christina made a point to talk to each and every person at the reception. You could tell the guests enjoyed that they did this.

Christina and Travis were a joy to work with, and I know they will have many wonderful years together!

Looking forward to sharing pictures from Holly Callan Photography!

Becca and Tanvir Wedding May 1, 2010

Love Love Love…Becca and Tanvir have been together for over eight years and on May 1st they exchanged their wedding vows in the Butterfly Garden at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. The ceremony was a beautiful traditional wedding with a few touches of Indian traditions.

One of the enjoyments of my job is watching the couple and their guests. It brought a smile to my face as I watched the groom admire his wife as they sat together. You could definitely see the love they have for one another.

The reception was an evening full of dancing, laughter and good times. I have talked to the mother of the bride several times and every time she mentions everyone is still on cloud nine.

It was such a pleasure to get to know this loving couple and family. I was so happy to be apart of their day and to make it complete to their vision.

Thank you to Still Frame Photography!

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Becca and Tanvir