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229 BUDGET The budget can be a stressful part of wedding planning. Let this worksheet and the expert tips from The Estate at Independence help you navigate this difficult task.

ITEM BUDGET ACTUAL Wedding Coordinator Wedding Rings Wedding Attire Gown

Headpiece

Veil

Accessories

Alterations Reception Site Rental

Caterer/Food

Beverages

Decorations

Gratuities Entertainment Ceremony Music

Band/DJ Photography Engagement

Bridal Portrait

Wedding Day

Album

Extra Prints Videography Mother’s Apparel Stationery Invitations

Reply Cards

Thank You Notes

Postage

SUBTOTAL 1

Reception Site When choosing a venue, Cater/Food/Beverage Be sure to look at what DJ vs. Band When making this decision, make consider what they include in the rental fee such the food and beverage minimum is for a specific sure you know the rules of the venue and the as chairs, tables, linens, etc. This can make one venue before you sign the contract. This will save space available. A 5-piece band is going to need venue a more budget friendly option over another. you the headache of trying to use that money on more space than a DJ! Plan on about 50% of your total budget going unneeded items. If you are looking to stay within toward this part of the wedding that includes your a certain budget, limiting the bar to beer and wine rental (venue) fee, food, beverage, rentals and etc. can help. Add a little bit of personality to your cocktail hour with a signature drink! 230 RICHMOND WEDDINGS MAGAZINE BUDGET FLAWLESS EXECUTION Attendant Gifts Think of treating your bridal party Independence assists you to more of an experience than just a gift. For the guys, in planning a special day how about a round of golf? For the ladies, it could be a that reflects your style. day of pampering and afternoon tea.

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ITEM BUDGET ACTUAL Formalwear Groom’s Tuxedo

Father’s Tuxedo Flowers Ceremony Site Bridal Bouquet Attendants

Parents

Grandparents

Reception Site Officiant Marriage License Accommodations Wedding Night

Other Attendants Gifts Transportation Rentals Ceremony Site

Reception Site Miscellaneous Item 1

Item 2

Item 3

Item 4

SUBTOTAL 2

GRAND TOTAL

Flowers Some ceremony sites speak for Gratuities For your caterer or food service Accommodations If you are having your themselves and don’t need an abundance of gratuity is always added into your bottom line, but reception in a space that has guest rooms flowers. You can then focus your floral budget on you do have other wonderful vendors on the day of available, see if there is a discount for your room the reception space and really WOW your guests. that you can treat. Keep this in mind when thinking or for anyone in your bridal party. about your budget. Be sure to arrange envelopes with each vendor’s name on it and have your wedding planner handle this on the day of.

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12-18 Months 6-9 Months

Determine the style of wedding you want – formal, Hire a hair and makeup artist or team semi-formal or casual Consider having them come on site to your bridal suite. Decide how many guests you will be inviting before getting That way it saves time and is less stress on the day of. The your heart set on a venue Estate at Independence boasts a fully equipped bridal area with a private bath, large vanity and a bar cart! Start scheduling visits to wedding venues Interview & choose a wedding coordinator Reserve hotel room blocks for guests Figure out your budget & discuss who will be helping with Set up cake tastings which expenses Determine order of ceremony events & choose Choose & book a ceremony venue if separate from your wording for programs reception location Choose your wedding party 4-6 Months

Host a brunch with us to ask your best friends to be a part Consult with a professional lighting company of your wedding. No one says no to mimosas and bacon! Select ceremony musicians A late morning brunch is gorgeous hosted on our outdoor terrace overlooking the course. Meet with your DJ about music for your wedding dinner & reception 9-12 Months Consult your travel agent about honeymoon plans Nail down your reception venue Schedule fittings for men’s formalwear Set up tastings with caterers Talk with a stationer about invitations, programs & other Be sure your caterer can accommodate your vision for the paper goods menu. We offer everything from a BBQ with a macaroni bar to a full 3-course sit down dinner. We love to collaborate Pick & reserve your perfect honeymoon destination with our clients to create a menu that speaks true to your Shop for your wedding bands vision and personality. Start working with your coordinator on the wedding day Set up your wedding registry at your favorite stores or set timeline up an online honeymoon fund Schedule appointments with bridal salons Reserve wedding day transportation

Choose wedding party attire Carefully choose & reserve rental items Guys can add a little personality with a Collard Greens bow Visit the tools page on RichmondWeddings.com to find tie or belt from our golf shop, Shadewells! our free downloadable Rental Return Checklist!

Finalize floral design Interview & choose a photographer Order your wedding cake & if you’re a traditional Southern Find the perfect florist bride, order the groom’s cake

Schedule your engagement photo session Send local activity information to guests

Peruse the portfolios of videographers & find the right Make sure you have all of your travel immunizations person to document your day on video Keep up with your gown fittings Find an officiant & meet with him or her to talk about ceremony details Consider dance lessons

Talk with your officiant about pre-marital coaching Setup an outing for your groom Make sure your visas & passports are up to date This is a perfect way for the guys on either side to get to Nail down your caterer know each other. Set up a round of golf at our 18-hole championship course and end with lunch at Tavern 19! We Interview DJs to find the right entertainer can also arrange for Alton Lane, our menswear partner to provide customized fittings for all the guys using their state of the art technology! 232 RICHMOND WEDDINGS MAGAZINE Use this countdown and the expert tips from The Estate at Independence to ensure you are all set for your big day!

Confirm honeymoon reservations & be sure that your

2-4 Months luggage meets current travel regulations Send a wedding announcement to your local newspaper with a photo Make it official – secure marriage license Arrange professional addressing of invitations Record gifts as your receive them and write thank you notes Check out our article on page 196 for a lesson Invite wedding party & out-of-town guests to in invitation addressing etiquette! rehearsal dinner Hand select gifts for bridal party and each other Review your reception seating chart For the craft brew lovers, a Tavern 19 growler filled with their favorite beer is a perfect addition to their collection. 2-4 Weeks Brides can reserve a tee time online for the guys to play the morning of the wedding because we all know it doesn’t Confirm wedding rehearsal time and address with take them long to get ready! participating parties Confirm transportation and arrival times Schedule hair & makeup trial Confirm hotel room blocks Make sure your bridesmaids have chosen the right shoes Arrange to professionally clean & preserve your gown after the wedding Schedule final gown and men’s formalwear fittings Write or choose your wedding vows Make rehearsal dinner reservations Finalize your wedding day timeline with your planner & be Consider planning a welcome party if you are having a lot sure to a copy goes to all participating vendors of out of town guests Forgo the traditional rehearsal dinner for a fun welcome party! Mingle on our outdoor terrace while sipping bubbly 1-2 Weeks and noshing on mini burgers. Your guests can enjoy a Pick up wedding bands. Be sure to check sizes game of bocce ball or corn hole as you watch the sunset & engravings over our pristine landscape. Get your engagement ring cleaned so that it sparkles Schedule your bridal portrait session on your wedding day Order favors or forgo favors & make a charitable donation Final consultations with vendors on your guests’ behalf Send final guest count to caterer & venues Provide planner with welcome baskets for Remind the boys to pick up their formalwear & shoes out-of-town guests Stock your bridal emergency kit Think about adding late night snacks to your menu Get excited! Your big day is almost here! Once the dancing starts and the night winds down everyone gets a little hungry. Consider adding some delicious woodstone oven pizza, hamburger sliders or our favorite, a s’mores bar outside around our fire pits.

WORLD CLASS 1-2 Months ACCOMMODATIONS

Mail formal invitations four to six weeks before the wedding Make sure all written contracts with vendors are in place When booking accommodations for yourself and your guests, make sure it is close to your venue. On-site at Go to your final gown fitting & be sure that your mom or The Estate at Independence, we have two world class Maid Of Honor learns to bustle your dress accommodations, the Robins Cottages and Swink Lodge. Plan bridesmaid outing They are perfect for the bridal party to enjoy the wedding If you are a wine lover, set up a tasting at The Estate weekend with all of the comforts of home. at Independence with light bites for your bridesmaids to enjoy. RICHMONDWEDDINGS.COM 233 DIRECTORY OF PROFESSIONALS

Paper on the Avenue alterations bands cakes, cookies & 401 Libbie Avenue Bliss Bridal Choice Entertainment cupcakes Richmond, VA 23226 Consignment Boutique 10035 Sliding Hill Road - Suite 200 (804) 288-5120 Cakes by Graham 2033 Huguenot Road Ashland, VA 23005 Ad page 200 718 North Cleveland Street Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 788-4603 Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 560-4447 Ad page 215 (804) 288-1920 Ad page 125 caterers Bow Tied Weddings Ad page 193 A Sharper Palate Inspired by the Dress (804) 338-6310 Catering & Events Class Act 1500 Confederate Avenue Ad page 213 5511 Lakeside Avenue 819 Grove Road - Suite D Richmond, VA 23227 Richmond, VA 23228 Midlothian, VA 23114 (804) 355-4727 Debonaire Entertainment (804) 553-0495 (804) 441-5153 Ad page 125 Richmond, VA Ad page 101 (804) 690-7682 Ad page 23 Pleiades Bridal Design Studio Ad page 219 Butler's Unique Catering Martin's Food Markets 425 Strawberry Street 10 East Franklin Street www.martinsfoods.com Richmond, VA 23220 EastCoast Entertainment Richmond, VA 23219 Ad page 190 (804) 340-2966 703 Southlake Boulevard (804) 519-9278 Ad page 126 Richmond, VA 23236 Ad page 102 (804) 355-2178 Melissa's Simply Sweet Glen Allen, VA 23059 Tiffanys Bridal Ad page 217 Capt Rob's Pigalicious BBQ (804) 869-7464 Ridge Shopping Center P.O. Box 6424 Ad page 194 1517-D North Parham Road Ashland, VA 23005 Henrico, VA 23229 (804) 399-3587 The Mixing Bowl Bakery (804) 273-6303 bridal registries Ad page 102 8903 Three Chopt Road Ad inside back cover Dillard's Henrico, VA 23229 Short Pump Town Center Class Act (804) 288-2712 (804) 253-0182 819 Grove Road - Suite D Ad page 195 Stony Point Fashion Park Midlothian, VA 23114 bachelorette (804) 253-1860 (804) 441-5153 Sugar Fix Bakery Ad page 23 parties 105-B England Street Macy's Ashland, VA 23005 Bodybrite Southpark Mall Deep Run Roadhouse Catering (804) 368-7718 11575 West Broad Street (804) 526-4400 12379 Gayton Road Ad page 194 Richmond, VA 23233 Virginia Center Commons Richmond, VA 23238 (804) 360-9500 (804) 261-3991 (804) 740-6301 Westhampton Pastry Shop, Inc. Ad page 178 Chesterfield Towne Center Ad page 103 5728 Patterson Avenue (804) 794-5800 Richmond, VA 23226 The Broadberry Regency Square Shopping Center Goodrich Gourmet (804) 282-4413 2729 West Broad Street (804) 740-6700 Catering Company Ad page 194 Richmond, VA 23220 Short Pump Town Center 112 South 2nd Street (804) 353-1888 (804) 364-8209 Richmond, VA 23219 Ad page 45 (804) 750-1400 Ad page 103 Fiamour Lingerie & Intimi calligraphy 3030 West Cary Street bridesmaid dresses By Invitation Only Goodrich Gourmet Richmond, VA 23221 11741 West Broad Street Catering Company (804) 445-2435 Bridal Elegance Richmond, VA 23233 5660 Indian River Road Ad page 125 11521 West Broad Street (804) 364-8474 Suite 113 Richmond, VA 23233 Ad page 203 Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Soul Aerial and (804) 747-5070 (804) 750-1400 Performing Arts Center Ad page 126 English Tea Paperie Ad page 103 1632 Ownby Lane (804) 608-0997 Richmond, VA 23220 Sealed With A Kiss Ad page 199 I.K. Catering (804) 310-4858 201 Towne Center West Blvd. - #713 7522 Lee Davis Road Ad page 180 Richmond, VA 23233 Kim Moody Design Mechanicsville, VA 23111 (804) 393-2041 201 South Main Street (804) 427-3663 Wine and Design Ad page 129 Blackstone, VA 23824 Ad page 102 2707 West Broad Street (434) 292-5000 Richmond, VA 23220 Tiffanys Bridal Ad page 15 InOvation Catering Co. (804) 359-9149 Ridge Shopping Center Richmond, VA Ad page 66 1517-D North Parham Road Kim Moody Design (804) 938-9355 Henrico, VA 23229 (by appointment only) Ad page 105 (804) 273-6303 425 Strawberry Street Ad inside back cover Richmond, VA 23220 Maggiano's Little Italy (804) 887-0171 11800 West Broad Street Ad page 15 Richmond, VA 23233 (804) 253-0910 Ad page 81

234 RICHMOND WEDDINGS MAGAZINE Mama J's St. Joseph's Villa Debonaire Entertainment 415 North 1st Street 8000 Brook Road Richmond, VA flowers Richmond, VA 23219 Richmond, VA 23227 (804) 690-7682 Black Iris Floral Events (804) 225-8555 (804) 553-3215 Ad page 219 20 East Main Street Ad page 103 Ad page 42 Richmond, VA 23219 Disc Jockey Services (804) 495-6044 Q Barbeque Tiny Chapel Weddings (804) 662-6199 Ad page 185 www.qbarbeque.com Richmond, VA Ad page 217 Ad page 100 (804) 396-4245 Blooms at The Jefferson Ad page 42 EastCoast Entertainment 101 West Franklin Street Sophisticated Soirees 703 Southlake Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220 8938 Quioccasin Road Unity Christ Church of Bon Air Richmond, VA 23236 (804) 649-4676 Henrico, VA 23229 923 Buford Road (804) 355-2178 Ad page 3 (804) 357-3093 Richmond, VA 23235 Ad page 217 Ad page 100 (804) 320-5584 Designs by Victoria Floral Ad page 42 Manny Green Entertainment Richmond, VA 13751 Lintel Lane (804) 560-7700 Midlothian, VA 23113 Ad page 187 ceremony consignment (804) 379-9404 musicians Ad page 219 FloraCulture LLC gowns Richmond, VA Belle Arte String Quartet Nard's Professional DJ Service Bliss Bridal Consignment Boutique (804) 355-1096 P.O. Box 74 2306 Adelphi Road 2033 Huguenot Road Ad page 189 Rockville, VA 23146 Richmond, VA 23229 Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 749-4265 (804) 747-9159 (804) 560-4447 FloraWorx Ad page 219 Ad page 215 Ad page 125 4607 Rocking Horse Lane Charles City, VA 23030 Bow Tied Weddings (804) 614-7799 (804) 338-6310 Ad page 188 Ad page 213 custom gowns eclectic & Flowers Make Scents Inspired by the Dress vintage rentals Choice Entertainment 1272 Alverser Plaza 1500 Confederate Avenue 10035 Sliding Hill Road Paisley & Jade Midlothian, VA 23113 Richmond, VA 23227 Suite 200 3119 West Moore Street (804) 897-6100 (804) 355-4727 Ashland, VA 23005 Richmond, VA 23230 Ad page 188 (804) 788-4603 Ad page 125 (804) 381-4625 Ad page 215 Ad page 115 The Green Flamingo Pleiades Bridal Design Studio 1200 Semmes Avenue - #103 425 Strawberry Street Debonaire Entertainment Richmond, VA 23224 Richmond, VA 23220 Richmond, VA (804) 426-5632 (804) 340-2966 (804) 690-7682 event staffing Ad page 186 Ad page 219 Ad page 126 The Coordinated Event 3108 Douglasdale Road Kim Moody Design EastCoast Entertainment Richmond, VA 23221 201 South Main Street 703 Southlake Boulevard (804) 344-0011 Blackstone, VA 23824 Richmond, VA 23236 dance instruction Ad page 20 (434) 292-5000 (804) 355-2178 Ad page 15 Ad page 217 Rigby's Jig Ballroom & Dance Studio Kim Moody Design Lyric String Quartet 5470 West Broad Street fitness Richmond, VA 23230 (by appointment only) (804) 233-1642 American Family Fitness 425 Strawberry Street Ad page 219 (804) 864-2300 Ad page 217 9 Locations to Serve You Richmond, VA 23220 www.amfamfit.com (804) 887-0171 Simply Ballroom Ad page 179 Ad page 15 churches 3549 Courthouse Road Richmond, VA 23236 Ceremony Yoga Lasting Florals Henricus Historical Park (804) 276-3343 Richmond, VA Midlothian, VA 251 Henricus Park Road Ad page 217 (540) 421-9234 (804) 839-1047 Chester, VA 23836 Ad page 180 Ad page 187 (804) 748-1131 Ad page 75 ReDefine RVA Martin's Food Markets disc jockeys 2609 West Cary Street www.martinsfoods.com Monumental Church Richmond, VA 23220 Ad page 190 Bow Tied Weddings 1224 East Broad Street (804) 213-0000 (804) 338-6310 Richmond, VA 23219 Ad page 181 Strange's Florists Ad page 213 (804) 643-7407 and Garden Centers Ad page 42 Soul Aerial and Performing 12111 West Broad Street Choice Entertainment Arts Center Richmond, VA 23233 10035 Sliding Hill Road 1632 Ownby Lane (804) 321-2200 Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23220 Ad page 189 Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 310-4858 (804) 788-4603 Ad page 180 Ad page 215 RICHMONDWEDDINGS.COM 235 DIRECTORY OF PROFESSIONALS

Vogue Flowers Puritan Cleaners Crowne Plaza The Jefferson Hotel 1114 North Boulevard 13 Locations to Serve You Richmond Downtown 101 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 355-5726 555 East Canal Street Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 353-9600 Ad page 130 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 649-4612 Ad page 187 (804) 344-2972 Ad page 3 Tiffanys Bridal Ad page 47 Zahara's Events and Design Ridge Shopping Center Linden Row Inn P.O. Box 5750 1517 North Parham Road DoubleTree by Hilton 100 East Franklin Street Midlothian, VA 23112 Henrico, VA 23229 Richmond-Midlothian Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 464-7327 (804) 273-6303 1021 Koger Center Boulevard (804) 225-5841 Ad page 20 Ad inside back cover Richmond, VA 23235 Ad page 51 (804) 379-3800 Ad page 45 Marriott Richmond Short Pump 4240 Dominion Boulevard gifts & favors gown restoration Embassy Suites Glen Allen, VA 23060 By Invitation Only Handcraft Cleaners 2925 Emerywood Parkway (804) 965-9500 11741 West Broad Street Specialty Division Richmond, VA 23294 Ad page 67 Richmond, VA 23233 5705 Patterson Avenue (804) 521-1601 (804) 364-8474 Richmond, VA 23226 Ad page 56 Omni Hotels and Resorts Ad page 203 (804) 212-7683 100 South 12th Street Ad page 121 Four Points by Sheraton Richmond, VA 23219 The Green Flamingo Richmond Airport (804) 344-7000 1200 Semmes Avenue - #103 Inspired by the Dress 4700 South Laburnum Avenue Ad page 56 Richmond, VA 23224 1500 Confederate Avenue Henrico, VA 23231 (804) 426-5632 Richmond, VA 23227 (804) 226-4300 Quirk Hotel Ad page 186 (804) 355-4727 Ad page 60 201 West Broad Street Ad page 125 Richmond, VA 23220 Invitation to Party Four Points by Sheraton Richmond (844) 75-QUIRK 101 West Broad Street Pleiades Bridal Design Studio 9901 Midlothian Turnpike Ad page 57 Richmond, VA 23220 425 Strawberry Street Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 897-1903 Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 521-2211 Richmond Airport Hotel Ad page 201 (804) 340-2966 Ad page 49 5501 Eubank Road Ad page 126 Sandston, VA 23150 Kim Moody Design Hampton Inn Richmond West (804) 226-6400 201 South Main Street Puritan Cleaners 10800 West Broad Street Blackstone, VA 23824 13 Locations to Serve You Glen Allen, VA 23060 Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & (434) 292-5000 (804) 355-5726 (804) 747-7777 Conference Center Ad page 15 Ad page 130 Ad page 69 2800 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Kim Moody Design Hilton Garden Inn (800) 468-2722 (by appointment only) Richmond Innsbrook Ad page 55 425 Strawberry Street guest 4050 Cox Road Richmond, VA 23220 accommodations Glen Allen, VA 23060 The Virginia Cliffe Inn (804) 887-0171 (804) 521-2900 In Historic Glen Allen Ad page 15 Apple Blossom Plantation Ad page 56 2900 Mountain Road 6311 South Courthouse Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 Providence Forge, VA 23140 Hilton Richmond Downtown (804) 266-7344 (804) 966-1411 501 East Broad Street Ad page 87 gown preservation Ad page 84 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 727-2104 The Westin Richmond & cleaning The Berkeley Hotel Ad page 65 6631 West Broad Street Handcraft Cleaners 1200 East Cary Street Richmond, VA 23230 Specialty Division Richmond, VA 23219 Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa (804) 282-8444 5705 Patterson Avenue (804) 225-5141 at Short Pump Ad page 59 Richmond, VA 23226 Ad page 64 12042 West Broad Street (804) 212-7683 Richmond, VA 23233 Winterham Plantation Ad page 121 Courtyard by Marriott (804) 364-3600 11441 Grub Hill Church Road Richmond Northwest Ad page 67 Amelia, VA 23002 Kim Moody Design 3950 Westerre Parkway (804) 561-4519 201 South Main Street Richmond, VA 23233 Historic Jasmine Plantation Ad page 86 Blackstone, VA 23824 (804) 205-6875 4500 North Courthouse Road (434) 292-5000 Ad page 66 Providence Forge, VA 23140 Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel Ad page 15 (804) 966-9836 1000 Virginia Center Parkway Courtyard by Marriott Ad page 90 Glen Allen, VA 23059 Kim Moody Design Richmond West (804) 727-1477 (by appointment only) 6400 West Broad Street Historic Mankin Mansion Ad page 76 425 Strawberry Street Richmond, VA 23230 Wedding Resort Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 205-6875 Bed and Breakfast (804) 887-0171 Ad page 66 4300 Oakleys Lane Ad page 15 Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 737-7773 Ad page 1

236 RICHMOND WEDDINGS MAGAZINE hair & makeup invitations & lighting design photo booths Lou Stevens Glam Squad paper goods Choice Events Choice Entertainment 101 West Broad Street 10035 Sliding Hill Road 10035 Sliding Hill Road By Invitation Only Richmond, VA 23220 Suite 200 Suite 200 11741 West Broad Street (804) 305-3965 Ashland, VA 23005 Ashland, VA 23005 Richmond, VA 23233 Ad page 172 (804) 788-4603 (804) 788-4603 (804) 364-8474 Ad page 215 Ad page 215 Ad page 203 Makeup Artistry by Tish Art Works Studio & Galleries EastCoast Entertainment EastCoast Entertainment Class Act 320 Hull Street - Suite 110 703 Southlake Boulevard 703 Southlake Boulevard 819 Grove Road - Suite D Richmond, VA 23224 Richmond, VA 23236 Richmond, VA 23236 Midlothian, VA 23114 (804) 301-3635 (804) 355-2178 (804) 355-2178 (804) 441-5153 Ad page 174 Ad page 217 Ad page 217 Ad page 23 Mary Kay Cosmetics Lighting Professors Flutter My Shutter English Tea Paperie Kelly Shannon 6403-G Dickens Place Richmond, VA (804) 608-0997 Mechanicsville, VA Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 347-0889 Ad page 199 (804) 402-8672 (804) 755-8014 Ad page 116 Ad page 174 Ad page 115 Invitation to Party Party Pictures RVA 101 West Broad Street Salon Debonaire 8230 Trappers Creek Trail Richmond, VA 23220 8514 Patterson Avenue Chesterfield, VA 23832 (804) 897-1903 Richmond, VA 23229 lingerie (804) 240-5826 Ad page 201 (804) 741-0429 Fiamour Lingerie & Intimi Ad page 116 Kim Moody Design Ad page 174 3030 West Cary Street 201 South Main Street Richmond, VA 23221 Virginia Photobooths and More Blackstone, VA 23824 (804) 445-2435 Mechanicsville, VA (434) 292-5000 Ad page 125 (804) 651-2409 honeymoon Ad page 15 Ad page 115 & travel Kim Moody Design Accent On Travel (by appointment only) 1125 Gaskins Road 425 Strawberry Street luxury restroom photographers Richmond, VA 23220 Suite 600 Bob Schnell Photo (804) 887-0171 trailers Richmond, VA 23238 4801 Whitestone Drive Ad page 15 Edmunds Waste Removal (804) 273-0564 Richmond, VA 23234 8507 McKenney Highway Ad page 220 (804) 647-3640 Paper on the Avenue McKenney, VA 23872 Ad page 165 Journeys, Inc. 401 Libbie Avenue (804) 478-4688 Richmond, VA 23226 Ad page 116 6804 Patterson Avenue Butler Portraits (804) 288-5120 Richmond, VA 23226 4600 Millridge Parkway Ad page 200 (804) 592-0188 Midlothian, VA 23112 Ad page 227 mother's apparel (804) 744-4700 Ad page 168 Ruth Stirling Travel jewelry Tiffanys Bridal 8011 Ordinary Keepers Way Ridge Shopping Center David Abel Photography Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Diamonds Direct 1517 North Parham Road 4820 Sapphire Drive (804) 746-1838 Short Pump Henrico, VA 23229 Midlothian, VA 23112 Ad page 227 11131 West Broad Street (804) 273-6303 (804) 601-6510 Glen Allen, VA 23060 Ad inside back cover Ad page 163 The Vacation Chic (804) 967-0500 Richmond, VA Ad back cover Don Mears Photography (804) 370-8294 officiants 1623 West Broad Street Ad page 227 Richmond, VA 23220 Reverend Phyllis Ann Min (804) 915-7491 Non-Denominational Ad page 163 Personalized Weddings ice sculptures Richmond Hayes and Fisk Photography Ice Art (804) 353-9127 1003 North Parham Road (757) 498-4777 Ad page 23 Richmond, VA 23229 Ad page 115 (804) 740-9307 Tiny Chapel Weddings Ad pages 156-157 Richmond, VA (804) 396-4245 Hunter Henkel Photography Ad page 42 Richmond, VA (804) 330-7429 Ad page 159

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Julie J. Photography Richmond, VA rentals skincare venues (804) 368-4464 Classic Party Rentals of VA South Bodybrite Pages 91-96 Ad page 165 9313 Burge Avenue 11575 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23237 Richmond, VA 23233 Kristine Pringle Photography (804) 743-7980 (804) 360-9500 Midlothian, VA Ad page 109 Ad page 178 (434) 872-3706 videographers Ad page 158 Classic Party Rentals of VA West Mary Kay Cosmetics Memories Videography 9127-B West Broad Street Kelly Shannon 3966 Springfield Road Lisa Ross Photography Richmond, VA Mechanicsville, VA Glen Allen, VA 23060 10516 Glencoe Road (804) 270-9544 (804) 402-8672 (804) 273-9044 Glen Allen, VA 23060 Ad page 109 Ad page 174 Ad page 169 (804) 874-2089 Ad page 168 Edmunds Waste Removal Starring You Productions LLC 8507 McKenney Highway, 7104 Mechanicsville Turnpike Meghan McSweeney Photography McKenney, VA 23872 transportation Suite 224 (804) 647-9412 (804) 478-4688 Down Under Limousine Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Ad page 168 Ad page 116 2050 Valpark Drive (804) 426-2348 Oilville, VA 23129 Ad page 169 Neilson-Hall Photography Kim Moody Design (804) 784-4024 2643 Hadensville Fife Road 201 South Main Street Ad page 204 Goochland, VA 23063 Blackstone, VA 23824 wedding gowns (804) 467-3866 (434) 292-5000 Groome Transportation Ad page 163 Ad page 15 5500 Lewis Road Annalise Bridal Sandston, VA 23150 1309 East Main Street Nicole Vance Photography Kim Moody Design (804) 222-7226 Richmond, VA 23219 2405 Westwood Avenue (by appointment only) Ad page 209 (804) 649-3000 Suite 201 425 Strawberry Street Ad page 126 Richmond, VA 23230 Richmond, VA 23220 Taylor's Classic Travels (804) 690-0017 (804) 887-0171 Richmond, VA Bliss Bridal Ad page 163 Ad page 15 (804) 767-6800 Consignment Boutique Ad page 207 2033 Huguenot Road Paige Stevens Photography Lane Special Event Rentals Richmond, VA 23235 104-A North 19th Street 904 Southlake Boulevard TNT Limousine (804) 560-4447 Richmond, VA 23223 North Chesterfield, VA 23236 10124 West Broad Street Ad page 125 (804) 304-0035 (804) 794-2170 Suite G Ad page 165 Ad page 115 Richmond, VA 23060 Bridal Elegance (804) 965-0990 11521 West Broad Street Pink Photography Paisley & Jade Ad page 208 Richmond, VA 23233 00 East 4th Street - Studio 26 3119 West Moore Street (804) 747-5070 Richmond, VA 23224 Richmond, VA 23230 Ad page 126 (804) 476-2529 (804) 381-4625 Ad page 158 Ad page 115 tuxedos Inspired by the Dress Bliss Bridal 1500 Confederate Avenue Robert Harris Photography Party Perfect Consignment Boutique Richmond, VA 23227 1321 Page Road 3210 West Marshall Street 2033 Huguenot Road (804) 355-4727 Powhatan, VA 23139 Richmond, VA 23230 Richmond, VA 23235 Ad page 125 (804) 379-7400 (804) 359-2400 (804) 560-4447 Ad page 164 Ad page 113 Ad page 125 Pleiades Bridal Design Studio 425 Strawberry Street Sean DeWitt Photography The Prop Shop Party Rentals The Groom's Corner Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 687-9091 1512 Belleville Street (located inside Tiffanys Bridal) (804) 340-2966 Ad page 154 Richmond, VA 23230 1517 North Parham Road Ad page 126 (804) 228-1100 Henrico, VA 23229 Sean Holder Photography Ad page 106 (804) 273-6303 Sealed With A Kiss (757) 553-1810 Ad page 134 201 Towne Center West Blvd. Ad page 164 Rent-E-Quip #713 2600 Boulevard Sealed With A Kiss Richmond, VA 23233 Steven and Lily Photography Colonial Heights, VA 23834 201 Towne Center West Blvd. - #713 (804) 393-2041 Richmond, VA (804) 520-7100 Richmond, VA 23233 Ad page 129 (804) 357-2929 Ad page 111 (804) 393-2041 Ad page 169 Ad page 129 Tiffanys Bridal Ridge Shopping Center Third Eye Studios 1517 North Parham Road (804) 245-2631 Henrico, VA 23229 Ad page 168 (804) 273-6303 Ad inside back cover WDB Photography Richmond, VA (804) 690-3716 Ad page 164

238 RICHMOND WEDDINGS MAGAZINE wedding planners wineries Remember, you can always Ashton Creek Vineyard & Events Class Act 14501 Jefferson Davis Highway 819 Grove Road - Suite D findmore information about Chester, VA 23831 Midlothian, VA 23114 (804) 896-1586 (804) 441-5153 Ad page 36 Ad page 23

First Colony Winery The Coordinated Event OUR RW VENDORS 1650 Harris Creek Road 3108 Douglasdale Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Richmond, VA 23221 (434) 979-7105 (804) 344-0011 Ad page 34 on RichmondWeddings.com! Ad page 20 New Kent Winery Engagements LLC 8400 Old Church Road Be sure to tell them you saw their P.O. Box 1 • Ashland, VA 23005 New Kent, VA 23124 (804) 678-8142 (804) 932-8240 ad in Richmond Weddings! Ad page 24 Ad page 34 Events by Elizabeth Palmer Upper Shirley Vineyards 425 Strawberry Street 700 Shirley Plantation Road Richmond, VA 23220 Charles City, VA 23030 (804) 305-6997 Happy Planning! (804) 931-8027 Ad page 21 Ad page 34 The Richmond Weddings Team Every Little Detail 1001 East Main Street - Suite A Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 539-2180 Ad page 20

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