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The key to planning a wedding is ORGANIZATION. To help you start and finish strong, we’ve created a countdown checklist to keep you on track! Everything is covered, from buying your dress to securing your marriage license, all in one place. This list is essential, so take as many notes on it as you like. That’s why we made it!
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RICHMONDWEDDINGS.COM 229 The budget can be a stressful part of wedding planning. budget Let this worksheet help you navigate this difficult task.
ITEM BUDGET ACTUAL NOTES 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
SUB TOTAL 1
RECEPTION SITE When choosing a venue, be CATERER/FOOD/BEVERAGE Before you sign DJ VS. BAND When making this decision, know clear on what they include in the rental fee such the contract, be sure to look at the food and the rules of the venue and the space available. as chairs, tables, linens, etc. This can make beverage minimum for each venue. This will save A 5-piece band is going to need more space than one venue a more budget friendly option over you the headache of trying to use that money a DJ! another. Plan on about 50% of your total budget on unnecessary items. If you are looking to stay going toward the reception because this part of within a certain budget, limiting the bar to beer the day will include your venue rental fee, food, and wine can help. Add a little bit of personality to beverage, rentals, etc. your cocktail hour with a signature beverage!
230 RICHMOND WEDDINGS MAGAZINE budget MARRIAGE LICENSE Make sure you don’t get it too early! The marriage must be performed within sixty (60) days after the license is issued.
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ITEM BUDGET ACTUAL NOTES 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/Gift Boxes Transportation Rentals Ceremony Site Reception Site
Miscellaneous Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4
SUB TOTAL 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, reception in a space that has guest rooms flowers. You can then focus your floral budget on but you do have other wonderful vendors on the available, see if there is a discount if your whole the reception space and really WOW your guests. day of that you can treat. Keep this in mind when party books together. thinking about your budget. Be sure to arrange envelopes with each vendor’s name on it so your planner can easily handle it on the wedding day.
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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 Reserve hotel room blocks for guests Decide how many guests you will be inviting before getting Set up cake tastings your heart set on a venue Determine order of ceremony events & choose Start scheduling visits to wedding venues wording for programs Interview & choose a wedding coordinator Send out your Save the Date cards Figure out your budget & discuss who will be helping with which expenses 4-6 Months Choose & book a ceremony venue if separate from your Consult with a professional lighting company reception location Select ceremony musicians Choose your wedding party Meet with your DJ about music for your wedding 10-12 Months dinner & reception Consult your travel agent about Nail down your reception venue honeymoon plans *As soon as the venue is booked, get wedding insurance. If Schedule fittings for men’s formalwear the venue was to burn down or be inaccessible, the couple would be covered. Talk with a stationer about invitations, programs & other Set up tastings with caterers paper goods Start working with your coordinator on the wedding day Pick & reserve your perfect honeymoon destination timeline Shop for your wedding bands Schedule appointments with bridal salons Set up your wedding registry at your favorite stores or set Choose wedding party attire up an online honeymoon fund Interview & choose a photographer Reserve wedding day transportation Find the perfect florist Carefully choose & reserve rental items Schedule your engagement photo session Visit the Planning Tools page on RichmondWeddings.com Peruse the portfolios of videographers & find the right to find our free downloadable Rental Return Checklist! person to document your day on video Finalize floral design Find an officiant & meet with him or her to talk about Order your wedding cake & if you’re a traditional Southern ceremony details bride, order the groom’s cake Talk with your officiant about pre-marital coaching Send local activity information to guests Make sure your visas & passports are up to date Make sure you have all of your travel immunizations Nail down your caterer Keep up with your gown fittings Interview DJs to find the right entertainer Consider dance lessons
Set up an outing for your groom
If you are planning on coloring your hair, schedule the appointment now. This will give you time to color correct if you don't like it
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2-4 Months 2-4 Weeks Send a wedding announcement to your Make it official – secure marriage license local newspaper with a photo Confirm wedding rehearsal time and address with Arrange professional addressing of invitations participating parties Hand select gifts for bridal party and each other Confirm transportation and arrival times Schedule hair & makeup trial Confirm hotel room blocks Make sure your bridesmaids have chosen Arrange to professionally clean & preserve your gown the right shoes 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 sure a copy goes to all participating vendors Consider planning a welcome party if you are having a lot of out of town guests Schedule your bridal portrait session 1-2 Weeks Order favors or forgo favors & make a charitable donation Pick up wedding bands. Be sure to check sizes on your guests’ behalf & engravings Provide planner with welcome baskets for Get your engagement ring cleaned so that it sparkles out-of-town guests on your wedding day Think about adding late night snacks to your menu Have final consultations with vendors Mail formal out formal invitations Send final guest count to caterer & venues Remind the boys to pick up their formalwear & shoes 1-2 Months Stock your bridal emergency kit Make sure all written contracts with vendors are in place Write vows/speeches Go to your final gown fitting & be sure that your mom or Get excited! Your big day is almost here! Maid Of Honor learns to bustle your dress Plan bridesmaid outing Confirm honeymoon reservations & be sure that your
luggage meets current travel regulations. Record gifts as your receive them and write thank you notes Invite wedding party & out-of-town guests to rehearsal dinner Review your reception seating chart
RICHMONDWEDDINGS.COM 233 calendar 2020 2021 Jan 1 New Year's Day Jun 21 Father's Day Jan 1 New Year's Day Jun 20 Father's Day Jan 20 Martin Luther King Day Jul 4 Independence Day Jan 18 Martin Luther King Day Jul 5 Independence Day (observed) Feb 14 Valentine's Day Sep 7 Labor Day Feb 14 Valentine's Day Sep 6 Labor Day Feb 17 Presidents Day Oct 12 Columbus Day Feb 15 Presidents Day Oct 11 Columbus Day Mar 8 Daylight Saving (Start) Oct 31 Halloween Mar 14 Daylight Saving (Start) Oct 31 Halloween Mar 17 St. Patrick's Day Nov 1 Daylight Saving (End) Mar 17 St. Patrick's Day Nov 7 Daylight Saving (End) Apr 10 Good Friday Nov 11 Veterans' Day Apr 2 Good Friday Nov 11 Veterans' Day Apr 12 Easter Sunday Nov 26 Thanksgiving Apr 4 Easter Sunday Nov 25 Thanksgiving May 10 Mother's Day Dec 25 Christmas Day May 9 Mother's Day Dec 25 Christmas Day May 25 Memorial Day Dec 31 New Year's Eve May 31 Memorial Day Dec 31 New Year's Eve 2020 2021
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AIRBRUSH SPRAY TAN DND Beauty LLC Incredible Edibles Bakery Bar Solita dndbeautyllc.com 718 North Cleveland Street 123 West Broad Street Island Glow Sunless Studio, Ad page 205 Richmond, VA 23221 Richmond, VA 23220 Salon and Beauty Bar (804) 729-7555 (804) 308-3605 (804) 615-1348 Island Glow Sunless Studio, Ad page 215 Ad page 88 Ad page 204 Salon and Beauty Bar (804) 615-1348 Melissa’s Simply Sweet Butler’s Unique Catering Ad page 204 (804) 869-7464 (804) 519-9278 ALTERATIONS Ad page 215 Ad page 100 Lulubea Beauty Inspired by the Dress (804) 335-8729 Sugar Fix Bakery Capt Rob’s Pigalicious BBQ (804) 513-9165 Ad page 204 105-B England Street (804) 399-3587 Ad page 133 Ashland, VA 23005 Ad page 103 Mary Kay Cosmetics (804) 368-7718 Tiffanys Bridal Kelly Shannon Ad page 215 Cater 2 Events Ridge Shopping Center (804) 402-8672 8534 Patterson Avenue 1517-D North Parham Road Ad page 204 Westhampton Pastry Shop, Inc. Richmond, VA 23229 Henrico, VA 23229 5728 Patterson Avenue (804) 269-0359 (804) 273-6303 Quench IV Bar Richmond, VA 23226 Ad page 105 Ad inside back cover 2008 Bremo Road - #111 (804) 282-4413 Richmond, VA 23226 Ad page 215 Deep Run Roadhouse Catering BACHELORETTE (804) 493-4060 12379 Gayton Road PARTIES Ad page 204 Richmond, VA 23238 CALLIGRAPHY (804) 740-6301 Mary Kay Cosmetics Salon Debonaire Kim Moody Design Ad page 109 Kelly Shannon 8514 Patterson Avenue 201 South Main Street (804) 402-8672 Richmond, VA 23229 Blackstone, VA 23824 Everyday Gourmet Ad page 204 (804) 741-0429 (434) 292-5000 12422 Gayton Road Ad page 205 Ad page 168 Henrico, VA 23238 Painting with a Twist (804) 651-7281 201 Towne Center West Blvd. #710 BRIDAL REGISTRIES Kim Moody Design Ad page 108 Richmond, VA 23233 5021 Huguenot Road (804) 447-2491 Dillard’s Richmond, VA 23226 Exquisite Taste Catering & Events Ad page 23 Short Pump Town Center (804) 887-0171 9 West Old Street (804) 253-0182 Ad page 168 Petersburg, VA 23805 Quench IV Bar Stony Point Fashion Park (804) 733-2145 2008 Bremo Road - #111 (804) 253-1860 Papeterie Ad page 100 Richmond, VA 23226 3048 Stony Point Road (804) 493-4060 Macy’s Richmond, VA 23235 Maggiano’s Little Italy Ad page 204 Chesterfield Towne Center Appointment recommended 11800 West Broad Street (804) 794-5800 (804) 560-7955 Richmond, VA 23233 Richmond Limousine Short Pump Town Center Ad page 199 (804) 253-0910 10101 West Broad Street (804) 364-8209 Ad page 86 Glen Allen, VA 23060 Papeterie (804) 266-2800 107 West Broad Street Mama J’s Ad page 226 BRIDESMAID DRESSES Richmond, VA 23220 415 North 1st Street By appointment only Richmond, VA 23219 Inspired by the Dress (804) 560-7955 (804) 337-7678 BANDS & MUSICIANS (804) 513-9165 Ad page 199 Ad page 109 Ad page 133 ECE MOSAIC Catering + Events 703 Southlake Boulevard Tiffanys Bridal CATERERS 3001 Cutshaw Avenue Richmond, VA 23236 Ridge Shopping Center Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 355-2178 1517-D North Parham Road A Sharper Palate Catering & (804) 525-2190 Ad page 177 Henrico, VA 23229 Events Ad page 108 (804) 273-6303 5511 Lakeside Avenue BEAUTY Ad inside back cover Richmond, VA 23228 The Old Original Bookbinder’s (804) 553-0495 Seafood & Steakhouse Candice Hardy Makeup Artistry CAKES & SWEETS Ad page 101 2306 East Cary Street candicehardymua.com Richmond, VA 23223 Ad page 205 The Candy Lady Atlas 42 (804) 643-6900 (804) 399-0516 4032 Cox Road - Suite A Ad page 89 Ad page 23 Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 965-0420 Ad page 52
234 RICHMOND WEDDINGS MAGAZINE The Place at Innsbrook CHURCHES ECE FIREWORKS & 4036-C Cox Road 703 Southlake Boulevard SPECIAL EFFECTS Glen Allen, VA 23060 Henricus Historical Park Richmond, VA 23236 (804) 346-2100 (804) 355-2178 251 Henricus Park Road Imperial Pyro & Special Effects Ad page 67 Ad page 177 Chester, VA 23836 Richmond, VA (804) 748-1131 (321) 945-9446 Q Barbeque Eric Herod Entertainment Ad page 70 Ad page 23 www.qbarbeque.com EricHerod.com Ad page 104 Monumental Church Ad page 179 1224 East Broad Street FLOWERS Roma Ristorante Italiano Richmond, VA 23219 Nard’s Professional DJ Service 7240 Bell Creek Road (804) 643-7407 (804) 747-9159 Blooms at The Jefferson Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Ad page 93 Ad page 175 101 West Franklin Street (804) 559-9200 Richmond, VA 23220 Ad page 109 St. Joseph’s Villa Rhythm of Love (804) 649-4676 8000 Brook Road ROLwedddings.com Ad page 3 The Savory Grain Richmond, VA 23227 Ad page 173 2043 West Broad Street (804) 553-3215 Blue Ridge Event Production Richmond, VA 23220 Ad page 93 Sunshine Events by Debbie 8211 Hermitage Road (804) 592-4000 (804) 513-2345 Henrico, VA 23228 Ad page 104 Tiny Chapel Weddings Ad page 17 (804) 823-7738 Richmond, VA Ad page 127 Tarrant’s West (804) 396-4245 EVENT STAFFING 11129 Three Chopt Road Ad page 93 Designs by Victoria Floral 2801-A Hathaway Road Richmond, VA 23233 The Coordinated Event Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 205-9009 Unity of Bon Air (804) 344-0011 (804) 560-7700 Ad page 88 923 Buford Road Ad page 20 Richmond, VA 23235 Ad page 168 Taziki’s (804) 320-5584 Three locations in Richmond Ad page 93 FAVORS & GIFTS Flowers Make Scents (804) 971-1530 1272 Alverser Plaza The Candy Lady Ad page 108 Waverly Estate Midlothian, VA 23113 Richmond, VA 11586 Courthouse Road (804) 897-6100 (804) 399-0516 Total Wine Lunenburg, VA 23952 Ad page 169 Ad page 23 3500 Pump Road (434) 321-4032 Richmond, VA 23233 Ad page 47 Kim Moody Design (804) 253-0012 Flowers Make Scents 201 South Main Street Ad page 111 1272 Alverser Plaza Blackstone, VA 23824 CUSTOM ATTIRE Midlothian, VA 23113 (434) 292-5000 Total Wine (804) 897-6100 Ad page 168 8099 West Broad Street Alton Lane Ad page 169 Richmond, VA 23294 304 Libbie Avenue Kim Moody Design (804) 935-7750 Richmond, VA 23226 gifted 5021 Huguenot Road Ad page 111 (804) 417-0097 (804) 276-2540 Richmond, VA 23226 Ad page 135 Ad page 25 (804) 887-0171 Total Wine Ad page 168 10036 Robious Road Inspired by the Dress Painting with a Twist Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 229-5831 201 Towne Center West Blvd. #710 Vogue Flowers (804) 323-5866 Ad page 133 Richmond, VA 23233 1114 North Boulevard Ad page 111 (804) 447-2491 Richmond, VA 23230 DISC JOCKEYS Ad page 23 (804) 353-9600 Ad page 164 CEREMONY MUSIC Bow Tied Weddings Papeterie 3048 Stony Point Road Belle Arte String Quartet BowTiedWeddings.com GOWN PRESERVATION Ad page 170 Richmond, VA 23235 [email protected] Appointment recommended HandCraft Cleaners Ad page 177 (804) 560-7955 Bunn DJ Company 3 Locations in Richmond Ad page 199 ECE BunnDjRva.com (804) 212-7683 Ad page 177 Ad page 132 703 Southlake Boulevard Papeterie Richmond, VA 23236 107 West Broad Street DJ Bad Daddy Puritan Cleaners (804) 355-2178 Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 366-7841 13 Locations to Serve You Ad page 177 By appointment only Ad page 175 (804) 355-5726 (804) 560-7955 Ad page 128 Ad page 199
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Tiffanys Bridal Ruth Stirling Travel Quirk Hotel The Lighting & Sound Company Ridge Shopping Center (804) 746-1838 201 West Broad Street 4204 Eubank Road - Suite G 1517 North Parham Road Ad page 221 Richmond, VA 23220 Richmond, VA 23231 Henrico, VA 23229 (844) 757-8475 (804) 893-5066 (804) 273-6303 The Vacation Chic Ad page 74 Ad page 125 Ad inside back cover (804) 370-8294 Ad page 221 Virginia Crossings Hotel Lighting Professors HAIR & MAKEUP 1000 Virginia Center Parkway 6403-G Dickens Place HOTELS Glen Allen, VA 23059 Richmond, VA 23230 Candice Hardy Makeup Artistry (804) 727-1404 (804) 755-8014 candicehardymua.com DoubleTree by Hilton Ad page 57 Ad page 127 Ad page 205 Richmond-Midlothian 1021 Koger Center Boulevard The Westin Richmond MOSAIC Catering + Events DND Beauty LLC Richmond, VA 23235 6631 West Broad Street 3001 Cutshaw Avenue dndbeautyllc.com (804) 379-3800 Richmond, VA 23230 Richmond, VA 23230 Ad page 205 Ad page 77 (804) 282-8444 (804) 525-2190 Ad page 75 Ad page 108 Island Glow Sunless Studio, Hilton Richmond Downtown Salon and Beauty Bar 501 East Broad Street INVITATIONS & LUXURY RESTROOM (804) 615-1348 Richmond, VA 23219 PAPER GOODS TRAILERS Ad page 204 (804) 727-2104 Ad page 76 Kim Moody Design Edmunds Waste Removal Lulubea Beauty 201 South Main Street (804) 478-4688 (804) 335-8729 Hilton Garden Inn Blackstone, VA 23824 Ad page 117 Ad page 204 Richmond Innsbrook (434) 292-5000 4050 Cox Road Ad page 168 Mary Kay Cosmetics Glen Allen, VA 23060 MOTHER’S APPAREL Kelly Shannon (804) 521-2900 Kim Moody Design Inspired by the Dress (804) 402-8672 Ad page 77 5021 Huguenot Road Ad page 204 (804) 513-9165 Richmond, VA 23226 Ad page 133 Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa (804) 887-0171 Salon Debonaire at Short Pump Ad page 168 8514 Patterson Avenue 12042 West Broad Street Tiffanys Bridal Richmond, VA 23229 Richmond, VA 23233 Ridge Shopping Center Papeterie 1517 North Parham Road (804) 741-0429 (804) 364-3600 3048 Stony Point Road Ad page 205 Ad page 78 Henrico, VA 23229 Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 273-6303 Appointment recommended The Jefferson Hotel Ad inside back cover HEALTH & WELLNESS (804) 560-7955 101 West Franklin Street Ad page 199 Quench IV Bar Richmond, VA 23220 OFFICIANTS 2008 Bremo Road - #111 (866) 247-2305 Papeterie Richmond, VA 23226 Ad page 3 107 West Broad Street Ceremonies by Mandy (804) 493-4060 Richmond, VA 23220 mandy@ceremoniesbymandy. Ad page 204 Linden Row Inn By appointment only com 100 East Franklin Street (804) 560-7955 Ad page 17 Richmond, VA 23219 Ad page 199 HONEYMOON & [email protected] JP Payne TRAVEL Ad page 62 Officiant and Celebrant JEWELRY (804) 647-3550 Accent On Travel Marriott Richmond Short Pump Ad page 19 1125 Gaskins Road - Suite 600 4240 Dominion Boulevard Diamonds Direct - Short Pump Richmond, VA 23238 Glen Allen, VA 23060 11131 West Broad Street Tiny Chapel Weddings (804) 273-0564 (804) 965-9500 Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 396-4245 Ad page 216 Ad page 73 (804) 967-0500 Ad page 93 Ad back cover Omni Hotels and Resorts Journeys, Inc. PHOTO BOOTHS (804) 288-0188 100 South 12th Street LIGHTING DESIGN Richmond, VA 23219 Ad page 219 Kenny Stockman Photography OmniHotels.com/Richmond Blue Ridge Event Production & Photo Booth Ad page 78 Modern Travel Professionals 8211 Hermitage Road (804) 366-7841 (804) 833-8050 Henrico, VA 23228 Ad page 155 Ad page 221 (804) 823-7738 Ad page 127
236 RICHMOND WEDDINGS MAGAZINE Memories 2 Capture Photo Booth Paige Stevens Photography The Prop Shop Party Rentals Inspired by the Dress (804) 223-5672 PaigeStevensPhotography.com 1512 Belleville Street (804) 513-9165 Ad page 127 Ad page 157 Richmond, VA 23230 Ad page 133 (804) 228-1100 Richmond Photobooth Relish Photography by Lee, LLC. Ad page 114 Tiffanys Bridal (804) 396-8119 (804) 569-5070 Ridge Shopping Center Ad page 120 Ad page 157 Rent-E-Quip 1517 North Parham Road 2600 Boulevard Henrico, VA 23229 Social Party Booth RW Bagley Photography Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 273-6303 (804) 402-7397 RWBagleyPhotography.com (804) 520-7100 Ad inside back cover Ad page 127 Ad page 152 Ad pages 118-119 WEDDING PLANNERS PHOTOGRAPHY Sarah & Dave Photography TRANSPORTATION SarahAndDavePhotography.com Blue Ridge Event Production Aniko Levai Photography Ad page 159 Richmond Limousine 8211 Hermitage Road AnikoLevaiPhotography.com 10101 West Broad Street Henrico, VA 23228 Ad page 153 RENTALS Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 823-7738 (804) 266-2800 Ad page 127 Butler Portraits Blue Ridge Event Production Ad page 226 4600 Millridge Parkway 8211 Hermitage Road The Coordinated Event Midlothian, VA 23112 Henrico, VA 23228 Short Pump Trolley (804) 344-0011 (804) 744-4700 (804) 823-7738 (804) 784-4024 Ad page 20 Ad page 157 Ad page 127 Ad page 227 Kim Moody Design Emily Bartell Photography Classic Party Rentals of VA South Taylor’s Classic Travels 201 South Main Street (804) 874-0848 9313 Burge Avenue (804) 767-6387 Blackstone, VA 23824 Ad page 155 Richmond, VA 23237 Ad page 227 (434) 292-5000 (804) 743-7980 Ad page 168 Erin Schrad Photography Ad page 121 (804) 512-5162 TUXEDOS & Kim Moody Design Ad page 159 Classic Party Rentals of VA West CUSTOM SUITS 5021 Huguenot Road 9127-B West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23226 Hayes and Fisk Photography Richmond, VA 23294 Alton Lane (804) 887-0171 1003 North Parham Road (804) 270-9544 304 Libbie Avenue Ad page 168 Richmond, VA 23229 Ad page 121 Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 740-9307 (804) 417-0097 Lucent Events Ad pages 144-145 Edmunds Waste Removal Ad page 135 (804) 310-4846 (804) 478-4688 Ad page 20 Hunter Henkel Photography Ad page 117 The Groom’s Corner HunterHenkel.com (located inside Tiffanys Bridal) MOSAIC Catering + Events Ad page 159 Kim Moody Design 1517 North Parham Road 3001 Cutshaw Avenue 201 South Main Street Henrico, VA 23229 Richmond, VA 23230 Kenny Stockman Photography Blackstone, VA 23824 (804) 273-6303 (804) 525-2190 & Photo Booth (434) 292-5000 Ad page 142 Ad page 108 (804) 366-7841 Ad page 168 Ad page 155 VENUES SimplySomethingSweet Kim Moody Design (804) 550-5241 / (804) 363-7427 Kristine Pringle Photographers 5021 Huguenot Road Pages 94-98 Ad page 17 KristinePringle.com Richmond, VA 23226 Ad page 153 (804) 887-0171 Sunshine Events by Debbie Ad page 168 VIDEOGRAPHY (804) 513-2345 Nicole Adele Photography Ad page 17 DreamClip Films (512) 541-6446 MOSAIC Catering + Events (757) 771-0288 Ad page 147 3001 Cutshaw Avenue XOXO Weddings & Events Ad page 160 Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 441-3609 Nicole Vance Photography (804) 525-2190 Ad page 17 (804) 690-4584 Ad page 108 WEDDING GOWNS Ad page 157 Party Perfect Annalise Bridal Boutique WINERIES 3210 West Marshall Street 1309 East Main Street Orrie Gaines Photography Ashton Creek Vineyard & Events Richmond, VA 23230 Richmond, VA 23219 19 East 4th Street - Studio 40 14501 Jefferson Davis Highway (804) 359-2400 (804) 649-3000 Richmond, VA 23224 Chester, VA 23831 Ad page 120 Ad page 133 (804) 308-2778 / (267) 322-8077 (804) 896-1586 Ad page 151 Ad page 67
RICHMONDWEDDINGS.COM 237 Mrs. MissA GUIDE TO TAKING ON YOUR NEW NAME!
The checklists and to do lists don’t stop after you say “I do!” If you are planning on a name change here are a few tips and tricks to make it a smooth transition. We know you have already updated your Facebook and Instagram, but it’s now time to make it official!
STEP 1: Social Security STEP 2: DRIVER'S LICENSE STEP 3: OFFICIAL SOCIAL SECURITY DRIVER’S MARRIAGE CARD UPDATE LICENSE CERTIFICATE Be sure to have in hand: Have in hand:
• Be sure to have a copy of your official □ An official marriage certificate □ Marriage Certificate marriage certificate (this will come in the mail after your marriage license is □ Birth Certificate □ Driver’s License processed). □ Driver’s License or Passport □ If you are changing your address as well, bring a copy of a bill that has your name • If you need another copy, you can □ Original Social Security Card request it from the Virginia Vital and new address on it. • We suggest printing and filling out the Records online and have it sent to • Take all items to your closest DMV. Be application for a new Social Security Card your home: https://usvitalrecords. photo ready because they will require you before you arrive. You can find it online org/virginia/ordermarriagecertificate. to take a new photo! html here: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ forms/ss-5.pdf
• Find the closest Social Security Office near you: https://secure.ssa.gov/ You can also change your voter while you’re there! • Be sure to set aside at least two hours for registration the process. We suggest that you arrive when they open for a shorter wait time.
• You can also mail everything in if you like, but keep in mind that you will have to send in all the original documents and they will be sent back to you.
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HISTORIC MANKIN MANSION 4300 Oakleys Lane - Richmond, VA 23223 200 BOTH YES YES YES 804-737-7773 - Ad pages Inside Front Cover & 1
THE JEFFERSON HOTEL 101 West Franklin Street - Richmond, VA 23220 400 INDOOR NO YES NO 866-247-2305 - Ad page 3
THE JOHN MARSHALL BALLROOMS 101 North 5th Street - Richmond, VA 23219 500 INDOOR NO YES NO 804-775-2355 - Ad page 63
JULEP'S NEW SOUTHERN CUISINE 420 East Grace Street - Richmond, VA 23219 200 INDOOR NO YES NO 804-377-3968 - Ad page 85
LA GROTTA RISTORANTE 529 East Broad Street - Richmond, VA 23219 135 INDOOR NO YES NO 804-644-2466 - Ad page 81
LINDEN ROW INN 100 East Franklin Street - Richmond, VA 23219 125 BOTH NO YES NO 804-225-5841 - Ad page 62
MADISON AT THE MILL 323 North Madison Road - Orange, VA 22960 300 BOTH YES YES YES 540-308-5874 - Ad page 39
MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY 11800 West Broad Street - Richmond, VA 23233 200 INDOOR NO YES NO 804-253-0910 - Ad page 86
MAGNOLIA GREEN GOLF CLUB 7001 Awesome Drive - Moseley, VA 23120 200 BOTH NO YES NO 804-639-5701 ext. 204 - Ad page 92
MAIN STREET STATION 1500 East Main Street - Richmond, VA 23219 2,200 INDOOR YES YES YES 804-523-3329 - Ad page 7
MAMA J'S 415 North 1st Street - Richmond, VA 23219 100 OUTDOOR NO YES NO 804-337-7678 - Ad page 109
THE MANOR HOUSE AT KINGS CHARTER CONTACT BOTH NO YES 9400 Charter Crossing - Mechanicsville, VA 23116 200 VENUE 804-550-0020 - Ad page 62
MARRIOTT RICHMOND SHORT PUMP 4240 Dominion Boulevard - Glen Allen, VA 23060 300 INDOOR NO YES NO 804-965-9500 - Ad page 73
MAYMONT 1700 Hampton Street - Richmond, VA 23220 200 BOTH YES YES YES 804-358-7167 - Ad page 32
THE NATIONAL 708 East Broad Street - Richmond, VA 23219 1,500 INDOOR YES YES NO 804-219-8785 - Ad page 40
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OAKDALE 13497 Ashland Road - Ashland, VA 23005 220 BOTH YES YES YES 804-519-2555 - Ad page 65
THE OLD ORIGINAL BOOKBINDER’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE 2306 East Cary Street - Richmond, VA 23223 250 BOTH NO YES YES 804-643-6900 - Ad page 89
OMNI HOTELS AND RESORTS 100 South 12th Street - Richmond, VA 23219 500 INDOOR NO YES YES 804-344-7000 - Ad page 78
THE PLACE AT INNSBROOK 4036-C Cox Road - Glen Allen, VA 23060 250 BOTH NO YES NO 804-346-2100 - Ad page 67
POPLAR HILL WEDDING AND EVENTS VENUE 2243 Old Nottoway Road - Blackstone, VA 23824 350 BOTH YES YES YES 804-937-9272 - Ad page 58
QUIRK HOTEL 201 West Broad Street - Richmond, VA 23220 80 BOTH NO YES NO 844-757-8475 - Ad page 74
RED SALT CHOPHOUSE & SUSHI 12221 West Broad Street - Henrico, VA 23233 125 BOTH NO YES NO 804-869-5338 - Ad page 87
THE RENAISSANCE 107 West Broad Street - Suite 300 - Richmond, VA 23220 220 INDOOR NO YES NO 804-649-3373 - Ad page 45
THE RESERVE AT THE HIGHLANDS 8136 Highland Glen Drive - Chesterfield, VA 23838 220 BOTH NO YES NO 804-796-7881 - Ad page 53
ROMA RISTORANTE ITALIANO 7240 Bell Creek Road - Mechanicsville, VA 23111 55 INDOOR NO YES NO 804-559-9200 - Ad page 109
SAM MILLER'S CONTACT 1210 East Cary Street - Richmond, VA 23219 INDOOR NO YES 400 VENUE 804-644-5465 - Ad page 82
THE SAVORY GRAIN 2043 West Broad Street - Richmond, VA 23220 150 BOTH NO YES NO 804-592-4000 - Ad page 104
SEVEN SPRINGS 6831 Dabneys Mill Road - Manquin, VA 23106 300 BOTH YES YES YES 804-769-2358 - Ad page 51
STONEHENGE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 1000 Farnham Drive - Richmond, VA 23236 200 BOTH NO YES NO 804-378-7841 - Ad page 61
SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway - Colonial Heights, VA INDOOR NO YES NO 23834 220 804-748-5203 - Ad page 70
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TARRANT'S WEST 11129 Three Chopt Road - Richmond, VA 23233 90 INDOOR NO YES NO 804-205-9009 - Ad page 88
TAZIKI’S 4024-C Cox Road - Glen Allen, VA 23060 100 BOTH NO YES NO 804-971-1530 - Ad page 108
UNITY OF BON AIR 923 Buford Road - North Chesterfield, VA 23235 200 BOTH YES YES YES 804-320-5584 - Ad page 93
THE VALENTINE 1015 East Clay Street - Richmond, VA 23219 150 BOTH NO YES YES 804-649-0711 ext. 349- Ad page 71
VIRGINIA BARN WEDDING NO 1655 Broad Street Road - Maidens, VA 23102 BOTH YES YES YES 804-784-0141 - Ad pages 34-35 MAXIMUM
THE VIRGINIA CLIFFE INN 2900 Mountain Road - Glen Allen, VA 23060 225 BOTH YES YES YES 804-382-0500 - Ad page 44
VIRGINIA CROSSINGS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 1000 Virginia Center Parkway - Glen Allen, VA 23059 350 BOTH NO YES NO 804-727-1404 - Ad page 57
VIRGINIA HOUSE 4301 Sulgrave Road - Richmond, VA 23221 250 BOTH YES YES YES 804-340-1800 - Ad page 69
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND CULTURE 428 North Boulevard - Richmond, VA 23220 488 BOTH YES YES YES 804-340-1800 - Ad page 65
WAVERLY ESTATE 11586 Courthouse Road - Lunenburg, VA 23952 300 BOTH YES YES YES 434-321-4032 - Ad page 47
WEST COAST PROVISIONS 301A Maltby Boulevard - Henrico, VA 23233 55 INDOOR NO YES NO 804-360-1090 - Ad page 79
THE WESTIN RICHMOND 6631 West Broad Street - Richmond, VA 23230 550 BOTH NO YES NO 804-282-8444 - Ad page 75
WILD GINGER 3734 Winterfield Road - Midlothian, VA 23113 40 BOTH NO YES NO 804-869-5338 - Ad page 87
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