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Marissa Hermanson

The Perfect Bachelorette Weekend in Charlottesville

With plenty of indie boutiques, tasty eateries, vineyards and outdoor activities, Charlottesville is the perfect getaway for a bachelorette weekend with your favorite ladies. From start to finish, we’ve created an action-packed itinerary to help you celebrate during your girls’ weekend. —FRIDAY— 12…

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A Fairytale Wedding Weekend at The Omni Homestead

When planning your destination wedding, you’ll want to schedule plenty of activities and adventures for guests during your celebratory weekend. From private history tours and special wine tastings to a variety of hands-on art classes, The Omni Homestead can arrange private group activities for your…

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How to Create a Virginia-centric Wedding Welcome Bag

Start off on a hospitable note by giving your guests a welcome bag when they arrive in town for your wedding weekend. With some locally made wares and a fabulous tote bag, you can put together the perfect Virginia-centric gift bag. Virginia is For Lovers Tote Bags These bright and cheery gift bags…

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The Perfect Bachelorette Weekend in Richmond

With a hot restaurant scene, stylish indie boutiques and a fabulous art scene, Richmond is the perfect place for a celebratory bachelorette weekend with all your best girls. From your arrival to check-out, we’ve packed in nonstop fun for your girls get-together. —FRIDAY— 3 p.m. Check into The…

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6 Virginia Weddings We Love

From a romantic rooftop wedding in downtown Roanoke to rustic-chic nuptials with a Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop, these are a few of our favorite Virginia weddings that have pulled at our heart strings and left us misty-eyed. Veritas Vineyards & Winery in Afton: Christopher & Michael Moody skies…

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Romantic Virginia Getaways for Elopements

While eloping may seem like a serendipitous event, it takes a little planning. You need the rings, someone to officiate the nuptials, and most importantly a romantic place to run away to together. These 10 Virginia bed and breakfasts, inns, and small boutique hotels and cabins have beautiful…

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10 Virginia Garden Venues for Your Nuptials

An outdoor wedding set in a garden venue has the additional bonus of providing decorative landscapes and natural floral elements. Surrounded by blooms and lush foliage, you won’t need much additional decor, and you can let Mother Nature do all the talking. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Vienna…

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12 Virginia Resorts for Your Destination Wedding

Resorts are the perfect home base for your wedding weekend with plenty of room to house all your family and friends and activities for the whole gang. From the welcome party to the good-bye brunch, resorts are a one-stop-shop for you and your beau’s celebratory weekend. And, while you are there, why…

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