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Inspired by the Sistine Chapel, this wedding inspiration is for the fine art bride. Lush florals, sumptuous textures, and a touch of the divine set this wedding at Early Mountain apart!

Wedding at Early Mountain Vineyards

November 16, 2023

Bride sitting on a loveseat covered in flowers holding a pomegranate at Early Mountain Vineyards

Should you tip your vendors?The short answer is yes!! However, the longer answer is it depends. Keep reading for the full wedding vendor tip guide!

Wedding Vendor Tip Guide: To Tip or Not to Tip: Wedding Vendor Tip Guide

August 23, 2023

Get a peek at Lizzie and Cole’s green and white vineyard wedding. A must read for couples looking for inspiration for your own Charlottesville wedding!

Lizzie + Cole’s Valley Road Vineyard Wedding

June 21, 2023

Black and white photo of bride and groom embracing covered in her veil.

“You should look like you on your wedding day. You are beautiful in your own skin.” Learn how to get that perfect wedding makeup with Evergreen Beauty owner, Lyssa!

How to Get Perfect Wedding Makeup

May 4, 2023

This sweeping estate sets the stage for an intimate and elegant affair without the pomp of some other venues. Splendor and comfort permeate everything the Clifton staff does for your wedding day.

Charm: A Lesson by The Clifton

December 1, 2022

As a cornucopia for weddings, Charlottesville has no shortage of venues, florists, caterers, and other vendors. How do you, as a feyonce even begin to weed through all the options in a timely fashion? Enter Keswick Vineyard.

Forever Golden: Keswick Vineyards Tour

November 9, 2022

Are you on wedding TikTok? You’re reading this blog, so chances are you’re either engaged, almost engaged, or just love weddings (you are not alone), and you’ve seen the wedding wardrobe everywhere on social. As multi-day celebrations take the wedding world by storm, a curated wardrobe capsule is becoming as integral to the wedding as […]

The Look Book: Your Wedding Wardrobe

November 1, 2022

With the world coming to life again since the pandemic, the wedding industry has seen some incredible innovation. We are breaking down five trends that we are living for at Lemon Drop.

A Look Back on 2022 Wedding Trends

October 27, 2022

Who are you and why should you trust us to make all my wedding dreams come true? I’m so glad you asked. We are a female led wedding planning and design team based in Charlottesville, Va. If you’re reading this, chances are that you knew that already. Who are we really? What makes us tick?  […]

Meet Cute: The Ladies of Lemon Drop

October 24, 2022