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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

Catch up with the ladies of Lemon Drop and see what we have going on, and what’s in store this year!

January in Review

February 6, 2023

Monogrammed L and D logo with lemon at the center

Do I need a wedding planner? How much does a wedding planner cost? What does a wedding planner do? I answer these questions and more. A must read for any newly engaged couple!

A Comprehensive Guide to Hiring a Wedding Planner

January 24, 2023

Bride enters white wedding chapel.

Get all the info on two Virginia venues, Dover Hall and Early Mountain Vineyard. A must read for engaged couples looking for an exceptional venue!

Statement Venues: Dover Hall and Early Mountain Vineyard

January 17, 2023

A wedding planner’s year in review. The high, the low, and dreams for the new year! A must read to get to know your planner.

Sweet ‘N Low: A Year in Review

December 27, 2022

Wedding planner breaks down the best months to get married in Charlottesville, VA. When a newly engaged couples should plan a wedding in Virginia. Take a look!

Top Three Months to get Married in Charlottesville

December 21, 2022

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

These past few weeks have been a whirlwind as I pick up speed for next season, but now as I sit here, the world has quieted.

A Lemon Drop Thanksgiving Communique

November 20, 2022

How do you go about picking a setting for your wedding, especially in an area saturated with venues? I have broken down five essential considerations when choosing the locale for your nuptials.

Beggars Can’t Be Choosers: Choosing Your Venue

November 14, 2022