Every Virginia Beach local knows the Old Cavalier Hotel. When I was in high school, most of my friends and I all worked for Children's Activities for the beach resorts, so that place and other Oceanfront hotels are very much part of our personal local history, back then and now. The Old Cavalier closed down a few years ago, was purchased, and now finally has plans to be reopened back into its restored icon in the near future. I know I'm excited about it because not only is it a historical sight to see, it is the quintessential wedding venue for brides and grooms dreaming of old world glamour for their weddings, especially if they love the trendy art deco theme.

Old World Gatsby Glamour Wedding Inspiration

Every Virginia Beach local knows the Old Cavalier Hotel . When I was in high school, most of my friends and I all worked for Children's Activities for the …

Sweet Baking Lifestyle Engagement Session

As the big blue monster said himself, C is for cookie, and those are the best! But when it's a chocolate chip cookie baking engagement session at home with…

Fun and Creative Wedding Shower Ideas

It's no secret we love bridal showers around here. And like the wedding world, no two showers are alike! So today, we have rounded up some of the most fun…

Pastel-Hued Kitty Hawk Pier Wedding

Get ready for an incredible "how they got together" cross-country story because these two gorgeous Outer Banks brides take the cake (or donuts in the…

One of the best parts about southeastern Virginia is that America started here. Literally. And since the early 1600's, gorgeous English-inspired colonial plantations settled along the James River and beyond, particularly in Charles City just west to the colonial capitol of Williamsburg. But the even better part is that you can actually get married at some of these historical landmarks! So when this beautifully romantic stylized shoot came into my inbox from Michael Simon Photography, I was all but too eager to share such inspiration: in theme and in location!

Draped in rich jewel-toned hues of ruby and Pantone's marsala, Zahara's Events and Design and the amazing creative team dreamed up a dramatic earthiness that only befits the deeply-rooted-in-history Westover.

With golden brass table decor, wildly vibrant red peonies and carnations, and modern vintage stationery, this sophisticated inspiration is perfect for the couple who loves bold details yet still wishes to honor timeless tradition.


Jewel-Toned Ruby and Marsala Wedding Inspiration

One of the best parts about southeastern Virginia is that America started here. Literally. And since the early 1600's, gorgeous English-inspired colonial p…

Walking Around Williamsburg Engagement Session

Oh, Williamsburg! It's obviously and totally a biased opinion from this 'Burg-based editor, but it's the best place for engagement session in all o…

Where to Donate Your Extra Wedding Stuff

We're all about reusing and recycling, and it goes the same with weddings! Did you know that you can donate your leftover wedding flowers? Or even your lef…

Nautical Inspired Wedding on the Eastern Shore

Lilly Pulitzer bridesmaid dresses, monograms as far as the eye can see, a bayside venue, and groomsmen in navy blue. Emily and Kyle's big day on the Easter…

Cute Ideas for What to Wear While Getting Ready

Ladies, this one is for you today! With the help from Virginia Beach wedding planner who has seen it all, Jill Brown of Sunkissed Events , we've gathered u…

Sunset-Filled Yorktown Beach Bridal Session

Salty air and sandy toes, Megan was envisioning a beach bridal session for her special pre-wedding bridal portraits with Crystal Reyns Photography . With a gra…

Best Local Spots for Beach Engagement Sessions

It's summertime and what better way to celebrate our local resources and your engagement with some of our area's best beach locations for photos-- on …

Navy Blue and Pink Nags Head Wedding

Whether she is coordinating one or decoding clues herself, Lauren adores scavenger hunts. Knowing her love for the hunt, Andrew planned a clue-filled day that …

Unique Nautical Wedding Finds

We love Pinterest around here, and we have seen some crazy cute stuff out there when it comes to nautical weddings. Seeing as we are the coastal region of Vir…

Ideas for Fourth of July Weddings

It's that time again where we bring together the best of the best with holiday wedding roundups from around the web! Fourth of July is a very popular weddi…

Spotlight on: Maria Grace Photography

Adventurous, joyful, and laid back is how Maria of Maria Grace Photography describes her most ideal wedding couple, especially at that first moment of meeti…

High School Sweethearts Engagement Session

It's not very often you get to hear about real modern day high school sweethearts, and Raven and Willie are here today to share their story! In one of thei…