Venue Spotlight: Wilton House

Wedding Arch at the Wilton House

Built around 1753 for William Randolph III, Wilton was the centerpiece of a 2,000 acre tobacco plantation. Today, Wilton continues to serve as an example of Georgian architecture, is headquarters to the Virginia Dames, and host to public programs and educational exhibits. Check out their website to learn more! Here are some examples of wedding …

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New Service Alert! Finish Carpentry!

Ted cutting wood on the chop saw in Ampa's sceneshop

Finish Carpentry, Interior Design, and Handyman Services At Ampa Events we are, carpenters, designers, theater technicians and creative people. What a great combination for creative home projects and repairs! We are excited to share our knowledge and expertise with you for your home projects! https://youtu.be/VBUG2V7UBAg Services We’ll Be Offering Finish Carpentry Wainscotting Interior Design Coffered …

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It’s Official: 2021 Is the Year of the Road Trip Honeymoon

Road Trip Honeymoon of 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has certainly impacted the top wedding trends of 2021, and the same can be said for honeymoons. As couples rethink ways to safely marry and celebrate with loved ones, they’ll also revamp the honeymoon experience. With the pandemic still affecting international and domestic travel, 2021 will be the year of the honeymoon …

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3 Great Save The Date Ideas

Save the Date customizable coaster

Save the Date Kick off wedding season in style with incentives that friends and family of the happy couple will adore. Forego basic save-the-dates for customized items recipients can keep and use instead. Custom magnets are especially popular and they’ll keep the wedding date front and center on guests’ fridges. Or, consider stylish postcards that …

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The Top Wedding Trends of 2021

Living room style seating group for wedding trends of 2021

Every year, The Knot Editors compile a list of wedding trends we forecast for the year ahead. Traditionally, this has encompassed color palettes, cake trends, floral inspiration and the excitement that comes with weddings. Over time, couples have leaned into experiences over aesthetics, creating hyper-personalized affairs and curated guest “moments.” The onset of the coronavirus, …

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5 Products for Charity Runs & Walks

Lanyard for breast cancer awareness charity walk or charity run

Attract Participants Pre-Race Spread the word about your nonprofit event with promotional items adorned with your cause. Set up a table in your target area and pass out magnets, lanyards and lip balm to people walking by, along with a sign-up sheet so they can take part. Passersby will recognize the iconic ribbon symbols of …

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16 Romantic Christmas Wedding Songs You’ll Want to Play on Repeat

xmas Wedding songs blog

If you’re having a December wedding, the magic of the holiday season will only add to the excitement surrounding your big day, but a playlist of Christmas wedding songs will be the icing on top. Luckily, there are plenty of romantic Christmas songs about love that will complement your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. …

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10 Ways to Include Your Guests in Your Virtual Wedding

Virtual Weddding

If you’re hosting a wedding in the coming months, there’s a good likelihood you’ll have some guests attending virtually. Adding a virtual component to your wedding allows you to have a smaller (and safer!) in-person event, while still including loved ones who may live across the country—or the world. However, you’ll need to do more …

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