Tara and Jacob

So, we watched the weather (as any good event planner does) and when you see that your location is under a HUGE yellow and red area on the radar for the time of the rehearsal, you move things inside, and quickly!  Right about the time to start the rehearsal, the sky opened up and it just POURED; wind blowing, rain coming down in sheets, the whole nine yards. Then as everyone was gathering to begin, we lost power.  Fortunately, this venue had just enough natural light to proceed.  So be flexible and just go with it!

When asked the 3 things that were most important to each of them on their wedding day, they both said “getting married” and “spending time with family and friends.”  Well, good news!  The first one is a definite. . . they were married on a gorgeous hilltop with a spectacular view of the mountains!  And they got to spend hours with their family and friends, dancing and visiting with each other and just having a great time with each other. 

The groom’s mother provided all the centerpieces and most of the décor and it reflected the couple’s personality to a tee!  Guests provided words of wisdom to Tara and Jacob, each guest received a souvenir glass and they were treated to a s’mores bar toward the end of the reception.  Top off an evening of dancing with a sparkler exit and you have another “perfect” wedding day for Tara & Jacob!

Huge thanks to all the vendors we had the privilege of working with!

Events by Sherri (coordination, planning, sparklers)
Beliveau Estate Winery (Venue, Linens, Makayla Burton, Catering and Events Manager)
Rev. Bret Gresham
Enigma Photography, Aaron Forrester
Starshine Events, DJ Luke WilliamsGobblecakes
ClearChoice PhotoBooth
D’Rose

Enjoy just a few of the pictures we got during the wedding, but then  check out the fantastic pictures Aaron took at the link above 

Sometimes the vendors gotta get down too!! 

Kimmie and Jake

What a perfect day Saturday for a wedding; course all our “wedding days” are perfect for our couples!  And we just love seeing how each couple we work with makes their wedding day “their” wedding day.  And this one was certainly no exception.

Kimmie is Filipino so they incorporated some Filipino customs throughout the day such as the “cord and veil” ceremony during their Mass.  A special square veil is pinned to the bride’s hair and then draped over the groom’s shoulder and represents everything and everyone who will protect them, their home and their families.  The cord is a long rosary in the shape of a figure 8 that goes over the veil and around the wedding couple’s shoulders and is a symbol of their intimate union and a sign of their bond to each other, and their inseparable unity.

Kimmie surprised Jake with golf carts to take the wedding party out and about VT’s campus for pictures after the ceremony and then on to the reception location.  And we managed to pull off that surprise against some pretty amazing odds but we covered it all beautifully and a LOT of people were involved in that one to keep that surprise from him until the last minute!  And it worked!

Then on to the cocktail hour and reception where everyone had a blast and danced the night away!  Including one said wedding planner here and yep, I admit it!  In addition, stations of amazing food, florals, cake, photo booth, yard games, and décor all combined to create the perfect evening for the happy couple!

Events by Sherri (coordination, planning, décor setup, sparklers)
War Memorial Chapel, VT
Doreen Thomas – vocalist
Amy Hogan - pianist
The German Club Manor – rehearsal dinner and reception
Father Joe Lehman
Caroline LaRocca Event Design – florals, chiavari chairs
Vision Quest Productions - videography
Essential Sunshine Photography
RSP Entertainment - DJs
Pumpernickel Pickle Catering – catering for rehearsal dinner/reception & vintage rentals
Star City PhotoBooth
Mockingbird Café – cake 
Roanoke Golf Carts
Linens by mother of the bride and friends

Enjoy a few of the pictures we captured from this weekend, then keep an eye out for the lovely pictures from Essential Sunshine Photography with the link above!

Cory and Joe

Perfect day for an outdoor ceremony for Cory and Joe!  Why do we always mention the weather.  Guess it’s because, as wedding coordinators, weather is ALWAYS an issue for us, one way or the other. 

Cory knew what she wanted for her décor from the minute we met.  Her favorite movie is “Alice in Wonderland” and she took elements of the movie and we worked with her from our inventory to create the perfect look and feel for their day.  For her centerpieces, Cory provided the books and we provided the teacups, the keys, and the vintage table numbers.  A perfect example of how items from our inventory worked perfectly with the bride to create her overall vision! 

On to a plated dinner served to perfection, a dessert bar complete with s’mores, dancing to tunes spun by a great DJ, and a sparkler exit to top off a perfect day!  Now they are off on their honeymoon, hopefully basking in the sunshine and relaxing!

Events by Sherri (coordination, planning, linens and décor)
Mitch Web, officiant
Hahn Horticulture Gardens, Virginia Tech, Ceremony

Gates Flowers & Gifts
Tents R’ Us, chairs for ceremony
The German Club Manor
Kidd Carter, Blue Ridge Entertainment (ceremony and reception music)
Corey Watkins, Skyryder Photography
Pumpernickel Pickle Catering (dinner, cake and dessert bar)

Enjoy a few picture we were able to capture, and keep a look out for the amazing pictures Skyryder Photography captured! (Their website link is posted in our vendor list! above)