Discussions from Virginia Planning

Hi Everyone! Can you all tell me how much is reasonable in your opinion for each type of vendor? I really want to stay within budget and not go over, but I know this is difficult for the most of us. 😅...

My fiance had I live in FL but are getting married in VA on October 23...what do we need to do as far as getting our marriage license? How long of a trip do we need to make to VA? How far in advance?...

Hi! I am recently engaged and having a hard time finding a place to get married on a low budget. We are trying to spend less than 5k on everything- food, venue, etc. Neither my fiancé nor I drink nor...

Hello, I'm looking for an asian makeup artist (korean bride and korean/chinese bridal party) in the Virginia/Roanoke area. I'm a California native and starting to feel lost because it seems like there...

Hello, I will be getting married on 09.25.21 in Fredericksburg, VA and originally we haven't planned out hiring a videographer for our wedding. Because we didn't include in our budget, we are...

TL;DR: has anyone successfully been married by a friend in Virginia? If so, which county allowed them to register as an officiant? Full story: We want our dear friend to marry us. He’s ordained and...

Hi all! I’m from MD but getting married in Leesburg, VA in October. I just realized that alcohol has to be bought in VA for ABC license compliance and I’m having a really hard time finding a place...

Okay I'm still up in the air on what I need to do but I am trying to find the cheapest way of having a small wedding. An elopement even but with our parents and siblings! I want my wedding on the...

I'm looking for transportation services in the Newport News, VA area. We are estimating to have 100-120 people. Our venue is close to where we will be doing our hotel block and therefore I am not...

Anyone from the northern Virginia area?! Our welcome party venue cancelled on us and we are feeling defeated! It would be for around 70-80 people. Everywhere is so small due to historic buildings. Any...

Our governor just loosened the previous 10 person gathering limit to 25, which is good news because we're moving in the right direction and our numbers are going down, but I'm still nervous about our...

Hello Ladies! Specifically Virginia brides - August bride here, reschedule or try to ride it out? My wedding is scheduled for 8/22 in southwest VA. While the cases haven’t been terrible in that area,...

Obviously each state might be different, but I'm in Virginia and cannot find any definitive answer as to if vendors are part of the 25 person limit. We remembered to count my fiance and I, but do we...

We are marrying 5/22/21. We are coming into March with new restrictions. They are opening up Entertainment Venues, but Weddings are still restricted, as with social gatherings. I'm so sick and tired...

Are y’all feeling hopeful? Things look like they are improving.

Those of you got married in the Northern Virginia/DC area, how much did an open bar + catering cost you roughly per person? Just wanted to get an idea so we are not overpaying for the venue and are...

Hi all - My wedding is set for end of March 2021. Any other March brides on here struggling to decide on whether to move It or keep your original date?

My fiancé and I are doing a Christmas wedding, so we want a live band to spice up the Christmas music... You know, so it's not just the same songs you hear every year on repeat. So annoying! (Singling...