Blue & Orange .. a wahoo wedding!

I seriously love planning Wahoo weddings! Charlottesville turns into wedding la-la land in the spring and summer – love floats all around and weddings are beyond beautiful in this college town! One of my favorite things about Charlottesville is how many creative minds live here.  I am a huge fan of the local vendor scene we have in Charlottesville and as we all know planning a wedding can be stressful for a bride – luckily – UVA brides have TONS of fantastic resources only a few miles away from their dear alma mater!  One of my favorite places to shop in Cville is called LOLA BOUTIQUE – the owners – Jessica & Irene fill their store with the best of the best trends ..  and for a warm weather wedding .. lets just say they stock some AMAZING dresses! (your bridesmaids will thank you!)  I am also a HUGE fan of cupcakes! As most know cupcakes are one of the hottest trends for 2011 weddings - they also make wonderful favors!  Maria Porter is the woman behind Charlottesvile Cupcake and I HIGHLY recommend her tasty treats! The University of Virginia is proud to rock the blue & orange, so here is my idea of a fun & flirty Wahoo wedding!

 Bride & Orange Shoes: Wedding Bee

Invite Photography: Elisa B. Photography

UVA Grooms Cake: Favorite Cakes

Blue Dress: LOLA BOUTIQUE

Orange Flowers: The Knot

UVA Cupcake: Charlottesville Cupcake

Wedding Wire Brides Choice Award

Elisa B. Photography and Events with Panache hold a dual honor this year!  Both organizations have been awarded the Wedding Wire Brides Choice Award and we are just tickled pink!  Thanks so much to all our appreciative brides and great vendors for giving us the great reviews to receive this honor.

Blogville in Charlottesville, VA

The Bridal Ring is proud to announce its sponsorship of Blogville, April 28, 2011 at the Boars Head Inn, Charlottesville, VA.  Supporting the blogging and social media community, we are excited to be a sponsor this first ever conference.  As members of C’ville SheBlogs, host sponsor of this event, The Bridal Ring has certainly grown as bloggers ourselves and we look forward to learning, networking and developing at Blogville.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support and educate all levels of bloggers

Who we are

Where the Blog & Social Media Experts, Networkers and Beginners Meet

Host
C’Ville SheBlogs is the host of this event and welcomes all those with interest in blogging and social media

50 years and counting…

The Bridal Ring is dedicated to all the engaged couples out there – and those married couples who have stood the test of time.  One of those timeless couples are Wayne and Jeanne, married December 17, 1960.  The Bridal Ring was fortunate to be with them on their Golden Anniversary and to celebrate with their friends and family at the beautiful Paramount Theater.

Cake & Food: Cakes of Art

Venue: The Paramount Theater

 

 

Photography: Leigh Rae Kerns

Planning: Events with Panache

Fiesta! Ole!

I am a May 3rd baby, and I have always loved celebrating Cinco de Mayo. I LOVE Mexican food, and just about everything that has to do with the culture!

When I think of Mexican traditions I often think of a beautiful woman named Irma. Irma is one of the hardest workers I have ever met! She is always there to lend a helping hand (or two!), and she always has the brightest smile on her face, and a little dance in her step!

Irma is full of life, which is exactly what a Mexican wedding is all about, enjoying life and celebrating. The key idea for this theme is bright festive colors, dancing, friends, family, and happiness!

Hot Fresh Carpe Donuts {vendor spotlight}

Recently recognized by the Cville Weekly as a runner up in the 2010 Best of Cville competition, Carpe donut will add the extra touch to your next event by serving hot organic apple cider donuts! This family run business is Charlottesville’s new favorite caterer to have on your list. Carpe Donut can not only be used for late night snacks at weddings but also at community, corporate, and private events!

At the end of any evening guests always want coffee,  which is why locally roasted organic coffee is served by this friendly staff. Let carpe donuts take this detail off your to do list for your next event. The best part about these delicious donuts is that they are organic, made from local products, and made from scratch – yum!!

Find out for yourself what all the buzz around Charlottesville is about on twitter and treat yourself to some scrumptious donuts! Carpe donuts can be found at Fridays after five so go enjoy your next friday with some organic donuts and great music and friends.

Best of C-ville Awards 2010

There is some serious talent in this fabulous town, and the C-ville Weekly honors some of the most talented folks in town every year with their Best of C-ville competition.

We were invited to the party honoring folks in categories from best physician to best music artist. We wanted to mention a few of the winners here (some that are most useful to brides planning a wedding) but don’t miss out on the full feature here at the C-ville Weekly’s site!

Best Photographer: Sarah Cramer Shield
Runner-up: Jen Fariello

Best Cart: Hamdingers
Runner-up: Carpe Donut

Best Bakery: Albemarle Baking Company
Runner-up: Chandler’s Bakery

Best Florist: Hedge Fine Blooms
Runner-up: University Florists

Best Place for Cards: Rock Paper Scissors
Runner-up: O’Suzannah

Best Spa: Oasis Day Spa & Body Shop
Runner-up: Spa at Boar’s Head Inn

Best Place to Rent Men’s Formalwear: Men’s Wearhouse
Runner-up: Men & Boy’s Shop

Sugar Magnolias {vendor spotlight}

Who wouldn’t want fresh seasonal blooms at their wedding to add that unique touch! Sugar Magnolias offers seasonal blooms and many other options for you that are all grown locally. Jenn Pineau with Sugar Magnolias will provide her services for weddings, businesses, and estates. Located at The Inn at Westwood Farm, Jenn’s garden, is filled with growing memories waiting to be shared with you and your loved ones.

This seasonal bloom theme will light up any room with their presence along with creating memories for anniversaries to come if used for weddings (this is my favorite part)! Sugar Magnolias also offers a special service of planting seeds specifically for your event, but you have to make sure to book in advance! Another tip from Jenn herself is to “Reuse, reduce, and recycle” this will help save money, so make sure to transfer your flowers from your ceremony site to your reception location.

New Updates …

We’ve updated our Charlottesville area preferred vendor list – so check out preferred vendor page to see all of the new folks we’ve added!

We’re also busy planning our upcoming fall bridal showcase, so visit the upcoming events page to find more information on how to be involved. Mark your calendars!

Cville Unions

There are some great articles in the most recent issue of Unions, the Cville Weekly’s biannual wedding issue. I highly encourage all of you local brides to pick up a copy!