Ok, I know I’m really late with this… but I have a good excuse… I have been on a ship for the last 3 weeks traveling thought the Caribbean, West Indies and Amazon and I definitely got a little behind with a few things here in the ‘Ville!

But seriously… when I got home I couldn’t wait to see the Hook Weddings edition that came out last month and in particular because I knew that the interview I did with Editor Stephanie Marie Garcia about One Sweet Wedding, the fabulous new local wedding directory that my team and I launched in November, would be mentioned.  Many thanks to Stephanie for the very sweet little article on page 13!  We are working daily to be sure that One Sweet Wedding is a truly comprehensive resource for Central Virginia brides.

This edition is filled with wonderful photos and articles and I’m sure you can still find a copy around town… but if you don’t see it please go HERE and you can flip through a virtual edition!

Today’s the day!  One Sweet Wedding: Charlottesville has officially launched and we’d love for you to visit!

For Brides & Grooms:

It is our hope that One Sweet Wedding will offer you a truly comprehensive resource to assist you in finding everything you’ll need to plan your Central Virginia Wedding.  We’ve attempted to create a streamlined, uncluttered  site focused exclusively on the Charlottesville area so that you can simply find what you need and easily get in touch with the vendors you’re looking for to help you create the wedding of your dreams.  Give it a try and let us know how you like it!

For Vendors:

Charlottesville and Central Virginia have long been in need of a really good, high-quality and exclusively local on-line directory that will allow wedding & event professionals to feature their products and services and be easily found, all in once place, by brides and grooms who need these services.   It is my sincere hope that you will find that need fulfilled by One Sweet Wedding: Charlottesville.  There are multiple options for advertising so that you will be able to find the right match for your business.  We hope you’ll get in touch and tell us what you think.

Drop us a line anytime: info@onesweetwedding.com

Be sure to pick up your copy if you’re in the Charlottesville area, but if you’re not you can still check it out online here.  It’s a gorgeous issue, thanks to Editor Stephanie Marie and all the fabulous contributors.  Don’t miss it!

The third issue of The Wedding Planner of Charlottesville and Central Virginia is coming off the press and will be distributed to hundreds of locations throughout Central Virginia over the next several days. But you can follow this LINK or click the cover image below to view the Flash digital edition RIGHT NOW!  Check it out… it’s gorgeous!
Congratulations to the great team who worked tirelessly to put this spectacular issue together and also, of course, to all the fabulously talented Charlottesville wedding & event professionals who’s brilliance and wisdom grace the pages. You guys are the best of the best!

The Wedding Planner Magazine contact info.:
~ Publisher: Ike Allen – eallen@charlottesvilleweddingplanner.com
~ Website: www.charlottesvilleweddingplanner.com
~ digital edition: http://www.catstonepress.com/the-wedding-planner-2-1

The second issue of The Wedding Planner magazine (Charlottesville Edition) is now available to view online… and will also soon be available throughout the area in print as well. Lots of great local resources plus wonderful wedding planning advice from Senior Editor Lynn Easton that shouldn’t be missed!  Go here to view now! Congratulations to Edward Allen and Lynn Easton on a great 2nd issue!

Back in July I got an e-mail from William Weethee of Third Willow Weddings telling me about the launch of his new Etsy shop: Third Willow Weddings… and with the busy wedding season winding down I finally had time to hop over there and take a look. Today I’m excited to share this cute little Etsy shop with you: Third Willow Weddings. Here are a few words from William about the shop:

The company, started by William Weethee is one that is dedicated to high quality, couture, wedding accessories that will help make any special day even more perfect. By combining elements of vintage charm with modern aesthetics, a line of products has been designed that can work in any bride’s wedding plans. Third Willow Weddings offers over 12 different styles of clutches and sashes in over 75 different colors of dupioni silk to compliment any brides dream wedding.

Third Willow Weddings clutches and sashes are designed and handmade in his Minneapolis studio by William Weethee. Each and every item is handmade by him insuring exceptional quality as well as that personal touch that every bride wishes to incorporate into her special day. Third Willow Weddings clutches and sashes are made using the highest quality sustainable dupioni silk and add the element of eco-chic by working with earth friendly materials.

Big Congratulations to many of my brilliant colleagues who have a wedding featured today at Martha Stewart Weddings.com which, I know is a huge complement to all of the wonderful talent that went into this amazing wedding.  Be sure to go to the website to see the entire gallery of photos.

Congratulations to all of our local talent:

Jennifer Carroll Events

Jen Fariello Photography

Pat’s Floral Design

Have Food Will Travel

Skyline Tent Co.

Cakes of Art

Festive Fare

Elan On-Site Salon Services

Albemarle Vintage Limousine

DJ Stroud

DeVideo

Heather Belle Ink

Photobooth Scrapbook

Great work everyone and congratulations to Ginger & Greg too!

This morning I discovered this unique set of acronyms from Project Runway… according to their site these are commonly used by brides in their forums & bios… what a funny world we live in!
Do you know of any others that are missing from this list? Leave a comment and let me know… Claire.

On Tuesday night about 100 local wedding professionals and a handful of brides officially “launched” the new Bridal Ring wedding community at a lovely gathering at the beautiful Glenmore Country Club. The Bridal Ring is the inspired idea of Jennifer Hamlin of Events with Panache and Elisa Bricker of Elisa B Photography who both saw a need in our community to provide support and guidance to brides & grooms as they navigate the often-daunting details of planning their big day. The Bridal Ring will be a forum for bringing brides, grooms and vendors together for their mutual benefit.

In addition to an informative website, The Bridal Ring is planning an ongoing menu of local events that will bring brides, grooms and vendors together. There are many upcoming events already on the calendar, each is planned for the last Tuesday of the month. Go here for details.
I know everyone wishes Jennifer and Elisa the greatest success with The Bridal Ring. Hopefully we’ll be posting about them regularly here on the Charlottesville Wedding Blog.

I don’t exactly remember how I came upon Untamed Petals on Etsy… no doubt in one of the many wedding blogs I breeze through every day. The lovely handmade items on Untamed Petals are made by Amanda and lots of them would, I think, be a great addition for any bride. Whether it’s a headband, a “fascinator” or a sash or belt these are really sweet accessories.  Amanda makes her items to order and also does some custom work, so if you have an idea you can run it by her.  I so admire her creativity!