Annie and Benny were my last couple of the year in October! Annie was so sweet to work with, which was no different than any of my other brides this year. I truly felt so blessed to have such amazing couples all year, especially since most of them were all rescheduled Covid brides. Annie’s wedding […]

I had the pleasure of working with Emily and Jordan for just under two years, although not for the most ideal reasons. They were one of many of my couples who had to postpone due to COVID, but their love and commitment to each other was not postponed. Emily and Jordan decided to have a […]

Jordan and Conner finally got to celebrate their love with family and friends in June! During the planning process, Jordan and Conner moved multiple times and ended up planning their wedding from the other side of the country! Jordan and her mom were so lovely to work with and truly kept their calm during all […]

Jessie and Micheal got married in April and they were my first wedding back since the world flipped upside down. Micheal proposed to Jessie at the top of Libby Hill and coincidentally there was a wedding happening at the same time. Like most couples in 2020, Jessie and Micheal had to postpone their wedding but […]

Christine and Eric have already been married a month!!! I can’t believe it. Especially after already waiting extra time to get married because of the virus. I should start from the beginning when I met Christine while she was shopping for her bridal dress at Annalise Bridal! I am so lucky to get to meet […]

Leah and Hunter celebrated their love the first weekend of May and they had the most perfect weather to commemorate their love story!! I first met Leah when she was shopping for her wedding dress. Although she didn’t end up purchasing from us but her dress was absolutely gorgeous and perfect for her wedding! She […]

Everyone needs a wedding planner of some sort for their big day, I seriously mean everyone. I’m sure you’ve heard different terms and services thrown around and I’m here to clear it up for you as best as possible. A wedding planner and a wedding coordinator tend to be used interchangeably. It’s usually not a […]

There are so many wedding venues in Virginia that offer amazing amenities and beautiful ballrooms, ceiling and chandeliers. I have seen quite a few but still have a lot more on my list to visit! I have had many opportunities to experience indoor and outdoor wedding venues in the last 7 years. In the current […]

It’s time to shop for your dream dress! I wanted to share a few tips from a planners perspective as well as from my experience working in a high end Bridal Boutique in my hometown of Richmond, Va. Shopping for your wedding dress should be a fun and exciting experience! Some brides have dreamed of […]

Maggie and Whit got married on March 13th just before the whole world went on lockdown. They definitely got married during a monumental year and I’m so glad I got to be a part of it! Maggie is an Annalise bride and one of my coworkers recommended her to me on a day I wasn’t […]