Hi there!
First off, congrats on your engagement! Welcome to one of the most exciting and fun times of your life! I’m Marissa, the Managing Editor here at Richmond Weddings™, and I’m engaged too! While planning a wedding can seem fun on paper, it can also be STRESSFUL. Believe me, I know! Even with all the inspiration and help of working at a wedding magazine, I still feel inundated at times. But, before I get lost in the stresses of creating the perfect day, I always remind myself why this is all happening in the first place: to marry my best friend. It’s so easy to get caught up in the details, who’s sitting where, what colors look right, what food should we eat, or how my makeup will stay on even though I’ll be bawling most of the day. And in moments where it feels like it’s too much, take a break! Treat yourself to a cup of coffee, a walk outside, or even a few days with NO wedding planning. Our planning resources will still be here to help when you get back! Through the engagement, whether it’s four years or six months, take time to enjoy this pivotal time in your life!
59 comes out, I’ll be heading down the
And don’t forget to register on our
home stretch for my wedding planning. I
website to get advice and specials from
know there’s going to be road bumps, but
participating vendors.
it’s not so bad when I have the party of a lifetime to look forward to. Yes, I might spill
We know there’s an endless amount of
red wine down the front of my dress, and
inspiration out there. With Instagram and
yes, it might downpour rain, but at least I’ll
Pinterest full of PERFECT weddings, it’s
be surrounded by everyone I love in ONE
hard to find what will fit the two of you.
room. Plus, rain on your wedding day is
Lean on the vendors for help. Maybe you
good luck, right?
want a barn wedding but you’re more of a modern couple. Chances are they have seen something like this before and can help make your vision come true. Our industry experts want nothing more than the day to go absolutely perfect.
Best of luck to all of you in this exciting process! Remember, delegate tasks, don’t stress about the weather, take those breaks, lean on your vendors, and keep to your timeline! We’re here for you every step of the way. Along with this magazine (and
Guests will be at your wedding to celebrate
handy planning tools in the back), follow
you and your new spouse, and the life you
us on social media @rvaweddings for
will create together. By the time our Issue
daily inspiration as well as weekly Real Richmond Weddings!
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Cheers and Happy Planning!
Marissa P.S. I’ve been writing about my wedding planning process, updating every few months, over on our blog! Head to RichmondWeddings.com to follow along!
