October 2013
Stevenson Ridge Newsletter
Upcoming Events

Friday, October 18th
7:00-11:00pm
Wedding Zombie Bash
Brock's Riverside Grill
503 Sophia Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
See news section for more information.
 
Sunday, November 3rd
12:00-4:00pm
Capital Bridal Affair: Boutique
Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon
801 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tickets are $40. Click here for more information.

Sunday, November 3rd
12:00-4:00pm
The Dazzling Details Wedding Bazaar
Kimpton's Hotel Monaco
480 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tickets are $35. Click here for more information. 
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Photo Credit

Banner Photo courtesy of
Katelyn James Photography

Welcome Photo courtesy of
Katelyn James Photography

Featured Photo courtesy of
Aaron Spicer Photography

Vendor Photo courtesy of
Aaron Spicer Photography
 


All the planning is over and you're getting ready to say "I do".   It's time to relax, right?  But your mind is racing and you're overwhelmed with emotions. How can you sleep with such a big day coming up? Here are some "To Do's" the night before your wedding, helping you to wake up refreshed and at ease. Hydrate- drink lots of water the night before your wedding and avoid alcohol. Snack on cucumber & watermelon to flush out any toxins, enhancing your wedding day glow. Soothe Your Skin- your wedding day makeup is likely to be more than your normal routine and will need to last all day. Prepare your skin with a face mask, refining pores, and don't forget to moisturize! Stay Organized- avoid last minute scrambling by completing all of those final projects at least 36 hours before your wedding. No bride wants to stay up late the night before her wedding to finish DIY projects.  Be prepared and organized- and don't skimp on hiring at least a Day-Of Coordinator!  Unplug- NO cell phones (unless it's necessary), computers, tablets, etc. Too much information or distractions can keep you up all night. Laugh it Up, Live it Up- they say laughter is the best medicine.  So what better way to spend your last single night than watching a Rom-Com with your bridesmaids or reminiscing through old photos?  Bedtime- your wedding day is going to be a long one, so be sure to get your beauty rest. Not only do you want to make it through your reception, make-up only hides so much! If you are exhausted, it will show up in your photos.  Who wants grandchildren pointing out that their Nanna looks unhappy on her wedding day?  So, take care of yourself and don't stress the small stuff.  By the end of the day, you'll be married and that's all that really counts!  
Click here to see the blog that inspired this write-up.

 

Sincerely,

 

The Staff at Stevenson Ridge

 
News at Stevenson Ridge & Other Bridal News
SR GIVEAWAY- Stevenson Ridge is giving away some of their inventory. This month: a 9 panel window pane. This window pane is perfect for a large ceremony program, dinner menu or any other fun decor item. If you're interested in this giveaway, please email Elizabeth.

In the spirit of PINKtober, I Thee Wed is hosting a Wedding Zombie Bash in effort to raise money for breast cancer research. This event is Friday, October 18th from 7-11pm at Brock's Riverside Grill. You must be 21 to attend and tickets are $40 per person with a portion going to American Cancer Society & Making Strides for Breast Cancer. Help out an amazing cause and have fun this Friday with some great food & drinks, prizes (included best costume), live music & silent auction. Click here for more information.
Featured Weddings- Supersitions
We all know about the following wedding traditions and superstitions.  But do you know where they came from?  Check out these cool facts...
#1: It's bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the ceremony. This superstition originates back to arranged marriages because the FOB was afraid the groom wouldn't find his daughter attractive and call the wedding off.
#2: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue (and a silver sixpence in her shoe)! This began in the Victorian era to bring the bride & groom good luck not only for their wedding day but years to come. Each something has a special meaning to a married couple.
#3: The person who catches the bouquet or garter will be the next one to get married. This fun tradition started in the Medieval times where it was considered good luck to receive a piece of the bride's gown which later turned into the bouquet toss. The garter was the grooms' way of saying the marriage had been consummated, as he would toss the garter out into the hallway.
#4: The bride & groom saves the top layer of their wedding cake to enjoy on their first anniversary. This very delicious belief started in the 19th century. After getting married, it was assumed a baby would follow shortly behind and the top tier would celebrate the child's' christening.  Eventually this transformed into the anniversary cake.
#5: The groom carries the bride over the threshold to prevent bad luck. In ancient cultures, evil spirits lurked at the threshold of homes and the bride was considered vulnerable to spirit intrusion through the soles of her feet- so the groom would carry her across.  Another variation of this custom originates from Medieval Europe: carrying the bride over the threshold prevented the bride from looking too eager to consummate her marriage. 
Article found on www.bridalguide.com
Vendor Corner: The Popcorn Bag
Favors are great way to get creative and send your guests home with something to enjoy, reminicing about your wedding.  Who doesn't love popcorn?  Treat your guests to a yummy snack, prepared locally and customized to suit your own tastes! The Popcorn Bag in downtown Fredericksburg is changing the way you taste popcorn. Jim Ford, owner of The Popcorn Bag, explains this unique and fun business and how to make any of your special 
occasions unique with popcorn. Click here to read more about designing your very own popcorn favor. Make sure to check out their storefront in Downtown Fredericksburg and try some of our favorites #1 Cinnamon Roll, #2 Loaded Baked Potato, #3 Buffalo Ranch!
Learn more about The Popcorn Bag
http://thepopcornbag.net/
540-850-7707