April 2022 Newsletter
April Shower Plans for Your Wedding Day and Choosing Bridal Party Style
It's no secret that spring in Hampton Roads is beautiful and also riddled with wet weather, sometimes way more intense than forecasted. Today we are sharing some tips on what to do when rain intersects your wedding day plans so they don't get you down!
Wedding Venues
A wedding venue can easily be one of the toughest decisions for your big day and we think choosing one with a solid rain plan is a must for spring brides.

We recommend choosing a venue that not only has beautiful outdoor areas for ceremony and photos but also provides a low-stress backup plan if the weather isn't cooperating for your planned day.
Hilton Norfolk the Main provides ample indoor space on rainy days for couple portraits
Venues on the water are always in high demand in Hampton Roads and finding one that offers an indoor rain plan is a true gem! Ask your venue if a room flip will be needed and how much time you should a lot on your master timeline for this!
Our friends over at The Water Table have the space for everything.

Wedding Photography
Wedding photographers usually have all the tricks for working around wet weather. If it's a small shower, perhaps you could utilize clear umbrellas like Heather Hughes Photography was able to do for her bride.
Finding the Best Outfits for Your Bridal Party
Since your bridesmaids and groomsmen will be right there by your side at your ceremony (and thus be in numerous photos!) you definitely want to ensure their attire complements not only yours but also the entire feel of the wedding ceremony.
For cohesion in the bridal party, opt for one soft tone but allow girls to choose their own style of dress. We especially love this idea because it helps accommodate body styles so each girl feels comfortable.
Dresses by Blush Bridal
If letting bridesmaids choose their own dress style in one color, we suggest letting the groomsmen do the same with ties, bow ties, or pocket squares. Another option is to have the groom dress differently to stand out and differentiate in photos.
Spring Focused Wedding Bouquets
Your wedding bouquet is one of the main focal points in so many photos and we are big fans of bouquets that enhance bridal style rather than compete with it. To help you save money on floral budgets we've collected a few top tips!

  1. Choose in-season flowers! Your florist can help you with this, but being able to source flowers that grow during the season will help make your wedding budget go a long way.
  2. Add lots of greenery to your bouquet while keeping florals a focus. Greenery can accentuate the blooms you do choose while also helping your bouquet be more of a statement piece.
  3. Mix high and low-budget florals. Love peonies but not the cost of an entire bouquet of them? Mix greenery and sprays in to keep the bouquet light and more organic while also helping the cost stay manageable.
~"Love is the flower you've got to let grow."~
John Lennon