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The ever after is the only thing we can’t take care of.
zY our walk down the aisle is just the beginning of a lifetime together,and the crescendo of another perfect wedding at The Founders Innand Spa. Our expert, professional staff can handle your every needfrom award-winning cuisine, to matchless service, to the warmest, mostwelcoming of accommodations. We will host your event in unparalleledstyle in the lush English Gardens – a setting so lovely it will make yourwedding one that will last through a lifetime of memories. Let us worryabout the once upon a time, so you can take care of the happily ever after.
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The Vow Bridal Event Is A Celebration Of
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The 14th Annual Vow Bridal Event
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Planning your wedding can be a dreamexperience, with some unique inspirationand planning tips fromCupcake’swedding expert, AlisonHotchkiss.
the Perfect Pairing
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*One 3L bottle of Cupcake Cabernet Sauvignon isequivalent to 4 standard 750mL bottles.
Looking for some foodie inspiration foryour wedding? Visit CupcakeWeddings.com/VirginiaBride to find Cupcake’sseasonal, versatile and delicious menus.Get ready to Love Deliciously!
Food StyleThe food you serve and how you serve itsays a lot about how you want to celebrateyour big day. There is no right or wrong -only what works for you:
• Do you want to serve dinner plated,family style or as a buffet?
• Do you want a dessert bar featuringyour personal favorites? Assortedcupcakes? A traditional wedding cake?
• Consider other signature flourishes,such as paper cones filled withFrench fries or a midnight snack tokeep the party going. Cupcake hasa delicious midnight snack menu atCupcakeWeddings.com.
ARed, AWhite and Some Bubbles• Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are verypopular varietals at weddings right now.
• Cupcake Vineyards winemaker AdamRichardson also suggests Pinot Grigioand Cabernet Sauvignon as your redand white wine choices.
• A sparkling wine adds that celebratoryelement, and Cupcake has twobeautiful bubblies: Cupcake Proseccoand Cupcake Moscato d’Asti.
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To arrange a personal tour with our weddingspecialists, please call 757.213.2324.
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YourHappily Ever After
Starts HereThe Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfronthas a location for every wedding occasion.From a bridal party at our rooftop bar andinfinity pool, to romantic beach weddings andgrand receptions in the region’s most elegantoceanfront ballroom — you imagine thepossibilities and we’ll take care of the rest.
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visit AAA.com/Romance, call 757-965-2229 or visit your local AAA Travel agent today!
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Whatever romantic escape you choose, trust us to take care of the details, leaving
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Where will love take you?
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Vow Bride Magazine is pleased to announce the 2014 Wedding Image Contest. Open only to professional photographers, Three Grand Prize recipients (First, Second and Third Place) will be chosen from category winners. A first and second place Honorable Mention will be chosen from each of eight categories.
ABBY LARSON is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Style Me Pretty, a wedding blog
for the style-obsessed. Coined, “The Mother of all Blogs” by Metro World News, SMP is the mecca for the prettiest, most beautifully curated bridal content on the web. Abby is also the author of the newly released book, “Style Me Pretty Weddings” which has been written up in the NY Times Style section, The Boston Globe, Elle Magazine, and In Style, to name a few. Learn more about her vision and follow the Ultimate Wedding Blog @ Stylemepretty.com
ELIZABETH MESSINA is an artist and happily married mother of three. Her photographs
grace the covers and pages of countless magazines throughout the world. She has been named one of the best wedding photographers in the world by American Photo and one of the most influential photographers by Rangefinder Magazine. She is the author of a stunning and informative photography book, “The Luminous Portrait.” When Elizabeth is not traveling around the globe capturing other people’s love stories, she is enjoying her own in her Southern Californian home. Keep up with her photography and life by following her beautifully curated Instagram feed @elizabethmessina.
GRACE ORMONDE is the brilliant Editor-in-Chief of Grace Ormonde Wedding
Style magazine. Grace has built an enviable reputation in the wedding industry for creating platforms for wedding specialists while offering couples myriad choices for their wedding planning. She has made creativity and innovation hallmarks of her enterprises since 1998. Grace is the author of the coveted coffee table wedding book, “Being in Love Never Goes Out of Style,” which chronicles ten years of extraordinary weddings from around the world. Grace continues to travel the globe seeking out extraordinary wedding events. To view the amazing editorials that inspire brides, visit www.graceormonde.com
THE JUDGES
FOR SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE VISIT VOWBRIDE.COM
“Each photo should uniquely capture those visual moments of a day that inspire memories of a lifetime. Judges will be looking for professional wedding images that best illustrate those categories.”
~ Editor-in-Chief Kim Wadsworth
THE IMAGE ISSUESPRING | SUMMER 2014
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Memories and scents go hand-in-hand so choose a fragrance that embodies the essence of your wedding day. Discover the perfect signature scent using these five tips:
oneChoose a new fragrance
when olfactory senses are at their peak, usually in the afternoon; and test only two at a time.
twoIdentify you.
Do you love citrus and sweet (summer); spicy musk (fall /winter); or floral (spring)?
threeEveryone’s body chemistry is different.
Before you buy a fragrance you’ve smelled on a friend and loved, try it first to be
certain it mixes with you.
fourAim for the pulse -
those points matter. Include the wrist, neck, decolletage and behind the knees.
fivePerfume takes 30 minutes to dry.
Spritz on your scent once your dress is on to smell all the notes of the fragrance.
1 D&G “18 La Lune” 3.4oz $45. Sephora2 Marni 2.2oz $105. Nordstrom3 Valentino “ Valentina” 1.7oz $82. Nordstrom4 Viktor + Rolf “Flowerbomb” 1.7oz $115. Dillards5 Elizabeth Arden “Untold” 1.7oz $79. Dillards 6 Miss Dior 3.4oz $73. Sephora7 Jo Malone “Peony and Blush Suede” 3.3 oz $115. Nordstrom8 Tory Burch 3.4oz $110. Sephora
GOING FOR SOMETHING
COMPLETELY PERSONAL? Companies like Original Scent create signature
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Vow Bride Magazine is pleased to announce the 2014 Wedding Image Contest. Open only to professional photographers, Three Grand Prize recipients (First, Second and Third Place) will be chosen from category winners. A first and second place Honorable Mention will be chosen from each of eight categories.
ABBY LARSON is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Style Me Pretty, a wedding blog
for the style-obsessed. Coined, “The Mother of all Blogs” by Metro World News, SMP is the mecca for the prettiest, most beautifully curated bridal content on the web. Abby is also the author of the newly released book, “Style Me Pretty Weddings” which has been written up in the NY Times Style section, The Boston Globe, Elle Magazine, and In Style, to name a few. Learn more about her vision and follow the Ultimate Wedding Blog @ Stylemepretty.com
ELIZABETH MESSINA is an artist and happily married mother of three. Her photographs
grace the covers and pages of countless magazines throughout the world. She has been named one of the best wedding photographers in the world by American Photo and one of the most influential photographers by Rangefinder Magazine. She is the author of a stunning and informative photography book, “The Luminous Portrait.” When Elizabeth is not traveling around the globe capturing other people’s love stories, she is enjoying her own in her Southern Californian home. Keep up with her photography and life by following her beautifully curated Instagram feed @elizabethmessina.
GRACE ORMONDE is the brilliant Editor-in-Chief of Grace Ormonde Wedding
Style magazine. Grace has built an enviable reputation in the wedding industry for creating platforms for wedding specialists while offering couples myriad choices for their wedding planning. She has made creativity and innovation hallmarks of her enterprises since 1998. Grace is the author of the coveted coffee table wedding book, “Being in Love Never Goes Out of Style,” which chronicles ten years of extraordinary weddings from around the world. Grace continues to travel the globe seeking out extraordinary wedding events. To view the amazing editorials that inspire brides, visit www.graceormonde.com
THE JUDGES
FOR SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE VISIT VOWBRIDE.COM
“Each photo should uniquely capture those visual moments of a day that inspire memories of a lifetime. Judges will be looking for professional wedding images that best illustrate those categories.”
~ Editor-in-Chief Kim Wadsworth
THE IMAGE ISSUESPRING | SUMMER 2014
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NEW! Now carrying bridesmaid gowns by Jordan. View samples at Blush or online at
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Oceanfront Weddings at Their Best
Experience the wedding of your dreams at the Sheraton Virginia Beach
Oceanfront Hotel - where the glow of the sun on the beach
comes second only, to the beauty of the bride.
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Virginia Beach
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To arrange a personal tour please call our Wedding Consultant
Nancy Rosen | 757-425-9000 ext. 2250 [email protected]
Voted the knot Best Of Weddings 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014Inducted into the Hall Of Fame for the knot Best Of Weddings in 2013
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757.751.WeDo (757.751.9336)
Professional Bridal ConsultantsCaring and professional, the Emily Weddings team
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Maria Pitrone Molina | Marisol Photography | 757.270.3598
Bouquet, shoes and veil designed by Paul J. Doyle for Eufloria
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Unique vintage rentals for your special dayPlace Settings
Centerpieces
Decor
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Furniture
Bridal Registry
We’ll plan your occasion whether it be an intimate
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Our wedding packagesinclude a variety of
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5921 Harbour View Blvd Suffolk
757.484.9001 ~ www.chesapeakesuffolk.hgi.com
Contact Vicki L. Figg to Begin Planning Your Special Day!
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Norfolk’s Only Waterfront Hotel
Beautiful Space for Receptions of All Sizes
We Partner with You to Plan the Perfect Event
Pleasant and Accommodating Staff
Value Reception Packages Available
Rehearsal Dinners and Farewell Brunches
Overnight Accommodations for Out of Town Guests
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1716 Pleasure House Road #104Virginia Beach
(757) 464-1455Hours: Mon 10 am - 5 pm
Tue - Sat 9 am - 6 pm
Flour Child Bakery is a full service bakery specializing in
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Specializing in gourmet wedding cupcakes, dessert bars, unique and custom flavors.
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Twisted Sisters Cupcakes & Sugar Shack Café2408 Princess Anne Road, VA Beach, VA [email protected] 478-8215
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HAVE EVERYTHING GOAS PLANNED. OR EVEN BETTER.
At the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, you can be confident your wedding will be just the way you imagined it. Make your day picture
perfect in one of our ballrooms or overlooking the Elizabeth River.
Be downtown where award-winning service is first and foremost. Contact our certified wedding specialist at 757-628-6440 to reserve your special day!
NORFOLKWATERSIDEMARRIOTTNorfolk, VA
for advertising information: Katherine Byrd | 757.222.3945 [email protected]
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Wed on July 19th, 2013
On July 19th, Mr. William Williams presented his daughter Hettie Gray Michel to be married to her long time love, Charles B. Coltrin Jr. His
parents, Mr. Charles B. Coltrin Sr. and Mrs. Wilda Caston were among the treasured guests, family members and long time friends. The night was filled with lots of love along the waterfront at The Freight Shed in Yor-ktown, VA. Gray continues to work for Pilot Media in Norfolk, VA and Charles is employed with Northrop Grumman in Aberdeen, MD. The couple reside in Yorktown, VA with her children Chance and Ava Michel.
Wed on October 4th, 2013
Angela Christopher and Chad Aaby were married October 4th, 2013. They labeled their day “Sunset Of Love.” Family and close
friends celebrated with an amazing week on the sound in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Angela, Chad and their daughter Rachel
reside near the oceanfront in Virginia Beach, Va.
Wed on April 26th, 2013
Christine Keller and Erik Gustafson officially became a match.com statistic on April 26, 2013. Along with their parents, Mary and Tracy
Keller and Eleanor and Gregory Gustafson, families and friends, Christine and Erik boogied the night away in Sandbridge Beach (Virginia Beach, VA). Christine and Erik reside in Chesapeake, VA with their 3 dog babies and 1 cat baby. Christine is a marketing guru, working at Targeted Marketing and Erik is a naval aviator
stationed at Naval Station Norfolk/Chambers Field.PHOTOGRAPH COuRTESY OF KELLEY RiLEY PHOTOGRAPHY
TO BE FEATURED IN THIS SECTION CONTACT KATHERINE BYRD | 757.222.3945 | [email protected]
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“All You Need is Love” and a Great Planner! Celebrating 18 Years of Love and Beautiful Weddings
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