Wedding Clean Up Tips

Today, on The Bride Link, we're talking all about wedding clean up. With all great events comes the inevitable clean up! There are few things more consistent in life! Cleaning up after your wedding can take much longer than most couples expect. Venues usually require the removal of all items either that night or the next day. Wedding day clean up is essential as the venue may have another wedding scheduled right after yours. If that's the case, cleaning up right after your wedding may be the only option. The venue's concern is the next paying client after your wedding has been completed. You risk losing some or all of your deposit if clean up isn't completed to the specifications of the venue. If you've left anything sentimental behind or items you hope to keep, make sure you have plans for clean-up long before your wedding gets started! Grab your FREE copy of your Clean Up Fact Sheet to help get you ready!

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Your wedding is a chance for you and your partner to show off your own personalities and style. It’s also a chance to break a few rules when it comes to more common wedding traditions because why not have fun with things on your big day? A great way to do this is by choosing fun and non-traditional looks for your wedding party. Of course, you want them to look and feel their best at your wedding, but that doesn’t necessarily mean dressing all bridesmaids in the exact same dress or having simple tuxedos for every groomsman.

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 Over the past few years, couples have become quite creative in dressing their wedding parties to the nines, but it doesn’t stop there. Trends are continuously emerging as bridesmaids and groomsmen everywhere are wearing just about everything on the big day, including matching cowboy boots, printed dresses, colored trousers, and much more. There is truly no limit to the exciting ways you can style...

Finding Your Garden Wedding Inspiration

 When planning weddings, gardens always serve as whimsical and romantic wedding inspiration for many brides. Many couples have found unique ways to work their love for gardens into every wedding detail, from the food all the way down to the decor. Today, on The Bride Link we are giving you some wedding inspiration when it comes to incorporating your love for the garden. 

The Eternity Rose: A rose is the ultimate symbol of eternal love! An iconic image for most, The Eternity Rose is a real rose that has been custom crafted to last forever. These picturesque roses are handpicked from private gardens overseen by qualified horticulturalists to ensure only perfect roses make the cut. Once completed, they are preserved eternally and won’t tarnish or fade over time. Give guests a chance to view your Eternity Rose in person! Including them as the main centerpiece for the couple's sweetheart table can really create a...

The TAPestry is Knoxville's newest event center located in downtown Knoxville at the Barrel House by Gypsy Cider! They are also the first cidery in Tennessee, how cool is that?! This beautiful elegant rustic venue has over 2,000 square feet of event space to fit guest counts ranging from 80 people with a dance floor, and 100 people cocktail style. It also has pricing options to accommodate your event goals and budget to make sure that your wedding is absolutely perfect. So, If you are looking for an affordable venue for your wedding or any other event be sure to keep reading to see what this hidden gem offers!

If you are a lover of cider and are wanting more of a rustic yet elegant venue then this place is perfect for you! Not only do they offer a variety of services including equipment rentals, tables, and chairs, staffing services, bar, and catering services, the Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus also offers a variety of delicious ciders and beers for your event! Our average event...

Needing some modern rustic yet classic wedding inspiration? Keep on reading because you are going to love Sam and Chris’s wedding story! Their wedding was classic and filled with modern rustic charm. The two had their wedding at the breathtaking Culpepper Barn in Virginia Beach, Virginia. When it came to their wedding, Sam and Chris always thought they wanted a more upscale barn venue. After scrolling through Pinterest, they decided they wanted natural greenery, wooden accents, and string light details. Sam and her mom stumbled upon the Culpepper Barn and after talking with the owners and taking a tour - they knew it was the perfect place for their wedding! It is definitely a hidden gem. The couple had their ceremony outdoors under a beautiful tree following their reception indoors in the barn. 

Sam and Chris had their ceremony outdoors under a beautiful oak tree. They had such a beautiful intimate ceremony that touched their guest’s hearts. Sam and Chris are both...

If you are a lover of elegant and classic wedding inspiration, then you are going to love Kelsey and Sam’s wedding story. The two had their wedding ceremony at the historic Duke Chapel located in Raleigh, North Carolina following their reception at the beautiful Old Lystra Inn located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Kelsey and Sam aspired for their wedding to be very elegant and it was important to them to have a family-centered wedding. They both grew up in Durham and Duke has always been a part of their story. Both of their fathers work at Duke and have always been a big fan of sporting events there which made it special for them to get married there and since they wanted a church setting ceremony, the chapel seemed like a perfect fit for them! 

 Duke Chapel was definitely a breath-taking ceremony site. The Chapel is constructed of stone and has seventy-seven stained glassed windows that depict biblical characters and stories and to capture all these...

Styled shoots always give you some inspiration when it comes to planning your wedding. We love seeing different styles when it comes to these shoots and all the work that gets put into them! There are so many ways to incorporate different wedding themes into these shoots and we just love it when we get unique ones, especially because this shoot included two sets of models. Today, we are featuring this stunning elegant chic barn wedding! If you are looking to get married in a rustic barn but want to add some chic and elegance to it, keep on reading because this wedding is filled with romance with blues, blushes, golds, and more! 

This week’s wedding was at Orchard House Bed and Breakfast in Lovingston, Virginia. This wonderful and breathtaking venue is on 14-acre property, which includes the main house, farmhouse, event barn, and vineyard. The Orchard House weddings are perfect for up to 75 guests and they offer packages for small weddings and elopements, with...

Happy Monday everyone and welcome to another amazing week on The Bride Link! We always love it when we see boho weddings because they are always unique and beautiful in their own ways! Boho weddings are usually a little more relaxed and paired with chic elements. Decorations can be natural and unconventional yet playful and colorful too! This styled shoot is filled with vibrant and colorful bohemian vibes and we are living for it. If you are planning your wedding and are leaning more towards boho vibes then be sure to keep on reading to get some wedding inspiration!

This stunning styled shoot was taken at The Treehouse Vineyards in Monore, North Carolina, and let me tell you, this vineyard offers an elegantly rustic setting for the wedding of your dreams! This venue is such a perfect location for a budget-friendly wedding and gives off such boho vibes. Amy Ledyard is the brains behind this beautiful shoot and her vision along with her design for it was bright, vibrant, and full of...

Choosing Your Wedding Photographer

Today on The Bride Link, we're talking all about tips for wedding photography! There are so many factors to consider! Don't let yourself get stressed out when mulling over wedding photography styles or wedding photography packages! Use our helpful tips to identify the traits you want and what to ask your wedding photographer. Our wedding photography tips will help you determine the best choice! But first, grab your FREE copy of our Wedding Day Emergency Kit Checklist! Be prepared for anything that may pop up the day of!

What is their preferred style?
From light and airy to dark and moody, and everything in between, most photographers have a distinctive style. There are many different photography styles to choose from, and a photographer is rarely going to change their style to match your expectations. So when you're considering somebody, talk to them about their characteristics.

Speak to them about the types of photos that they take. Some...

Styled shoots have become commonplace in the wedding industry and we love seeing and reading about them. Not only do they help wedding vendors get their name out there, but they also provide the perfect wedding inspiration for brides. This Lavender in love styled shoot is giving off barn vibes with pure modern elegance and that is exactly what Talia from Four 26 Events envisioned when she planned this styled shoot. While the barn venue trend is very popular, there are couples that may not want such a rustic feel. The decor you choose will be your best friend when changing the feel of your venue. Just a touch of modern can go a long way with elevating your wedding at a barn venue!

Water's Edge at Tart Farms is a charming barn wedding venue located in Benson, North Carolina, and this place is such a gem. With the property being on 23 acres, this venue offers plenty of indoor and outdoor event spaces suitable for different wedding occasions. If you are looking for a breath-taking...