Wedding Corner

My favorite thing about photography is getting to know my clients, their stories, their families, their friends and making that special connection. Seeing their love, warmth, happiness and joy captured in my photos is so exciting.  My clients become friends and hold a special place in my heart. I blend  traditional photo journalistic photography with my own creative flare!  Yes, traditional photos are great and beautiful; however, clients fall in love with the creative, fun shots.  It’s my desire for each client to look at their pictures years from now and still remember the exact emotion and excitement they felt.  Even though I am mainly a Hampton Roads Wedding Photographer, I do travel often to the Outer Banks and all over Virginia. Farther destination weddings are always a blast!

​For more information, visit http://www.juliemartinphoto.com/

I am a Marriage Officiant/Ceremony Minister who would be honored to perform Your wedding, Your way.

  Whether it is an elopement, non-religious, non denominational, same-sex, or religious ceremony; from a small intimate affair to a large soirée, I can accommodate the happy couple.

  I work with each couple individually on the exact verbiage of the ceremony and vows, with some couples choosing songs, poems, or inspirational quotes. I have experience working with all couples of all different cultures and traditions, which makes every wedding moment exciting and exhilarating.

For more information, visit her website at http://www.christinaweds.com/

Dedicated to Excellence!

The most important occasions are always defined by the experiences we remember, Ellasin’s Events is dedicated to helping you create memorable experiences that will last a lifetime. Our staff specializes in capturing the vision for your event and transforming your dreams into reality.

Weddings, birthdays, or corporate events, no matter what the occasion, let our staff plan an event that will be talked about for years to come. Contact one of our consultants to get started today!

Visit Ellasin’s Events at: http://www.ellasinsevents.com/

Healthy Skinny Sexy - It Works! Ultimate Body Applicators

Meet Erin Richett, independent distributor with It Works! You know the company, the one asking "Have you tried that crazy wrap thing"?

Expect "ultimate" results with their amazing 45-minute body Applicator! The Ultimate Body Applicator is a non-woven cloth wrap that has been infused with a powerful, botanically-based formula to deliver maximum tightening, toning, and firming results where applied to the skin.

Tightens, tones, & firms

Minimizes cellulite appearance

Improves skin texture & tightness

Mess-free and simple to use

Results in as little as 45 minutes

Progressive results over 72 hours

Made with natural ingredients

Smooth Moves DJs

Smooth Moves DJs provides music for all events.

SMDJs energizes the party with  good music streaming from a crystal clear sound system.  With a music library containing over 60,000 songs covering all the major genres and a soulful mix of yesterday's hits & today's hottest tracks, they have the music to move you!  Henry Brown, owner of Smooth Moves DJs commits to just one event per day so on your special day you are assured of having his undivided attention. http://www.smoothmovesdjs.com/home.html

Waterford Event Rentals

When it comes to planning your wedding, your choice in linens is just as important as your choice in flowers or catering.  Many brides do not realize how this choice can affect the overall atmosphere of their wedding.

Waterford Event Rentals specialize in chair covers, sashes, table runners, table linens and more! They offer fresh new ideas to enhance the overall "look" of your event. Carrying over 80 different colors and 3 different fabrics, as well as their specialty linens, the choices and color/texture combinations seem endless. And, if you don't see the color you like/need they can special order!!!  I particularly love the petal linens in the top photo.  waterfordeventrentals.com/

Traditions Revolutionary Catering & Events (Easter Brunch)

Traditions Grill, located at The Chesapeake Golf Club, would love for you to join them for their fabulous Easter Brunch Buffet. Sunday April 20th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The menu sounds delicious with all your favorites from Eggs Benedict, to fresh baked Quiche with Hollandaise, Slow Roasted Top Sirloin, Smoked Salmon, Sliced Virginia Ham, Gran Mariner French Toast, Shrimp & Cheesy Grits, Fresh Fruit & Cheese, breads, raspberry and brie puff pastries, and much more!

$18.95 for adults, $9.95 for children 12 and under

RESERVATIONS are recommended , so please call 547-8009

See you there!

James River Transportation. 

Welcome to our newest 757 Wedding Professional member, James River Transportation.  I was super impressed when I checked out their website, jamesrivertrans.com/  The firm is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and features a fleet of more than 80 vehicles including buses, motor-coaches, min-coaches, limousines, executive sedans, vans and SUVs and provides a broad array of transportation solutions to an ever expanding market. As well as their Richmond corporate office they have offices in Williamsburg and Norfolk, serving the Peninsula and Southside.

James River Transportation is well-known for providing exceptional wedding transportation solutions.

Bridal Coach Features:

Limousine Style Seating for up to 15 Passengers

Replaces Two Limos so entire Group can be Together

Dinner Outing Transportation

Full Audio/Video System

Refreshment Center

Eliminates “Limousine Crawl”

One Wedding Transportation Solution:

Bridal Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Shuttle Services

Transfers to/from Church

Sightseeing Tours for Guests

MARY KAY COSMETICS-KRISTINA PRICE

As Kristina’s Mary Kay  customer, you can create your ideal beauty experience. She offers personalized service that fits you. Just tell her  if you’d like a one-on-one consultation, a party with friends, a virtual party, makeup tips, skin care advice or free samples.  Why not schedule a party for you and your bridesmaids for advice and consultation on products to make you feel your most beautiful on that special day. Don’t forget to include the mothers of the bride and groom!  marykay.com/kristinaprice

Touche’ Weddings & Events, LLC

You choose:   PLANNING, DESIGN, DECOR or All Three.

Planning:   Let Zoe and her team take care of the time consuming “legwork”.   Their event planners can save you time and reduce anxiety during the planning process, especially on the day of your event, leaving you feeling refreshed and free to enjoy your special day, and your guests to the fullest.

Design and Décor:  In Your Dreams Event Design & Planning’s  goal is to take your vision and create a high style cohesive “look” through touch, smell, sight and sound.  If you can’t quite decide, that’s okay too.  They will work together with you to design one fabulous event you will never forget!

Offering  full service planning, a la carte planning and day of coordination.

ALFA CUSTOM CLOTHIERS

has just received a wonderful review on mens style pro.com.  The reviewer, Sabir M Peele took the opportunity to put together a custom double-breasted, midnight blue suit with contrasting elbow patches and patch pockets. Here's just a little bit about what he had to say:

Pros

The customer service of the brand was great. I was able to speak directly to Morris, Roxanne or Patrick Kodjoe during the entire process with ideas and changes.

Button selection is huge to me and I was able to change out the buttons that were stock for the suit. They also have a selection of buttons that I haven’t seen with other brands.

The side tabs on the pants are buttons and not the D ring, sliding fabric

The natural slope of the shoulders on the jacket really fits my body.

The placement of the patch pockets are spot on

Price Point: Suits start at $235 for a two-piece. Shirts start at $45. At the price point, the quality of the material is worth the investment.

The online visualizer used to build your suit has a ton of fabric to choose from, which I think is their highlight feature.

To read the complete article and review, go to: mensstylepro.com/2014/03/25/suitbrand-review-alfa-clothiers/

Christina Rodriguez is a Non-denominational, Ceremony officiant who would be honored to perform your Marriage, civil union, or vow renewal. She has experience working with couples of all different cultures and traditions, which makes every wedding moment exciting and exhilarating.  Additionally, she honors and supports Marriage Equality, Our Military community, blended families, interfaith couples, etc.  She believes Love is Love!

Check out her site on facebook

GOURMET BAKE SHOPPE

WEDDING CAKES - 3-D CAKE CARVINGS -  EDIBLE SUGAR ARTISTRY

&  DELECTABLES Since 1993

Gourmet Bake Shoppe, is famous for the Taste of their moist and delicious cake flavors.  They use only the freshest and natural ingredients in all of their homemade scratch recipes. With all their amazing flavors, how will you ever choose?

White Chocolate Key Lime

Lady Godiva Chocolate w/ Kahlua  

Red Velvet

Sour Creme Lemon

Tequila Rose w/ Chambord  

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana

White Almond w/ Chambord

White Almond w/ Grand Marnier

White Chocolate Amaretto & Wild Cherry

Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Macadamia Nut Rum

White Almond

Vanilla

Sour Cream Banana

White Chocolate Raspberry

I personally want to try the Tequila Rose with Chambord!!

MAKEUP BY KIM PORTER

The BEST bridal makeup artist in Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads area.

Professional makeup artist, Kim Porter, has been in the makeup industry since 2001. She learned by working on the job and eventually went to train with renowned makeup artist, Gustavo Mottola.  She has now  established herself as one of the most sought after makeup artists in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, working in the field of wedding makeup and television.   Her exceptional work and work ethic have won awards with WeddingWire, the Best of Virginia Beach Awards, and can be seen in local and national wedding magazines. Kim Porter and her team only use the best products in the industry, including products from her own line, Kim Porter Cosmetics, Urban Decay, the Balm, and Smashbox, just to name a few.  She lives with her husband, 2 children, and 2 dogs in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Contact her today so she can make you feel your most beautiful on your special day.