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It was a busy, busy weekend for Merriment. It all started on Thursday with the Ghouls Night Out event at the shops at 5807 to benefit the Massey breast cancer research program, then we were off to...
View ArticleA Stitch in Time
Be sure to visit Once Wed later today to see more from a photo shoot we styled a few weeks ago. Big thanks to our amazing team…Janie Medley of The Brides Cafe, Kelly + Ryan of Kellan Studios, Jen of...
View ArticleA Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time {which appeared yesterday on Once Wed} was inspired by the true story of an engagement. We took the real life story and ran with it, breathing more and more inspiration and texture...
View ArticleBride and Bloom
Be sure to stop by next week to see more of the pretty table we designed for the current issue of Bride and Bloom magazine.
View Articlefall wedding inspriation
For the afternoon crowd…a lovely centerpiece from the wedding of Jenny to Marty last fall at Patrick Henry Inn, coordinated by Merriment. Jenny owns Sweetest Thing Bakery. She’s an amazing lady and can...
View Articlefall wedding inspiration
I think fall might be my favorite time of year, and nothing is better than autumn in Charlottesville, Virginia, where we shot this table last year. {Photography by Elizabeth Messina; Rentals provided...
View ArticleThis might be the best time of year…
{fig cake from Martha Stewart Weddings via Homegrown Wedding; place setting by Eddie Ross; flowers by Saipua}
View Articlerichmond wedding wednesdays: tuckahoe plantation
I’ve always thought it would be so much fun to plan a small wedding or engagement party at Tuckahoe Plantation’s stable. Before the thought of hosting a party in a stable turns you completely off,...
View Articlethanksgiving inspiration from ritzy bee
I’m over the moon for my friend Maria’s pretty table featured this month in Southern Living. Such a striking combination of colors and textures. The paper goods were designed by Suann at Simplesong...
View Articlehappy thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving one day early! I’m signing off for the rest of the week, but must tell all of you how thankful I am for your support over the last three years. This blog has been such a blessing...
View Articlecelestial pumpkins
martha stewart’s celestial pumpkins Wouldn’t these pumpkins, especially the ones with the tiny holes, be beautiful for an October wedding?
View Articlefall color inspiration
I love the rich mustard-colored ochre with warm reds and hints of coral orange for a fall bride. Balance these bold colors with touches of black and a warm neutral. {picture of neko case, painting by...
View ArticleInspiring me today…the not wedding
Beautiful florals and styling from The Not Wedding. Browse the gallery here. {photography by Our Labor of Love, flowers by Amy Osaba}
View ArticleCozy fall table covers
This time of year is all about cozy, warm blankets. How about giving them new life as table covers for a fall fete? {image 1 + 2 via Country Living; image 3 via katiedid photographed by Victoria...
View ArticlePretty details for fall
{image #1 + 4 via Charleston wedding magazine; image #2 and #3 via Elizabeth Anne Designs}
View ArticleBrittany and Andrew featured on Martha Stewart Weddings
It was such a joy to help one of our nearest and dearest plan her wedding, which took place on a chilly day last November at Tuckahoe Plantation. Brittany has worked with me for more than five...
View ArticleFall wedding at Tuckahoe Plantation
photos by katie stoops floral design by janie medley planning + design by merriment
View Articlefall color inspiration
I love the rich mustard-colored ochre with warm reds and hints of coral orange for a fall bride. Balance these bold colors with touches of black and a warm neutral. {picture of neko case, painting by...
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