We are gearing up for two bridal shows this month! We are so excited to meet all of the engaged couples that said 'yes' over the holidays. Our team is gathering everything for our booths. The first chance to see us is at the Richmond Wedding Experience on January 7th from 11 am - 4 pm at the [...]
While the Virginia summer may leave you sweltering from the heat, it's never too soon to look ahead to having a holiday event at the Renaissance! Whether decking the halls for a company Christmas party or ringing in the New Year with your 'I do's,' we love embracing the festive nature that the [...]
Even though the Renaissance may be one of Richmond's best kept secrets, all of the changes going on around here are anything but! Over the past couple of months, the Shoppes at the Renaissance have opened for business and welcomed many of our favorite vendors as tenants. The Shoppes can be your [...]
Are you planning for a heavy hors d'oeuvres reception, but still want the feeling of some good, old-fashioned comfort food? With the Renaissance's in house catering, you can have both! A favorite of ours, our mashed potato bar allows guests to create their own creamy, savory treat served in a [...]
Our first bride and groom of the August wedding season wanted to try a favorite feature that we've seen with our brides lately. Candy stations for your wedding guests allow an interactive way to tie in food, decor, and favors all into one functional piece. For Latasha and Maurice, the candy station [...]
In light of the insane heat in Central Virginia lately, we wanted to do a throwback to a holiday wedding we hosted a couple years back! From the silver reindeer prancing through the snow, to the icicles hanging from the frosted trees, we were able to create a wonderful winter wonderland for the [...]
One of our brides really knows how to make the best of her surroundings! For her reception she wanted to incorporate street signs from the Fan, an adjoining neighborhood, into her decor. The street signs served as table numbers, with various purple flowers as centerpieces to carry through with the [...]
We are coming off of an exciting weekend here at the Renaissance! On Sunday the 19th we were lucky enough to be a vendor featured at the Richmond Wedding Expo, held at the historic Altria Theater right in the heart of Richmond. We were able to meet so many potential brides, as well as catch up with [...]
A bride's wedding day will be one that she always remembers. The guestbook is usually a typical keepsake of the reception; however, our brides have tried something different lately! Instead of the traditional book, some of our brides have brought in giant letters for the guests to sign. Utilizing [...]
When pulling together the decor for your big day here at The Renaissance, every last detail is vital to having a beautiful reception. A subtle change that can make a huge difference could be as simple as the color of your table linens! Linens are essentially the backdrop for a table setting, so why [...]