We loved being a part of John and Emily's wedding. These two were the sweetest and we loved how much fun they had on the dance floor! John had a few hurdles to jump through when planning to propose to Emily. He first had to ask her father for her hand in marriage, and after that was over with he [...]
Nate completely surprised Cora with his proposal during a trip to Chicago to visit her brother. He popped the question during a day trip with Cora’s brother and mom to the aquarium. They were taking photos and Nate pulled Cora in close and said that she was better than any girl of his dreams and [...]
We have Key'Nita and Justin's wedding for you today! Key'Nita and Justin met while attending James Madison University working on their undergraduate degrees. They went on one date in the fall of 2007 and decided to remain just friends, but in 2011 they crossed paths again when they both returned [...]
We had so much fun planning this wedding with Shaun, since Carmen was still living in Colorado at the time. In fact, we love having a groom that is active in the planning process! Carmen incorporated her Chinese ethnicity with a beautiful tea ceremony and gift boxes. We love customizing weddings [...]
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 [...]