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Dream ThemesIdeas for patriotic, travel, outdoor and more.

Top Trend: Food TrucksMatrimony meals on wheels

Local LoveGet inspired by two real weddings—one beachy, another black tie.

PLUS Food bars, high-tech touches, top gown styles and more.

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B ecause it truly is your day, you can be sure that we are fully committed to every detail of your wedding.

Whether you prefer an intimate gathering or grand event, Double Tree by Hilton Virginia Beach can help you orchestrate the celebration of your dreams.

l Fully customizable rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, party and honeymoon packages

l Special guestroom packages for the Bride and Groom, Family and Guests

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B ecause it truly is your day, you can be sure that we are fully committed to every detail of your wedding.

Whether you prefer an intimate gathering or grand event, Double Tree by Hilton Virginia Beach can help you orchestrate the celebration of your dreams.

l Fully customizable rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, party and honeymoon packages

l Special guestroom packages for the Bride and Groom, Family and Guests

l Designated wedding and event planner on staff

l Attentive, courteous staff and convenient amenities for your guests

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…and so much more value for you! Our brides receive a choice of rewards based on your budget, including:

Waive set up and all bartender/chef service fees—a $500 valueComplimentary rehearsal room in our Oceanfront South Dining Room—a $500 value

Complimentary champagne toast—a $500 valueComplimentary dressing suite for the Bridal party—a $400 value

Complimentary King Oceanfront Room—standard with a minimum $3,000 food & beverage purchase

Call toll free or log on to the groups section of our website.757-428-4752 or www.virginiabeachwyn.com/groups

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FASHION40 Take Me

to the Ballet Delicate tulle skirts made for

dancing the night away. Photography by Keith Cephus

FEATURES32 Curbside

Gourmet Coastal Virginia food trucks

wheel their way into the wedding scene.

By Angela Blue

34 Dream Themes

Inspiration for your celebration.

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ON THE COVERAditya Jones, Evie Mansfield Modeling & Talent

Hair: Maria DuboisMakeup: Kim Nguyen

Photo by Keith Cephus

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Brides exude femininity in tulle, tutus and flowing fashion

Dream ThemesIdeas for patriotic, travel, outdoor and more.

Top Trend: Food TrucksMatrimony meals on wheels

Local LoveGet inspired by two real weddings—one beachy, another black tie.

PLUS Food bars, high-tech touches, top gown styles and more.

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8 Knot Notes Sweet Taste of Summer: Old

fashioned fudge delights with seashore memories. PLUS: 10 Raising the Bar—Creative buffets let your guests have a little fun with their food; 12 High Tech Or No Tech?—In 2015 brides need to decide what role technology will play in the big day; 16 Runway Report— Get inspiration for your wedding look from the latest designer gown collections.

22 Local Love Beachy

Bliss—Waterfront views set the tone for this marina matrimony. 26 Feels Like Forever—Black tie elegance takes center stage in this timeless opera house wedding.

56 Big Day Ballot

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presented on IceArtVA.com.“What we do is so visual,” says Andrea Latham, co-owner of Ice Art

with her husband, Steve, who along with Matt, Ice Art’s other full time sculptor, crafts all of the ice sculptures, ice bars and drink luges by hand. “And since we don’t use computerized routers or molds, anyone can get pretty much anything they want and we can individualize each piece we create.”

Ice Art is the only company in Virginia that still hand carves each piece, which is why they frequently deliver to Richmond, D.C. and even Baltimore. They custom make their own ice blocks so the sculptures created from them will last longer than ordinary ice, even for an outdoor wedding in the middle of the summer. In addition, that means that each customer can include special touches to their sculpture, such as flowers, photos or other items to add nostalgia or whimsy to the finished piece. Supplemental lighting can also be used to make the sculpture even more stunning visually.

“Our ice sculptures will look good for about six hours and will last for eight hours or more indoors,” says Andrea. “It doesn’t melt down the way regular ice does because the process we use to make the blocks removes all the air bubbles. So it’s technically denser, harder and clearer ice that doesn’t melt the same way. It more ‘softens’ than melts. If you look at a sculpture at the end of a party, it will still look like what we carved, just softer. But if someone is having a party down in the Outer Banks outside in the summer, I wouldn’t recommend something like a swan or anything with a thin appendage. I would recommend something more solid, like a dolphin or something else with more weight to it.”

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Sweet Taste Of SummerOld Fashioned Fudge Delights With

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MIngredients

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 3 cups sugar

1⁄8 teaspoon salt 11⁄4 cups milk

2 tablespoons light corn syrup 4 tablespoons butter, cubed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup chopped, roasted nuts, optional

MethodCombine the chocolate, sugar, salt,

milk, and corn syrup in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.

Heat, stirring constantly, until the choco-late melts and the sugar dissolves. Reduce

the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until a candy thermometer inserted into the mixture reads 238

degrees, soft ball stage.

Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter.

Let the mixture cool to 120 degrees, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the vanilla and stir

the mixture until it thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the nuts, if using.

Pour the mixture into in a greased 8-inch square glass baking dish and let sit until firm, about 1 hour. Cut into

1-inch squares. Any fudge that isn’t eaten immediately can be stored in an airtight

container for several days.

Yields 16 (1-inch squares)

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Many a romance has been born on seashores during the summertime; love is indeed a splendid thing.

One of our fond memories is walk-ing along the boardwalk as the milky twilight settles in and the air cools slightly. The sound of waves crashing, children laughing and a carnival tune. Garish lights are strung between ven-dors hawking everything from corn-dogs to old-fashioned fudge.

It’s the fudge that always got to us—rich, creamy, decadent.

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Most typical with early morning receptions but also making an appear-ance on dinner menus throughout Coastal Virginia, we’ve learned that no matter the time of day, it’s a good idea to have waffles.Basics: Waffles—plain or assorted flavors (strawberry, blueberry, banana, chocolate chip, orange)Toppings: Crispy fried chicken, fresh fruit, assorted syrups and nut butters

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Raising the BarCreative Buffets Let Your Guests Have a Little Fun With Their Food

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Somewhere along the way in wedding labeling, it was determined that a plated and served dinner was better than a buffet. It’s true that remaining seated while waiting for your food to arrive is a relaxing experience. But it’s not very much fun.

A food bar or station, however, is interactive for guests and allows some creativ-ity with both the presentation of the setup as well as the food options—and the

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Raise the bar on finger sandwiches by let-ting guests create their ultimate idea of the perfect hoagie and then having a chef grill it to perfection.Breads: White, wheat, focaccia, sour-dough, ciabatta, ryeMeats: Roast beef, rotisserie turkey, pro-sciutto, country ham, baconCheeses: Swiss, cheddar, havarti, pro-volone, Monterey, brie, smoked gouda, pepper jack, gruyere, fetaOther toppings: Tomatoes, mushrooms, caramelized onions, avocado, roasted red peppers, pickles, lettuce, arugula, apples, figsCondiments and drizzles: Old Bay Mayo, chardonnay Dijon mustard, cran-berry chutney, balsamic onion jam, basil aioli

It’s your go-to comfort food, so share the full flavors and fun toppings of this Vietnamese soup with your guests.Base: Broths—beef, chicken, vegetable. Rice noodles.Toppings: Beef, chicken, tofu, broc-coli, mushrooms, white onion, jalapeno, Thai basil, cilantro, lime, bean sprouts, scallions, hoisin sauce, Sriracha

Who doesn’t love mac and cheese? Bring a sophisticated flair to this savory childhood treat with a mix of amazing embellishments. Base: Pasta—Shells, elbows, tortiglioniCheese sauces: Smoked gouda, aged cheddar, creamy goatToppings: Bacon, chicken, scallions, peas, tomatoes, spinach, sliced kielbasa, bread crumbs

The potato some-times gets overlooked because—let’s be hon-est—it’s not the most exciting vegetable. But add some specialty butters and load it up right, and you’ve got a spudtacular dish.Base: Mashed Yukon gold potatoes, mashed sweet potatoesButters: Garlic chive, lemon dill, bourbon brownToppings: Bacon, sour cream, chives, shredded cheeses, broc-coli, mushrooms, cara-melized onions, toma-toes, hot sauces, brown sugar and cinnamon

Ever since that handsome Norfolk restaurant came along, the biscuit has made a delicious comeback. Serve up some hot and but-tered goodness on your big day.Base: Biscuits—buttermilk and sweet potatoToppings: Edwards ham, pulled pork, fried chicken, pimento cheese, gravyExtra flavors: Local honey, pepper jelly, apple butter, orange Devonshire crème


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High-Tech TipsWedding Hashtag: Anyone can create a

hashtag about anything, so make sure that your wedding hashtag:

Isn’t already taken or isn’t something common that could get mixed with another couple’s wed-ding photos, especially if you have a common last name. Hint: #joneswedding is taken.

Is easy for guests to remember. Keep it as short and sweet as possible while staying original. Avoid: #ashleighandjacksengordonsperfect wedding2015omgyessss

Can be easily found. Don’t make guests learn by word of mouth what the hashtag is or else they may get it wrong or just create their own. Display it prominently in a fun but not obnoxious way.

Live-streaming: This is a thoughtful way to ensure that faraway friends don’t miss out on the excitement, and with options like Facetime, Skype or Ustream, it’s easier than ever to make this happen. Just make sure you designate someone to be in charge of filming (ensuring they’re not in the photographer’s way), and have the necessary wifi information handy and tested so that you’re not scrambling at the last minute.

Charging Stations: Along with having the most commonly-used Smartphone chargers present, you’ll also need to think of a creative way to set up your charging station so that it’s not just a power strip with a bunch of cords tangled together. Adorn your station in a way that matches your theme, whether it’s rustic apothecary-style drawers or containers filled with plants to hide those unsightly wires. Make sure to display a sign designating the area.

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Technology Will Play In The Big DayBy Angela Blue

By now you’ve probably downloaded all the necessary apps that go along with planning your wedding, but have you given any thought to how technology will be applied on the day itself? Ultra techie couples are getting creative with ways for guests to be digitally interactive like live streaming the ceremony for out-of-towners, designating a hashtag for everyone to share pictures and even featuring charging stations at the reception so that no guest will risk the dreaded low battery alert as they capture the bride and groom’s first dance.

On the other end of the spectrum, some couples consider technology to take away from the simplicity and true meaning of the wedding, and they’re going as far as asking guests to leave their phones at the entrance and collect them upon departure. Here are some tips for harmonizing the iPhone with the I do, whether you want your wedding day to be high tech or no tech.

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No Tech TipsUnplugged wedding: When guests are buried into their phones,

whether they’re sharing photos or playing Candy Crush Saga (Aunt Joyce, how could you?), it’s hard for them to truly be present in the moment. Besides, you paid good money for your photographer and aren’t relying on anyone else’s photos they snapped on their phones. While this logic is reasonable and understandable, prohibiting phones altogether could make guests feel like they’re being punished.

Consider only banning phones during the ceremony but not the reception.

If you decide to ban phones from the whole wedding, make sure guests will know in advance by posting your power down preferences on your wedding website.

Rather than confiscating guests’ phones upon entrance, a simple announcement from your officiant or in the wedding program will suffice. After all, you guests are not children and won’t appreciate being treated as such.

If you’re banning technology, don’t try to make up for it by plac-ing disposable cameras on guests’ tables. It’s 2015. You’ll just look dated and/or cheap.

When a bride or groom checks their phone excessively on their own wedding day. You’ll get a chance to respond to that text and check out those photos of you walking down the aisle—at a later time. Focus on the people who are there with you in the moment: specifically your new spouse.

When a bridesmaid posts a picture of the bride before she walks down the aisle, spoiling it for guests and for the groom.

When a bride walks down the aisle and is greeted with a sea of phones and tablets rather than guests’ faces.

When guests get in the way of the photographers’ shots by holding their phones or gigantic tablets up high, kneeling in the middle of the aisle or ruining the lighting with their excessively bright flash.

When a guests’ cell phone rings during the vows—yep, it still happens.

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Waterfront Views Set the Tone for this Marina MatrimonyCompiled by Anne LeonardPhotography by Elizabeth Henson Photos,www.ElizabethHensonPhotos.com

Who: Kallen Harcourt, account executive, and Kyle Carlson, career firefighter. When: Sept. 6, 2014. Where: The Yacht Club at Marina Shores in Virginia Beach. The couple chose their venue for its beautiful deck overlooking the yachts during the ceremony. The marina was a lovely location with ample space for their coastal reception. Guest List: Approximately 115 guests mainly traveled from Virginia but as far as Michigan, Ohio and Florida. Where They Met: Kallen and Kyle met while attending college together at Radford University. The Engagement: After Kyle asked Kallen’s father for her hand in marriage, they customized the engagement ring together. The two then devised a plan for Kallen to meet Kyle at a hotel at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for a fun night out on the boardwalk. “Once I opened the door to the hotel room, I heard music and saw petals everywhere! I assumed we were in another person’s room so as I turned around in a hurry to get out the door, Kyle was already on his knee,” Kallen says. Wedding Wishes: When planning their wedding, Kallen and Kyle wanted to play on their personalities—“low-key, relaxed but fun and beachy,” Kallen explains. “Knowing that we had very similar taste in colors and decorations made the beachy-relaxed wedding atmosphere very easy to organize.” Instead of flower arrangements for centerpieces, the couple opted for palm leaves and bowls filled with sand and shells to accent their theme. What’s Next: Kallen and Kyle are looking forward to what life brings them as a married couple and are hoping to buy a home in the near future.

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BRIDEKallen’s hair and makeup was by Rumours Salon & Boutique (Virginia Beach). Her dress was from David’s Bridal.

SIGNAGEThe fun signs scattered around their wedding were made by The Lovebird Press.

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CUPCAKESIncredible Edibles Bakery (Virginia Beach) crafted their ocean-themed cupcakes.

WEDDING PARTYThe couple’s wedding party was a combination of family members and close friends from childhood to adulthood.

FATHER’S TIE“He really wanted me to tie his tie before the ceremony,” Kallen says. Little did she know, her father’s tie was one she made for his birthday in 1995.

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SEND-OFFIn lieu of the popular sparkler exit, the couple decided on a glow stick-lit alternative.

BOUQUETThe bride’s bouquet of palm leaves, white oriental tiger lilies and blue hydrangeas was provided by Black Iris Floral Events (Virginia Beach).

RECEPTIONDJ Eric Emerson of Xtreme DJ’s (Chesapeake) provided the tunes for the evening. Kallen and her father began their dance to a sentimental song before surprising their guests with a planned dance routine. “The first half of our dance was to ‘Unchained Melody’ by The Righteous Brothers, then we busted into the Wobble dance,” Kallen says.

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Feels Like ForeverBlack Tie Elegance Takes Center Stage in this Timeless Opera House WeddingCompiled by Anne LeonardPhotography by Amanda Hedgepeth Photography, www.AmandaHedgepethPhotography.com

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Who: Brittney Williams, law student, and Malcolm Marbley, project manager engineer. When: Aug. 2, 2014. Where: Harrison Opera House, Norfolk. Guest List: Approximately 150 guests traveled from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Nevada, New Jersey and Wisconsin. Where They Met: Malcolm and Brittney met at a party through mutual friend and groomsmen, Brian. “We kind of just ran into each other; it was a flirty exchange,” Brittney says. After hitting the dance floor together, they left the party without exchanging numbers. A few days later Brian asked Brittany’s permission to give her number to her future husband. Once she obliged, Malcolm called her the next day. The Engagement: The day after Brittney’s birthday, she drove from Charlotte, N.C. to Chesapeake to spend a weekend with Malcolm and their friends. She arrived at his mother’s house to wait for him. But she then began to receive instructions from Malcolm to come meet him. “As I’m leaving I say bye to his mom, Ms. Valerie, and she looks at me a little funny and says, ‘Will you be back?’ I now know that her funny look was probably because I was not dressed for a proposal, and she knew it was coming!” Brittney recounts. Once she arrived at a hotel, Malcolm gave her a room number. She opened the door to a candlelit room with birthday balloons and champagne. Still clueless and distraught from the long day, he began to tell her how much he loved her before reveal-ing a ring. “I immediately started laughing, and said ‘Are you serious?’” Brittany says. “I then reached over...laughing and crying and responded, ‘I almost ruined it.’ Of course I said yes!” Wedding Wishes: “The most important element to me was the black tie dress code. It is so rare that our families get together, and even more rare for us to get dressed up for a night out. I wanted our wedding to be an event that everyone would remember for years,” Brittany says. What’s Next: Brittney will graduate in May 2015, then pursue her law career. Since they love to travel, they’re hoping to celebrate their first wedding anniversary in Europe.

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VENUEThe couple knew the floor-to-ceiling windows at Harrison Opera House made the perfect setting to capture their simple, yet classy and elegant vision for the wedding.

WEDDING PARTYBrittney and Malcolm’s wedding party was a combination of friends and family.

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RECEPTIONMalcolm had a spur-of-the-moment game where the guests gave cash to the bride or groom. Whoever collected the most would have control of the hon-eymoon. “In the end, he got the most money,” Brittany says. “There was a catch that none of us knew about—the bride gets to keep all the money!”

SOMETHING BLUEBrittney donned blue pumps by Betsey Johnson to go with her Casablanca gown from Maya Couture (Norfolk).

CENTERPIECEEver since Beauty and the Beast, she’s always loved candelabra candles. Brittany says, “The pearls came about because I have always loved the elegance of pearls, and I wanted to pile them on for added drama.”

TUNESMalcolm’s childhood friend DJ Scino played a mixture of old school, hip hop and R&B.

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BOUQUETNorfolk Wholesale provided the rose and stephanotis bouquets.

CEREMONYBridesmaid Ivy Williams sang “A Couple of Forevers” by Chrisette Michele as the bride walked down the aisle.

dREssMaya Coulture (Norfolk) provided the Casablanca gown with beaded lace appliqués and v-shaped neckline with pearl-encrusted spaghetti straps.

CAkEsilver spoon Bakery (Portsmouth) baked the simple and elegant cake with monogrammed topper.

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ood trucks are appearing at more and more wedding receptions throughout Coastal Virginia, and it’s not just because it’s a trendy thing to do. Having a food truck allows guests to experience an incredibly diverse menu. And the price fits in with most any budget.

So how do you decide which food truck is right for your reception? Eat the Streets 757 is a group of food trucks in Coastal Virginia that meet certain criteria: offering quality, out-

standing food, which sometimes qualifies as farm-to-truck, having excellent references and amazing customer service and being highly branded, meaning that the trucks have great curb appeal. All of the food trucks featured on their website, ets757.com, are available for wedding receptions and can create their menus based on what the couple is looking for.

“We have the ability to be extremely creative,” says Cassandra Ayala, creator of Eat the Streets 757, which she manages with Nichole Malbon of Malbon’s BBQ The Flying Pig. Ayala started Twisted Sisters with her sister, Tracy Busching, but now owns Sofrito, a food truck offering Puerto Rican street fare. Ayala says that food trucks bring a different kind of variety to weddings, and the option of bringing in different trucks offers multiple levels of excitement.

For instance, she says, a couple may elect to have one food truck set up to serve appetizers during the cocktail hour. Then a different truck may come in for the main course. And after that, perhaps a third truck will arrive for late-night snacks or even a full-on dessert truck. Or, the couple may favor having a variety of food trucks present all at the same time to give guests a variety of meal options. “If you have the budget it’s always fun to have two or three trucks come,” Ayala says.

Couples can create a ticket system for guests to control cost and food consumption, whether they want to have guests pick one full meal from a truck, with several trucks to choose from (running about $10–$15 a guest), or guests can taste items from a number of trucks (running about $15–$20 a guest). “Every food truck is able to fit within your budget,” Ayala says. “Tell us up front what your budget is and we can sit down and formulate a menu that’s going to fit in that budget and steer you toward amazing options that are going to pack a pow.”

The majority of trucks featured on Eat the Streets 757 are Whole Foods-approved with no preservatives, additives or even artificial coloring. It’s part of a movement called Farm 2 Truck, a partnership with Buy Fresh Buy Local Hampton Roads.

Food trucks are 100 percent self-contained, so if you’re looking to have a wedding in the middle of a field with a barn, a food truck can come to serve food, bringing its own water and power and taking away any trash.

This aspect makes mobile vendors ideal for backyard weddings, adding the element of upscale foods and desserts without having the additional workload. “It fits in with the budget of a backyard wedding but with the elegance of a formal reception,” Ayala explains.

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Bro’s Fish TacosBring a taste of California-style fish tacos to your reception. Bro’s Fish Tacos uses all fresh ingredients and wild -aught fish for their delectable tacos. 757-635-8561. www.brosfishtacos.com

CBX BBQ & EatsYour guests won’t be able to get enough of this slowly smoked, barbecued meat cooked on a pit smoker with lots of flavor and plenty of love. Their mobile trailer offers brisket, chicken, coleslaw, green beans, hot sandwiches, pulled pork, smoked mac and cheese and smoked beans. 757-633-1358. www.facebook.com/cxbbbqandeats

Hawaiian SnoYour guests will be smitten with the fluffy, shaved ice topped with mouthwatering flavors like strawberry cheesecake, black cherry and root beer, just a few of their 24 selections. 757-410-8315. www.facebook.com/surfsupice

Kona-Ice of TidewaterIdeal for cooling guests off at a summertime celebra-tion, Kona-Ice provides refreshing frozen treats from their vibrant truck, along with steel drum music to entertain. 757-478-4718. www.kona-ice.com

Linda Lou’s Curbside DogsWell, you guessed it—they serve hot dogs—along with hot sausages, Carolina-style pork barbecue, hamburg-ers, Philly cheese steaks and sandwiches. 757-469-1478. www.facebook.com/lindalouscurbsidedogs

Lucky PeachSelect from innovative selections like quinoa salad, blackened tuna wrap, fresh soups, cookies and brown-ies. 614-668-1273. www.facebook.com/lucky.peach.3

Malbon’s BBQ The Flying PigThis state-of-the-art culinary machine whips up barbecue, brisket and bratwursts with variations including tacos, nachos and specialty sandwiches. 757-563-3080. www.malbonsmobilefoods.com

New York SouvlakiPartake in quality Greek specialties with a slight New York City twist. Some of their favorites are gyros and souvlaki, along with hot sandwiches, kebabs and pitas. 646-397-5758. www.facebook.com/newyorksouvlaki

No Brick GrillThis mobile kitchen specializes in traditional food favorites with a fresh, community-based approach. Known for their fresh and creative burritos, quinoa du jour, hummus, and soups; this truck is versatile. From appetizers to entrees and desserts, their team can crank out delectable delights customized to please all guests. 757-295-8634. www.nobrickgrill.com

Pizza Bella VistaCreating Neapolitan pizza using old-world techniques and high-quality ingredients, Pizza Bella Vista prepares food on-site with their hand-crafted mobile, wood-fired oven. They also have antipasti, cheese platters and Italian desserts. 757-478-7783. www.facebook.com/pizzabellavista

Shakey’s Curbside BistroTheir tantalizing menus include everything from old-fashioned cook-out favorites to elegant plated dinners. Look for barbecue, chicken, sausages, cheese steaks, crab cakes, fish, oysters, poboys and shrimp. 757-288-1125

SofritoIndulge in an authentic taste of Puerto Rico with slow roasted pork and chicken made with traditional Latin flavors and garden fresh produce. Some of their mouthwatering options include tacos, empanadas, pas-tels, tostones and sweet plaintains. 757-408-2245. www.facebook.com/sofritojose

Stuft—Not Your Average Street FoodThey serve from-scratch creations including chili, grilled cheese, hot dogs, tacos, tortas, burritos and quesadillas. 757-608-8112. www.stuftstreetfood.com

The Food DudeBring some beach-style grub and innovation to your big day with Food Dude’s fresh proteins and local produce. They offer tacones (your choice of fish with slamin’ slaw and salsa in an old bay and sage waffle cone), a variety of yummy salsas and excellent sandwiches. 757-708-0133. www.facebook.com/fooddudeofvb

The Thirsty Frog, LLCTake a sip of something delightful at this mobile beverage business offering hand-crafted hot, cold or blended drinks for every season. They specialize in espresso drinks, coffees, steamers, smoothies and other frozen drinks. 757-739-6062. www.thethirstyfrogllc.com

Twisted Sisters CupcakesPerfect for an after-dinner truck, Twisted Sisters takes pride in making people’s taste buds dance and hearts flutter with their decadent selection of cup-cakes, brownies, oatmeal cream pies and whoopie pies. But they also fill the savory craving with healthy sandwiches, wraps, soups and sides. Plus, your wedding’s not complete until you’ve wowed your guests with some bacon crack. 757-408-2245. www.twistedsisterscupcakes.com

Wrap-N-Roll, LLCThey use local farms to stock their food truck, where they offer delicious, low fat and high-quality wraps, salads and soups. 757-639-6284. www.wrap-n-roll.com

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Thinking of having a food truck at your reception? Here are some important things to consider:

l Before booking your food truck, you must first get permission from your wedding venue to make sure they permit food trucks on the premises. Some venues may approve couples to bring in a food truck for a late night snack menu even if they don’t allow them to cater the reception.

l Food trucks can be extremely busy, depending on the season. Be sure to book your truck far in advance.

l Make sure your mobile vendor has had experience serving large crowds. The last thing you want is for the truck to unexpectedly run out of food.

l Meet with your food truck owner in person. “Something like a wedding is too important to go over details on the phone, Ayala says. “Ask to meet face to face, sit down and talk about what you like.”

l Be honest when discussing budget. Most food truck owners are will-ing to work with couples in creating a menu that suits their tastes and financial needs.

l Go over specific details with your food truck owner and make sure it’s understood where they’ll be pull-ing up. “You don’t want a food truck pulling up and not knowing where they’re going to park as you’re get-ting ready to walk down the aisle,” Ayala says.

l Food trucks aren’t just for outdoor receptions. Plenty of couples arrange for their guests to go outside to grab their preferred meal from the truck, then come back in to eat.

l To alleviate long lines, have tables go to the food truck one at a time, just like you would if you were offer-ing a buffet.

l Even if you decide against having a food truck at your reception, there’s still the option of booking them for the bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or even to feed out-of-town guests staying at a beach house—no shop-ping, no prepping and no dishes.

Eat the Streets 757 offers couples the option to call one number to book their food truck rather than calling each busi-ness individually to discuss options. Call 757-408-2245 to begin the discussion, or visit ets757.com to learn more about the individual food trucks.

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Love to traveL? Take off in this alencon lace mini dress with sheer cap sleeves by Allure, $699.99, paired with a net skirt with satin bow band by Alfred Angelo, $199.99. Both from Studio I Do at All The Rage, Hilltop, Virginia Beach.Credits: Styling and hair: Pamela Hopkins. Model: Angela Blue. Makeup by Kim Nguyen Makeup Artistry, www.knmakeupart-istry.com Photography: David UhrinThanks to Norfolk International Airport (norfolkairport.com) for allowing us to set the scene for this themed photoshoot.


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01 Vintage Bird Cage for rent-Shelley’s Shabby Shack, Virginia Beach. 02 Mix & Match Dishes-Bishopsgate, Virginia Beach Price Varies 03 Jennstones Jewelery beaded necklace, $248, with amethyst and blue pearl Dragonfly pendant $159 and adjustable Butterfly Ring with blue topaz $258 Either Ore Jewelers Strawbridge, Virginia Beach 04 Anna Weatherly Butterfly Green, hand painted in Hungary. 5 piece place setting—the Globe, $729. 05 Garland Head Piece- Norfolk Wholesale Florist, $300 06 Live, Laugh, Love Cypress Wine Bag-Delightful Digs, $10. 07 14KY Galatea Pendant with Fresh Water Pearl, .04 Diamond inserted into Pearl-Goodman & Sons, $1,115.00.

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Give a salute to life, love and the pursuit of happiness at your patriotic wedding. You’ll fit right in with this Hayley Paige “Guindon” Ivory striped organza strapless bridal ball gown with sweetheart neckline, full flounced skirt and taupe raw silk sash at natural waist with chapel train, $3,290. From Pure English, La Promenade Shoppes, Virginia Beach.Credits: styling: Holly Watters and Samantha Baker. Model: Ashley R. Photography: David UhrinThanks to the Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach (militaryaviationmuseum.org), for allowing us to set the scene for this themed photoshoot.



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eruption of tulle skirts bursting from the hangers at Coastal Virginia’s bridal shops meant one thing on our minds: a day at the ballet. We chose the most ethereal selection of gowns for our dancers to spend a morning pliéing, pointing and pirouetting at Norfolk’s Ballet Virginia International. Then we scurried downtown to Todd Rosenlieb Dance to put our prima ballerina on display for her final act and to catch the most magnificent sunset from a Norfolk rooftop. The entire day was quite a production. Whether you’ve touted a tutu in your day or simply want to dance the night away, these gowns are fit for the performance of a lifetime.

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Divine DancerA flutter of tulle softens any silhouette, as can be seen on this timeless A-line gown by Allure, $899.99. Earrings, 149.99. All from Studio I Do Bridals at All The Rage, Hilltop, Virginia Beach.

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Tara Keely “ Alexis” ivory Alencon lace sheath bridal gown with tulle godets, sweetheart neckline with Venise lace accent, open back and chapel train, $2,190 from Pure English, La Promenade Shoppes, Virginia Beach.

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Blush by Hayley Paige “Dahlia” ivory natural waist A-line Swiss dot net bridal gown with spaghetti straps and lace detailing at bust, plunging back and chapel train. $1,800. From Pure English, La Promenade Shoppes, Virginia Beach.

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For the bride seeking 1920s glam with an updated twist, this sheath gown is the one. Inventive Swarovski crystal bead-ing drapes the neckline, creating a dramatic back in this otherwise demure gown of flowing Paris Chiffon while a dainty crystal belt accentuates the natural waist. Finished with zipper back closure. “Saige,” $1,189.99. Earrings $20. Rhinestone comb tiara by Giselle Bridals, $119.99. All from Studio I Do Bridals at All The Rage, Hilltop, Virginia Beach.

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“June” Grecian sheath gown of Arlo chiffon, accented with sweetheart neckline and draped cold shoulder sleeves. Twinkling Swarovski crystals adorn the waistband and trail a zipper and inner elastic back closure, $879.99. A-Symmetrical crystal and rhinestone floral headband by Giselle $159.99. All from Studio I Do Bridals at All The Rage, Hilltop, Virginia Beach.

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Words: Angela Bluestyling: Pamela Hopkins, Angela Blue, Holly Watters, David UhrinHair: Maria Dubois, 757-927-3069Make Up: Kim Nguyen Makeup Artistry, 757-672-1256. www.knmakeupartistry.comModels: Stevie Walker and Aditya Jones, Evie Mansfield Modeling & Talent Agency, www.EvieMansfield.com Photography: Keith Cephus, Keith Cephus Photography, www.KeithCephus.com

Rivini “Paulette” A-line French tulle and silk organza gown with sprinkled crystal confetti, $7,735. From Privée Bride of Ghent, Norfolk.

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757-495-8003 www.virginiabeachweddingchapel.com

Our culinary team will take care of your every need, from planning to execution.

WYNDHAM OCEANFRONT VIRGINIA BEACH & SURF CLUB OCEAN GRILLE

5700 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757-428-4752 | www.virginiabeachwyn.com

Hold your Hall of Fame Moment in one of our spacious reception rooms.

VIRGINIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704

757-393-8031 | www.shfm.com

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Say ‘I Do’ to Suffolk, Your perfect wedding spot.SUFFOLK DIVISION OF TOURISM524 N Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23434

757-514-4130 | suffolk-fun.com

Enjoy your ceremony and reception surrounded by our new Conservation Garden that includes a scenic amphitheater

and beautiful waterfall.VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM

757-534-7402 www.thevlm.org

If you have a larger guest list, our space will work for you too!

SMITHFIELD CONFERENCE CENTER220 N. Church St., Smithfield 23430

757-356-9939 www.smithfieldcenter.com

Big Day Ballot

Local Brides Voice Their Opinions On Our Online Poll

By Angela Blue

of brides prefer a bachelorette cel-ebration with just the girls while 38% like the idea of a combined bachelor/bachelorette party.

Brides told us that aside from who they’re marrying, here are most important aspects of their wedding:

47% The people around us

20% The food20% The place7% The photography7% The dress

62%

60% of brides are

forgoing the

first look in favor of tradition.

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Located conveniently in Hampton Roads, CMTravelonline will help you plan the perfect trip. We are exclusive planners for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts. They are the ultimate choice for destination weddings, honeymoon vacations, romantic getaways, all inclusive family vacations, girlfriend get-aways, corporate meetings and incentive programs.

In addition, CMTravelonline is your ideal source for adults-only resorts and adults-only vacation experiences in Asia, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean. Our web site provides you with a fast booking engine, in addition to key infor-mation about our adults-only resorts, adult-oriented resorts, clothing-optional resorts, couples only resorts, and fun singles vacations that include Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

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Receptions • Ceremonies • Rehearsals • Decor Lighting • PhotoboothYour Wedding Entertainment Specialists

WE make sure your wedding is:

stress-free,

and fun!

well-executed,

well-planned,

YOU:

makememories!

Peninsula: (757) 865-0020 312 Old York Hampton Highway, Suite C • Yorktown, Virginia 23692

southside: (757) 777-3707 Dominion Towers • 999 Waterside Dr, Suite 2525 • Norfolk, Virginia 23510A Proud History of Entertainment • www.ColonialdJs.com

Contact us to schedule your FRee Wedding Consultation.

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Event Planning & ProductionThemed Weddings, Linens, Chair Covers, Centerpieces,

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Virginia Beach, VA 23453(757) 340-2212

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