Hill City Bride

Vendor Spotlight – Tresca on 8th and Shaking Hands Productions

Downtown Lynchburg is such a fun place. With the bustling Community Market and storefronts along with fine restaurants nestled in old buildings, the Hill City provides the perfect backdrop for a beautiful wedding. Tresca on 8th is one such venue. I have to admit that the outside of the building is beautiful, yet when you walk into the front doors, you are totally transported to a beautiful, vast and versatile event space. From their spacious ballroom downstairs to their intimate lounge and dressing rooms upstairs, Tresca is a wonderful venue to consider when planning your wedding.

I am really pleased to give you a true glimpse of this venue … if a picture says 1000 words, then this video by Shaking Hands Productions says 10,000. So, sit back and enjoy your tour of Tresca … from an empty room to a wedding full of guests, you will have a true view of what this venue really has to offer.

 

Tresca on 8th from Shaking Hands Productions on Vimeo.

Thank you again, Tresca and Shaking Hands Productions … what a beautiful video of such a fine venue.

Wedding Wednesdays – A Glimpse into HCB’s Advertisers

If you are a bride, you have probably heard of Wedding Wednesday … whether it be on Twitter or Facebook wedding vendors and aficionados post tips, photos and tidbits concerning all things wedding. Well, I actually have a “secret” Facebook group for our HCB vendors where I share news and ask for ideas. It is kind of like a meeting place for the advertisers.

A while back, Christopher from Christopher Breedlove Photography began a trend of posting a photo on Wedding Wednesday (now reduced to W/W on our page), and soon after many of the other vendors started to follow suit. I wanted to give you a glimpse into what the vendors are posting and also what they are saying … it is fun to have a little behind the scenes look, and I hope you enjoy this first of many W/W postings brought to you by our amazing HCB vendor family.

Below is the photo that started it all, and here is what Christopher had so say … I thought I would start a new trend on the group wall. Whether photographer, florist, or designer, we need to showcase our work. With that in mind, here is a teaser of an amazing intimate wedding post to come … Chris and Rachel’s first dance.

Next to post was Linda of Love Is in the Air, who does amazing work with catering, cakes, decor, flowers and so much more. Here is what Linda had to say … Ok, Christopher! This is one of our favorite photos – our Shrimp Louisiana in glow martini glasses. Photo by Stone Blue Productions.

Kimberly from KD Burke Photography posted the photo below, which is so classic and beautiful. Vendors offered comments of … beautiful, Kim; some of your best!  and elegant, nostalgic and lovely. I love the way our vendors support each other even behind the scenes!

What a sweet exit that was caught by Liz of Sincerely, Liz: Photography. She said … I love this shot from a super fun wedding back in May, and I agree!

This next photo from Kim Jennings of Capture It Photography and Events
is so sweet! Kim said … this kid is taking his ring holding job pretty seriously. He is!! I’m sure he did a fantastic job.

Of course our photographers were quick to get in on the fun as was Jeremiah Colling of Colling Photography, who said … this is my first time posting for Wedding Wednesday as well. I love the anticipation as the B&G are about to see each other for the first time!

It’s not all weddings behind the scenes as you will see by this photo taken by Jeremiah Guelzo of Stone Blue Productions who said … our couple was having fun on an engagement session we shot a few weeks back. She looks like she IS having a great time!

This was from the Connor Wedding shot on June 11th at Boonsboro Country Club … said David of David Duncan Photography. Other vendors said … can’t wait to see more and very cool! I agree, and the colors are great.

Below is Crystal of Crystal George Studios‘ first W/W posting to which she said … well, I guess it’s time to join in on the Wedding Wednesday fun with the rest of you crazy people. I love this. It just happened randomly while we were on the beach. I think it’s past and future looking at each other.

The next photo is a moment captured from a “first look” by Allegra of Allegra’s Studio. One vendor said … I love the framing. Allegra definitely does have an eye for that!

Of course it is always a treat to see a beautiful cake made by Jennifer of La Bella Torta, who said … This is this past weekends’ cake with hand painted gold scrollwork and adorned with handmade gumpaste flowers. For those of you who are curious about the flavor (as one vendor did ask!), it was strawberry lemonade. Delish!

Adam of Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography shot this beautiful image to which one of the vendors commented … Check out that captured emotion! BRAVO! What a sweet moment.

The next image hails from Thomasina from Photography by Thomasina. She stated that she … wanted to get in on the W/W fun. And what fun it is when there are stunning images such as the ones below.

You never know what you will find on the page on a Wednesday as is evidenced by this photo by Heather of Visions by Heather. Vendors commented … lovely, lovely! and the clouds behind her are so cool. 

Our vendors are so talented as is shown by this photo of the work done by RS Exclusive. Rachel of RS said …Enjoy a photo from an outdoor wedding RS decorated for, and directed, this weekend. We were so happy with the way their bridal pagoda turned out! It’s no wonder … it is so gorgeous!

And last, but not least, even our hair experts get in on the fun! Here is a hairstyle by Gwen of Mitchell’s Salon on 7th to which vendors said … nice, soft curls and so pretty Gwen! You’re the bomb with a pair of scissors and a few hairs – I’ve seen you at work! Again, I adore how much our HCB family really supports each other.

I hope that you have enjoyed this little glimpse into our secret Facebook group … it is a lot of fun to see what the vendors come up with to show us each week, and I am looking forward to sharing more with you soon.

Local Event – The Charlottesville Wedding Classic – Sunday, January 8th

I love meeting brides, and this Sunday is the perfect day to do so! Come and see me (and a lot of other fine vendors) at the Charlottesville Wedding Classic (CWC) at The Boar’s Head on Sunday, January 8th. They have workshops from 11-1, the vendor expo from 1-4 and then a runway show beginning at 4. Plus, there are a lot of fun door prizes … I love those!

Going to bridal shows is a fun way to see the vendors in action and also a way to sample cakes and catering. Many of the vendors are available and eager to talk to brides and answer their wedding questions … after all, you are planning one of the biggest events of your life! Even if you can not attend, I have seen many a mother of the bride or maid of honor attend on behalf of a bride to be.

The cost for the CWC is just $10, and please click HERE to see more information about this great event. I can not wait to see you there!

PS. Here is a sneak peek of the vendors that are scheduled to be there so far.

Photo by Sincerely, Liz: Photography