Wow, it is so hard to believe that Christmas Day is here already. Where has the time gone? I am feeling abundantly grateful and so thankful this holiday season. Merry Christmas to all!

The Wingate by Wyndham is an exceptional hotel with a reputation for going “above and beyond” for guests.  When it comes to weddings, the Wingate makes arranging guest accommodations the easiest part of the planning process.

If you expect out-of-town guests for your Lynchburg area wedding, don’t overlook the need for overnight accommodations.  It is a good idea to reserve a block of rooms for the convenience of relatives and friends.

The staff at the Wingate will assure the bride and groom that their guests will be well taken care of.  After all, you want your guests to experience a wonderful weekend celebrating with you.

The Wingate makes a great first impression as more than just a room with a bed.  The Wingate features Sealy pillow-top mattresses and upscale sheets and pillows for a fabulous night’s sleep.  Guests have the option of choosing a room with two queen beds, or a king bed and sofa-sleeper.  Other room amenities include flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and wireless internet.

While those amenities are included in every room, the Wingate has some “suite” options that will definitely raise the bar.  The Business Suite can be the perfect space to entertain guests before or after the wedding.  Mothers of the bride and groom both appreciate the extra space to meet with planners, visit with family, or assemble gift baskets.

If the newlyweds are looking for a romantic location for their first night together, nothing beats the Honeymoon Suite for romance and relaxation.  With a king-sized bed and full-sized jacuzzi, it is the perfect space for two.

Many extra amenities are available at no additional charge including: a deluxe hot breakfast buffet, indoor pool with whirlpool, and a complete fitness center. The “icing on the cake” is the beautiful 50-mile view of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the horizon.

Have you planned your rehearsal dinner yet?  If not, consider hosting it at the Wingate as well!  The Wingate offers a banquet room that can be beautifully transformed into the perfect space for a rehearsal dinner.  Working with Father’s Table Catering will provide you with many delectable options to please and surprise your guests.  Everyone will appreciate the short trip back to their rooms afterward.

As you can see, the Wingate offers so many options to please a bride and her family as they plan and prepare for this big occasion.  The most important amenity is the Wingate’s people.  From the Front Desk to Housekeeping, the staff at the Wingate by Wyndham are friendly and warm, making you feel right at home while staying in this beautiful, upscale hotel.  Nothing sums this up better than the sign at the entrance tht reads:  “May all who enter as Guests leave as Friends.”

If you would like to know more about reserving a block of rooms for overnight accommodations, look no further than the Wingate by Wyndham in Lynchburg.  Contact Annette Robinson, Group Sales Manager (annette@sehotel.com) or Brian Knopp, Director of Sales (bknopp@sehotel.com).  Or call them today at (434) – 845 – 1700.

Have you been worrying yourself to pieces about how to get your guests to your wedding location? Worry no more. These 5 different ideas of making a wedding map for your guests will be a simple navigator for your wedding guests, and they are all available on weddingmapper.com, which we recently discovered. Take a peek at the different types of maps they offer, and then head on over there to see if one suits your wedding day needs. The maps are free, but some styles aren’t for the faint hearted, so if you decide to do one grab a latte, put on some music and design away (or pass this job on to you tech savvy fiance!).

1. Quick and Easy – This DIY map is very easy to create in just 6 easy steps and takes little time. This simple map will provide your guests with the most important locations on your wedding day.

2. Quick and Easy with Zoom - This DIY map will let you show a large area and then zoom in to highlight a few key wedding locations. This map will give your guests a good perspective of the local community that your wedding is taking place.

 3. Hand Traced - This DIY map is a bit more challenging and time consuming because you are using traced lines. This map will let you showcase a small area and main roads to guide your guests to/from a few special locations.

 4. Hand Traced with Zoom - This DIY map, like the Quick and Easy with Zoom, will let you show a large area and then zoom in on a couple blocks or small town with a few important wedding locations. But, like the Hand Traced map, tracing is involved so this is time consuming and a little more complex.

5. Half Page -Like the Hand Traced Map, this map is more challenging and time consuming because you are using traced lines. This map will let you showcase a small area on one side of a piece of paper/cardstock and list directions on the other side. You can adjust the paper size to meet your individual needs.

This is such a neat DIY project that would be very beneficial to your wedding guests. To have a template to make one of these Wedding Map Guides visit weddingmapper.com.

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It is so fantastic when Central Virginia weddings take advantage of the fabulous scenery in this part of the country. The mountains, trees and wide skies are the perfect backdrop for taking the first step into forever, together. This example from Kimberly Burke of K D Burke Photography is stunning!

Once upon at time, Charlotte Reed and James Walker fell in love and decided to be married. They planned out their gorgeous ceremony and reception for the fall. On October  2, 2010, the two said their vows under a pergola that Charlotte’s father built himself. The couple and their friends, with the ladies dressed in classy black dresses and the gentlemen in dashing khaki suits, gathered at Charlotte’s parents’ elegant estate in Elon, Virginia, their hands and buttonholes full of light blue hydrangeas, creamy pink roses, and fall-esque berries and greenery.

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At the conclusion of their ceremony and much celebration at their reception, Charlotte and James made their fairy-tale exit in a horse drawn carriage, riding off into their happily ever after. I wish you the best in your life’s journey together! Again, be sure to go to K D Burke Photography‘s website for more of their beautiful photography work. 

Makeup by Mary Kay consultant Jamacia Conner
Hair by the Hair Gallery in Amherst, Virginia
Flowers by the Dancing Leaf in Lynchburg, Virginia
Catering by Flavours Catering in Lynchburg, Virginia
Wine by DuCard Vineyard in Madison, Virginia
Carriage from Dream Carriage Works in Brookneal, Virginia