Giving Back: Relay For Life

The sun was bright, but nothing could outshine the smiles on the faces gathered on the Carystreet Field. Survivors, fighters, caretakers and supporters came together to celebrate the lives of those fight cancer. The cause lies close to the heart for Richmond, home to MCV and the Massey Cancer Center. The students of VCU organized an incredible fundraiser to bring some hope and support to the cancer community. We were there to catch some of the special moments, as VCU raised nearly $40,000 for the American Cancer Society. Talk about inspiring! We hope their stories can bring some light to your day. Cancer Survivors (clad in dark purple) took the first lap as the crowd cheered them on!

On the second lap, caretakers joined the Survivors as they made another round!

A supporter looks on during the opening ceremony

The festivities offered fun for all ages, including face painting, bubbles and art projects!

Ava-Joye Burnett, newest anchor at Channel 8 WRIC, conducted the opening ceremonies, and is joined here by relay committee members Jennifer & Suzanne.

If you feel inspired to give or participate in an upcoming relay, please visit www.relayforlife.org

Wedding Trends We Love: Photo Booths

The romance. The kisses. The glamour. We love all the pieces that come together to make a wedding fabulous. And what we really love? When our couples, and their guests, are having FUN! And nothing says fun like squeezing into a small space with your 4 closest friends and adding a feather boa while you cheese for the camera.

We love the one-two punch of the photo booth; your guests have something entertaining to do, and you both get a great memory! As one of our recent brides explained, could there be a better party favor?

Be sure to check out these two vendors that we love: Sisters Renee & Elizabeth do a fabulous job here in Richmond, at http://shutterbooth.com/richmond/ and for the DC weddings, check out DC Photobooth!

And don't forget...there's always a chance that your photographers will sneak into the photo booth too!