{"id":3257,"date":"2023-09-21T15:32:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T19:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralvirginiaweddings.com\/stage\/?p=3257"},"modified":"2024-02-16T15:31:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T20:31:04","slug":"2024-central-virginia-wedding-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralvirginiaweddings.com\/stage\/2024-central-virginia-wedding-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Central Virginia Wedding Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Welcome to Happily Ever After!<\/h1>\n<p>Consult with the region&#8217;s top wedding industry professionals and gather everything you need for your big day &#8211; from venue, entertainment and planning to decor, honeymooning and so much more. See what&#8217;s trending, enjoy live entertainment and have the chance to win BIG giveaways at the region&#8217;s best bridal show. We look forward to having you join us!<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> February 18, 2024<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 1 p.m. &#8211; 4 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Bella Vista Hotel, 2900 Candlers Mountain Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24502<br \/>\n<strong>Tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/hillcitytix.com\/events\/2024-central-virginia-weddings-showcase-2-18-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PURCHASE HERE<\/a>\u00a0$5 advance (plus processing fee) | $10 at door (plus processing fee)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2024 WEDDING VENDORS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bella Vista Hotel<br \/>\nEntwined Events<br \/>\nAshley Grace Bridal<br \/>\nChurch Street Bridal<br \/>\nCelebration Bridal<br \/>\nDayspring Bridal Formal &amp; Tuxedos<br \/>\nSweet Indulgence Bakery<br \/>\nMountain Ridge Venue<br \/>\nCedar Oaks Farm<br \/>\nBrasco10 Productions\/NoSleep DJs<br \/>\nCraddock Terry Hotel<br \/>\nThe Gypsy Baker<br \/>\nAppomattox Inn and Suites<br \/>\nLa Quinta Inn &amp; Suites Lynchburg<br \/>\nBlue Ridge BBQ<br \/>\nTea to Thee<br \/>\nLynchburg Shrine Club<br \/>\nGodspeed Travel: Emily Cochenour<br \/>\nMary Kay Cosmetics: Stephanie Shipley<br \/>\nKitchen Traditions Bridal Registry<br \/>\nRosefield Farm and Flowers<br \/>\nFriends Catering<br \/>\nCastle Hall Weddings at Dickie Brothers Orchard<br \/>\nCloervlea Farmhouse &amp; Memorial Gardens<br \/>\nPlanning Bee<br \/>\nBald Guy &amp; Associates &#8211; Chloe Cochenour<br \/>\nOld City Cemetery<br \/>\nFrosted Ridge Confections<br \/>\nOverstreet Event Rental<br \/>\nFlutes Wine Shop<br \/>\nHoney, I Do Weddings!<br \/>\nTracey Randall Photography<br \/>\nVows by Vanessa<br \/>\nNothing Bundt Cakes<br \/>\nR Photography<br \/>\nGenesis Health Solutions<br \/>\nTabby&#8217;s Bartending Service<br \/>\nPampered Chef &#8211; Terry Heiligenstadt and Lesley Mink<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>More Vendors to be announced!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>GIVEAWAYS &amp; DOOR PRIZES:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Brides and grooms with completed vendor passports will be eligible to win the grand prize. All guests are eligible for all other giveaways and door prizes.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GRAND PRIZE: 2-Night Weekend Stay at the Historic Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach with a $100 Dining Credit to Any of Their In-House Restaurants, $1350 value<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(courtesy of The Cavalier Hotel)<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>$150 Gift Certificate to Massage Envy<\/strong><em> (courtesy of Lynchburg Shrine Club)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Three $75 Gift Certificates for a Photo Session at Cloverlea<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Cloverlea Gardens)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary 1-Night Stay plus Dinner for Two in the Award-Winning Shoemaker&#8217;s Restaurant<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Craddock Terry)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Choice between a Free Formal Gown, a Free Bridal Veil OR a Free Piece of Jewelry from Church Street Bridal&#8217;s Inventory<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Church Street Bridal)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Choice between Bridal Shower in Reception Hall or Access for Bridge + Photographer to Take Photos at the Farm<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Castle Hill Weddings at Dickie Brothers Orchard)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>3-Bundtlet Tower AND Voucher for a Free Custom Box of Bundtinis, $53 value<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>$150 Off Wedding DJ Services<\/strong><em> (courtesy of DJ Brasco)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Free Night in a One Bedroom Suite (Must be 24+ to win)<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Bella Vista Hotel\/Entwined Events)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>$75 Gift Card and Set of Grilling Tools<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Blue Ridge BBQ)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration Book and Flower Girl Basket, $129.95 value<\/strong><em> (courtesy of Dayspring Bridal, Formal and Tuxedos)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wedding Day Emergency Kit, $45 value<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of R Photography)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wedding-Themed Garden Flag &amp; Cake Topper, $75 value<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Overstreet Event Rental)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>One-Night Stay in a Suite plus a Gift Basket for the bride-to-be, $250 value<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Appomattox Inn &amp; Suites)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Spa Experience Gift Basket, featuring lotion, body scrub, body wash, bath sponge and mint feet\/leg lotion, $100 value<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Mary Kay Cosmetics)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>$150 Gift Certificate to Acorn Hill Lodge and Spa<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Lynchburg Shrine Club)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gift Basket, featuring a cup, saucer, tea ball, bag of Tea to Thee&#8217;s exclusive Lavender Lemongrass tea blend, a framed sign, and a honey put with honey, $50 value<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Tea to Thee)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Certificate for Free Wedding Officiant Services, $450 value<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Vows by Vanessa)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Canvas Beach Tote with 2 30 oz Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tumblers, 2 beach towels, Mr. and Mrs. passport covers, luggage tags and a $100 gift certificate for Project Expedition &#8211; a tour, excursion and attraction booking company. (This gift certificate can send you and your love snorkeling in the Dominican, paddleboarding in the Bahamas, on a food tour in Tokyo, wine tasting in Venice or on an off-the-beaten-path tour of Athens&#8230; and so many more options!)<\/strong><em> (courtesy of Godspeed Travel)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>A New London Salt Spa Massage<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Bald Guy &amp; Associates &#8211; Choe Cochenour)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cathedral Veil and a $100 Off a Wedding Dress, $300 value<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Ashley Grace Bridal)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cedar Oaks Farm Honey Gift Box, $25 value<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Cedar Oaks Farm)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>$100 Towards a Wedding Cake Package and Cake Cutting Set<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Frosted Ridge Confections)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary Full Day Venue with Permission to Utilize Grounds and Building, $1200 value<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Old City Cemetery)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mini Wedding Day Emergency Kit and Insulated Tumbler<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(courtesy of Planning Bee)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Complimentary Engagement Session, $350 value<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Tracey Randall Photography)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>A full day reservation of the venue, $1200 value<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Old City Cemetery)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gift Basket<\/strong> <em>(courtesy of Honey, I Do Weddings!)\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Happily Ever After! Consult with the region&#8217;s top wedding industry professionals and gather everything you need for your big day &#8211; from venue, entertainment and planning to decor, honeymooning and so much more. See what&#8217;s trending, enjoy live entertainment and have the chance to win BIG giveaways at the region&#8217;s best bridal show. 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