January 2013
Stevenson Ridge Newsletter
Upcoming Events

February 10, 2013
1:00-4:00pm
The Greater Virginia Bridal Show
The Inn at Virginia Tech
901 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Admission is $7. Click here for more info.
 
February 17, 2013
11:00am-4:00pm
The Big Day- Bridal Show
Fredericksburg Expo Center
2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Admission is $8. Click here for more info.
 
 February 24, 2013
12:00-4:00pm
Stevenson Ridge's Bridal Open House
6901 Meeting Street
Spostylvania, VA 22553
FREE event. Click here to register!
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Photo Credits

Banner Photo Courtesy of
Simon Fox Photography

Welcome Photo Courtesy of
Katelyn James Photography

News Photo Courtesy of
Amanda Dorian Photography

For Sale Photo Courtesy of
Carley Rehberg Photography

Vendor Corner Photo Courtesy of
Carley Rehberg Photography

Greetings!

The holidays are over so that means 1) you just recently got engaged {Congratulations!} or 2) it's time to get serious about planning your wedding day! Many brides would place their venue, caterer, or photographer at the top of their priority list.  But what about your invitations? 

Your invitation presents the first impression of your big day.  It not only sets the mood, but must include many very important details such as location and times, expected attire, rsvp instructions, maps and possibly registration information.  There are endless resources to help you create the perfect invitations for your wedding. Whether you purchase bulk stock from Michaels, order invitations through websites such as Wedding Paper Divas, or work with a local specialist to create a custom design, be sure to stick to your overall theme or color scheme, be mindful of your budget and time constraints, and most importantly... make sure there are NO spelling errors! 
 
Sincerely,
 
The Staff at
Stevenson Ridge
 
Stevenson Ridge News
The Riddick House had a makeover in November when we renovated the basement. The Riddick House now has gorgeous wooden floors and fresh white walls. The basement of the Riddick House is perfect for small parties such as rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, brunches and more. Make sure to check out our Facebook page for new photos of the basement.  

To tour the new space, visit us at our Bridal Open House on Sunday, February 24th 12-4pm.  We will be showcasing our venues, guest cottages and preferred vendors. There is no fee to attend.  To register, click here.  For questions, contact Elizabeth at etimms@stevensonridge.com or (540)582-6263.    
 
Congratulations to these eye-catching photographers we have recently added to our Preferred Vendor List! Make sure to check out Okodio Photography, Katelyn James Photography and Amanda Dorian Photography!
For Sale: Antique Jars & Books
The vintage theme was very popular in 2012 and this July bride wowed her guests with unique decor. She adorned each table with a burlap runner, antique hardcover books, mason jars filled with seasonal arrangements and Scrabble letters for the table number.  Do you love this look? Well, no driving around to antique stores in search of those blue mason jars or vintage books...

This Bride is selling..
-(14) quart and (10) pint Antique Blue Mason Jars
-Scrabble Table Numbers (#1-16) plus "Thank You" and "Just Married"
-(35) Vintage Hardcover Books

Price:
Blue Mason Jars: $5 each (quart) or $7 each (pint)
Scrabble Letters: $40 for the whole set
Vintage Hardcover Books: $2 each or $60 for the whole set

For more information or to get in contact with this bride, please email Elizabeth.
Vendor Corner: Lydia's Stationary
After booking your venue, its time to get the word out to your guests! Whether it's save-the-date cards or the actual invitations, it can be overwhelming with all the different websites for wedding stationary. Finding the perfect stationary to match your wedding theme maybe difficult and time consuming. 

Vanessa, Invitation Specialist from Lydia's, gives you the advice and etiquette on wedding invitations. This local vendor is here to help find and create your prefect invitations, menu cards, thank you cards and any other kind of print material for your special day! Click here to read more about wedding stationary.
Lydia's Stationary
www.shoplydias.com
(540) 373-7023