After a perfectly planned engagement at the Biltmore, Joanna and Andrew spent 14 months designing a spectacular, one of a kind wedding day. Joanna is the only daughter of premier florist, Mark Frye of Creative Occasions Events Flowers & Gifts, and she also serves as lead Pastry Chef for Blue
Wedding Spotlight: Margaret May + Alexander
On June 6, Margaret May McBurney and Alexander Joseph Koes tied the knot at Sundara, Western Virginia’s most sought after wedding venue. A rustic wooden sign welcomed 250 guests to May & Alex’s southern garden style wedding beautifully accented with blush, ivory and gold. Everything about the McBurney wedding was
Corporate Holiday Party Planning Tips
Company holiday parties are a great way to reward employees and boost corporate morale. These helpful tips from our experienced event planners will take some of the stress and financial drain away from your holiday party and provide benefits that last through next year. Take a few minutes to learn
Top Holiday Party Themes at The Taubman Museum of Art
This holiday season, celebrate in the festive and cheerful atmosphere of the Taubman Museum of Art. Enjoy the evening with your guests as you take in the spectacular mountain views from this downtown Roanoke event venue. Enjoy the evening with your guests as you take in the spectacular mountain views
Top Wedding Trends for 2016
Rustic and vintage wedding themes are holding strong into 2016, but it will take much more than a historic wedding venue to celebrate in style. Couples are adding plenty of personal touches (and a little bling) to their rustic chic weddings, and the best wedding caterers in Southwestern Virginia will
Virginia Tech Catering, Menus and Event Planning
Blue Ridge Catering and Virginia Tech! The same wonderfully professional, original, creative team that brings Roanoke the best catering services in the region has also been catering events and experiences at Virginia Tech University for several years. We’re excited to share some of those experiences with you right here. Whether it’s for departments
Roanoke Event Spotlight: 30th Annual by Design Conference
Client: SFCS Event: Corporate Conference Venue: Taubman Museum of Art Guest Count: 245 Date: February 18, 2015 Photographer: Tara Lilly Design + Photography Lighting: Lighting Ninja Florist: Creative Occasions Flowers & Gifts This national conference for leaders in senior living struck guests with ideas of “Disrupt Now!” and “Igniting Change for
Unique Wedding Ideas that Inspire You
Are you craving creative wedding ideas? We have several fresh ideas that you can use to personalize your wedding that are truly unique, just like you and your fiancé. Custom Wedding Menu Ideas Custom menus are the perfect way to showcase your tastes and shared life experiences with your wedding
Event Spotlight: Ribbon Cutting for Red Sun Farms
Ribbon Cutting for Red Sun Farms! Client: Red Sun Farms Event: Ribbon Cutting & Dedication Ceremony for Dublin, VA, Facility Venue: Dublin, VA, Red Sun Farms Facility Guest Count: 225 Date: November 17th, 2014 Photographer: Shannon Ainsley, Photographer, Always and Forever Photo Florist: Gabriel M. Graham, Owner, Northside Flower Shop This ribbon
Roanoke Vendor Spotlight: Kemper Mills Fant Photography
Kemper Mills Fant is a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Roanoke, Virginia, where he has been professionally photographing weddings for ten years. Kemper offers wedding couples comprehensive coverage of their wedding days, including gorgeous relaxed portraiture, amazing details and all of the special moments. He believes in delivering