Forever Entwined
The official wedding blog from Entwined Events. Real weddings. True love.
3 Style Ideas for a Winter Wedding
The Christmas and holiday season is truly the most wonderful time of the year. Winter weddings can be the dreamiest experience and most magical feel. Coming up with ways to incorporate merriment and holiday cheer to your wedding can be challenging, so we are here to help! Our three venues-- [...] readmoreMiss Virginia’s Entwined Events Wedding
Four years after she was crowned Miss Virginia, we caught up with Courtney Garrett (now Courtney Coburn) to let her tell the story of her experience with Entwined Events. After her reign as Miss Virginia, she and her husband chose to be married at our wonderful West Manor Estate. They […]
readmoreMichaela & Johnny
This love story began in 2015 at a homecoming event in Virginia Beach when Johnny asked some mutual friends to introduce him to Michaela. They immediately hit it off, went on a date that weekend, and have been falling for each other ever since. Just over a year later, Johnny […]
readmoreSelecting a Wedding Venue
After finding her groom-to-be, the next thing on a bride’s to do list should be finding the perfect venue for the big day. Your venue will set the tone for the wedding and will be a huge help in making practical and design decisions for the rest of the day.
readmoreAllen & Crystal
Crystal and Allen met, as if by chance, at The Neighbor’s Place in Lynchburg, Virginia. Crystal approached Allen, confident that she recognized him from another encounter, but Allen immediately knew he had never seen this stunning woman before.
readmoreRefined Rustic Elegance
The only thing quite possibly better than a fresh cup of coffee is true love. Fortunately, Adam and Brea’s story started with both. Their first date was at Starbucks in 2015 and quickly found they had more in common than a craving for caffeine…
readmore2018 Wedding Floral Forecast
At Entwined Events, we are incredibly fortunate to have a talented team of floral artists who run Bella Rose Floral & Designs and make our brides’ floral and décor dreams come true!
readmoreYou’re Engaged! Now What?
He asked and you said YES! So… what happens now? This is when the fun begins! Not all couples have the typical one year engagements, so instead of using months as our timeline we will break this down into three major parts
readmoreLight, Laughter, & Love
If there are three things that shine through in the images from Sean & Desiree’s July wedding, it is the incredible natural light that fills the rooms at West Manor Estate,the laughter and the amount of fun that the wedding party had
readmoreLuxe Art Deco Romance
When Loren and Edgar met salsa dancing at Havana 59 in downtown Richmond, VA, they had an instant chemistry. They took their time and dated for six years before tying the knot.
readmoreLove Speaks
From Liberty University to an apple orchard in Charlottesville. From the apple orchard to Bella Rose Plantation. From Bella Rose to the beginning of the rest of their life together.
readmoreStronger Together
She is elementary school teacher. He is a police officer. Together, they are a team, and more than either could hope for on their own. David and Alyson were elated to have their wedding at the illustrious Bedford Columns!
readmoreWest Manor Estate Lodging
Did you know? West Manor Estate offers many luxurious lodging options for brides, grooms, and guests! Experience serene repose in the Estate Rooms housed within the Manor itself, or relax and enjoy a pleasant stay in our Stable Cottage, adjacent to the Manor.
readmoreRed, White, & Black
Black and white. The contrast between the two is drastic. However, there was nothing contrasting when it came to Kim and Terry. Their perfect wedding featured a gorgeous black and white theme with compelling accents of crimson and barossa.
readmoreUnwavering Love
After months of dating, building a strong and wonderful relationship, a lakeside proposal, and months of planning, Christina and Preston’s wedding day had finally arrived. On an absolutely gorgeous spring day, friends, family, and loved ones gathered at the stunning Bella Rose Plantation to celebrate the union of these two.
readmoreIndoor vs. Outdoor Weddings
Perhaps one of the greatest struggles a bride faces in planning her wedding is choosing whether to have it inside or outside. There are many upsides and downsides to each option, but is one truly better than the other? What if it rains at your outdoor venue? What if your […]
readmore7 Tips for Planning Your Perfect Wedding
After the initial excitement from the engagement wears off, many brides are faced with the same feeling of panic as they realize just how much there is to do before their big day. At first, the responsibilities and never-ending to-do lists might seem monstrous —
readmoreTwo Countries, One Love
This is the incredible story of a British Nigerian man who fell in love with a beautiful Florida girl. Dele Rockson was born in Sweden to the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, which meant his family traveled a considerable amount. Despite being born in Sweden, Dele and his family moved […]
readmoreTimeless Traditions, New Beginnings
On the evening before their wedding, Andrew and Alyssa couldn’t have hoped for a more beautiful wedding. On the evening after, they couldn’t have been happier with the perfection that surrounded their big day. Together with their closest friends and family, they shared one of the most important moments of […]
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