Around here, we're always celebrating joyful weddings, chic DIY projects, & romantic travel for all couples!
Launched in December 2013 by Chelsea LaVere Barton, Tidewater and Tulle is the wedding blog publication for couples looking for attainable and curated wedding ideas, approachable luxury honeymoons, and beautifully easy DIY wedding projects for every skill level. When we first started ten years ago, our content was centered around Coastal Virginia, but as the tide changes and life with it, we have
sailed into bigger waters and met a more international audience as our readership grew. Our real weddings still showcase Virginia and Outer Banks couples, but our general content shimmers in diverse hues that appeal to all readers from across the United States, United Kingdom, and the world.
Whether you are looking for the right words to say to your spouse or simply need some inspiration, we've provided you with creative and heartwarming ideas to make your anniversary even more special! 💖
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2023/05/thoughtful-wedding-anniversary-wishes-for-couples.html
[Photo: Stephanie Messick Photography]
It's the last day of Prime Day, and we're seeing a lot of our readers are enjoying craft supplies and Cricut machines for their big day! In case you need some ideas, we got you! 😘
The ultimate Cricut Holiday Gift Guide for the DIY bride or groom who want to make memorable details and gifts for their wedding day.
YAY! We are so excited to have been included in Sustain My Craft Habit - Clever DIY, Crafts & Upcycling Ideas's wedding DIY roundup for a couple of our projects! 💖
Sharing 25 creative Cricut wedding projects to make that will elevate your special day and make it even more memorable.
Dearest readers, it’s that time again to dream up how to have a Regencycore themed wedding! 💖
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2023/05/how-to-plan-bridgerton-regency-themed-wedding.html
[Photo: Stephanie Jenkins Photo]
Sweetheart necklines are literally the sweetest. 🩷
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2023/10/beautiful-sweetheart-neckline-wedding-dresses.html
Wedding Dress: Bethy Lade via Etsy
Who doesn’t love a good quote for their wedding vows?! 😍📝
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2023/10/love-quotes-for-wedding-vows.html
Photo: Carly Rose Photography
Sage green wedding ideas are still having their moment right now! 💚
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2018/02/classic-sage-green-gold-gloucester-virginia-wedding.html
A lush floral white and mint wedding set at the Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester, Virginia captured by Luke and Ashley Photography with Courtney Inghram Events.
Summertime isn't too far off, so if you're planning a bach party for your bestie, you have plenty of time to make these now! ☀
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2024/01/cricut-bachelorette-party-shirts.html
[Photo and shop link for SVG file in link above.]
These cute DIY drink stirrers are perfect for spring and summer weddings and are so easy to make! 💖
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2021/07/diy-sola-wood-flower-wedding-drink-stirrers.html
[Photography: Chelsea Barton]
There is no question we don't love a fall wedding. The coziness, the warm light, the menu, the color palette. We adore it all, and Lindsay and Matthew's romantic autumnal celebration in Crozet, Virginia is no exception! 😍🍂
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2024/03/sage-green-fall-king-family-vineyards-virginia-wedding.html
[Photography & Videography: The Inmans Photo & Video | Venue: King Family Vineyards | Coordination & Catering: The Local Charlottesville | Florals: Floral Designs by Jacquelyn | Hair: Kimmy Huynh Artistry | Makeup: Captivating Complexion | Officiant: All Things Marriage RVA | Entertainment: Obehi the DJ | Rentals & Lighting: MS Events Charlottesville | Cake & Desserts: Cakes By Rachel | Wedding Dress: Ava Laurenne Bride | Stationery & Paper Signage: Minted | Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie | Groom and Groomsmen's Attire: SuitShop | Bride's Jewelry: Olive and Piper | Wedding Rings: James Allen | Seating Chart and Signage: DIY by the Bride | Guest Book: Catch This Moment via Etsy]
Alex and Matt envisioned a laid-back colorful wedding with timeless modern details to fit in with the beautiful Virginia countryside, and everything was an ode to Alex's grandmother, Jimmy Choo, and their puppers, Murphy! 💖
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2024/03/dusty-blue-fucshia-summer-wedding-rock-hill-farm-virginia.html
[Photography: J St.Clair Photography | Venue: Rock Hill Farm | Event Coordination and Rentals: Bride and Joy | Florals: Sarena Floral Designs | Hair and Makeup: Salon Emage Day Spa | Stationery: KK's Printing | Officiant: Theresa Thoden | Videographer: Isaac Suttle Films | Live Music: Enya Agerholm | DJ: CJ Tha DJ | Event Rentals: Select Event Group | Cake: Signature Sweets by Amanda | Catering: Mission BBQ | Bride's Rings: Hartman Jewelers | Groom's Ring: Rustic and Main | Wedding Signage: DIY by Family | Bride's Wedding Gown and Veil: Ava Laurenne Bride | Bride's Reception Dress: Bella and Bloom Boutique | Bridesmaid Attire: Azazie | Groom's and Groomsmen Attire: Jos. A. Bank | Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Bride's Accessories: Untamed Petals | Signature Cocktail Sign: DIY with Tammy Speed Design via Etsy | Cocktail Napkins: Zazzle | Cocktail Stirrers: Smyth Jewelers | Cake Dog Figurine: ChakarmaStore via Etsy]
affiliate // Run, don't walk, everybody! 🏃♀️ Flytographer is having another double discount month where you get $50 off your first destination (or proposal! 💍) photo shoot -- just in time for summer vacays and honeymoons!
Use our TIDEWATERTULLE promo code to get this limited time offer deal. You've got until the end of March for this one! ❤️
Learn why this is our fave vacation souvenir from our own personal past experience:
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2023/10/how-flytographer-works-for-your-honeymoon.html
[Photography: Gerald in Santorini for Flytographer]
Keep those tiny hands happy and enjoying the wedding day with some coloring pages! 🖍️🖍️
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2023/07/wedding-coloring-pages-activity-book-printables.html
Be still our ocean-loving hearts! If you're dreaming of a coastal-inspired romance, look no further than this Virginia wedding inspiration on a sailboat! Kilmarnock is a charming coastal town that feels like the summer version of a Hallmark movie, so the creative team envisioned setting sail on the nearby Rappahannock River to inspire destination and small wedding couples everywhere. ⛵️
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2024/02/dusty-blue-sailboat-wedding-ideas.html
[Photography: Rachael Mattio Photography | Venue: Carter's Cove Marina and Private Residence | Florals: Aster & Bee Floral Design | Hair and Makeup: MAB Artistry | Stationery: French Blue Paperie | Wedding Dress: Tiffanys Bridal | Videography: Caitlin Wilcox | Event Rentals: Rent-E-Quip inc. | Sailboat: Sail and Surf Adventures]
We love our gal pals, this day and every day! 💃💃
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2020/02/diy-galentines-day-wedding-card-box-idea-cricut.html
[Photo: Kia & Co. | Paper Flowers: The Paper Petals Co.]
Are you loving the trending aesthetic? We already did that roundup and still got you covered with cute and flirty ideas to bring that into the wedding day! 😉🎀
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2022/08/how-to-wear-bow-wedding-trend-ideas.html
[Bow Veil: Anthropologie]
Morgan and Erik met at a small, local market that served prepared foods in Washington DC. Erik made pizza and Morgan made sandwiches... which is the cutest story behind this couple's alternative cake cutting where they cut a handmade pizza in lieu of a cake during their fall wedding in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 🍕
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2024/02/rustic-fall-mountain-wedding-montfair-resort-virginia.html
[Photography: Danielle Canady Photography | Venue: Montfair Resort Farm | Catering: The Local Charlottesville | Florals: Weddings by Vogue | Hair and Makeup: DIY by Family Friend | Event Rentals: MS Rentals | Entertainment: Level Up Entertainment | Stationery: Paper Culture and Zazzle | Bride's Gown: Hope's Bridal | Bridesmaid Attire: Revelry | Groom's Attire: Geoffrey Lewis | Groomsmen Attire: Stitch and Tie | Wedding Rings: Secrete Fine Jewelry and Rosados Box | Bride's Accessories: Olive & Piper and Family Heirlooms]
NEW on the website: Pretty pastels and timeless romance. 💕
Wanting to get ideas for planning a bed and breakfast wedding? These sweet pastel-inspired details are so lovely!
We don't know what's more romantic -- a floral-decorated swing with your sweetie or a quaint intimate bed and breakfast wedding celebration -- so we'll take both! This wedding photo shoot loosely inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is the perfect heart-warming for this cold winter month. 💖
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2024/01/pastel-spring-bed-and-breakfast-wedding-ideas.html
[Photography: Laura Hoyle Photography | Venue: Strawberry Hill Petersburg | Florals: Wild Flora Event Co. LLC | Stationery: Red Bird Paper Boutique via Etsy | Wedding Cake: Maitland Sweet Shop | Cake Topper and Wood Table Number: Ruppert Design Co via Etsy | Rentals and Linens: Rent-E-Quip inc. | Hair and Makeup: The Beauty Soiree | Wedding Dress and Veil: Evermore Bridal Boutique | Wedding Ring: Joylene Design via Etsy | Groom's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Submitted via Matchology]
Bachelorette parties are a really fun time for any bride and her besties, and they are the perfect chance for crafty people to dazzle! Creating your own bachelorette party shirts is the best way to personalize your celebration, and we're sharing how to make your own! 💖
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2024/01/cricut-bachelorette-party-shirts.html
[Credits for photos and shops in link above.]
NEW on the website: Dreamy colors and an adorable cameo! 🐴
Get inspired for your perfect mauve & peach wedding. Plus, learn how you can support a local horse rescue in central Virginia with your wedding!
If you're a fan of animal rescue, soft dreamy colors, and timeless aesthetic, then you're in luck! This wedding inspo offers ideas for any classic modern couple who wants to embrace the mauve and peach wedding color palette and also put the spotlight on local Virginia horse rescue! 💖🐴
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2024/01/mauve-purple-peach-wedding-ideas.html
Photography: Rachel Jordan Photography | Venue: Historic Whitewood | Event Planning and Design: Styled Memories | Florals: Pink and Paisley Events | Stationery: Doo Little Wedding | Wedding Cake: Wild Flower Bakery | Rentals: Argent Events | Linens: I Do Linens | Hair and Makeup: Spice Salon Charlottesville
| Jewelry: Ivorie and Blu | Featured Horses: Central Virginia Horse Rescue | Drinks: Mix And Mingle Mobile Bar Co. | Wedding Dress: Dahl Collection from Raw and Golden Rentals | Groom's Attire: Stitch and Tie | Veil: Dhibi Couture | Rentals: PR Rentals | Styling Mats: Liv Style Mats | Submitted via Matchology]
Tip #1: Marry the past with the present. 💖
How to Have your First Holiday Together as Newlyweds with Pottery Barn.
NEW on the website: A unique Christmas-themed wedding guest book with ornaments! 🎄
This festive Christmas-themed Colonial Williamsburg wedding in Virginia sparkles with Hallmark movie vibes and Coca Cola Santa wedding favors.
It all started with a proposal at his family farm's pumpkin patch, and if that's not a premise for a Hallmark movie, we don't know what is! Heather and Keith envisioned a Colonial Williamsburg wedding because of their past vacation memories and love of history. Add on the aesthetic layer of a Christmas theme, and you have the perfect setting for celebrating with family and friends in the most festive way! 🎄
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2023/11/hallmark-christmas-movie-wedding-colonial-williamsburg-virginia.html
[Photography: Mattie Wezah Photography | Venue, Catering, Florals, and Wedding Cake: The Williamsburg Inn | Stationery: Minted | Rentals: Big Top Entertainment | Hair and Makeup: The Posh Pair | Jewelry: Dareth Colburn Bridal | Favors: Coca Cola Company and Reception Flip Flops | Faux Fur Wraps: Alex Bridal via Etsy | DJ: Colonial DJs | Getting Ready Robes: Sweet Citrus Lane via Etsy | Cake Topper: LaserworxSigns via Etsy | Cake Topper: ChaKarmaStore via Etsy | Dress Hanger: WeddingsDecorStudio via Etsy | Wedding Dress and Accessories: Bella Bianca Bridal Couture | Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie | Groom's and Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Bride's Shoes: Emmy London | Submitted via Matchology]
Looking for gift ideas for that crafty bride- or groom-to-be this holiday season? Check out our top Cricut faves at every budget! 💖
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2019/11/cricut-holiday-gift-guide-diy-wedding-ideas.html
The ultimate Cricut Holiday Gift Guide for the DIY bride or groom who want to make memorable details and gifts for their wedding day.
Are you inviting kids to your wedding? Keep them entertained with fun coloring pages and activity books! 🖍
Keep kids engaged and entertained at weddings with our fun coloring pages and activity book!
NEW on the website: You can even borrow a Fender to play in your room during your stay! 🎸🤘
Looking to have your dream destination wedding at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Mexico? We share our top reasons why it's a great idea!
If you're looking to upgrade your table settings for an intimate autumn-themed wedding shower or engagement party, let these DIY utensil sleeves inspire you! 🍂
These upcycled leather scraps find new life as stylish and chic DIY utensil sleeves for a Thanksgiving rehearsal dinner.
press trip // Are you dreaming of a destination wedding that combines luxury, tropical scenery, and rock and roll vibes? You have to consider Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, one of the coolest all-inclusive resorts we have experienced in the Mexican Caribbean! And we're sharing our top 3 reasons why it's fabulous! 🎸💖
https://www.tidewaterandtulle.com/2023/11/hard-rock-riviera-maya-mexico-destination-wedding.html
[Photography: Chelsea Barton for Tidewater and Tulle | Venue: Hard Rock Riviera Maya | Ceremony and Reception Decor: Zúñiga Deco Cancun | Florals: Tuilpania | Violin Music: Bitter Sweet Violin with Party Music Events | Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board]
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