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Ask the Wedding Pros: Should You Sit with Your Wedding Party?

Cat DeLine Virginia Photographer (delinephotography.com) Sweetheart table or head table? There is no right or wrong answer, and the decision is ultimately yours! There are so many pros and cons to either. However, we do recommend making the decision early on with your venue as your wedding decor, florals, linens, design etc., will be dependent on your choice. Whether you’re...

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The Greek Inspired Summer Wedding Shoot of Your Dreams

We designed two-day shoot that showcased all four seasons at The Lesner Inn and called it A season for every bride and it was an absolute honor work with some of Hampton Road’s most talented wedding vendors. This week’s blog highlights our Summer wedding design. Our Director designed & styled this shoot, so we asked her to share more about what inspired her with this design. Summer...

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Our Top 3 Most Valuable Wedding Planning Tips

Meridith Bright Photography | The Lesner Inn The Lesner Inn is a waterfront wedding venue with in-house catering in Virginia Beach. Our sole function is to host & cater events on-site. Because of this, we host events any day of the week, in the afternoon or evening. And with hundreds of events under our belt, we’re experts at what we do. So whether you’re planning a wedding...

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A Wonderful Destination Wedding Weekend in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Wedding | Lesner Inn | Daissy Torres Photography One of the most – if not the most – important decisions you will make when it comes to your wedding is where you will get married. For so many of us, choosing a spot that is local makes the most sense. But for those who are looking for an out-of-town location, a destination wedding might be just the right choice for...

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The Most Important Differences between a Venue Manager and a Banquet Manager

Wedding at The Lesner Inn | Virginia Beach | Chelsea Diane Photography We recently wrote a blog post about the difference between a Venue Manager & a Wedding Day-of-Coordinator (click here to read it), so we felt inspired to write about the differences between a Venue Manager & a Banquet Manager. THE VENUE MANAGER (i.e. Lesner Inn’s Event & Sales Manager) The...

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The Most Fun Ideas to Kick Off Your Wedding Weekend

YOU ARE MARRYING THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. This deserves more than just one day of celebration, so we are here to share our favorite ideas to kick off your wedding weekend in Virginia Beach (along with our favorite timeline of events)! Justin Hankins Photography | The Lesner Inn Justin Hankins Photography | The Lesner Inn Wedding Weekend: Day 1 The Rehearsal Dinner Everyone...

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Spring Wedding Ideas That Will Make You Say, “Yes Please!”

Cat Deline Virginia Beach Photographer | The Lesner Inn There is something “oh so sweet” about a spring wedding. Weather is getting warmer, the days are turning longer, and flowers are popping up everywhere – such a sweet and true testament it is to have a spring wedding! Need some ideas to start your spring-time wedding planning? We’ve got you covered! Focus...

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The Most Important Differences of a Venue Manager & a Wedding Day-of-Coordinator

Cat Deline Photography | The Lesner Inn | Virginia Beach Planning a wedding is no easy feat… & whether you opted to plan your own wedding or hiring a professional, the odds are you’re going to be overwhelmed when the day arrives. And it’s not because you’re bad at planning ahead. Or bad at coordinating details with all involved parties (hired vendors, guests, bridal party family,...

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The Ultimate Guide for your Wedding Reception Bar

Echard Wheeler Photography What are your top priorities when it comes to your wedding day? Is it great food? Is it a location with a view? Is it the best DJ east of the Mississippi? Well, for so many of us, one thing that we want to make sure is included in our big day is just those two little words: the bar. Yes, that’s right, the wedding reception bar. After the dress is on, the...

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Everything you want to know about your Wedding Florals & The Wandering Petal

Florals by The Wandering Petal | Photography by Cat Deline | Venue The Lesner Inn This month we had the honor of interviewing one of our favorite preferred wedding vendors (& the it florist of Virginia Beach) – The Wandering Petal. If you don’t know Nicole, stop everything you’re doing & go to her floral & home boutique on Laskin Road. It won’t...

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Everything to Know about our Preferred Vendor Whitecaps Film!

Recently engaged and looking for a videographer? We have the perfect wedding vendor for you! Whitecaps Film is a local female-owned videography company that we here at The Lesner Inn work with frequently and LOVE! About The Owner, Mel Workman Whitecaps Film was founded on December 18th, 2018, by its founder, Mel Workman (pictured above). She graduated from Old Dominion...

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