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A Hurricane Wedding Reception to Remember!

Kathleen & Kevin Kathleen and Kevin were first introduced to each other at their mutual friends’ wedding in May of 2018. After being paired to walk down the aisle together, the two hit it off instantly, and the rest was history. Their love continued to grow and the two love birds were inseparable for the next few years. After battling some major stressors,...

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Highlighting the Spring Season Through Spring Wedding Songs

In Hampton Roads, the weather is beginning to consistently hit 60 degrees and higher. The flowers are blooming, and the pollen is KILLER. That can only mean one thing: SPRING HAS ARRIVED! DeLine Photography www.delinephotography.com Kicking off the spring season with weekends full of weddings, there’s no better time to showcase our favorite Spring Wedding Songs indeed. Cocktail...

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Feature Friday: DJ West Entertainment

Trying to figure out how to make the best playlist? Well, look no further as DJ West Entertainment gives us some insight on how to create the perfect playlist! Who is DJ West Entertainment? How did you begin and why? We are a husband and wife wedding DJ team dedicated to serving Hampton Roads’ most fun loving couples. Not only do we provide our clients with LITERALLY the best...

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The Waterside Deck

Planning a small wedding but want a waterfront view or a big wedding with the desire for a more intimate feel to your cocktail hour? Look no further than our Waterside Deck! Our enclosed white-wooded Waterside Deck lined with windows facing the Lynnhaven River allows our couples to enjoy a gorgeous water backdrop while giving guests the immersive feeling that they’re at the beach! Photo:...

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A Decadent Decade

From classic white to food trucks, the decade brought in many trends that still exist today, which is why the Lesner Inn team wanted to look back at some of the top wedding trends of the decade! 2010 Classic White Photo: Stellar Exposure Photography Goodbye to the dessert tables, candy bars, cupcakes, and hello again to the classic white round wedding cake. Although the trend of this...

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Fall Wedding Spotlight: Cameron & Chris 10.26.2019

Apple picking, pumpkin patches, haunted houses and more! Not only is there so many activities to do but it’s also one of our favorite seasons to plan a wedding around! The endless amounts of deep orange, reds, and greens make the perfect color palette to create your fall wedding dream come true, so keep reading to find out how a real wedding at Lesner Inn said “I do” to...

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Couple Spotlight: Julia & Jake 5.25.2019

Julia and Jake kissed their way into forever at Lesner Inn on May 25, 2019 overlooking the Lynnhaven River. The day was perfected with light blues, cake to feed the guests as they danced the night away, and love that filled Lesner Hall to the brim. After their big day was over, we asked Julia and Jake to take a second a reminisce on their relationship and their wedding day – take...

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Top-Notch Tips from Past Couples

They say you should learn from others. Learn from their mistakes, their experiences, and their successes so you can succeed, and we couldn’t agree more! Taking advice from previous Lesner Inn couples will help you tremendously when planning your own wedding. We hope you enjoy these top-notch tips from couples before you because getting to hear another perspective of things is the best...

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10 Tips for Your Wedding Day

You’ve probably read almost every book, signed up for every newsletter, and downloaded a calendar for wedding day prep and tips, but you can always use more insight – right?! Well Lesner Inn has done the research from previous brides and thought of some ourselves to share with you, so be sure to keep these in the forefront of your mind as you awake on the best day of your life! Get...

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Behind the Scenes of Wedding Coordination

One of the many services that we highly recommend for your wedding day is a day-of wedding coordinator. It will take a tremendous amount of stress off your shoulders the weeks leading up in the little details and keep you from worrying when your big day arrives! Luckily for our couples, Lesner Inn offers day-of coordination and we want to give you a sneak peek behind the scenes of what...

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Choosing the Right Seating Plan for Your Wedding Reception

It’s safe to say that no one is ever truly prepared for the stresses that come from planning a wedding. Even some of the seemingly simple decisions will require extra care when you and your fiancé are planning. One thing that you should designate a lot of time to is your guests’ seating arrangement. Before creating your floor plan, figure out which type of seating arrangement will work...

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Fall Weddings on the Water

Summer may be cooling down, but wedding season is heating up. Fall weddings are becoming more and more popular with brides and grooms. Although most people think of barn weddings for the fall, having a fall wedding on the water offers so many great benefits for the bride, the groom, and their guests. Considering the gorgeous views and added benefits of our venue, having a fall wedding...

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