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Till Death: A Hauntingly Beautiful Waterfront Wedding

Some weddings make you stop and stare — this one made us swoon.Set on the water at The Lesner Inn in Virginia Beach, this “Till Death Do Us Part” wedding brought moody romance to life with every candle, petal, and lace detail. A Love Story with Edge Forget fairytale blush and white — Jacqueline and Dalton went full statement mode.Think:🖤 Moody linens...

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A Wedding Seating Chart and Why It’s Important

For every couple planning their dream wedding, there are countless small yet crucial details that can either make or break the overall experience. Among these, the seating chart undoubtedly takes center stage. Often overlooked or considered an unnecessary task, a well-thought-out seating arrangement can truly elevate the ambience, ensure comfort, and foster delightful...

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The Most Important Differences of a Wedding Day-of Coordinator and a Wedding Designer & Coordinator

Design & Coordination through Lesner Inn | Cat Deline Photography Planning a wedding is a fun and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. From choosing the perfect venue to coordinating vendors and managing all the intricate details, there’s a lot to handle. Enter: The Coordinator! To help alleviate as much stress as possible in the weeks leading up to your...

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Satisfy Cravings and Keep the Party Going: Late Night Snacks at Your Wedding

The Lesner Inn | Late Night Snacks | Valerie Demo Photography Wedding celebrations can be all-day affairs, with the reception going into the late hours of the evening. As the festivities unfold and energy runs high, it’s only natural for guests to work up an appetite. That’s where late-night snacks come into play, ensuring that your wedding is not only unforgettable...

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How to Include Your Dog on your Wedding Day

Your wedding day is a celebration of love & joy between two individuals – and what better way to enhance this cherished occasion than by incorporating a beloved member of your family?! That’s right, we’re talking about including your four-legged friends in your special day! In this blog post, we will explore unique ways to incorporate your dog into...

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How to handle the heat & keep guests comfortable

Cat Deline Photography Even though everyone keeps saying “Summer is almost over” – we’re here to tell you, it’s not! August & September are still big summer months – and extremely busy for wedding season. The weather is beautiful, the sun is shining, and the days are longer… but the temperatures are hot. Let’s face it. Wedding...

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Unique Ideas for Incorporating Beer in Your Virginia Beach Wedding

Local Beer Package at The Lesner Inn | DeLine Photography When it comes to celebrating love and crafting unforgettable memories, weddings today are all about personalization and showcasing the couple’s unique interests and passions. If you and your partner happen to be beer enthusiasts, why not consider incorporating this beloved beverage into your big day? Our Virginia Beach...

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Need a Fun Wedding Dessert Idea? Look No Further!

Not a huge fan of cake? There are SO many alternative desserts aside from traditional wedding cake to serve at your wedding! Brides nowadays are opting for something unique for their wedding dessert; and here at The Lesner Inn, we are SO HERE FOR IT! Below we have listed a few different categories to consider when opting for a unique wedding dessert for your special day....

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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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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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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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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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