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Spring Color Palettes

Though the charm of Virginia Beach lingers year-round, along with spring comes an additional burst of beauty in our Beach City.  Sand pushes up on the dunes, grass returns to its natural green, and the greenery begins to boast their loveliest buds.  We can’t help but be captivated by this city when it comes to life in the spring and now, with wedding season in full bloom, we’re pulling...

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Top Reasons to Have a Brunch Wedding at Lesner Inn

While some may not think of IHOP’s National Pancake Day as a holiday, we find it to be one of the best faux holidays around!  Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, but it’s also a meal where you can get creative with your food and beverage options!  From the classic breakfast of eggs & bacon to the trendy chicken & waffles brunch, there are so many different ways...

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Stepping Out of Tradition

While wedding traditions in the past seemed to be set in stone, it seems that more and more couples are making it their goal to break these traditions. Things like not seeing each other before the ceremony, wearing a white dress, or rice showers upon exit are becoming less and less common, and more fun and exciting alternatives are on the rise. For your guests, attending a wedding that...

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You CAN Have Your Cake and Eat it Too: Six 2016 Cake Trends

2016 is showing us at the Lesner Inn that the traditional buttercream frosting wedding cake is on its way out the door. While we still love the classic combinations of fruit-filled cakes with fluffy icing, there are some new kids on the cake table. Sprinkle Cakes Photo Credit Skylar Watt One of the more popular trends coming in wedding cakes are sprinkles. Yes, the same thing that you...

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Fundraisers at The Lesner Inn

In the holiday spirit, we wanted to dedicate this post to giving back to our community. One popular strategy organizations take on is hosting an event. At The Lesner Inn, we’d be happy to host your event for you. We love working with different organizations and raising money for great causes. Call us if you’re looking for a venue to host your next fundraiser!

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365 Days of Sunsets: Days 1-14

We decided to start a Lesner Inn Sunset Series & share 365 days of sunset pictures!  Here’s to the first 14 days of awesome sunsets at The Lesner Inn. Located right on the Lynnhaven River, our location grants the perfect access to the amazing & unique sunsets every night. Who wouldn’t want this backdrop at their wedding or their next event? DAY 14 DAY 13 DAY 12 DAY...

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Tipping Your Catering Staff

Every venue is different, so when you are booking with your venue, be sure to ask if gratuity is included in the contract fees. If the gratuity isn’t included (as it isn’t in Lesner Inn’s case), plan on tipping all staff members, including the catering staff, bartenders, chefs, & venue managers. Essentially all of the people who help serve you and your guests. A basic rule of thumb...

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Best Wedding Timelines

At The Lesner Inn, we’re often asked about the details of your wedding timeline & where it pertains to us. Our rule of thumb is if you have a lot of events throughout the evening, and a lot of guests to entertain, make sure you have the time to do it! Also – since we’re a waterfront venue in Virginia Beach, our sunsets are a main attraction – and thus, another factor into the wedding...

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Lesner Inn Open House

We will be hosting our first annual open house on January 18th from 2-6 PM. Please stop by if you are in the area and would like some free food & drinks, and the chance to learn more about our venue and see the work of some of VB’s finest vendors! RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/310040035848287/

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10 Things Guests Should Never Do at a Wedding

As a guest, your job is easy-shmeasy. You show up at the ceremony & reception, you send your best wishes to the happy couple, and you enjoy all of the food, alcohol & music. You really don’t have to do anything else, unless you’re specifically asked to participate in another way. That being said, there are number of things you should NEVER do at a wedding: Show up late to...

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Personalizing your menu

There’s so many ways to personalize your wedding and share your story with the world, without simply telling them it in your vows or speeches. At The Lesner Inn, one of our favorite ways our newlyweds personalize their wedding is through their menu. Even though we provide all of the food for your wedding (with exception to the cake) we love to work with our couples to make sure they...

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Wedding Coordinators VS. Venue Coordinators

It’s your special day, and minutes before the ceremony music cues your bridal party to start walking down the aisle a crisis occurs. One of your groomsmen has had one too many drinks, trips, and spills his jack & coke on the guest table. He looks down and notices his boutonniere has come undone. No one has the time nor the knowledge to fix the table or the boutonnieres quickly...

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