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01/09/2025

Wedding Wisdom with The Carriage House of Yorktown

How to Ensure Your Wedding Guests Arrive On Time

One of the most nerve-wracking parts of planning a wedding is making sure everything runs smoothly on the big day, and guest punctuality is a key piece of the puzzle. If your guests arrive late, it can delay your carefully planned timeline and create unnecessary stress. To help ensure everyone is on...

01/01/2025

2024 ✨
What a LOVELY year! It was such an honor to watch all of our beautiful couples begin their forever! Happy New Year! 🥂🍾

12/25/2024

We want to wish all of our past, present, and future couples and their families a wonderful Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄

12/18/2024

Wedding Wisdom with The Carriage House of Yorktown

You Don't Have to Go Into Debt! 6 Ways to Save

You Don’t Have To Go Into Debt! 6 Ways to Save You don’t have to go into debt to have an amazing wedding. At The Carriage House of Yorktown we believe that you can have a meaningful and creative wedding no matter what kind of budget you are working with. We encourage our couples to...

12/13/2024

❄️ Such a beautifully snowy day!!

12/11/2024

Wedding Wisdom with The Carriage House of Yorktown

What You Need to Know About the Bouquet Toss

The bouquet toss is one of the most well-known wedding traditions. It’s a playful moment that many brides and guests look forward to as the bride tosses her bouquet into a crowd of single women, with the belief that the lucky catcher will be the next to get married. While it’s a beloved traditio...

12/10/2024

Please join us in wishing our very own Alice Cook Fuller, venue assistant, a VERY Happy Birthday today!

12/08/2024

Please join us in wishing our very own Megan Tilford, venue assistant, a VERY Happy Birthday today!

12/04/2024

Wedding Wisdom with The Carriage House of Yorktown

How to Plan a Wedding in Less Than 6 Months

Planning a wedding in less than 6 months may seem daunting, but with the right strategy, it can be a fun and memorable experience. Whether you’re planning a last-minute event or just want to keep things simple, a shorter timeline is entirely doable. By focusing on the essentials, making quick deci...

12/02/2024

Please join us in wishing our very own Brinda Lewis, venue assistant, a VERY Happy Belated Birthday on Saturday Nov. 30th!!

11/28/2024

This holiday season, we're filled with gratitude for all of our wonderful couples and families who make our work at The Carriage House so rewarding. Thank you! 🍂

11/27/2024

Wedding Wisdom with The Carriage House of Yorktown

Unforgettable Wedding Grand Exit Ideas

Unforgettable Wedding Grand Exit Ideas to Make Your Farewell Magical A wedding grand exit marks the culmination of a beautiful celebration of love and commitment. It’s the moment when newlyweds bid farewell to their guests, leaving a lasting impression as they embark on their journey as a married ...

11/27/2024

Wedding Wisdom with The Carriage House of Yorktown

Alternatives to the First Dance at a Wedding Ideas

The first dance is one of the most iconic wedding traditions, symbolizing the couple’s first moments together as newlyweds. But let’s face it—not every couple feels comfortable with the idea of dancing in front of a crowd. Whether you’re not a fan of dancing, want to shake things up, or have...

11/20/2024

Wedding Wisdom with The Carriage House of Yorktown

Planning a Cash Bar at Your Wedding Celebration

Planning a Cash Bar at Your Wedding Celebration? One way to save money on your big day is to have a cash bar wedding. Here are some good tips on bar etiquette and invitation wording. As you’re planning your wedding and deciding on whether to serve alcohol and what type of bar to have, you...

11/13/2024

Wedding Wisdom with The Carriage House of Yorktown

What is a Micro Wedding?

What is a Micro Wedding? When it comes to your big day, a micro wedding isn’t just a fabulous option, it’s an intimate and creative alternative to a large traditional wedding. Don’t be put off by the words ‘Micro Wedding’. Yes, it is smaller in terms of guest size and length of time, but t...

11/06/2024

Wedding Wisdom with The Carriage House of Yorktown

10 Steps to Planning the Perfect Event

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Thinking about planning an event, but don’t know where to begin? It can seem like a daunting and overwhelming task. Follow these steps for successful planning! 1. Set your timeline Setting a timeline is the first step in planning an event and will serve as the basis for most decisions moving forwa...

10/31/2024

👻🎃 At The Carriage House of Yorktown, we're taking our Halloween vibes to the next level! Whether you're dreaming of a magical pumpkin carriage or a haunted, moonlit soirée, we’ve got all the tricks (and treats!) to make your wedding night a ghoulishly good time.

Happy Halloween from our enchanted venue! 🎃🖤

10/30/2024

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Who Sits at The Head Table- A Complete Guide

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At a wedding, the head table is often the focal point of the reception, as it features the newlywed couple and their closest family or friends. While traditions vary based on culture, religion, and personal preferences, the arrangement of the head table is one of the key aspects of planning a recept...