As 2025 approaches, let’s take a look at the top 10 upcoming 2025 wedding gown trend in Greenville South Carolina. Brides in Greenville, SC, are looking forward to stunning new bridal fashion trends that blend tradition with modern flair. With the influence of local bridal boutiques like the beloved Ava Lorénne Bridal, which showcases an…
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Planning a wedding is often a joyous and exciting process, filled with anticipation of the big day. But as Hurricane Helene reminded many couples, unforeseen events can disrupt even the most carefully planned celebrations. This is why wedding cancellation insurance is an essential safeguard for couples planning their nuptials. The Unpredictability of Nature: Hurricane Helene…
“Your bridge is gone “came to text at 9:30 AM on Friday, September 27
Weddings are a celebration of love and unity, but they can also be bittersweet when a loved one who has passed away isn’t physically present to share the day. However, there are many meaningful ways to honor and incorporate the memory of a deceased loved one into your wedding, ensuring their spirit is felt throughout…
When envisioning your perfect wedding, the backdrop plays a pivotal role in setting the tone for your day. One of the most breathtaking Greenville South Carolina settings a couple can choose is an outdoor venue that features natural beauty—especially one with a river, pond, and a charming covered bridge. These features don’t just add scenic…
At The Venue at Ballenger Bridge, we’re committed to creating a magical and safe environment for your wedding day. While we understand the allure of a sparkler sendoff, we’ve made the decision not to allow sparklers for a few important reasons. Here’s why: 1. Safety First: Preventing Accidents and Injuries Sparklers, while beautiful, are essentially…
Planning a wedding is both exciting and daunting, often requiring meticulous organization and the support of a reliable wedding party. Understanding the roles and responsibilities of your bridesmaids, groomsmen, maid of honor, and best man can make a huge difference in your wedding planning process. Here’s an in-depth guide on what each of these roles…
Wild River Photography Emma and Logan had a fabulous day! But it was HOT! Summer in South Carolina is hot anyway, but it was hotter than it should have been for the end of June, so we had to make some adjustments. Rather than have the ceremony outside like we wanted to, we moved it…
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a traveling videographer I would like you to all meet my videography friend Brian Johnson with With This Ring Videography. I have local videographers that I’m going to talk about in other posts, but I wanted to talk about Brian because he has traveled the world shooting amazing weddings, and I just wanted to share…
So you’re getting married! The first thing couples do is pick a date, and then find a venue. It’s much easier if your date is a little bit fluid, because there’s only one of each day in a year. It’s much easier to choose a venue if you’re not stuck hard and fast on a…
photography by Troy Williams This spring wedding in upstate South Carolina was stunning. Madyson was the first Bride that booked the Bridge, and she took a huge leap of faith! She saw the rocks in the river and decided that that’s where she was going to get married, and she booked with me that day….
Who is responsible if a wedding guest damages or destroys wedding venue property, or items being rented from a rental company? Here at the Bridge, and at most other locally owned wedding venues, we require all of our hosts to obtain a liability insurance policy, because whoever signed the contract is responsible for ensuring that…
There are so many options out there for wedding venues, from swanky hotel ballrooms to small, intimate private spaces. So why book with a locally owned wedding venue? Do you know that some of those swanky hotel ballrooms can turn out two weddings a day? Their system is amazing, but it is a system. But…
Our First Wedding at the Bridge! Wild Light Rising captured this beautiful ceremony in all its stages. A little rain wasn’t going to stop Theo and Danielle from having an amazing and beautiful day! They started with a FIRE ceremony, offering tobacco to the fire and asking their guests what they needed to release to…
A whole new experience! I am a total newbie to owning a wedding venue, and like everyone starting a small business, it’s important to know what I’m doing! Enter the Nashville WVO working vacation! My friend and mentor Didi Russell, who runs the website www.weddingvenueowners.com, brings a select number of wedding venue owners to different…
If you only get 10 questions to ask at your wedding venue tour, these are the big ones! When choosing a venue and planning your big day, you need all of the information you can get from all of your vendors, but most especially from your venue! We’ve put together a list of what we…
Embarking on a wedding venue tour is an exciting step in the wedding planning process; after all, most of us only get to do this once in our lifetime! Let’s cheers to that! Here are helpful tips for touring wedding venues to ensure you make the most of your venue tours. Schedule Appointments for your…