We have your Passport to Summer!

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Passport to Summer Event Last Weekend!!! And congratulations to our Raffle Winners!

Ian Woie – 4 Hour Limo Ride
Jill Lemon – Night at the Jefferson
Linda Baker – Wintergreen Weekend


Belle Magazine and Richmondmom.com teamed with the Shoppes at Westgate to provide YOU with some great savings to enjoy throughout the summer. We handed out 250 passports that have discounts and savings at 10 store in our shopping center.

Did you miss our Passport to Summer event presented by The Shoppes at Westgate, Belle Magazine and Richmondmom.com???

Stop by By Invitation Only and we have a few left to hand out and you can enjoy the savings all summer long.

The Glass that Doesn't Sweat!

You asked and we delivered! By Invitation Only now sells Tervis Tumblers...the perfect cup, perfect as a gift and always a favorite for personal use.

Why Tervis? Why Not?
Guaranteed for life, Made in the USA, Keeps cold drinks colder and hot drinks hotter, Personalizable and stylish, Reduces condensation and rings, and Dishwasher safe.
Perfect as a hostess gift, gift for your wedding party or for graduation.
Available with college logos, 100's of themes or provide your own artwork.

Perfect for summer, come in today to get yours!!!

Bella Buckets

We LOVE Bella Buckets! Come by the store to get your favorite graduate a multi use bucket. Moms fill it with goodies to send your child off to school. We can even get them in the college colors - stop by and see our Hokies and UVA buckets available in the store. Get your order in soon to have them in time for Graduation!

Also while I have your attention you better fill your bucket with our new Lilly merchandise - it is literally flying off the shelf!


Final thought...did you fill out your Richmond Magazine's Best of Ballot??? Must be postmarked this week! Luv you guys!

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Graduation Gift Ideas

Well it has been a long time since I have posted an update but I am trying to get back on a regular schedule for the Spring.

Can you believe it is almost the end of April? And that means it is time to start thinking about graduation gifts. Do you have a child graduating? Sibling? Coworker? or Friend? Know someone graduating from high school? College? or Graduate School?

Well if you do we have the perfect gift for you! Everyone needs and loves personalized stationery. Your child going away to college? Get them a personalized notepad with their college colors. We have lots of ideas starting at $10 so stop by and check them out.

Update on Corbin's wedding coming soon!

Update

So we have been quiet over the past two weeks. With so many weddings to attend and to plan for and babies being born around us we lost track of our last post.

Next week we will give an update from Nicole's wedding and let you know about some big decisions Corbin has made for her wedding. Her save the dates are going out to out of town guests and family this week so maybe she will let us post the actual card next week.

There are LOTS of exciting things going on at By Invitation Only right now so stop by and check out all of our new in house invitations starting at $1.00 each. We have almost 700 in store designs right now at the right price.

Also By Invitation Only Spring Brides: Don't forget it is time to start thinking about your programs, rehearsal dinner and bridal luncheon, thank you notes, personalized napkins, favors, and much more so come see us soon!

Nicole's Wedding Day

Well as many of you know Nicole, a long time Sales Associate at By Invitation Only, is getting married today! As I type this email Nicole and her wedding party are at the salon getting their hair and make up done. Everyone is very excited and we can't wait to go to the wedding tonight.

Stay tuned for an update on Monday.

Corbin Update

From the day I became engaged till the day that I will be married, it will have been a little over 8 months. For some reason I had 9 months in my mind and felt like I had plenty of time till recently I realized that I now have just over 6 months and needed to choose a reception site. In my decision making process I have gotten to see some really wonderful facilities who were available for my date. (There are also many other wonderful facilities that I was not able to visit.) Here is just a little about the 5 reception sites I was able to see.
The Woman’s Club’s Bolling Haxall House is a wonderful downtown location with lots of charm and character. The house has beautiful architecture and Victorian design. The front door opens to a front hall with gold monogrammed wallpaper and parlors to the sides and then flows to the ballroom in the back of the house. The house also has a stunning spiral staircase in the front hall with a stained glass skylight at the top.
The Virginia Center for Architecture was a location mother found that I knew nothing about but is one that should not be overlooked. When you walk up, you understand why the VA Center for Architecture chooses to be housed in this striking building. This stunning building will undoubtedly make a wonderful impression on the guests of any event. Receptions are actually able to take place in the galleries and can use the Center’s large and open garden. Even inside, there are beautiful details throughout that one would expect from a center for architecture.
The brand new Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Downtown in what used to be the Miller and Rhodes building is a wonderful choice right now for the bride who wants to have her wedding somewhere “new and different.” The facility offers the history of and touches from the old Miller and Rhodes store, while offering all the amenities and services of a hotel and is newly renovated. They have even included items from the Miller and Rhodes dining room on the menu.
The Hermitage Country Club in Manakin Sabot is an elegant country club location. The rooms are lovely on their own but also have windows that overlook the picturesque landscape and golf course. It is further away from my downtown ceremony location, but well worth the drive (and they have a wonderful space for ceremonies for those who are so interested). I have been to events at The Hermitage and have never been disappointed.
The Mill at Fine Creek is a wonderful location with history and nature all around but still has all the amenities you want from your reception (and/or ceremony) location. The old stone mill ruins on the property add character and interest. There is also a lovely creek that runs behind the house and can be seen from the porch across the back of the house. I was lucky enough to go to a tasting at this location and just loved the food. The Mill is an amazing location and I understand why so many of my brides choose it and rave about it so.