bridebook
2015
WEDDING
STORIES
OF VIRGINIA
WEDDING SUBMISSION FORM & REQUIREMENTS
FOR WEDDINGS FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2013 TO OCTOBER 31, 2014
ONE PAGE
STANDARD PROFILE
TWO PAGE PREMIUM PROFILE
$350 Early Bird Special
if all materials postmarked before July 1, 2014
$395
materials postmarked by Nov. 28, 2014
$295
materials postmarked by Nov. 28, 2014
Levi & Amanda Buck
April 27, 2013
Cody & Lauren Calloway
Photography by: Rabiah Khwaja Gohar
June 15, 2013
THE ESSENTIALS
LOVE CONNECTION
It took traveling 2,000 miles from home for
Levi Buck and Amanda Hamilton to meet.
They participated in a mission trip through
Roanoke United Methodist Church and
upon arrival, Levi set his eyes on Amanda.
The two got to know each other through
various activities, but officially became a
couple after coming back to Roanoke. And
though separated by miles for most of their
relationship, the two, Amanda says, were
"attached at the hip."
Four years into their courtship, Levi
popped the question at Amanda's house,
saying he wanted to spend the rest of his
life with his best friend.
BLUSHING BRIDE
Never one to follow the traditional route,
Amanda says she chose a blush pink and
ivory wedding gown for the big day. She
designed the color scheme – blush, gold,
charcoal gray, white and black – around
the dress.
Centerpieces at the reception included
gray lanterns and bud vases filled with roses,
hydrangeas and other flowers. Favors were
pink cake pops with gold sprinkles and tulip
bulbs for guests to take home and plant.
The couple added unique elements to their
ceremony as well. In lieu of a unity candle,
they rang a truce bell that was blessed by
their pastors.
"The truce bell is kept in our home as
a reminder of our wedding day," Amanda
says. "When arguments arise, the bell is put
to its intended use. One of us simply rings
the bell to call a truce in the argument. The
sound of the bell is meant to remind us of
our wedding vows."
DRESS Vera Wang from David's Bridal
CAKE Piece of Cake
VENUE Sundara
CATERER Seasons & Occasions
JEWELRY AmRhein's
ATTENDANTS' DRESSES Vera Wang from
David's Bridal
VOWS TO REMEMBER
Amanda says they joke that their vows are
all they can recall from the wedding.
"It was such a whirlwind and all happened so fast," she says. "We chose to write
our vows together, to promise our love,
devotion and movie/video game dates, of
course. Our wedding was really amazing."
Photography by: Deana Fleenor Photography
FLORIST The Crystal Orchid
GROOMSMEN'S ATTIRE Men's
Wearhouse
NAILS/MAKEUP polished by claire v.
WEDDING NIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
Inn on Campbell
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THE PERFECT SPOT
Lauren Pruett always knew she wanted to get
married in a field on her family's property.
When Cody Calloway decided to propose,
the couple walked to the spot in the field she
had envisioned as the perfect ceremony site.
"As I was rambling on about my dream
wedding, I turned around to find him on
one knee," Lauren says.
PERSONAL TOUCHES
The couple's elegant yet rustic wedding
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featured many unique elements, such as a
handmade arbor and a wagon wheel turned
into a chandelier. Lanterns and Mason jars lit
the winding pathway that led to the ceremony
site; centerpieces at the reception included a
collection of jars filled with flowers. Bouquets
– created to be wispy – were a mixture of
peonies, hydrangeas, snap dragons, Queen
Anne's lace and roses.
Guests enjoyed handmade favors – burlap
sacks filled with Hershey Kisses, tied with
twine and a note that read "Love is Sweet."
THE ESSENTIALS
DRESS David's Bridal
CAKE Unique Cake and Catering
VENUE Crabtree Residence
CATERER The Catering Company
JEWELRY Kay Jewelers
ENTERTAINMENT Dave Landeo
ATTENDANTS' DRESSES David's Bridal
GROOMSMEN'S ATTIRE JCPenney
MAKEUP Hannah Dorton
RENTALS Tri City Tent & Event
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TWO-PAGE SPREAD INCLUDES:
ONE-PAGE PROFILE INCLUDES:
7 images from your wedding day
3 images from your wedding day
A 300-word love story written by our editor
A 145-word love story written by our editor
A list of your wedding vendors
A list of your wedding vendors
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS NOVEMBER 28, 2014
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS:
Completed Submission Form
Photographer’s Contact Information
Bride & Groom’s Complete Contact Information
25-50 High Resolution Photos on DVD
Digital Version of this Form on DVD with Photos
Digital Copy of Registry Text on DVD with Photos
Printed Copy of Wedding Profile Text
Payment
*4
*4
*4
*4
*4
*4
*4
*4
OPTIONAL
Cover Photos on DVD (up to 6 vertically formatted)
*4
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FOR QUESTIONS AND MORE
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jessica Wright, Editor
540-339-3816
[email protected]
BRIDEBOOKVA.COM
bridebook
2015
WEDDING
STORIES
OF VIRGINIA
If your wedding
is after this date,
you will be able to submit
for the 2016 bridebebook edition
FOR WEDDINGS FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2013 TO OCTOBER 31, 2014
Deadline for Submission is November 28, 2014
Bride’s Full Name (including maiden name)
Groom’s Full Name
Wedding Date:
Ceremony Location & Town
Telephone
Email
Mailing Address
CityStateZip
PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Your photos
could be selected
for use in
bridebook editorial
features! P hotos
not used in print
will be considered
for your Wedding
Wednesday feature
on bridebookva.com
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One lucky bride will be selected for
the 2015 bridebook cover!!
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES FOR
WEDDING STORY SUBMISSION &
EDITORIAL CONSIDERATION
FOR COVER IMAGE CONSIDERATION
• Provide 25-50 images for your wedding profile
& additional editorial coverage. This will ensure
we have a wide variety of photos to choose from
for your profile.
(Please do not include black & white images)
• These images must be at least
11 by 14 inches or larger at 300 DPI or higher
• Include a mix of horizontal & vertical images
• Please provide the following images:
1. Bride & Groom
2. Wedding Party
3. Dress
4. Bouquet
5. Cake
6. Favors
7. Reception
8. Exit
9. Pre-wedding
10. Rings
11. Shoes
12. Invitations
13. Centerpieces
14. Food
15. Dancing
• Submit up to 6 vertically formatted images of
your wedding
•Please assign these photos to a file folder labeled
“MaidenName.MarriedName Cover Images” on
the photo DVD.
PHOTOGRAPHER CONTACT
• If you do not have access to digital files, please
contact your photographer & share these specifications - please coordinate with photographer to
submit high resolution digital files on a DVD
• If your wedding occurs late in October we will
work with your photographer to receive photos
before our print deadline.
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR PROFILE
This is not an exhaustive list but please attempt to provide
as many images on this list as possible.
• Photos must be clear of all text
& watermarks.
•Please assign these photos to a file folder labeled
“MaidenName.MarriedName Images” on the
photo DVD. Example: Williams.Anderson Images
• Photographers will be credited in the
profiles & articles.
• Provide a DVD of high-resolution images with
the file extensions JPG or TIF or PSD
NOTE
(GIF and BMP are not acceptable)
• Photos must be at least 5 by 7 inches
at 300 DPI or higher
• DVDs will not be returned
• We cannot accept images by email
PHOTOGRAPHER’S INFORMATION - REQUIRED
Photographer’s Name
Business Name (if different, this is how the photo will be credited)
Mailing Address
CityStateZip
Phone
Email (required)
Website
TEXT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR WEDDING STORIES
Please complete the following questionnaire to help us write about your wedding.
Provide as much detail as possible. We will use as much of the information
you provide as space allows. If some of it doesn’t appear in print, we will try
to use it when your wedding is posted on bridebookva.com for our Wedding
Wednesday feature. If we need more information, someone from LeisureMedia360 will be in touch with you.
DIGITAL & PRINTED TEXT DOCUMENT FORMAT REQUIRED
Include the digital version of this form on the DVD labeled MaidenName.
MarriedNameWedding.pdf and your answers on the photo DVD labeled
MaidenName.MarriedName_text.rtf or .doc. Print out a copy of the form
and send it with the photography DVD(s). This is back up should the digital
file not work properly. If you have to hand write the document, please use
print.
THE WEDDING STORY
Answer the following questions in a Word document or other digital format.
Please indicate which number the information corresponds.
1. How did you meet?
This provides us with all the important
details to write an inspiring summary
of your special day!
2. How did he propose?
3. What is your favorite memory of the wedding? Why?
4. Please provide details on the 5 elements of your wedding that you’d like included in your Wedding
Story (examples: theme, ceremony, colors, centerpieces, favors, bouquets, the wedding reception, food/
cake, music, etc.)
5. What made your wedding unique? Please describe the details.
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WEDDING RESOURCES
Please provide name of the individual or business that provided the following services for your wedding:
(Will edit from bottom up.)
8. Gown Brand or Store Purchased
9. Florist
10. Cake Baker
11. Photographer
12. Reception Venue
13. Caterer
14. Wedding Planner
15. Jeweler for Engagement and/or Wedding Jewelry
16. DJ/Entertainment
17. Attendants Dresses - Brand or Store Purchased
18. Groomsmen Attire - Brand & Store
19. Others (ex. videographer, makeup artist, hairstylist, etc.)
WHO REFERRED YOU? If a wedding vendor referred you to bridebook please indicate below & in your digital document:
PRICING INFORMATION & WEDDING PROFILE LAYOUT
Please choose the layout you wish to purchase for inclusion in the 2015 bridebook.
1 PAGE STANDARD PROFILE
2 PAGE PREMIUM PROFILE
$295
$395
2015 Wedding Stories
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FINAL POSTMARK DEADLINE IS:
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
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effective as soon as we process the information. This is a
non-refundable purchase.
CHECKLIST - REQUIRED
P Completed Submission Form
P Photographer’s Contact Information
P Bride & Groom’s Complete Contact Information
P 25-50 High Resolution Photos on DVD
P Digital Version of this Form on DVD with Photos
P Digital Copy of Registry Text on DVD with Photos
P Printed Copy of Wedding Profile Text
P Payment
OPTIONAL
P Cover Photos on DVD (up to 6 vertically formatted)
Brides featured in the 2015 issue will receive a complimentary copy of bridebook.