Are you planning your wedding or any special event in Virginia Beach, Virginia? The wide selection of beachside venues and waterfront restaurants offer the perfect locations for a special event. The only hard part is making your choice. With over 4,000 acres of parks, the city also offers a variety of beautiful location choices for the outdoorsy couple. Are you looking for a more unconventional, unique venue for your wedding reception or fundraiser? Why not host an event surrounded by beautiful aquatic life at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center?

Virginia Beach has a thriving beach culture and miles of gorgeous beach to enjoy. If you're planning a beachside wedding, remember to dress appropriately. Ditch the high heels, which can become unwieldy in the sand, and opt for bare feet or rhinestone-decorated flip flops. Virginia Beach brides may also want to skip floor-length gowns and trains, and sport tea-length fashions instead. Remember to meet with your Virginia Beach photographer and videographer ahead of time to be sure your ceremony faces in the best direction for the light of the daytime or sunset sky.

Do you and your fiancé enjoy surfing? As home to the East Coast Surfing Championships, Virginia Beach has a vibrant surfing community. If you met your beloved while catching some waves, why not work the idea into the theme of your wedding? Virginia Beach artisans are happy to design custom wedding cakes with his-and-hers surfboards topping icing waves, and beach themed invitations and cards send a relaxing message all guests will be glad to receive.

If you're a crafty host or hostess, you might want to add DIY aspects to your party. On the other hand, if you'll be incorporating multiple Virginia Beach vendors, you may want a party planner to keep them all coordinated. Click the links below to get started.