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By Amy Taylor Sponsored by Simply Desserts Wedding cakes come in so many beautiful styles, it might be hard to choose. Simply Desserts, an award-winning bakery based in Gainesville, Virginia, brings us some wedding cake inspiration to help you choose the perfect sweet touch to your big day! Wedding Cake Styles to Inspire You Floral – If you can’t get enough fresh flowers, you may want to have this style wedding cake. These cakes are usually tall, multi-tiered cakes with cascading flowers. If you’re having a romantic or whimsical-themed wedding, this cake would fit right in. Tall – If you’re having a classic or formal wedding with many guests, a tall cake might fit the bill. These cakes are usually four to six tiers with piping and floral elements. These cakes give a grand feeling to your reception. Naked – …

By Ashley Claire Simpson The first wedding cake that Kimberly McDonald ever made was for her very own nephew — just a few months after launching Simply Desserts, her Gainesville-based full-service bakery. She was of course known for making delicious cakes that looked more like works of art than baked goods, but, she hadn’t yet stepped into the world of weddings. And, though it has often been said that it is a risk to mix family and business, McDonald’s first venture into wedding desserts went simply swimmingly. “That first wedding cake was within three months of starting my business,” McDonald recalled. “I was determined to execute a tier cake, and I did just that. I’m self-taught, so, I had to scour the internet and pour over books. From that point on, it’s been a learning curve, and I’ve gotten really …

For couples who want the feel of a picturesque hunt country wedding in a convenient setting with personalized service, Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club provides the best of both worlds. Located just off I-66 in Gainesville, Heritage Hunt offers two wedding venues on property that was once a horse farm. With indoor and outdoor wedding options, couples can choose based on their style and guest count, said Cary Muirhead, director of sales. The Great Oak Ballroom is located in the 28,000 square-foot Heritage Hunt Clubhouse, which was designed to emulate the grand Colonial-style of a Virginia plantation. The classically appointed space can accommodate up to 330 guests. It features a built-in wood dance floor, a raised stage with lighting and an integrated sound system. The Marsh Mansion offers a more intimate venue, about a mile and half past the …

Finally the moment you have been waiting for has arrived – you’re engaged!  You're very happy, but you also have many questions. Where do I start? How much will the wedding cost? Who should I invite? How many bridesmaids should I have? 

Who doesn't love a spring wedding? And who doesn't love to save money? Check out this great deal from Heritage Hunt.

Don't you just love the "casual elegance" of a country club wedding? Take a look at these wedding images from Regency at Dominion Valley.

There are still some great dates available in 2015 at Regency at Dominion Valley. Book one and save 25% on your wedding reception!

If you are looking at country clubs as a possible wedding venue, you will want to put next Sunday, April 12, on your calendar as two great NoVA golf properties will be hosting open houses.

Love a country club? Heritage Hunt has special savings on select dates this Spring - book one and get your room rental for free!

Check out the great dates - and the great deal - Regency at Dominion Valley is offering in 2015.

Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club, with it's grand ballroom accommodating over 300 guests, is now available for weddings requiring ethnic catering - great for South Asian and Middle Eastern brides who need a large, elegant venue and their favorite dishes done to perfection. 

Just a few Saturdays are still available at Heritage Hunt. Book your wedding on one from May through September and save 50% on the room fee.