a sweet & simple wEDDING blog

from ciao bella celebrations

 
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How Do We Get Our Virginia Marriage License?

You don’t have to be a Virginia resident to obtain a Virginia marriage license, but office hours and procedures vary by county & jurisdiction. Reach out to us at Ciao Bella for any questions.

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HOW DO YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGES WORK?

Preserving memories from your Sweet & Simple Wedding is our #1 priority and that of most couples who choose us. Beautiful, reliable, quality photography coverage is a hallmark of our wedding services.

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WHO CHOOSES A SWEET & SIMPLE WEDDING?

For many couples, the decision to celebrate with a Sweet and Simple Wedding is about so much more than just the cost - it’s about prioritizing what matters most to them.

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SIMPLIFY YOUR SEARCH!

Finding it difficult to navigate through all the venues and vendors when trying to plan a small wedding? Searching becomes much easier when you adopt a “Sweet and Simple” mindset.

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What is a Sweet & Simple Wedding?

A “Sweet & Simple Wedding” with Ciao Bella Celebrations is designed for couples in love who want to avoid the complexities, expense and excesses of the traditional wedding industry and other social pressures. It’s a beautiful, festive, heartfelt, intimate, joyful and memorable celebration that’s easy to afford and easy to plan, so you and your fiancé can focus on your love for each other and starting your life together.

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❤️twenty-somethings❤️

Ciao Bella is celebrating 20 years in business by expanding our micro weddings to welcome up to 25 guests and creating the best value around with our Summer Specials. The Best Little Wedding Chapel in Virginia is ready to create memories to cherish with a beautiful and memorable experience!

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Love Is Beautiful at Any Age!

Ciao Bella Celebrations is a perfect venue for elopements, second or third marriages, rededication of vows, couples over 40, blended families and more!

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Almost Famous!

Couples’ Love Stories with Ciao Bella during the COVID-19 emergency, featured in the New York Times!

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