We made it. The craziest year to date (nay, ever) is wrapped. More weddings than we can count. More backup plans than we ever knew would exist. More marriages starting as safely and soundly as possible despite the uncertainty of this world. As is tradition over here at just a little ditty, we love to […]

Welcome to new blog series here at just a little ditty where we’ll dive into the details of one of our weddings! We met Sam + Bob in September of 2019 and began planning their fall 2020 wedding with them immediately. Ultimately impacted by the pandemic, we were forced to postpone their fall 2020 wedding […]

We are very grateful to live and work in an area with so many talented wedding vendors. From lighting designers and tent installers to florists and musicians, Charlottesville is ripe with event experts. One partner we want to highlight that we are especially grateful for are other wedding planners! Yes, even us – a team […]

When ending your wedding it’s always fun to go out on a high note. Wether you organically slip away without any pomp and circumstance or gather all your guests for a photo op, we love tailoring the exit to reflect our couples’ style. Below are some of our favorite departure moments over the years. Bon […]

After you find your table, you need to find your seat. A lot of weddings and events can accomplish this organically without assigning a specific spot. If all guests sitting at said table are familiar with each other and there are no risks of awkward dynamics or complicated dinner service elements to consider then this […]

Motherhood is a strange experience. It’s something you become, not something you are born as or study to be. You truly have no control over when or where or why you become a mother, though you may try, you just do. It’s a biological experience for some, sure, but for others you reach this state […]

We are thrilled to share with you a labor of love spearheaded by Jen Fariello, Sherry Spencer (of Southern Blooms) and our very own Marilyn Speight. We hope you find some inspiration for your own microwedding in these images below! For more on this special project, please visit our feature on Style Me Pretty here. […]

While microweddings may be having more of a moment due to the current climate (necessity breeds innovation after all), we’ve always loved petite parties! After all, we are just a little ditty. Check out some of our recent client’s elopements, city hall weddings and intimate celebrations below. Annie + Taylor: NYC City Hall Wedding [featured […]

When setting a table (or 30) one our favorite style moments to design is the napkin. A place setting isn’t fully complete without this flourish that helps set the tone for the meal to come. Going for a classic vibe? You can never go wrong with a menu fold. Want something more romantic? Gathered and […]

Intimate Gatherings: This one is a no brainer. While we hope that science continues to do it’s thing and help us reach a safe way to celebrate in large groups soon, the truth is we have no idea when that will be the case. A lot of our couples are opting to scale down now […]