Category: Archive

Table setting for an event party or wedding reception at the beach

​​The After-Party Evolution

From Farewell to Final Encore Once upon a time, the night ended with a sparkler exit. Guests lined up, cameras...

Every placement matters

Beyond the Bouquet

Statement Florals Stealing the Show By Emily Mook When it comes to wedding checklists, florals are almost always a priority...

A bride in a white halter gown holds a bouquet and smiles beside a man in a tuxedo at a brick church entrance.

Elegant By Nature

Two Coastal Virginia venues where quiet luxury speaks volumes. By Betsy DiJulio Quiet Luxury” isn’t necessarily quiet. And it isn’t...

Jason Borte, author of the coffee table book Virginia is for Surfers, works as director of coaching at Atlantic Park Surf, Virginia Beach’s new wave park.

Stoked on Virginia Beach

Local Surf Legend Jason Borte Celebrates Virginia Beach Surf Community in New Book Virginia is for Surfers By Chelsea Sherman...

Photo courtesy of Leona Baker

5 to Try: Wine Bars

These local gathering spots invite you to taste and discover bottles and bites Article and Photo By Leona Baker What...

ABBA MANIA Cropped

Current Scoop

Cold Splash a Cool Way to Warm Hearts with Cash Yes, it’s cold outside. And the water’s chillier. But this...

civic 50

The Civic 50 Hampton Roads

Honoring Community-minded Companies in the Region In Partnership with VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads Since 2023, Coastal Virginia Magazineand CoVaBIZ have partnered withVOLUNTEER Hampton...

Tappahannock’s Essex Inn

Renaissance Come Lately

A husband and wife restored Tappahannock’s Essex Inn to glory— then turned a cross-street historic home into a flagship fine...

A forest with ancient giant redwood trees in Redwood National Park in northern California.

A Fresh Startfor Ferns

Don’t overlook your evergreen ferns—early spring pruning and a little maintenance can help them stay lush, disease-free, and ready to...

Pruning roses for winter, landscape design, a gardener pruning roses with pruning shears, professional garden care

A Fresh Cut for a Flourishing Garden

From hydrangeas to hollies, knowing what—and when—to prune can make all the difference. Local experts share how to snip your...

Secret Link