Paging all love doctors! On Valentine’s Day, our team scrubbed in for the most delightful dose of romance and creativity at the Salamander Resort in Middleburg. Designed by the brilliant Laura Ritchie, this Love Doctor themed brunch was just what the heart ordered—literally.
Upon arrival, we checked into The Love Ward, where the menu was cleverly disguised as a doctor’s note (talk about thorough patient care!). Every detail had our hearts racing—from the prescription pill bottles doubling as place cards to the heart-shaped vases that had us flatlining with obsession. And that perfect photo op backdrop! A giant heart “treated” with syringes, surrounded by dreamy white and metallic balloons. Our diagnosis? A picture-perfect backdrop.
This brunch wasn’t just about looks. Each course was a carefully curated remedy for the soul. Our first dose of deliciousness came in the form of pink apple roses: sweet, delicate, and the perfect way to warm up our taste buds. This was no ordinary prescription; it was a handcrafted masterpiece. Next up, a beets and pear salad: a refreshing mix to keep the heartbeat strong. Between bites of fresh, vibrant flavors, we found ourselves diagnosing this dish as highly addictive. The third course: scrambled eggs with domestic caviar on toast; because luxury is always the best medicine. The grand finale? An anatomical heart dessert crafted from raspberry, rose, and lychee. If love had a flavor, this was it. We weren’t sure whether to eat it or frame it, but in the end, our taste buds won the battle.
By the end of the brunch, we were fully cured or maybe just completely addicted. Laura and the Salamander team prescribed the ultimate experience, and we were more than happy to take every last dose. If this is what a trip to the Love Ward looks like, sign us up for a lifetime membership.
Event Vendors
Photographer: Abby Jiu
Planning: Grit and Grace Inc.
Venue + Catering: Salamander Resort
Flowers: Sophie Felts
Rentals: Something Vintage & Select Event Group
Paper: Fig. 2 Design & Virginia Lucas Hart & Raff Embossing
Tent, Lighting, Draping: Sugarplum Tents
Backdrop: Brightly Ever After
Videographer: Clayton Film Co.
Entertainment: Lucy Black Entertainment
Makeup: Makeup by Ana B
Social Media: Duet Social Media
