I love: Word Bubbles
The ceiling of the American Visionary Arts Museum lends itself to decorative ceiling installations. Nikia and Andre didn't want to do something that had been done before (although generally I contend that there are no new ideas, at all). I
I love: A guestbook contract
I was inspired by the wall-sized contract that Willy Wonka has the children sign when they enter the factory. Luckily Nikia and Andre were into my "guest book contract" idea too. It was designed and printed by the wonderful Two
I love: Half of a Wedding Cake
You may remember in Willy Wonka's office, towards the end of the movie, everything in it is cut in half.When we told Sweet Bakery (located in Baltimore, Maryland) that we wanted half of a wedding cake, with the insides exposed,
Tuesday Shoesday: Red Hot!
I confess. I don't know who makes the shoes. Valentino maybe? I know, I am a terrible Tuesday Shoesday blogger. But aren't they hot?! And they look awesome with the bridemaids' red parrot tulip bouquet.Photos from A Britton PhotographyFor more
I love: Willy Wonka Wedding invitations
I was so thrilled when Nikia and Andre decided to hire Two Brunettes to design their Willy Wonka wedding invitations. She embraced the concept and all our quirky requests without batting an eye.And I cannot thank Michele H. Fritz from
I love: my paper chandelier
I made this for a recent wedding at the American Visionary Arts Museum in Baltimore. It hung over the candy buffet at my "Willy Wonka" inspired wedding. I am totally in love with it. I am holding onto it, even
Glen Echo Park Carnival Wedding
Carrie and Jon first met me at the now-defunct Murky Coffee in Arlington in mid-January, 2009. They were planning a September, 2009 wedding for about 100 guests with a vintage amusement park feel. Carrie lived in Bethesda, but Jon lived
