The Elegant At Home Wedding book: Second Edition
If you've been around here for a minute, you know I'm releasing a second edition of my book, The Elegant At Home Wedding. This book is a step-by-step guide to planning an elevated home wedding. I recently revealed the new
Halloween and Thanksgiving Decorations
I'm thrilled to share new Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations from Etsy. Now that we are done sweating through our clothes every day, the best time of year is here: Autumn! Apple cider, s'mores and driving around with the windows down
Taylor Swift Engagement Ring Dupe!
Here we go, folks, Taylor and Travis are engaged. And we got a ring photo. It's being reported as an eight-carat, old mine elongated cushion cut in a vintage style. I had to bring you a quick round-up of Etsy
Wedding Trend: Paper Flowers
My best friend used paper flowers in her wedding 21 years ago - she spent over a year making them by hand from Paper Source kits to match her jewel-toned Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding. I surprised clients of mine
Washington Golf and Country Club Wedding
The last time I had a wedding at Washington Golf and Country Club (in Arlington, Virginia) was in 2007! But I was so thrilled to return for the wedding of E&K. They planned a colorful, thoughtful wedding celebration at the
Hotel Monaco DC Wedding Reception
The Hotel Monaco hotel in DC pairs well with Holy Rosary Catholic Church for a wedding ceremony and reception. They are pretty close to each other. Holy Rosary welcomes couples who are no members to wed there. And the Hotel
Archer Hotel Tysons: Wedding Reception on the Rooftop
P and S had the sweetest Spring wedding celebration with a wedding reception at the Archer Hotel Tysons. We were so thrilled to be a part of it. It was our first time at the Archer Hotel in Tysons Corner,
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Welcome to my 2025 Father's Day gift guide. I've taken a peek through Etsy and found some faves to share with you. Want a shortcut? Visit the Etsy Father's Day Hub. Or visit all my curated Etsy faves for Gifts
Bridechilla Podcast! Part 2
I set out with a secret goal of chatting up Leah with the Bridechilla wedding podcast for well over an hour so that we would stretch into two episodes, and I succeeded! There really is so much to cover when
Bridechilla Podcast! Part 1
I have been trying to get onto podcasts for a minute to talk about home weddings and other things I consider myself an expert in. You might say I sometimes feel desperate to help people plan their weddings. Even those
