Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas
I don't know about you, but after I take down our Christmas tree, and put away the little bit of decor we have, the house feels sad and empty. Last year we even rearranged the furniture for a couple of
The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Wedding Venues in Northern Virginia
This is the ultimate guide to the best outdoor wedding venues in Virginia, based on my 18 years of experience as a wedding planner in the DC metro region! It's been 19 years since 9/11/01 and we are still taking
Wedding Tradition: Burying the Bourbon
I've recently been in the position where my clients have been able to bury the bourbon at their wedding venue before their wedding day. And I hate to be a conspiracy theorist, but it works! This Southern tradition is the
Outdoor Wedding Venues in Washington DC
Just as Small Wedding Venues are very popular right now, so are outdoor wedding venues in DC. Many couples are downsizing their guest lists due to the pandemic and seeking out wedding venues with some sort of outdoor space. Being
The Ultimate Guide to DAR Weddings in Washington DC
Welcome to my Ultimate Guide to DAR Weddings in Washington DC! Daughters of the American Revolution weddings are some of my favorite weddings to plan. This DC wedding venue is just simply spectacular. It is in a great location in
Ceremony-Only Wedding Venues
Here is the truth: in the age of Covid-19, almost all venues would consider being a ceremony-only wedding venue. I've been getting at least 2 micro wedding inquiries each day for the last month. Because these couples all have different
Minted Weddings Flat Lay Challenge
When the Minted Weddings FLat Lay Challenge was announced for their wedding planner partners, I jumped at the opportunity to participate. My brain has gotten soft with the lack of creative work I've been able to do during quarantine,
Shop Not So Small
While I love to promote gifts from small artisans, I know that not every gift need can be met on Etsy. So I've found some premium gift ideas from around the interwebs. Give the gift of wine. NakedWines has wine
Gifts of Art
Art can make a great gift, if you pick the right item. There is a lot of great art on Etsy if you have the time to look for it. I know you don't have that kind of time, so
Big Gifts for the Home
I'll be honest, these are more like "buy for yourself" gifts, but hey, sometimes that's how it goes! Red and Turquoise Turkish Rug. I love rugs. I want to have rugs. But I have dogs who mistake them for the
