How many wedding guests fit at a table?
I get this question all the time - which makes perfect sense, since how else are you going to build a seating chart if you don't know how many people fit at each table? But, as with most of the
Wedding Receptions: 2018 Real Weddings
Yesterday we looked at all the real wedding ceremony locations for my 2018 real weddings. Today we take a peek at all the accompanying wedding reception photos! Bellwether Events worked on twelve wedding receptionss in 2018. Five weddings were
Ceremonies: 2018 Real Weddings
I got so busy with work and weddings in April, that I never finished my series about my 2018 real weddings. I am back now, to finish up the series over the next few days. Up first, my real wedding
Autoshop: DC Wedding Venue
There is a new wedding venue in the DC area and it's not a barn! Autoshop is the latest event venue from Edens, who also runs Dock 5, a favorite space of mine. If you are into concrete floors, open
Awesome Wedding Gift Ideas from the Etsy Design Awards
Updated: OMG don't miss the 2020 Etsy Design Award Finalists! I am back with more killer items from the Etsy Award Design Finalists. There were so many incredible items, I had to write a second post about Etsy gift ideas. And
Amazing Wedding Items from the Etsy Design Awards
Updated: OMG don't miss the 2020 Etsy Design Award Finalists! The Etsy Design Awards are Etsy’s first-ever global award program. Honoring the work of creatives from around the world, #TheEtsies will highlight the best of Etsy and celebrate the talented people behind the
What do I need to know about Wedding Room Blocks?
Kurstin Roe Photography You should book your wedding room blocks soon after you contract your wedding venue. Some areas have very limited options (I'm looking at you, Loudoun County, please build some more hotels - preferably ones that are taller than
Paperless Post is the Best!
I use Paperless Post all the time. I love to send birthday cards (I use my Facebook list as a cheat sheet!) and congrats-on-your-new-job cards, and thank you cards and OF COURSE I use it to invite friends and family
How much does a Balloon Arch cost?
I recently created this colorful balloon arch for the Cuddle Up Pavilion at Glen Echo Park for their Rentals Showcase. I love the retro vibe at this wedding venue so much, I wish I worked here more often. I really
Men’s Wedding Fashion: 2018 Real Weddings
I recently realized that I was being totally sexist by not posting groomsmen fashion round ups for the last 3 years. So, I've rectified that this year! And I've got some really good stuff for my inaugural groom and groomsmen
Bridesmaid Dresses: 2018 Real Weddings
We saw three solid themes in 2018 bridesmaid dresses. First, shades of pink, red and purple, worn at weddings from February to July. Second, navy is always a popular option for - especially in the fall. Finally, classic black
Dogs: 2018 Real Weddings
I am lucky enough to work with dog lovers every year. I think they find me because I'm a dog lover. We can smell our own. But in 2018 we had a bunch of venues that were dog-friendly, so along
Rings and Bling: 2018 Real Weddings
I love the creativity that wedding photographers show with the photos they make of the wedding rings on the wedding day. My clients also had some beautiful jewelry to wear alongside their wedding rings. Therefore, I wanted to showcase that
Wedding Invitations and Stationery: 2018 Real Weddings
Your wedding stationery is a super important aspect of your wedding design. The save-the-date is your guests' first impression of your plans for your wedding day. Your wedding invitation is often still their main source for information and cues about
Bridal Bouquets: 2018 Real Weddings
The bridal bouquet is one of my favorite details at a wedding. It should be a stunning work of art, as it will be in almost all of your photos. You should consider not only the colors and flower types,
Wedding Shoes: 2018 Real Weddings
I can say with certainty that people put a lot of thought into their wedding shoes. Who can blame them? This is an item you will likely wear again, and is a place where you can continue to express your
Wedding Cakes: 2018 Real Weddings
Most of my 2018 wedding clients had a wedding cake - nine out of twelve did so. And six of these nine weddings also served an additional dessert - everything from pies to ice cream cookie sandwiches to a huge
Real Weddings: 2018 Statistical Review
Connor Studios Welcome to my post about 2018 real wedding anec-data! Here is where I give you some statistics about my 12 real weddings from 2018. This is not a big survey. It is not statistically significant. But it is real
