Advice for Brides and Grooms: You don’t have to do everything
In my final installment of advice posts expanding on my Trusted Tips video (endless thanks to The Dandelion Patch and Bowen Films for their help with that) I'm giving some general budget advice for your wedding. Make sure you check
Alexandria, Virginia Wedding: Happy Anniversary!
Happy anniversary, Jessica & Joe! You had the best attitude and outlook on your wedding day, despite uncooperative weather in Alexandria, VA. I loved working with you. Here is your same-day wedding video, from Ryan Geldermann. JESSICA + JOE: Same Day
Advice for Brides and Grooms: First Dance
I am back today to elaborate on the advice I gave in my Trusted Tips video, created in partnership with The Dandelion Patch and Bowen Films, regarding how to best handle your first dance. Did you see my earlier advice
Advice for Brides and Grooms: Wedding Day Transportation
I am revisiting my Trusted Tips video today, produced in conjunction with The Dandelion Patch and Bowen Films. In the video, I mention 4 situations where my past clients most appreciated my professional advice. Please check out my earlier posts on
Blue Marble/Agate Linen from BBJ
I am obsessed with marbling as a theme or design element for weddings. I think it is so beautiful and classic and also different. I first noticed marbling as an emerging trend at the National Stationery Show in New York
Advice for Brides and Grooms: Reception Seating
I was lucky enough to partner with wedding stationery designer, the Dandelion Patch on a video advice project with top DC wedding planners to provide tips to brides & grooms in the throws of wedding planning. For a series of
More Glamping Party Ideas and Inspiration
I am back with more glamping party inspiration! Did you catch my earlier post with the retro camping linen? I am almost equally obsessed with this navy deer linen, also from DC Rental. Where can you use this awesome linen?
Advice for Brides and Grooms: The Wedding Morning
I was lucky enough to partner with the Dandelion Patch on a video project to provide tips and advice for brides & grooms in the Washington DC area. For a series of 5 posts, I'm going to break down what
Glamping Party Ideas
My favorite special event rental company in the DC area is DC Rental. This is only slightly influenced by the fact that their showroom and warehouse is 3 miles from my house. I am there so often that I can frequently
Free Wedding Planning Workshop
I'm so excited to announce this free wedding planning workshop in April with conjunction with Roberts & Co. Events and The Dandelion Patch. Tabitha and I would love to have you there while we discuss your wedding guest list, your
“Day Of” Wedding Coordination
"Do you offer 'day-of' wedding coordination?" Yes! But - there is nothing "day of" about wedding coordination if done by a seasoned professional. "Month of" coordination has found its way into the wedding lexicon, and it is a little better description. But
Newseum Wedding: Reception Fun!
Earlier this week I showed you Mackenzie and Mike's wedding ceremony celebrations, and today I am back with a feature on their wedding reception at the Newseum in Washington DC. We had a true dream team of wedding professionals who came
Pi Day Wedding at Hotel Monaco: Happy Anniversary!
Happy happy second anniversary to Erin & Jay! I loved planning a glamorous Hotel Monaco wedding for this sweet Washington DC couple. There are so many details about this wedding that I love: using forsythia which Erin's parents also used at
Mormon Temple and Newseum Wedding
This Virginia couple had a Washington DC wedding full of class and glamour. The morning of their celebration, they sealed their union at the Mormon Temple in Kensington, Maryland. Afterwards, they took photos on the beautiful grounds with their family
Pokemon Game Birthday Party: The Basement
Here it is, my final video game birthday party post! Please check out my earlier posts about the welcome decor, the video game truck, the tablescape, the lunch buffet, the cake and the candy buffet! After lunch and cake, the birthday party
Gamer Birthday Party: Candy Bar
In my second to last post in this video game birthday party series, I'm showing off the fun candy bar we had for the party guests. Make sure you check out my previous posts about the welcome decor, the video
Video Game Birthday Party: Cake Time!
We're getting close to the end of this series about my client's video game themed birthday party. Did you see my posts about the welcome decor, the video game truck, the tablescape, and the lunch buffet? Please go check them
Game On Birthday Party: Lunch Buffet
Moving along with even more from this video game-themed birthday party, I want to show off some of the food & beverage set ups. Have you seen my previous posts about the welcome decor, the video game truck, or the
Pokemon Video Game Birthday Party: Lunch Table
Today I'm showing off the birthday luncheon tablescape for this party. Have you seen my previous two posts about this birthday party, about the welcome decor and the video game truck? Please check them out! I'm particularly proud of this party
