Popcorn Bar Necessities | Bellwether Ideas
Today is National Popcorn Day. A day that will not be missed on this blog! I absolutely love popcorn. When Larry and I go to the movies (which is at least once a month, we love going to the movies!)
Bridal Bouquet Ideas | 2017 Real Weddings
In addition to looking back at all the wedding venues I worked at in 2017, and revisiting all the wedding ceremony set ups for 2017, I love looking back at each bridal bouquet for the year. I've laid them out
Bridesmaid Dresses | 2017 Round Up
I love taking a macro look at the end of the year at all the bridesmaid dresses at my weddings. To be honest I don't pay them much mind on the wedding day, my focus is on so many other
Wedding Ceremony | 2017 Round Up
Although the wedding ceremony is often the shortest segment of the wedding day, it is truly the most important. Many clients want their wedding ceremony space to look beautiful, since these photos are going to be super important. But my
Washington DC Wedding Venues | 2017 Round Up
I got to plan weddings at 11 venues in 2017 for 10 couples. Five of these wedding venues were brand new to me (including the two private homes) so I learned a lot in 2017! I hope you'll check out
5 Ways to Add Argyle to Your Wedding
National Argyle Day Today I'm writing about how to incorporate argyle into your wedding day. Yes, it is National Argyle Day. Seriously, who makes this stuff up? You might remember I recently posted about National Drinking Straw Day. You can also
2017 Weddings Statistics | Bellwether Events
Photo by Steve and Jane As the year seems to pass so quickly, and 2018 begins, I am taking a few moments to reflect on 2017, and what the year meant to Bellwether Events. Bellwether Events worked on ten weddings in
Paper Straws for Every Party Theme
I spent days looking at over 10,000 paper straws for sale on Etsy in order to bring you the best theme party paper straws. Why? Well, first, because I'm crazy when I get an idea in my head and can't
New Years Eve Outfit Ideas for Weddings
I want to revisit this inspirational photo shoot from a few years ago that I feel represents some awesome New Years Eve outfit ideas for weddings. These gowns work for as guest, a bridesmaid or as a bride (can we
Awesome Engagement Rings
I was wandering around Etsy and I stumbled upon some really pretty, and really affordable engagement rings, so I thought I would share the 16 best that I found. I haven't been shopping for an engagement ring in about 13
Agate, Geode and Quartz Wedding Ideas
The bohemian (or boho) wedding trends are ramping up over here on the east coast, as we slide out of rustic but not all the way back to glam. The boho trend often offers a nice blend the comfort, of
5 Awesome Engagement Banners
We are officially in engagement season. One-third of all couples get engaged in November and December. And if you include January and February, the percentage is even higher. Which means that you probably know couples who will be getting engaged
12 Hostess Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
'Tis the season for giving thanks and attending parties - not always in that order. I love holiday parties in part because I love to give gifts. I take a lot of pride in the gifts I give, and I
Sunset Room Wedding | Happy 4th anniversary!
Time really does fly. I can't believe it has been four years since L & B tied the knot with their pink, purple and gold Maryland wedding at their family church in Maryland followed with a reception at the Sunset
USS Sequoia Wedding | Happy 4th Anniversary!
As I like to say, G & M were my one and only "funny date" wedding - they got married on 11/12/13. It was a chilly Tuesday and the USS Sequoia docked out of Old Town Alexandria, instead of its
Bridesmaid Robe Ideas for the Wedding Morning
It is common now for my clients to gift their bridesmaids (and sometimes also the moms and flower girls) with robes to wear on the wedding morning during the hair and make up sessions. This enhances your getting ready photos
