Spy Museum Rooftop Wedding
We had the pleasure of planning a rooftop wedding at the Spy Museum this last August. The Spy Museum reopened at its new location (L'Enfant Plaza, near the Southwest Waterfront) in the summer of 2019 and brought with that two
Buying Alcohol for Your Wedding: A Case Study
If given the option, you should buy your own alcohol for your wedding. It will save you thousands of dollars, avoiding the markup you will see from a hotel, venue, or catering company. Anecdotally, I know that my clients typically
Headshot Portrait Session at Nationals Park
I was trying to figure out how to spend some money on the business, to offset my tax liability a bit. Courtney had this amazing idea of doing headshots at Nats Park. The problem was, she had this idea in
The Best Books I’ve Read
I've wanted to write about the best books I've read for a while now, mostly because I am frequently asked for recommendations. Context: The book club I have been in since November 2015 is strictly Sci-Fi/Horror/Fantasy themed. It has been
2021 Etsy Holiday Gift Guides!
Welcome to my one and only 2021 holiday gift guide blog post! Giving gifts is how I best show my love for other people. I've done a bunch of gift guides in the past, and I really love writing a
Family Farm Wedding Video
I am so thrilled to share this family farm wedding video in June 2021. After postponing this wedding a full year, we took a leap of faith that pandemic restrictions would open up for us and restarted the wedding planning
DAR Wedding Cost: How much should I budget? – Updated 2024
How much will your wedding a DAR cost? This is what you want to know, what you need to know, right? I've planned many weddings at DAR over the past decade, and I am an expert on the cost of
Taco Bout a Party
Are you are planning a Cinco de Mayo fiesta? Or maybe you're planning a tequila or mezcal tasting party. Possibly you're planning a wedding shower for a couple who is hosting a destination wedding in a Central or South American
A Guide to Green Events in DC
A comprehensive post about hosting Green Events in DC is long overdue from me. I believe that couples planning weddings and organizations planning gatherings will continue to care more and more about how they can green their special events. DC