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
Unionized Options for Your DC Events – Updated 2021
If you are a believer in organized labor, like I am, then you should consider giving unionized venues and suppliers your business when you're planning a special event in Washington DC. Not every supplier category has this option, but here
How Long Should a Wedding Toast Be?
How long should a wedding speech be? I get this question from every couple. There is a very easy answer to how long a wedding toast should be: 500 words. Advice complete. Post over. Kurstin Roe Photography Okay, okay. I'll elaborate since
The Ultimate Guide to Palm Springs Wedding Venues: Updated 2021
Katie Stoops Photography I present a labor of love: the ultimate guide to Palm Springs wedding venues. Palm Springs is a huge destination wedding location. Before the age of AirBnB, the most popular options were the former private estates of celebrities
In Review: 2020 Weddings and More
Every year I write a data-driven post about the previous year's weddings (you can read about our 2019 weddings, our 2018 weddings, our 2017 weddings, and our 2016 weddings. ) I love writing this post every year because it gives me a chance to reflect. The
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! If you are on the hunt for an outdoor wedding venue
