Bellwether Events Wedding Planning Services
In addition to Event Management, we offer two other sets of services to engaged couples. You can book 1, 2, or all 3 services, depending on the level of help you want or need from your wedding planner. EVENT PLANNING […]
Tablescapes: 2018 Real Weddings
Unbelievably, we are about 35 days away from 2020 and I still have this 2018 real wedding wrap up post to publish! Gah! I had some beautiful wedding table designs in 2018, that I am quite proud of and happy […]
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 winning […]
What do I need to know about Wedding Room Blocks?
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 4 stories!) […]
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 […]
Real Weddings: 2018 Statistical Review
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 information […]
Best Barns for Weddings in Northern Virginia – Updated 2020
I recently spent 8 hours checking out barns all over Loudoun County for my new clients. We were looking for a barn with character, good bathrooms, and decent access to lodging. We looked at 6 together, and the bride had […]
Farmers Market Bridal Shower – A Backyard Feast!
I am so very proud of this party. Kelley and I threw a bridal luncheon for our bestie Joanie with all our industry pals in attendance. The theme came to us after looking at some fall-inspired invitations on Paperless […]
Wedding Planning 101 | Washingtonian Bride & Groom Unveiled 2018
Hey! In case you missed it, I was on an expert panel giving advice on Wedding Planning 101 at the Washingtonian Bride & Groom Unveiled 2018 wedding show. It was such a blast bring on the Wedding Planning 101 […]
