The Elegant At Home Wedding book: Second Edition
If you've been around here for a minute, you know I'm releasing a second edition of my book, The Elegant At Home Wedding. This book is a step-by-step guide to planning an elevated home wedding. I recently revealed the new
Wedding Trend: Paper Flowers
My best friend used paper flowers in her wedding 21 years ago - she spent over a year making them by hand from Paper Source kits to match her jewel-toned Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding. I surprised clients of mine
Washington Golf and Country Club Wedding
The last time I had a wedding at Washington Golf and Country Club (in Arlington, Virginia) was in 2007! But I was so thrilled to return for the wedding of E&K. They planned a colorful, thoughtful wedding celebration at the
Hotel Monaco DC Wedding Reception
The Hotel Monaco hotel in DC pairs well with Holy Rosary Catholic Church for a wedding ceremony and reception. They are pretty close to each other. Holy Rosary welcomes couples who are no members to wed there. And the Hotel
Archer Hotel Tysons: Wedding Reception on the Rooftop
P and S had the sweetest Spring wedding celebration with a wedding reception at the Archer Hotel Tysons. We were so thrilled to be a part of it. It was our first time at the Archer Hotel in Tysons Corner,
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Welcome to my 2025 Father's Day gift guide. I've taken a peek through Etsy and found some faves to share with you. Want a shortcut? Visit the Etsy Father's Day Hub. Or visit all my curated Etsy faves for Gifts
Bridechilla Podcast! Part 2
I set out with a secret goal of chatting up Leah with the Bridechilla wedding podcast for well over an hour so that we would stretch into two episodes, and I succeeded! There really is so much to cover when
Bridechilla Podcast! Part 1
I have been trying to get onto podcasts for a minute to talk about home weddings and other things I consider myself an expert in. You might say I sometimes feel desperate to help people plan their weddings. Even those
Coming soon: The Second Edition of The Elegant At-Home Wedding
Twelve years ago, I launched my ebook, The Elegant At-Home Wedding, the ultimate guide to elevated home weddings. I'm finally back with a revamped second edition. This is a step-by-step guide to planning an elegant wedding at a private home.
18 Unique Engagement Rings for 2025
I spend time on Etsy so you don't have to. I scroll through thousands of items (or, in this case, engagement rings) to find the best for you. Here are some recent favorites when I was looking for unique and
