A bohemian waterside wedding on the Eastern Shore made perfect sense for Rachel & Ben, who both grew up around the water. Desiring a relaxed, carefree wedding day, they chose Brittland Manor where the ceremony and reception took place at the same lovely location. The backdrop of the Chester River was a romantic spot to […]

We’re so excited to see Natalie’s Monet baby shower at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C., featured on Inspired by This blog! Pam worked with Natalie’s mom and best friend to plan a baby shower that combined the creativity and style Natalie is known for. Colorful, artsy, and vibrant, the design reflected Natalie’s fun personality. […]

Jenny & Geoffrey’s elegant September Inn at Warner Hall wedding is featured on Martha Stewart today. Over-the-top florals by Holly Chapple stole the show and Kate Headley captured the joy of the day perfectly. Hailing from Hawaii, it was only natural that Jenny & Geoff chose a waterside venue. The Inn at Warner Hall was […]

A mother of a bride once referred to me as “the queen of tent weddings”. It’s been one of my favorite compliments because there is a lot that goes into a successful tent wedding.  Whether it’s on the grounds of a historic DC mansion, or in an open field at a private Virginia estate, I […]

Virginia tented wedding in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Planning an outdoor wedding? Looking for tented wedding inspiration? Liz & Tim’s garden wedding had it all: a ceremony in the front yard under a lush floral arbor, cocktail hour in the garden on vintage furniture, reception under a cloth tent in the field, and dancing by the […]

Planning a wedding in Washington DC, Virginia or the Maryland area? You’ve hit the jackpot when it comes to wedding venue options. The last we heard there are over 200,000 couples who get married in the Washington Metropolitan area a year. As a DC wedding planner, we’ve had the privilege of planning a variety of […]

On a gorgeous spring day, Kristin & Steven were married at one of the newest Virginia wedding venues, Stone Tower Winery. The stunning vineyard boasts ponds, rolling hillsides and gorgeous stone structures. The couple wanted their wedding guests to feel like they had been transported to an amazing Italian winery. We designed a wedding with a Tuscan […]

Rolling hills, a modern farmhouse, and the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains makes Blue Hill Farm a picturesque venue for a large family wedding. We took advantage of the whole sprawling property for Liz & Tim’s garden wedding: ceremony in the front yard under a lush floral arbor, cocktails in the garden, reception under a cloth […]

After a decade of being Atrendy Wedding, we recently changed our name to Pamela Barefoot Events + Design. It’s a scary thing to change your name after so many years in the wedding business, but we’re proud of what we’ve created and excited for what lies ahead. We were so honored to celebrate our rebrand […]

One of D.C.’s coolest venues, Longview Gallery offers a hip, modern space that can be transformed into something completely new and unexpected. As a D.C. wedding planner, there are a myriad of wedding venue options but one like Longview that offers a blank canvas is so exciting to work with! Old-school romance was married with […]