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Upscale Autumn Wedding at the Family Farm

When the couple realized that their plans for a destination wedding in Italy weren’t going to happen due to the pandemic, they enlisted us to plan an upscale autumn wedding weekend at the groom’s family farm. In only three months, we planned a 3-day event that allowed the couple’s friends and family to join together […]

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Elegant AlFresco D.C. Wedding

Valerie & David’s elegant alfresco D.C. wedding is inspired by their love of travel and passion for good food. One of their favorite places is Provence, France, where they stayed in a beautiful Bastide at a French Winery. Here they enjoyed one of their favorite meals, served al fresco surrounded by candlelight in the Bastide […]

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Urban Garden Wedding in D.C.

Eleni and Mark hosted an urban garden wedding at the American Pharmacists Association in D.C. After the ceremony on the marble steps, guests moved to the venue’s rooftop terrace which offered the most incomparable views of the monuments and D.C skyline. We designed a chic, intimate secret garden in the middle of the bustling city. […]

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3 tips for your Micro Wedding

2020 has not looked like any of us planned or hoped. Some of you have opted for a micro wedding in front of family and friends on Zoom, with plans for a large party later on. Many have postponed your wedding until 2021. Still others of you have just gotten engaged and have high hopes […]

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Greenbrier Wedding on Carats & Cake

We’re so excited to share the rest of Laurie & Lake’s wedding celebration at the Greenbrier Resort. To see their tropical themed welcome party, check it out here. Thanks to Carats & Cake for sharing their special day.  While the welcome party was chic with whimsical details, the wedding design was very timeless. The Greenbrier’s chapel has a […]

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A Micro Wedding at Dumbarton House

Cara & Kamyar’s micro wedding at the Dumbarton House in D.C was just featured on Martha Stewart, and I’m overjoyed to share it with you. They had originally planned a small ceremony under the iconic cherry blossoms for April 2020, but had to change their plans due to COVID-19. Since they have guests who would travel […]

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Virginia Elopement at Goodstone Inn

This Virginia elopement at Goodstone Inn is truly a highlight of 2020. When COVID-19 changed their wedding plans, Meredith & Chris decided to elope on their original wedding date. Even though their wedding planning was put on hold, they did not want to postpone their commitment to one another. Friends who were with them when […]

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Tropical-inspired Party | Greenbrier Resort

Last summer we had the joy of planning a tropical inspired party at the iconic Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. Our couple’s colorful rehearsal dinner & welcome party were inspired by the glamorous designs of the Beverly Hills hotel. The bride’s love of the hotel’s iconic palm wallpaper was our starting point. We brought palms in […]

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Citrus Inspired wedding | District Winery

For a couple that loves wine and got engaged at a winery, getting married at a winery is the perfect match. When the couple found District Winery they knew immediately it was the perfect place to host their families and friends. We used the paper products, designed by Emily Baird, to develop an overarching citrus-inspired […]

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Wedding Venues near Washington, D.C.

There are an abundant number of wedding venues near Washington, D.C. to choose from. Whether you envision an enchanted outdoor garden party or a black-tie ballroom reception, there is an extensive list of options to fit your needs and desires. That being said, it is time-consuming and a bit overwhelming to sift through all of […]

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