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Perfect Planning Events
May 18, 2020

Perfect Planning Events is an all-inclusive boutique event planning firm creating discerning events with a highly personalized approach.  The creativity and masterful execution poured into each of our events are highly regarded, illustrious, celebrated and aimed to be impressive by all who encounter the invitation to enjoy.  Richly appointed, sophisticated, perfectly curated, and designed to perfection illustrates the weddings designed to evoke the character of each of our Couples’ wedding day.


Address :
Northern Virginia

Phone :
(571) 402-4594

Email :
TARA@PERFECTPLANNINGBYTARA.COM

Website :
www.perfectplanningevents-dc.com

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CG & Co. Events
March 6, 2019

CG & Co Events is a luxury wedding planning company, based in the Washington, DC area, specializing in single and multi-day South Asian and Multicultural weddings. Our founder, Christine Godsey, has been planning elaborate South Asian & Multicultural weddings for over 12 years both locally and beyond. Her passion for both the beauty and tradition of her weddings shines through each and every wedding she plans. She is experienced with translating your vision into an unforgettable wedding experience.

At CG & Co Events, we take pride in creating a one of a kind wedding day for each of our couples. Our couples appreciate the depth of knowledge our team has for the many wedding traditions along with our ability to find the uniqueness and personality of each of our couples in order to perfectly blend the two into your own unique wedding day. Our team has extensive experience in vendor recommendation, vendor negotiations, custom event design and we would love to share our experience with you.


Address :
Alexandria Virginia

Phone :
(202) 669-0444

Email :
info@cgandcoevents.com

Website :
http://www.cgandcoevents.com/

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Events to a T
June 29, 2018

Events to a T provides custom event planning services to anyone looking to plan the perfect event. It is our belief that everyone should be able to have help in planning the important celebrations in life. Events to a T is here to work with you to create those memories.


Address :
Washington D.C

Phone :
(202) 421-4246

Email :
tracy@eventstoatdc.com

Website :
https://www.eventstoatdc.com/

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How to Plan the Perfect Rehearsal Dinner
March 27, 2018

Rehearsal dinners have truly morphed over the years. They used to simply be a nice dinner post rehearsal the day before the main event, your DC wedding! These days, however, it seems like rehearsal dinners can be a big big deal. Whether you’re hosting a huge soiree or an intimate gathering, a full blown catered dinner or simply a cocktail party, we’ve got you covered. Check out our rehearsal dinner planning tips and advice below! And don’t miss some of our past rehearsal dinner inspiration!

The Guest List

First and foremost, you will want to decide who is invited to your rehearsal dinner. Typically you don’t want to invite your whole wedding guest list. You invite anyone involved in your actual wedding rehearsal and their dates. This includes family, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and sometimes even your officiant! We would consider these your “must invite” guest list.

It’s also courteous to invite any close out of town guests, but definitely not necessary or expected. One of our suggestions for handling out of town guests is hosting a short cocktail hour before or after your dinner at the main guest hotel or a bar nearby. That way the out-of-towners feel included and you can keep a more intimate rehearsal dinner vibe. Really though, the guest list is totally up to you. Your wedding guests probably won’t be upset if they’re not invited to your rehearsal dinner.

Where to Host

Picking out a fabulous restaurant or choosing an amazing caterer has got to pretty high on your rehearsal dinner to do list. This event is truly kicking off your wedding weekend! First decide if you want to host it in a restaurant or a separate venue. Have a fave go to dinner spot? Ask if they would accommodate your party. Have a killer backyard? Look into having caterers over to yours for dinner under the stars. Fell in love with a small venue that couldn’t host your full guest count? Check out if they are available for your rehearsal dinner. There are tons of different options when it comes to venues.

Some of our absolutely favorite spots for rehearsal dinners in the DC area are Kapnos, G by Mike Isabella, and Graffiato. Not only do these spots have amazing, amazing food – trust us, we’ve tried! But they also have impeccable service, killer drinks, and private or semi-private dining areas. Could you go wrong with delicious Italian or Greek food?! That brings us to our next point… the FOOD. Keep reading!

What to Eat

This is probably our favorite part of the rehearsal dinner planning process. What could be better than the food aspect of your dinner? It’s the main event! If you opt for a rehearsal dinner hosted at a restaurant, you’re all set. Just make sure you talk with the venue about the menu. Will it be a fixed menu or will you have your guests order off of the regular menu on your dime. Either way is totally fine! If it’s fixed, we suggest asking them if they can do some of your faves. It is kicking off your weekend, after all! Usually places are super accommodating.

If you choose to host your rehearsal at a venue that requires you bring in catering, we have some fab suggestions, like Design Cuisine and RSVP Catering! Before that though, decide what types of food you are looking to provide. The possibilities are endless! Want something relaxed and fun? What about a taco bar or BBQ? Want a fancy dinner? We always love a good surf and turf option. Looking to just host a cocktail hour style party? Passed hors d’oeuvres could be the way to go. You can’t go wrong with the tuna cones from Spilled Milk Catering! And we know they do some awesome stations and plated meals as well. If you want a fun cocktail option, look no further than our friends at Cocktail Drops. What is that, you say? They’re handcrafted classic cocktails transformed into solid drops that melt in your mouth. SO fun!

Don’t Forget…

  • … to plan this event! Don’t leave it until the last minute.
  • … to send out invites. People won’t know to just show up to this even if they’re part of the rehearsal. We suggest adding an insert into your wedding invitation suite inviting guests to the rehearsal AND rehearsal dinner. Insert a super cute “practice makes perfect” note into your invites. Or send a more formal foiled watercolor invite separately. Want something simple? We love this classic rehearsal dinner invitation because it won’t look out of place in an invite suite or as send alone mail!
  • … to use this as a way to thank those closest to your for all of the support they have given you not only throughout the planning process but throughout your lives!
  • … to plan a few words. The couple typically kicks off the rehearsal dinner by saying a few words. Like we said above, thank everyone there and make any last minute announcements about the wedding day!
  • … to bring any bridesmaids and groomsmen gifts that you don’t want to dole out on the wedding day.
  • TO GET A KILLER OUTFIT! Tune in next week for our rehearsal dinner attire picks for both bride and groom!

Photography: An Endless Pursuit | Planning and Design: Roberts & Co Events | Venue: Newseum | Florals: Sweet Root Village

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Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Planning Packages
August 16, 2016

One question we get a lot is “What is the difference between each wedding planning package option and which one is right for me?”  We recently featured some great advice from local DC area wedding pros on why hiring a wedding planner is a great idea and we wanted to follow that up with some information on next steps – picking your wedding planning package! First of all, we want to start off this conversion with some wedding professional titles so you know the difference between an Event Planner, an Event Designer, and an Event Coordinator. Although these terms are often used interchangeably, it’s good to know the similarities and differences. Once you have a hang of these titles, reading the general package descriptions can help you to make an informed decision on which wedding professional and package is the best fit for your wedding day!

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Event Planner  An event planner is typically someone who has the expertise to support you in every aspect of creating and implementing your event from finding your venue to hiring your vendors to creative design and flawless implementation. The analogy that many of my clients find helpful is that of the Event Planner as the Coach the central figure with the vision to select the best team of players, the leadership to organize and inspire them, and the depth of experience to help them succeed against all odds.

Event Designer This title is starting to be used interchangeably with Event Planner, but it best describes someone who is an expert in developing the creative vision of an event. This person might be compared to an Interior Designer someone who creates an overall vision, from color palette to personal details, and then contracts others to implement the vision. I’ve seen florists, decor rental companies and event planners all refer to themselves as Event Designers. While there can be a lot of overlap, most couples looking for professional support in planning their wedding will benefit more from someone who offers event design as part of their planning expertise.

Event Coordinator  The use of the word Coordinator or Coordination implies that the planning has already been done and this person will simply be organizing, confirming and implementing the plans you make. This term fits best with those who are hired for Month-of planning packages. A great coordinator sets the event up for success with walk-throughs and meetings prior to the date of the wedding.

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Now that you are well versed in the titles of DC area wedding professionals, we have compiled some explanations of what is commonly included in local wedding planning packages. Of course, there can be variations from company to company, but generally the below are some guidelines that can help fine which one is best for you leading up to and on your special day! We also have some pro advice from Margo of Bright Occasions, one of our amazing UWL vendors! She is giving some great advice on the benefits and limitations of each package.

Full Service Planning  Typically, this level of service includes everything from finding the venue to hiring the right vendor team to creating the vision and managing all of the logistics. A Full Service Planner will be able to advocate for you two throughout the entire process and will be able to steer you in the right direction. If you think you will need assistance choosing vendors, balancing your budget, coming up with the perfect design plan, and putting together all of the details, a full service planner is probably the best option for you. With this package you can be a little more hands off (if you’d like) and can leave all of the technical details such as invitations, RSVP cards, vendor discussions, etc. to your planner.

A full wedding planner is there for every step of the process from helping with the budget and selecting the venue, to hiring all vendors, event design, event management and coordination of vendors during the engagement process and on the wedding day. A full wedding planner is instrumental in shaping the event and recommending the best vendors for their clients, while still allowing their clients to make the big decisions and create a wedding that is reflective of their style and personality. There are so many benefits that a planner can provide from saving a client time and money to reducing their stress and streamlining the process. One drawback is that this service may not fit as well into a tight budget, so couples that have limited funds should discuss both full and partial planning options with their wedding planner.

Partial Planning  A partial plan will allow you to be more hands on than a full plan and can be very customizable. Your planner will help with vendor decisions and will give give tips and advice throughout the entire process but will not be involved in each and every aspect of the wedding planning process. A great deal of the responsibilities will still fall to the couple while the planning points them in the right directions. The planner will still be highly involved the month of, organizing vendors, typing up loose ends, and making sure everything goes smoothly.

Partial planning has the most variables, in terms of the areas of help your wedding planner will provide. But generally this is help with hiring some of your vendors and may also include event design and consultations regarding other wedding planning areas. Partial planning typically also includes event management and coordination of vendors during the final month and wedding day. The benefit of this type of planning is that typically the client can pick the areas they most need wedding planning help with. One drawback is that clients may not know what areas they need help with when they are first starting to plan their wedding.

Wedding Coordination  This can vary widely from simple wedding day supervision to actual planning or coordinating prior to the event. For many, this is synonymous with Month-of and Day-of Coordination, below.

Month-of Coordination/Planning  This is generally synonymous with Day-of Coordination as well because it is extremely difficult for a coordinator/planner to jump in ONLY in the day of the wedding. This package includes one month of support immediately prior to the wedding, including full support on the wedding day. This time frame allows for the Professional to be involved in the final walk-through, timeline development and vendor confirmation, as well as the standard ceremony rehearsal supervision and wedding day supervision. A Month-of Coordinator/Planner generally pulls everything together to give you a stress free wedding while allowing you to feel like you

Most professional wedding planners and coordinators in the DC area provide coordination for the final month and/or around 4-6 weeks from the wedding day + the wedding day. So it’s not typically a “day-of” service. In that final month, the planner will meet with the client and caterer to do a final walk-through and discuss the layout and flow of the vent. They will contact vendors and confirm arrival/set-up and breakdown. And they will help their client create a timeline of events for the wedding day. The benefit of this is huge; a wedding planner or coordinator will allow a couple to celebrate worry free and be in the moment throughout their wedding day, rather than dealing with set-up or any issues that may arise. The drawback is that most of the planning is set, so it may be too late to make changes that could better the event. You also won’t develop as close of a relationship, since you are only working together for the final month. And you typically won’t be able to go to your planner or coordinator for planning help that you may want and need before those last 4-6 weeks.

We hope that this has helped to clear up many of our reader’s questions on DC area wedding planning and a big thank you to Margo of Bright Occasions for her awesomely detailed explanation of each type of planning package and her thoughts on the pros and cons of each!

 

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Sunday Brunch: LIG Events
October 4, 2015

Hope you’re enjoying this lovely Sunday morning, my Washington DC area wedding lovers! Get cozy and join us as we celebrate another fabulous sponsor, LIG Events. LIG Events is a full service boutique wedding and event planning company based in the Washington DC area. With a vast array of experience planning weddings all over the world, owner Laura Irizarry-Garcia brings a unique and creative eye to her special events. LIG Events places the utmost importance in creating a custom event that perfectly represents a couple’s vision. Whether working in a hotel ballroom, a tent outdoors or an exotic international destination, LIG Events creates the ultimate experience for each and every guest. Dedicated to attentive and tenacious service, LIG believes no challenge is too big and all problems have solutions. LIG Events will hand-craft every facet of your event with a sharp eye for detail, creating an extraordinary wedding and unforgettable memories. For more on LIG Events, be sure to visit their website or check out all their past features on United With Love.

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 Photo Credit: Judy Pak Photography

We hope that you’ll check out LIG Events as your wedding planner in the Washington DC area. Join us again next weekend for Sunday brunch with another fantastic supporter of United With Love! We’ll see you back here bright and early Monday morning! If you are interested in joining us for brunch on United With Love, please send us an email.

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Sunday Brunch: Caroline Dutton Events
September 13, 2015

Good morning, my Washington DC area wedding lovelies! Are you ready to spend this Sunday brunch with one of our fabulous sponsors!? Let me introduce you to Washington DC area wedding planner, Caroline Dutton. Caroline Dutton Events is a full-service wedding and event planning company specializing in classic and timeless design. Caroline and her team pride themselves on careful attention to each and every detail, no matter how big or small. From the initial consultation to the last menu card placed perfectly on the table, weddings and special occasions by Caroline Dutton Events are thoughtfully curated to reflect each couple’s unique vision and love story, all while ensuring a memorable guest experience. For more from Caroline Dutton, please be sure to visit her website.

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We hope that you’ll check out Caroline Dutton Events as you are wedding planner in the Washington DC area. Join us again next weekend for Sunday brunch with another fantastic supporter of United With Love! We’ll see you back here bright and early Monday morning! If you are interested in joining us for brunch on United With Love, please send us an email.

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Sunday Brunch: Perfect Planning
March 2, 2014

Happy Sunday to you! While you’re enjoying a leisurely day, allow us to introduce you to Perfect Planning. They are an event planning and management company serving the Washington DC area who offers a complete array of services to cover all facets of event planning for luxurious weddings, social and corporate events – from start to finish. It is their philosophy to offer their clients and their guests a highly personalized experience, exceptional service, a peace of mind, and a memorable celebration. Their attention to detail and exceptional ability to capture the vision of their clients has made Perfect Planning  a standout company within the industry. With their high level of expertise, creativity, passion, and managerial aptitude, their weddings and special events are those of flawless distinction.

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As the creative engine and leader of Perfect Planning, Tara offers her clients a highly personalized experience resulting in an extraordinary memorable and stress free affair. Her remarkable attention to detail and exceptional ability to capture the vision of her clients has made Tara a valuable asset within the industry. With her expertise, creativeness, passion, managerial aptitude, compassion for her work, and bodacious style – her weddings and special events are those of flawless distinction. Allow Perfect Planning to offer your next event a personal style that will rise to a level of sophistication and will leave you and your guest in awe! You can see more of Perfect Planning’s work on their website and you can see all of their past features on United With Love.

I hope that you’ll check out Perfect Planning for your wedding planning needs in the Washington DC area. Join us again next weekend for Sunday brunch with another fantastic supporter of United With Love! We’ll see you back here on tomorrow bright and early Monday morning! If you are interested in joining us for brunch on United With Love, please send us an email.

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Sunday Brunch: Blue Canary Events
February 9, 2014

Well, good Sunday morning to you! Let me introduce you to the fabulous wedding and special event planning team at Blue Canary Events. The team at Blue Canary has been planning weddings in the Washington, DC area since 2005. Over the years they have worked on everything from intimate 10-guest, 2-hour same-sex weddings to elaborate 450-guest, 3-day South Asian weddings. They’ve gone to Baltimore, Charlottesville, Leesburg, the Eastern Shore, and everything in between. Specializing in month-of-wedding coordination, Blue Canary is perfect for couples who can handle the planning process, but want to enjoy the company of their friends and family on the big day. You can see more of Blue Canary Event’s work and their process on their website and you can also see all of their past features on United With Love.

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I hope that you’ll take some time to meet the team at Blue Canary Events and consider them for your wedding! Join us again next weekend for Sunday brunch with another fantastic supporter of United With Love! We’ll see you back here on tomorrow bright and early Monday morning! If you are interested in joining us for brunch on United With Love, please send us an email.

For more local wedding planning this weekend, don’t forget to check out our Washington DC wedding inspiration galleries, look at real weddings in Washington, Maryland and Virginia, find the best Washington DC area wedding vendors, or explore our wedding forums for DC, MD and VA couples.

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Sophisticated Westin Georgetown Wedding
September 3, 2019

Did everyone enjoy some time off yesterday for Labor Day? We had a great day of resting, relaxing and recharging as we move into fall wedding season. Today’s sophisticated Westin Georgetown wedding is a great way to kick off the week! LaTarya and Sammy’s wedding was done in beautiful shades of navy, pink, and gold with geometric accents incorporated into the ceremony backdrop and the tabletop decor. We also love their unique cake which is modern, geometric and whimsical all at the same time! Thank you to Perfect Planning Events for sharing this DC wedding with us today!

 

The following Washington DC wedding professionals contributed to this Westin Georgetown Wedding:

Planning: Perfect Planning Events | Venue: Westin Georgetown | Florals, Lighting, and Drape: Edge Floral Event Designers | Photography: Procopio Photography | Videography: StumpedTV | Musicians: Background Solutions Entertainment | Cake: Couture Cakes by Sabrina | Hair: Go by Geohaghan | Makeup: Shaune Hayes | Invitations: LePenn Stationery | Photobooth: Snap Entertainment |

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