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Citrus Inspired Mount Ida Wedding

January 20, 2020

Today we have a vibrant and unique Mount Ida wedding to kick off another week of DC area wedding inspiration! Raeylnn and Finn’s love story first began at work, where they met and were hesitant to start an office romance. However, as time went on, it was clear how perfect they were and are with each other. As their relationship blossomed, it was undeniable these two were made for each other. Mount Ida offers an abundance of views, from the mountain scenery to the chandeliers in the Lodge, it was the perfect venue for the couple’s vision. The greenery and florals provided the romantic ambiance for the chic wedding reception. The use of sliced oranges and grapefruits provided fun pops of colors while giving a more modern and joyous feel. Raelynn + Finn consider themselves movie buffs and foodies. They incorporated their love of movies by having a popcorn bar for guest, in which guests could add their own toppings. Guests were also treated to reception late night snacks of ice cream sandwiches to cool off from the August heat. Thank you to Bakerture for sharing this delightful Charlottesville wedding with us today!

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Dreamy Natural Wedding at Rust Manor House

January 6, 2020

Gillian and Lorenzo are both musical theatre fanatics who fell in love with Rust Manor House based on their desire for an outdoor, boho wedding with a destination resort feel. That is how they landed on their Virginia wedding venue, with Lansdowne Resort as the home base for the weekend. The whole affair was capture by Procopio Photography and we can’t wait for you to see the photos of this dreamy natural wedding!

The couple, along with their planner Janice of Bellwether Events, went for a neutral palette, stunning flowers and a beautiful tented reception. Delicate ceiling garlands, one of our favorite wedding details, tied it all together to create a dreamy, romantic feel. The bride’s mother is an accomplished calligrapher, and she not only did the envelopes, she also designed the save the date, made the welcome sign and the chair back signs, which featured a quote from Hamilton. This was, of course, a nod to their shared love of musical theater!

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Rose Gold National Museum of Women in the Arts Wedding

December 17, 2019

Monica and Steve were married this past May at the National Women in the Art’s Museum. Monica wore a structured Anne Barge gown that is absolutely to die for, and Steve stunned in a classic black tuxedo. The groomsmen attire followed the groom while the bridesmaids sported floor length light grey gowns to compliment. The pair chose not to do a first look, which made the ceremony all that much more special.

The reception, beautifully designed by Margo of Bright Occasions, wowed us! The florals were lush seasonal blooms of mostly white and blush, with touches of grey foliage and greenery. They kept the tables neutral with an ivory striped textured linen, which made the rose gold chargers really pop, and also coordinated well with the rose gold striped invitations. Platinum rimmed glassware and champagne chiavari chairs kept things more fresh and modern with mixed metals. And the petite cake brought in a textural element that went well with the stationery and linens. A highlight was when Steve and his band took the stage for a few songs, while Monica and guests danced and sang along.

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Winter Wedding at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

December 12, 2019

Kelsey and Chris met in Corpus Christi, TX. He had just completed flight school and was about to be awarded his wings. One of Kelsey’s best friends was completing the same program and she went down for the ceremony. It was there that the pair met and the rest is history! Their Maryland wedding represented the couple’s love of the outdoors. Kelsey wanted to evoke the intimacy of the outdoors in winter when only the evergreen trees remain and the sky is full of grey. They knew they wanted a deep emerald/forest green to bring the outside inside. The white, mauve, dark purple and grey bring in a really wonderful contrast! We love that the whole atmosphere conveys the winter wedding vibe without relying on a Christmas theme or on a pure white winter wonderland.

Kelsey and Chris personalized their wedding day in unique ways as well! One of our favorites of these was that they used an old family recipe for the wedding favors. Kelsey’s mom and sister create a homemade kahlua, aged with vanilla bean for a month. They then put it in individual little brown bottles, decorated with sticker, and tied on some fresh greens that we cut from the evergreen trees behind the couple’s house. What a great idea! Edible favors are always a big hit. The bride and groom also wrote their own ceremony and vows. Choosing how the ceremony was structured, what songs were performed and readings were read, allowed them to create a ceremony that truly spoke to what love and commitment meant to them. For the big day, Chris wore his Marine Corps Dress Blue Bravos. His career as an VM22 Osprey pilot is something to be proud of and showcasing his accomplishments through our attire really allowed him to shine alongside his beautiful bride in a stunning Justin Alexander gown. Thank you to Michelle Whitley Photography for sharing this Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding with us today!

Tell us your proposal story. The proposal happened in San Diego, CA. I had just flown in and Chris said he wanted us to go on a hike. After being on a plane for 5 some hours, that sounded great. He took us up to Torrey Pines State Reserve and we hiked down to where the ocean meets the cliffs. I wandered out on some rocks, he followed me out and then go down on one knee. I was absolutely happy, shocked, and very concerned that water would splash up and knock the ring out of his hand.

What were the most memorable parts of the day? For me, the most anticipated moment for me was the exchange of vows. We had previously agreed to write our own vows, and our only guiding rule from there was that we both would keep it to about 5 sentences, so 5 promises. I have known for a long time that Christopher loves me, he shows it in the smallest, most wonderful ways, but I was very curious for what he would promise in front of so many family and friends. Spoiler alert, he did amazing and he definitely made me tear up.

Do you have any planning advice for future couples? The best planning advice I have is to find the right vendors and put your trust in them. We would not have had as beautiful of an event and would not have enjoyed ourselves as much if I had tried to micromanage the planning process or worried about every little detail on the day of

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Classic Gold and Navy Baltimore Wedding at Peabody Library

December 11, 2019

Tiffany and Vincent live in New York but met while attending John Hopkins University in Baltimore. Because Baltimore is where their love story began, it made perfect sense to return there for a destination wedding. The stationery was designed by the matron of honor in a chic grayscale palette. For the reception, their planner Janice of Bellwether Events went with classic gold and navy, which works beautifully in the historic library wedding venue. The library theme was played up with the card catalog escort card display and the books in the centerpieces. For dessert, the pair opted for both wedding cake and a Baltimore staple, Dangerously Delicious pies. Thank you to Bellwether Events for sharing this Baltimore wedding with us today!

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Classic Blue Patterned Wedding at The Ritz Carlton DC

December 5, 2019

Today’s classic blue patterned wedding at The Ritz Carlton DC is not to be missed. It’s full of joy and love from the very first moment to the very last. Their first look has to be one of our favorites. The immense joy on Hannah’s face before Josh even turned around really brightened our day! And if that wasn’t enough, their reactions to seeing each others faces was just too cute! The pair were married in a traditional Jewish ceremony complete with a Ketubah signing to kick it off and a smashing of the glass to finalize it. After the beautiful ceremony under the wooden Chuppah, guests moved on to the reception for cocktail hour before being ushered into the ballroom for dinner and dancing.

We loved their unique wedding design elements that Hannah and Josh chose to infuse into their big day. The mismatched blue patterned centerpiece vases featured all white florals with complimented the blue and white table linen and the unique centerpiece vessels. We adore the mixing of patterns and they definitely did it up right at this DC wedding! Thank you to Kristin Moore Photo for sharing this wedding with us today!

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Virginia Vineyard Wedding

December 2, 2019

Julie and Andrew not only have an adorable proposal story – it takes place is Paris and is super cute! – but they also had a beautiful Virginia vineyard wedding at Morais! The pair knew they wanted a light and airy wedding that was also classic and timeless and so they selected blush pink and gold as their wedding colors. Nailed it! The lightness of the blush tones and touch of elegance with the gold are a great combination. The ballroom at Morais has neutral tones and golds throughout which works wonderfully with this palette.

Julie and Andrew threw caution to the wind a booked Morais Vineyards and Winery sight unseen after stumbling across it in an online search! Once booked, they also added in some additional touches to play off the winery setting such as personalized wine corks to hold the escort cards and custom wine glass charm favors that featured each guest’s name. Talk about a cool wedding favor! Thank you to Wolfcrest Photography for sharing this gorgeous Virginia wedding with us today.

Tell us your proposal story. “Julie and I had planned a trip to Paris, France in early March 2018. I knew I would be asking her to marry me at some point in 2018 and thought to myself “what better location to propose than Paris?” I had purchased an engagement ring shortly after Christmas 2017 and kept it tucked away until our trip in March. Leading up to the trip to Paris, I spent time on Google Maps looking up all the various locations around the Eiffel Tower in an effort to identify the best spot to propose. I located the Place du Trocadero – a very popular tourist spot with amazing views of the Eiffel Tower – and decided that would be the spot where I would ask Julie to marry me with the Eiffel Tower front and center in the background.

The day of the flight, I kept the engagement ring in my carry-on bag rolled up within a t-shirt and containing warning messages to any TSA agent who might randomly search my bag that an engagement ring was hidden inside and to please not spoil the surprise. The flight itself was a red-eye and we didn’t arrive in Paris until the next morning around 10:00am. We didn’t sleep much on the flight but also weren’t able to check into our hotel until later in the afternoon. We chose to check our bags with the hotel concierge and take a walk to the Eiffel Tower which was about 20 minutes away. Before we left the hotel, I asked to use the restroom and snuck downstairs to take the engagement ring and its box out of my backpack and place it inside my jacket.

Once we were actually on the platform at the Place du Trocadero I was nervously scanning the entire area out of the corner of my eyes looking for a place that wasn’t too crowded where I could get down on one knee and not draw too much attention to ourselves. I noticed an area of the platform that had some descending stairs and was actually the closest spot to the Eiffel Tower and largely out of view of the larger crowds. Julie and I took a few photos from that spot and I felt the nervous energy hit me again because I realized this was the spot where I was going to propose and I didn’t want to lose the moment. Standing at the spot where I was going to propose and looking on at the Eiffel Tower, Julie made a comment about how I was visibility sweating and how I must be hot in all the layers I was wearing. I responded with a comment along the lines of “well I think there’s another reason why I might be sweating so much” and at that moment I pulled the ring box out of my right pocket and slowly opened the top of the box as I dropped to a knee. Upon seeing the ring I remember Julie uttered “Seriously!?” and then nodded and proceeded to cry and was speechless for about 10 minutes. It was perfect!”

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Dusty Rose Virginia Wedding at Ospreys at Belmont Bay

October 9, 2019

Jessica and Martin celebrated their wedding day with their closest friends and family at the Ospreys at Belmont Bay, and we love every moment of it! The couple got ready with their best friends separately, and then met up at the Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church for their traditional Catholic wedding ceremony, as their faith has been an integral part of their lives. It was important that they share it with the rest of their family and friends on their big day!

We then headed over to the Ospreys at Belmont Bay for their wedding reception and took advantage of the waterfront property, as well as the surrounding tree lines for some wedding party photos and bride & groom portraits. Though a thunderstorm rolled in half way through their portraits, they were still able to catch the sunset during the dinner time! Their guests enjoyed their time through the rest of night, hearing some truly heartfelt toasts, witnessing the dances shared with parents, and dancing the night away. thank you to Feather and Fawn Photography for sharing this dusty rose wedding with us today!

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Fall Countryside Poplar Springs Wedding

September 18, 2019

We love today’s elegant tented wedding at Polar Springs Manor! Ellen & Brendan had a classic outdoor Fall wedding in the countryside. On the gorgeous grounds this beautiful Virginia wedding venue, there were pops of navy, light gray, and soft neutral tones. We adore the mix of modern touches and rustic elements such as the marble accents and wood chairs. The perfect mix of old and new is really what we’re looking for this year. What an amazing combo! Thank you to Tori Watson Photography for sharing this gorgeous fall wedding with us today!

Tell us your proposal story. Brendan proposed on a beautiful summer day in Annapolis, MD. We spent the day eating, drinking, and wandering by the water. He proposed on a pier as the sun was setting. A few piers over, a photographer was taking engagement photos of another couple. He noticed what was happening and started taking pictures of us! It was unexpected and those photos are so special to us now. We celebrated the rest of the weekend. It was just us, which was perfect.

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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!