In our previous blog, we shared 10 steps to successfully start planning the wedding of your dreams. Now that you have taken those initial steps, it’s time to advance to one of the most important aspects of wedding planning: building your wedding pro dream team! Having a top-tier team of wedding professionals will bring your vision to life with precision,
If you are newly engaged and have opted to plan your own wedding, but not sure where to start, do not worry. Most couples have never planned an event as intricate, exquisite – nor as important – as a wedding. Although it may seem daunting, your aspirations to plan the wedding of your dreams is attainable. It should also be
Because of its yielding, unpredictable nature, planning a wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique set of challenges amid a myriad of moving pieces. The landscape shifts and changes every day, leaving couples to face uncertain circumstances and daunting decisions. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, COVID-19 is playing a significant role in what
Engagement season is upon us! It’s the time from Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day when our social media timelines begin to fill with engagement ring selfies and popular wedding hashtags: #BrideToBe #MisstoMrs #IDo and #HePutaRingOnIt. If you’re one of the fortunate couples to get engaged during this season, congratulations! Now that you’re engaged, the first thing that I encourage you to
On an evening seemingly no different than any other, while at a restaurant, Sophia Coleman came across a friendly gentleman. Serendipitously, he happened to be the best friend of David Harris; the man Sophia would later meet, fall in love with, and marry. Upon meeting Sophia at that restaurant, David’s best friend instinctively knew the two would be a perfect
From Masquerade Balls and Ghouls Night In to Boos and Booze and Hallow-wine tasting parties, Halloween has always been a time for festivity and creativity – especially when it comes to party planning. It’s the mix of my two passions: ingenuity and planning – and the perfect holiday to let my imagination run wild. Although this year’s Halloween parties may
Managing ever-evolving to-do lists, keeping up with hectic schedules and tackling daily responsibilities – we have more than enough to keep us busy. The mere idea of having to add planning an event to our plates – in addition to balancing life’s other priorities – would have us feeling like we’re riding a roller coaster that’s still being constructed.
Charlyne and Richard’s love story began unexpectedly. In an impromptu group text message, the introduction was as simple as “Rich meet Charlyne, Charlyne meet Rich.” The matchmaker sealed the introduction with a prayerful sentiment, “Have your way, Lord”. With that prayer added to the text, a blessing was etched on their hearts. Every moment that led Charlyne and Richard from
Since March 2020, the event industry has experienced, and continues to experience a drastic hit, due to the turbulent toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of the past six months, I have seen firsthand how the event space has had very little to absolutely no activity, and as a result, many of our businesses have been idled. During
Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Occoquan River, Jazmin & Carlos’ wedding was a memorable, multicultural celebration nestled in a magical al fresco setting at The River View at Occoquan. A stunning yet serene sight to behold, their special day exemplifies why outdoor weddings are incredibly popular. Imagine how wonderful the guests and the couple must have felt in the
