8 Tips for the Perfect Outdoor Wedding
July 24, 2016 | Barn Style Weddings, Catering Questions, Catering Tips, DC Weddings, destination wedding, Event Planning, Full service planning, Intimate Weddings, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Summer Weddings, Virginia Weddings, Washington DC Weddings, Weddings
8 Tips for the Perfect Outdoor Wedding

The combination of Mother Nature and Romance brings together pure bliss for the perfect outdoor wedding.   Although, they are romantic and beautiful within its purity, there are many caveats to consider when planning an outdoor wedding. Below are a few helpful tips to consider when planning an outdoor wedding.  Make sure your guests are comfortable. Consider the weather and the

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DC Wedding Planner | Celebrating Father's Day...5 Ways to Celebrate Fathers on Wedding Day
June 17, 2015 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, Celebrations, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Event Planner, Groom, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, MD Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Event Planner, Northern Virginia Weddings, Va Wedding Planner, Virginia Weddings
DC Wedding Planner | Celebrating Father’s Day…5 Ways to Celebrate Fathers on Wedding Day

Originating in the year of 1908 leading to the year of 1972, there were several initiatives to begin the official day to honor “Fathers” across the United States.  The first record of celebration began in 1908, when a West Virginia church decided to honor fathers during a Sunday sermon to reflect on the life of 362 men who had died

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Washington, DC Wedding & Event Planner | Celebrating Mother's Day...A Tribute Our Grooms & Their Mothers
May 10, 2015 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, Celebrations, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Event Planner, Groom, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Event Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Weddings, Red Weddings, Washington DC Wedding Planner, Washington DC Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Washington, DC Wedding & Event Planner | Celebrating Mother’s Day…A Tribute Our Grooms & Their Mothers

Earlier this week, we did a special tribute to our Brides and their Mothers.  Today, on Mother’s Day, we want to showcase the love shared between our Grooms and their Mothers.  Mother’s Day originated in 1908 by Anna Reaves in memory of her own Mother to encourage children around the world to pay tribute to the women that sacrificed so

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February 4, 2015 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, Celebrations, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Event Planner, Groom, Groomsmen, Holiday Weddings, LGBT Weddings, Marriage Equality, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, MD Event Planner, Northern Virginia Event Planner, Northern Virginia Photographer, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Pink Weddings, Red Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Valentine Weddings, Washington DC Wedding Planner, Washington DC Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Washington, DC Metro Area Wedding Planner | Valentine's Day Weddings

What day of the year is more romantic than Valentine’s Day? In 2015 and 2016, Valentine’s Day falls over the weekend so we will be sure to see many weddings on The Feast of Saint Valentine. The Effects of Cupid’s Arrow: In preparation for Cupid’s arrow of love, The Alameda County, California Clerk’s office has already announced that they will

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December 19, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Bridal Shows, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Washington DC Wedding Planner, Washington DC Weddings, Wedding Photographers, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events…Charlie and Sarah

Marriage is sharing life with your best friend, enjoying the journey along the way and arriving at every destination together (author – Fawn Weaver).  This quote perfectly describes the connection between Charlie and Sarah.  Two beautiful souls that met each other at the perfect time in life, and as they grew to know each other they grew a special bond

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December 15, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Tis the Season…4 Tips to Planning Holiday Weddings

The winter holiday season is a wonderful time of year. It’s so full of color, music, whimsy, and twinkling lights. It’s no wonder many couples chose to wed at this time of year. For many couples, the holidays are the perfect time to get married since family and friends are already gathered together – plus a winter wedding means the

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November 6, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Uncategorized, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events…Heather and Mike!

We had the pleasure this summer working at one of our favorite locations, The Airlie Center, in Warrenton, Virginia with a very special couple, Heather and Mike (August 23, 2014).  Details of love with Scottish traditions – bag piper recessional and Scottish gift to the Groom, to the sweetest pooch walking down the aisle as the Dog of Honor.  Traditions

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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
November 4, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Don’t worry about it! Relax! Calm down! Don’t sweat the small stuff! You’ll hear these words a lot during your wedding planning as you are running around and feeling frazzled while trying to make decisions. While they are well-meaning and come from a place of love, you think to yourself “Easy for you to say! We still have to…”. You

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Celebrity Wedding Spotlight - Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
October 29, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Celebrity Wedding Spotlight – Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade

If fabulous clothes were a wedding theme then actress Gabrielle Union and NBA star Dwayne Wade’s extraordinary 1930’s era juke joint themed wedding would epitomize it. For the August 30, 2014 Miami Beach wedding, guests had to adhere to a dress code – white for the ladies and black tuxedos with bow ties chosen for the guests by the “groomzilla”.

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Trick or Treat...Halloween Weddings
October 22, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Bridal Shows, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Uncategorized, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Trick or Treat…Halloween Weddings

Next year, Halloween will fall on a Saturday – the traditional day to host a wedding. If you are thinking about having a non-traditional wedding, then maybe a Halloween theme is right for you and your fiancé. From pumpkins, fall colors and day of the dead traditions, you have lots to choose from when it comes to Halloween ideas for

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