Holiday Entertaining Etiquette… 11 Mindful Tips for the Perfect Guest!
December 15, 2023 | Celebrations, Event Planning, Holiday Parties
Holiday Entertaining Etiquette… 11 Mindful Tips for the Perfect Guest!

Special delivery!  You’ve got Mail!  Okay, I am not referring to the 1998 American romantic comedy-drama film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.  A special friend has sent you a formal invitation in the mail (or by email) to possibly attend their holiday party. You’re excited to attend and you quickly post the date on your calendar, and you begin

Fab-boo-lous Ideas to help You Host an Intimate Social Celebration for Halloween
October 28, 2020 | Celebrations, COVID-19, Halloween, Party Ideas, Trick-or-Treating
Fab-boo-lous Ideas to help You Host an Intimate Social Celebration for Halloween

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

Celebrating Mother's Day
May 4, 2020 | Celebrations, Mother's Day
Celebrating Mother’s Day

The Origin of Mother’s Day Since May 1914, the second Sunday has been celebrated as a national holiday to recognize the women that carried and nurtured their children now known as Mother’s Day.  A day that is celebrated throughout the world in various forms, this beautiful holiday was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S Holiday

Why We Celebrate Our Clients
March 25, 2020 | Celebrations, client appreciation, event spaces, Special Events
Why We Celebrate Our Clients

Last month I hosted a client appreciation dinner for 50 + clients whom I have had the opportunity to create memorable celebrations.  Clients ranged from corporate to weddings to social clients.  It was a time to thank and recognize them for entrusting Perfect Planning Events to produce such occasions of value to them. I used to host annual client appreciation

8 Tips for Hosting the Perfect Outdoor Event
June 27, 2019 | Catering Questions, Catering Tips, Celebrations, Corporate Event Planning, corporate events, Event Planning, Full service planning, Outdoor Events, Outdoor Weddings, Summer Weddings, Weddings
8 Tips for Hosting the Perfect Outdoor Event

Being outdoors prevails to Nature’s beauty and evokes tranquility in its purest form, however, there are many caveats to consider when planning an outdoor celebration. Below are a few helpful tips to consider when planning an outdoor event, ie., corporate retreats/team building activities/celebrations, social events, weddings.  Make sure your guests are comfortable. Consider the weather and the length of time

Fashionable Windsor Royal Tea Party for DC Wedding Planners
May 19, 2019 | anniversary, Celebrations, tea party
Fashionable Windsor Royal Tea Party for DC Wedding Planners

  Today is the “One Year Anniversary” for the Duke & Duchess of Sussex  (Prince Harry & Meghan Markle).  In honor of today’s celebration, I’d like to reflect back to last year around their nuptials leading up to the big day.  I (Perfect Planning Events) partnered with area Washington DC Planners, Howerton + Wooten Events and Exquisite Expressions, and produced

2018 Notable Stationery Design Trends
April 11, 2018 | Celebrations, Corporate Event Planning, corporate events, Event Planning, Invitations, Stationery, Wedding Invitations, Wedding Planning, Weddings
2018 Notable Stationery Design Trends

  Being invited to any occasion is an exuberant feeling.  The recipient receives a beautiful envelope with their name on it saying, “You’re Invited”!  And based on the invitation or stationery’s appearance, the guest plans their entire experience to attend around the invitation style to include their dress attire to how they are imagining their time at the event. In

Vibrant Fall Wedding | Belmont Manor & Historic Park | Eric & Shakétta
January 16, 2018 | Brides, Caterers, Celebrations, DC Weddings, Engaged Couples, Full service planning, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Wedding Planner, Weddings
Vibrant Fall Wedding | Belmont Manor & Historic Park | Eric & Shakétta

Last Fall, we had the opportunity to witness the enduring love of Eric and Shakétta as they said “I do” to each other on the beautiful grounds of Belmont Manor and Historic Park. It was a contemporary garden style wedding as the grounds of the manor provided the perfect backdrop.  The Groom (Eric) looked dapper in a steel grey suit

4 Tips to Ringing in the New Year and Saying “I Do”!
December 19, 2016 | Catering Menus, Catholic Weddings, Celebrations, Day of Coordination, DC Weddings, destination wedding, Holiday Weddings, Northern Virginia Event Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Wedding Planners
4 Tips to Ringing in the New Year and Saying “I Do”!

New Year’s Eve is such a great time of year. It’s the time of year full of renewed hopes, resolutions, and new beginnings. So, why not choose New Year’s Eve to get married? Starting a new year with your new companion surrounded by all of your loved ones and friends at a fabulous party – sounds absolutely perfect! Perfect Timing:

Tis the Season...5 Tips to Planning Holiday Weddings
November 29, 2016 | Catering Menus, Celebrations, Event Planning, Holiday Weddings, Intimate Weddings, Red Weddings, Wedding Menu, Wedding Receptions, Weddings, Winter Weddings
Tis the Season…5 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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