Last month I had the opportunity to host an event for celebrity designer and event planner, Diann Valentine, to showcase her signature bridal collection of The Valentine Cuff. Diann Valentine is a visionary and a true trailblazer. Her client list consists of a celebrated A-list such as Usher, Martin Lawrence, Tony Braxton, Lela Rochon, Boyz II Men, Evelyn Lozada, and
“A Marbled Wedding in the City” was the theme and inspiration for the wedding of Anthony Sims and David Butler. My first encounter with this vibrant couple was one that was of pure exhilaration! David and Tony were both eager to embrace a new chapter in their life and wanted to celebrate it with their friends in grand style. Although
In part one of our three part series on R.S.V.P Etiquette, we discussed 10 rules of thumb as a Wedding Guest. Today, we address the “6 Rules of Thumb as the Wedding Professional” – yes, wedding professionals have an obligation to R.S.V.P to their client(s). As Wedding Professionals, we are so engaged with performing our duties and making sure that
Many of us receive formal invitations in the mail to attend weddings, formal celebrations, retirement banquets, galas, etc. However, when we receive the invitation do we really pay close attention to whom the invitation is addressed to and all of the fine points? If not, we need to slow down and pay close attention to the particulars of this special delivery. Proper
It makes our heart do a dance when we have the opportunity to encounter wonderful couples such as Keenon and Lauren, now Mr. & Mrs. Keenon Vaughan. Lauren, a busy career girl, reached out to us to help coordinate her special – the one in which she would be saying “I Do” to her love, Keenon. She elected to utilize
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! Most New
Last month Perfect Planning Events celebrated a joyous milestone, our 10 Year Anniversary! Our celebration included family, friends, clients, and wedding partners within the Washington, DC metro area and beyond. The occasion highlighted our years of bringing joy, happiness, and the moments of celebrating new beginnings with persons that at first are strangers but become a part of our family