It is a Baby Affair, Love You to the Moon and Back
February 8, 2021 | Baby Showers, Event Planning
It is a Baby Affair, Love You to the Moon and Back

    The birth of a baby signifies new beginnings, a reflection of hope, miracles of life, and a time to celebrate.  I was overjoyed when previous wedding clients, Charlyne and Richard, informed me they were expecting their first baby but also wanting me to plan their baby shower.  As with all our wedding couples they become family, so it

Getting Back to Human Connection…Meetings and Conferences
May 18, 2020 | conference planning, Event Planning, meeting planning, safety procedures
Getting Back to Human Connection…Meetings and Conferences

As the world and events community gradually open from being in solitude resulting from COVID-19 pandemic, we are striving to achieve normalcy and balancing safety for our industry.  We did not allow the pandemic to stop us completely, as we pivoted to a digital experience through video to connect with our clients and industry peers.  But there is nothing like

Life Celebrated!  Teresa’s 75th Birthday Soiree
December 31, 2019 | Birthday Celebrations, birthday parties, Event Planning, milestone celebrations
Life Celebrated! Teresa’s 75th Birthday Soiree

We could not have been more excited to get the call from Teresa’s daughters, Helen and Anne, to plan her 75th  birthday shindig! As we gathered to plan the celebration, the trio knew exactly the overall feel they wanted to experience: A modern but casual environment Full of color and texture Soulful food experience that felt like you’re eating at

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

Howard University College of Medicine | Match Week Gala
March 25, 2019 | Corporate Event Planning, corporate events, Event Planner, Event Planning, Galas
Howard University College of Medicine | Match Week Gala

Match Week for students enrolled in a medical college is a moment that is equal to or greater than graduation day!  Match Week occurs the third week in March. It is the period of time beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET on Monday and ending at 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday when applicants and programs learn the results of the Match.

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

How to Avoid (4) Common Oversights with Invitation Ordering
March 18, 2018 | Engaged, Event Planning, Invitation Etiquette, Invitation R.S.V.P, Invitations, wedding checklist
How to Avoid (4) Common Oversights with Invitation Ordering

Ordering stationery (invitations) can be a simple process that can also be complicated if you are not aware of what is needed to make this a smooth process.  There are numerous moving parts to what is included in the invitation suite, to etiquette in regards-to wording, to who should be invited, to creating a process to receive returned responses.  In

How to Handle “Special” Food Requests from Your Guests
January 28, 2018 | Catering Menus, Catering Questions, Catering Tips, Engaged Couples, Event Planning, Uncategorized, Wedding Planning, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
How to Handle “Special” Food Requests from Your Guests

You’re counting down to that special moment in your life – planning, organizing, and making sure all the details are carried out appropriately.  The most important element of your big day is making sure that all your guests have a wonderful dining experience during your wedding that will have them talking for days.  During all the planning, you remember that your best friend

You’re Engaged! Part 2:  Top (5) Wedding Pros to Hire First!
January 4, 2018 | Engaged, Engaged Couples, Event Planner, Event Planning, Intimate Weddings, Luxury Weddings, Real Weddings, Wedding Ceremony, wedding checklist, wedding couples, Wedding Officiant, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Planner, Wedding Planning, Wedding Receptions, Wedding Venues, Weddings
You’re Engaged! Part 2: Top (5) Wedding Pros to Hire First!

In our previous blog, we highlighted (9) fabulous tips to organizing yourself to get you on the path to planning your wedding day.  Now that you have taken the first steps to planning, we are now going to provide you with advice on the first (5) wedding professionals you should hire first for your wedding day and why. (1) WEDDING

Northern Virginia Fall Wedding | Michael & Carin
December 10, 2017 | Bridal Bouquets, Day of Coordination, Event Planning, Fall Weddings, Featured Weddings, Intimate Weddings, Northern Virginia Event Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Outdoor Weddings, Uncategorized, Virginia Weddings, Wedding Planners, Wedding Planning, Wedding Receptions
Northern Virginia Fall Wedding | Michael & Carin

  We were overjoyed this year producing wedding celebrations with all our amazing couples.  On October 14, 2017 at Osprey’s at Belmont Bay in Northern Virginia, our beautiful couple, Mike & Carin, started a new chapter in the lives and said, “I Do”. Mike and Carin met at work in 2014, however, they sparked interest with each and grew their

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