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
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
You’re Engaged! You said “Yes” to the love of your life over the Holiday Season! Your heart is racing, everyone is congratulating you and want to know all the details! Then someone finally asks the question, “When is the big day?”. Then everything pauses because reality has just set in and now you have to plan a wedding. Don’t worry,
Last October we had the opportunity to design and plan an upscale affair for the union of Tyrone & Sherita at The Mayflower Hotel Autograph Collection in Washington, DC. With over 100 plus of their close family and friends the two love birds said “I Do” and danced the night away. Their romantic story began over eight years ago where
People love a reason to celebrate! So, why not give your guests reasons to attend. Summer is the busiest season for weddings, we all know that, however, choosing your wedding to fall on the Fourth of July may save you money, give you more options for venues (since most businesses are closed to the public), and you get a free
Last Summer, we had the pleasure of coordinating the joyous occasion of the union of Roland & Brandice in marriage. The location was the gorgeous neo-Georgian estate of Oxon Hill Manor nestled along the breathtaking view of Potomac River in Maryland. This was a wedding dear to our hearts because we knew Brandice’s parents very well, Richard Bushrod (stepfather) and
In our previous blog series of “I’m Engaged”, we helped you to get organized and highlighted wedding vendors that you should secure first in the wedding planning process. Now we are going to engage you in a conversation that is the number one thing Couples want to know – How Much!? For the majority of Couples, it is their first
In our last blog, we highlighted several key steps to organizing yourself to get you on the path to planning your wedding day. Now that you have taken the first steps to planning your day, we are now going to provide you with advice on the first 5 vendors you should book for your wedding day and why. We have
You’re Engaged! You said “Yes” to the love of your life over the Holiday Season! Your heart is racing, everyone is congratulating you and want to know all the details! Then someone finally asks the question, “When is the big day?”. Then everything pauses because reality has just set in and now you have to plan a wedding. Don’t worry,
I could not have been more elated when I received the call from this couple, Ricardo & Denyse, to assist with coordinating their wedding day on October 2nd, 2016. My first encounter with Denyse Gordon was almost 3 years ago when I worked on The Ms. Veteran America (an extension of Final Salute, Inc.) for two consecutive years. Denyse was
