It is one of the most pinnacle moments in your life, your wedding day! For most engaged couples, it is their first time getting married and even if it is not, you want to have a smooth experience in not only your wedding day but all of the planning details leading up to the big day. With so many questions
I am always filled with a sense of immense pride, profound joy and deep reverence when I weave rich cultural displays into a couple’s special day. What makes Black American wedding traditions such a significant experience for me, I get to bring forth traditions of my own culture, secondly comes from knowing that I am ushering forward cultural expressions that
One of the top 2022 wedding trends that I’m loving is INDIVIDUALITY! Increasingly, couples are casting aside traditional wedding conventions, making their own mark, and placing greater emphasis on customizations that are unique expressions of their love. This compelled me to write today’s blog, “Say I Do” to The Top Wedding Trends for 2022: Style, Decor and Entertainment Trends
Hello L O V E Birds! Wedding season is upon us and as you prepare for one of the most memorable days of your life, I am here to help you prepare to capture the moment. I love this city, Washington, DC, just as much as my couples, and when they inform me they want to incorporate as much of
Engagement season is upon us! It’s the time from Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day when our social media timelines begin to fill with engagement ring selfies and popular wedding hashtags: #BrideToBe #MisstoMrs #IDo and #HePutaRingOnIt. If you’re one of the fortunate couples to get engaged during this season, congratulations! Now that you’re engaged, the first thing that I encourage you to
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
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
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
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
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
