It’s not that often that you hear of couples celebrating 25 years of marriage. For the team at Perfect Planning Events, we had the opportunity to celebrate and applaud this magnificent milestone with Desi and Marilyn Crouther on August 23, 2014! *Connecting silver to the 25th wedding anniversary may have originated in Middle Europe, specifically in the Germanic region, according
According to a survey conducted by TheKnot.com, the average wedding budget in 2013 was $28,000. The Washington D.C. area ranked at the 13th most expensive city to get married in with an average wedding costing $37,500. The invitations, reception, flowers, limos, rings, THE DRESS, hair, make-up, photography – with wedding budgets pushed to the limit, why hire a wedding planner?
Hyperconnectivity – this term is becoming fairly common now that most people have smart phones, tablets, and digital cameras with Wi-Fi. These days it’s common to sit through a meal or special event with family and friends where someone pulls out a device to check their email or update their status on a social network. While some brides welcome the
We were humbled to be a part of the Mastrorocco-Sprunger family when they asked us to assist with coordinating Sarah & Russ’ wedding day. This happy couple was filled with love and with an infinite burst of happiness each and every time you saw them. What started as kindred friendship as graduate students at Kellogg Northwestern University, evolved into a
You’re engaged now and it’s time to plan your special day that includes celebrating with family and friends, and starting a new chapter in your life. There is so much to do and so many facets of planning that can be overwhelming to anyone. The first step in the process is to determine your budget to help guide you through
Couples are surrounded by the many facets of planning their special day, and right before saying “I Do” to each other they want to unite all those that are near and dear to them to celebrate right before the big day. The American tradition to merge families right before the wedding day is the rehearsal dinner. The rehearsal dinner is
I am overjoyed to share this blog with all of you because of its importance to me and the first time something has been created for the Washington, DC area. Last summer I was contacted by Mary Chatman, CEO of BlackBride.Com, and she shared her desire to bring to the Washington, DC market a unique bridal show concept (Bridal Brunch)
Early Winter 2013, I had the privilege of planning a spectacular event for the fastest growing bridal magazine for women of color and multicultural weddings in the U.S. and abroad – Munaluchi Bridal Magazine! Munaluchi Bridal Magazine was founded in 2010 by a dynamic husband and wife team, Jacqueline and Chike Nwobu of New Jersey. While taking charge of their
A little Korean culture and a mixture of WebMD was the story of the gorgeous wedding of Jason and Virginia. The sophistication of black and white transcended into the ballroom to exude grace and elegance just like our Dr. Virginia Park. The main ingredient that made this Bride’s day was the vast array of sweets on the never-ending sweet bar,