On an evening seemingly no different than any other, while at a restaurant, Sophia Coleman came across a friendly gentleman. Serendipitously, he happened to be the best friend of David Harris; the man Sophia would later meet, fall in love with, and marry. Upon meeting Sophia at that restaurant, David’s best friend instinctively knew the two would be a perfect
From Masquerade Balls and Ghouls Night In to Boos and Booze and Hallow-wine tasting parties, Halloween has always been a time for festivity and creativity – especially when it comes to party planning. It’s the mix of my two passions: ingenuity and planning – and the perfect holiday to let my imagination run wild. Although this year’s Halloween parties may
Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Occoquan River, Jazmin & Carlos’ wedding was a memorable, multicultural celebration nestled in a magical al fresco setting at The River View at Occoquan. A stunning yet serene sight to behold, their special day exemplifies why outdoor weddings are incredibly popular. Imagine how wonderful the guests and the couple must have felt in the
The Origin of Mother’s Day Since May 1914, the second Sunday has been celebrated as a national holiday to recognize the women that carried and nurtured their children now known as Mother’s Day. A day that is celebrated throughout the world in various forms, this beautiful holiday was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S Holiday
It has been a challenging time for everyone who have been planning events for several months to have them immediately disrupted; the disruption we have come to know as “COVID-19”. As many of my event professionals, we are proactively working with our clients and event partners to minimize the chaos, and to move forward with new plans of action. Our
It’s Engagement Season! What does that mean? Well, it is the time that couples get engaged and they start preparing for an epic and hallmark celebration for themselves and their families. To spread the news, most couples prep themselves for a romantic glam session with a photographer (usually their wedding photographer) to take pictures to mark the beginning of their
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
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
Today is the “One Year Anniversary” for the Duke & Duchess of Sussex (Prince Harry & Meghan Markle). In honor of today’s celebration, I’d like to reflect back to last year around their nuptials leading up to the big day. I (Perfect Planning Events) partnered with area Washington DC Planners, Howerton + Wooten Events and Exquisite Expressions, and produced
The sun is shining. The birds are chirping, and floral blooms are blossoming! It’s spring cleaning time and that should include your wedding gown. I waited more than 20 years to get my gown cleaned and preserved. I don’t recommend that! It was stained and yellowed, and I felt a strong sense of remorse for the neglected my treasured dress
