Essential Advice when Planning a Wedding in a Major City
February 26, 2023 | Wedding Planning
Essential Advice when Planning a Wedding in a Major City

There is nothing like the feel of a big city; it’s the rush of all the city elements and the eclectic vibe that transcends through you. Our couples love the experience that Washington, DC offers from the national monuments and museums to the nightlife, vast history, and unparalleled dining cuisines offered within 68-square miles. It is the city that gives

6 Must Do's to Help Newly Engaged Couples Thrive during the Wedding Boom of 2022
May 8, 2022 | Wedding Planning
6 Must Do’s to Help Newly Engaged Couples Thrive during the Wedding Boom of 2022

2022 is the year of the wedding BOOM, with an expectation of over 2.6 million weddings to take place – a record 40-year-high! In addition to this resurgence, there are still the repercussions of the COVID carryover of postponed weddings from the past two years placing extraordinary demands on current availability and access.  Imagine weddings being on pause and, suddenly,

Wedding Day Preparation Tips: Essentials for Your Bridal Suite
May 12, 2021 | Wedding Planning
Wedding Day Preparation Tips: Essentials for Your Bridal Suite

Your wedding day is one of most memorable occasions that you will experience, and you want to celebrate every detail to include your preparation before saying I Do!  Whether in a hotel room or getting dressed at home, there are some essential items you need that will get you through the morning with ease.  These wedding day tips can also

You’re Engaged, Pt 5., The Officiant...TOP (5) WEDDING PROS ON YOUR DREAM
February 15, 2021 | Engaged Couples, Getting Married, Wedding Planning
You’re Engaged, Pt 5., The Officiant…TOP (5) WEDDING PROS ON YOUR DREAM

Now that you have taken those initial steps and said “I Do” over the weekend, it is time to advance to one of the most important aspects of wedding planning: building your wedding pro dream team! Having a top-tier team of wedding professionals will bring your vision to life with precision, and in glorious ways you would have never imagined. 

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

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

You're Engaged! 9 Fabulous Tips to Start the Journey of Planning Your Wedding (pt. 1)
December 28, 2017 | Brides, Catholic Weddings, Day of Coordination, destination wedding, Engaged, Full service planning, Getting Married, Holiday Weddings, Intimate Weddings, LGBT Weddings, Military Weddings, Real Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Summer Weddings, Uncategorized, Valentine Weddings, Wedding Coordinator, wedding couples, Wedding Planners, Wedding Planning, Wedding Proposals, Weddings, Winter Weddings
You’re Engaged! 9 Fabulous Tips to Start the Journey of Planning Your Wedding (pt. 1)

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,

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

Real Weddings • Tyrone & Sherita • The Mayflower Hotel Autograph Collection
July 23, 2017 | Bridal Bouquets, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Featured Weddings, Full service planning, Getting Married, Purple Weddings, Washington DC Wedding Planner, Washington DC Weddings, Wedding Planner
Real Weddings • Tyrone & Sherita • The Mayflower Hotel Autograph Collection

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

Stay Cool & Celebrate with Ice Cream
July 16, 2017 | Birthday Celebrations, DC Weddings, Dessert Station, Dessert Stations, Destination Weddings, Ice Cream Station, National Ice Cream Day, Summer Weddings, Sundae Bar
Stay Cool & Celebrate with Ice Cream

Perfect Planning Events || Procopio Photography Did you know that today is National Ice Cream Day!  Ice Cream is a fun childhood novelty treat that has now become a part of a culinary experience.  Not only is it served in homes, its now served at social and corporate events as a fun and cool experience for guests. History of Ice

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