November 6, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Uncategorized, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events…Heather and Mike!

We had the pleasure this summer working at one of our favorite locations, The Airlie Center, in Warrenton, Virginia with a very special couple, Heather and Mike (August 23, 2014).  Details of love with Scottish traditions – bag piper recessional and Scottish gift to the Groom, to the sweetest pooch walking down the aisle as the Dog of Honor.  Traditions

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
November 4, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Don’t worry about it! Relax! Calm down! Don’t sweat the small stuff! You’ll hear these words a lot during your wedding planning as you are running around and feeling frazzled while trying to make decisions. While they are well-meaning and come from a place of love, you think to yourself “Easy for you to say! We still have to…”. You

Celebrity Wedding Spotlight - Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
October 29, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Celebrity Wedding Spotlight – Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade

If fabulous clothes were a wedding theme then actress Gabrielle Union and NBA star Dwayne Wade’s extraordinary 1930’s era juke joint themed wedding would epitomize it. For the August 30, 2014 Miami Beach wedding, guests had to adhere to a dress code – white for the ladies and black tuxedos with bow ties chosen for the guests by the “groomzilla”.

Trick or Treat...Halloween Weddings
October 22, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Bridal Shows, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Uncategorized, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Trick or Treat…Halloween Weddings

Next year, Halloween will fall on a Saturday – the traditional day to host a wedding. If you are thinking about having a non-traditional wedding, then maybe a Halloween theme is right for you and your fiancé. From pumpkins, fall colors and day of the dead traditions, you have lots to choose from when it comes to Halloween ideas for

October 13, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Weddings, Wedding Photographers, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Real Weddings by Perfect Planning…Pretty in Pink at Stone Manor Country Club

This summer we had the opportunity to work with a very vibrant couple and a very vibrant color palette, pink!  Our beautiful Bride knew exactly what she wanted and detailed to us everything that she wanted us to bring to life on her wedding day.  Elegance and attention to detail was most important for the Bride and she wanted her

Important Elements of a Wedding Planning Timeline
October 13, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Historic Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Weddings, Uncategorized, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Important Elements of a Wedding Planning Timeline

You found the perfect guy. He gave you the perfect ring. Now what (panic!)? Nope! Plan, plan, plan…..but where do you even start!? Don’t worry! Here we will give you a general overview of the important elements you need to cover when you are planning your wedding and when you need to do them. When you work with Perfect Planning

September 26, 2014 | Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Historic Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Rustic Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Wonder What Will Go On Behind the Scenes On Your Wedding Day? We’ll Give You a Sneak Peak

If you and your fiancé hired Perfect Planning Events to coordinate your wedding day, rest assured that the team has you covered! As a client, you won’t need to worry about making sure everything is perfect and done according to your wishes; or any unforeseen issues come up that you will need to deal with because Tara and her Perfect

Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events...Desi & Marilyn...Celebrating 25 Years
September 15, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Historic Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Uncategorized, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events…Desi & Marilyn…Celebrating 25 Years

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

10 Benefits of Hiring a Professional Wedding Planner
September 11, 2014 | Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Northern Virginia Photographer, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
10 Benefits of Hiring a Professional Wedding Planner

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?

September 9, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Historic Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Uncategorized, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events…Florn-Cacioppo Wedding

The love and energy that transcended with this couple was infectious!  Jim & Angie, a vibrant and active couple began their courtship with each other on a century ride (100 mile bike ride) from Washington DC to Dewey Beach, DE.   During this 100 mile trek, Angie encountered several mishaps with her bike and Jim was there to the rescue each and

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