April 14, 2015 | Bridal Bouquets, Bridal Shows, Brides, Celebrations, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Event Planner, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, MD Event Planner, Northern Virginia Event Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Weddings, Washington DC Wedding Planner, Washington DC Weddings, Weddings
DC Wedding and Event Planner | The Valentine Cuff Event at House of Jonlei Atelier

Last month I had the opportunity to host an event for celebrity designer and event planner, Diann Valentine, to showcase her signature bridal collection of The Valentine Cuff.  Diann Valentine is a visionary and a true trailblazer.  Her client list consists of a celebrated A-list such as Usher, Martin Lawrence, Tony Braxton, Lela Rochon, Boyz II Men, Evelyn Lozada, and

R.S.V.P Etiquette Series Part 2…6 Rules of Thumb as a WEDDING PROFESSIONAL
January 20, 2015 | Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Invitation Etiquette, Invitations, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, MD Event Planner, Northern Virginia Event Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Weddings, R.S.V.P., Uncategorized, Washington DC Wedding Planner, Washington DC Weddings, Wedding Invitations, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
R.S.V.P Etiquette Series Part 2…6 Rules of Thumb as a WEDDING PROFESSIONAL

In part one of our three part series on R.S.V.P Etiquette, we discussed 10 rules of thumb as a Wedding Guest.  Today, we address the “6 Rules of Thumb as the Wedding Professional” – yes, wedding professionals have an obligation to R.S.V.P to their client(s). As Wedding Professionals, we are so engaged with performing our duties and making sure that

R.S.V.P Etiquette Series Part 1...10 Rules of Thumb as a Guest
January 5, 2015 | Bridal Shows, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Invitation Etiquette, Invitations, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, MD Event Planner, Northern Virginia Event Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Weddings, R.S.V.P., Washington DC Wedding Planner, Washington DC Weddings, Wedding Invitations, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
R.S.V.P Etiquette Series Part 1…10 Rules of Thumb as a Guest

Many of us receive formal invitations in the mail to attend weddings, formal celebrations, retirement banquets, galas, etc.  However, when we receive the invitation do we really pay close attention to whom the invitation is addressed to and all of the fine points?  If not, we need to slow down and pay close attention to the particulars of this special delivery.  Proper

Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events...Keenon & Lauren
December 30, 2014 | Bridal Shows, Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, MD Event Planner, New Years Eve Weddings, Northern Virginia Event Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Weddings, Washington DC Wedding Planner, Washington DC Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events…Keenon & Lauren

It makes our heart do a dance when we have the opportunity to encounter wonderful couples such as Keenon and Lauren, now Mr. & Mrs. Keenon Vaughan.  Lauren, a busy career girl, reached out to us to help coordinate her special – the one in which she would be saying “I Do” to her love, Keenon.  She elected to utilize

December 29, 2014 | Brides, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Groomsmen, Historic Wedding Venues, Holiday Weddings, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, MD Event Planner, New Years Eve Weddings, Northern Virginia Event Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Weddings, Washington DC Wedding Planner, Washington DC Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
4 Tips to Ringing in the New Year and Saying "I Do"!

New Year’s Eve is such a great time of year. It’s the time of year full of renewed hopes, resolutions, and new beginnings. So, why not choose New Year’s Eve to get married? Starting a new year with your new companion surrounded by all of your loved ones and friends at a fabulous party – sounds absolutely perfect! Most New

December 19, 2014 | Barn Style Weddings, Bridal Shows, DC Wedding Planner, DC Weddings, Destination Weddings, Groom, Historic Wedding Venues, Maryland Wedding Planners, Maryland Weddings, Northern Virginia Wedding Planner, Northern Virginia Wedding Venues, Northern Virginia Weddings, Rustic Weddings, Washington DC Wedding Planner, Washington DC Weddings, Wedding Photographers, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events…Charlie and Sarah

Marriage is sharing life with your best friend, enjoying the journey along the way and arriving at every destination together (author – Fawn Weaver).  This quote perfectly describes the connection between Charlie and Sarah.  Two beautiful souls that met each other at the perfect time in life, and as they grew to know each other they grew a special bond

December 15, 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
Tis the Season…4 Tips to Planning Holiday Weddings

The winter holiday season is a wonderful time of year. It’s so full of color, music, whimsy, and twinkling lights. It’s no wonder many couples chose to wed at this time of year. For many couples, the holidays are the perfect time to get married since family and friends are already gathered together – plus a winter wedding means the

December 7, 2014 | 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, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence…Perfect Planning Events

Last month Perfect Planning Events celebrated a joyous milestone, our 10 Year Anniversary!  Our celebration included family, friends, clients, and wedding partners within the Washington, DC metro area and beyond. The occasion highlighted our years of bringing joy, happiness, and the moments of celebrating new beginnings with persons that at first are strangers but become a part of our family

November 25, 2014 | 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, Uncategorized, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events…"A Monumental Affair…Myles & Vanessa"

On the brink of the start of the fall season and the end to summer, we had the opportunity to share in the celebration of the union of Myles and Vanessa.  These two love birds connected with us to tell the story of their “Monumental Affair” throughout their wedding celebration.  Vanessa and Myles built their love connection in the DC

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

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