Two years ago we had the opportunity to create the wedding of a lifetime for one of our couples, Robert & Lisa McCauley. We are highlighting them today because this marks their TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY and we want to showcase the beauty of their love. I remember the day that Lisa and I met in Washington, DC at The Sofitel
This Memorial Day Holiday is a time of celebrating and having backyard barbecues. Most importantly, this special Holiday is to pay tribute for those that have fallen and those that continue to serve in our U.S Armed Forces. This is our true reason to celebrate! Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have
Earlier this week, we did a special tribute to our Brides and their Mothers. Today, on Mother’s Day, we want to showcase the love shared between our Grooms and their Mothers. Mother’s Day originated in 1908 by Anna Reaves in memory of her own Mother to encourage children around the world to pay tribute to the women that sacrificed so
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
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
“A Marbled Wedding in the City” was the theme and inspiration for the wedding of Anthony Sims and David Butler. My first encounter with this vibrant couple was one that was of pure exhilaration! David and Tony were both eager to embrace a new chapter in their life and wanted to celebrate it with their friends in grand style. Although
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
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
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
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