3 Great Wedding Reception Locations in Washington, DC

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Our nation’s capital is teaming with fantastic event sites!  How about the historic Hay-Adams Hotel!  If you are a history buff, this corner of H & 16th Streets at Lafayette Square was the center or Society Events from the late 1880’s through the early 1900’s. Washington DC has numerous historic properties with gardens. Two of my …

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11 Wedding Questions You’ll Be Asked During the Holidays

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The holiday season is all about enjoying delicious food and fun traditions with family…and of course, breaking out those stretchy pants. And if you’re recently engaged, your first holidays as an engaged couple will be even more special. However, being engaged over the holidays means that certain family members or your future in-laws might find …

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Great Ways to Use Lanterns for Fall Weddings

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Couples often want a touch of tradition with a sophisticated twist when thinking of decor and design for their big day. Designing a look that offers both, I like to incorporate unique pieces that are unsuspected, yet still give an elegance to the decor. Stunning lanterns provide a unique way of doing just that. Whether …

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The Best Centerpiece Ideas for a Fall Wedding

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Crisp air.  Blue skies. Colors of the trees….  The fall is here – A wonderful time of year for a wedding, especially outdoor weddings. Fall colors are dominant and for weddings, that usually means floral centerpieces take charge and set the “stage.”  In many ways, it is easy to decorate in the fall.  I usually …

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What to Wear to a Virtual Wedding

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Post-COVID nuptials may look different, but there are still things to consider when deciding what to wear to a virtual wedding (Hint: Showing up in the rumpled shirt you’ve been lounging in is not an option.) Here, our tips for guests and couples looking to pull together wedding-worthy looks for a virtual wedding. Read the …

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Our Favorite Backyard Wedding Ideas & Why You’ll See Them Everywhere

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In 2020, backyard weddings have become especially popular due to the pandemic. In light of the virus and social distancing orders, couples have reimagined their original plans into minimonies, microweddings and elopements with backyards being a venue of choice. If you’re hosting a hometown celebration, we rounded up 29 backyard wedding ideas that will make …

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27 Winter Wedding Cakes That Aren’t Red and Green

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While there’s no rule that says your wedding cake needs to match your wedding season, turning to the month in which you’re marrying is actually a great way to get inspired when it comes to your cake design. If you’re getting married between November and February, these winter wedding cakes will give you plenty of …

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Pre-Wedding Gift Ideas

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There are lots of events leading up to the big day to keep an event planner occupied! Engagement parties, bridal showers and bachelorette and bachelor parties are all great gift opportunities. For engagement parties and showers, opt for classy and elegant giveaways, like custom bottle openers or engraved wooden coasters. For the bachelor and bachelorette …

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