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After a year of doom and gloom what more reason to look forward to a wedding with flowers in bloom. Embrace nature this spring season with garden elements that are inviting to guests at your outdoor weddings in 2021. Brides, planners, and venues may be looking for some smart ways to incorporate the outdoors with …
Why should I have an outdoor event? More than ever social gatherings are being held outdoors. The restraint on the number of guests allowed to attend your next event outdoors gives you more opportunity to utilize nature to your advantage. Whether your planning for a spring wedding, social party, or gala event you may want …
What a lovely design with a wintery motif. I love using Hydrangeas. There is something fun about their soft puffiness. As the principle Buyer for Ampa Evens, I have been shopping at all of the design shows for the past 25 years. Years ago, I bought dozens of Ampa’s tall and dramatic Hurricane candle holders. …
If you’re hosting a wedding in the coming months, there’s a good likelihood you’ll have some guests attending virtually. Adding a virtual component to your wedding allows you to have a smaller (and safer!) in-person event, while still including loved ones who may live across the country—or the world. However, you’ll need to do more …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The word “rustic” means something a little different to everyone. Some couples might picture a western-inspired celebration on a ranch, while others see an intimate get together on a farm. One person imagines an enchanted forest setting with boho details, while another envisions a formal event at French country estate. One thing everyone can agree …
While we love spring, summer, and winter weddings, there’s something special about fall as a season in general. Maybe it’s the thought of cozy fireside nights, leaves crunching under our feet, and pumpkin spice everything for three months straight, but we would have to argue that fall is a pretty magical time of year! Embrace …