The Shabby Shop has all of these adorable banners which make fantastic holiday decor and as shown here, are a great idea to double as use for your holiday cards! I love this idea and the burlap is so in! They also have super adorable picture frames which make great gift ideas!
Heather and Matt had a very classic, all white, Washington, DC themed wedding. This may have been the most fun wedding I have ever been to much less planned! Heather’s family has a tradition of having props at all of the family weddings. I expected a single box of props to set out near the photobooth which would be used in the booth. I could not have been more wrong. There were 5 boxes and the guests did not wait to use them in the photobooth. The minute they entered the dinner portion of the reception props were snatched up quickly and all of the guests were wearing hats and wigs and blowing on air horns all before the soup was served! I had never seen anything like it and I loved it.
Heather’s dad hand drew all of the table names and escort cards, which were all Washington, DC buildings. They were beautiful and were also featured on the invitation. Guests were served 5 different kinds of pie and ice cream after dinner and were then surprised by the Washington National’s Presidents. Once again, my expectations of the evening were blown out of the water when then President’s stayed on the dance floor for most of the night partying with the guests, they even got in the photobooth!
This was my last wedding of the season and they sure made the season end with a bang! Congratulations Heather and Matt!
Ceremony: Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Reception: The Dupont Hotel, Cake: Caroline’s Cakes, Band: Kristen and The Noise, Flowers: Park Florist, Hair and Makeup: Brie Cafferty, Transportation: Regal Limousine and Chariots for Hire, Pies: Firehook Bakery, Photobooth: Eyelightz, Rentals: Capital Party Rental, Photography: Freed Photography, Planning: Events to a T
Mona Oxford Pumps – $238 J. Crew (yes, that is glitter!) So perfect for a holiday party!
The holidays are here! Do you have all of your gifts purchased? Me either! But here are a few ideas for those on your list.
FOR: The women in your life
Kate Spade Cambridge Stripe shoulder bag – $$195 (you cannot go wrong with Kate Spade, period!)
But if you want to spend a little less:
Kate Spade The Guide to Living Colorfully Book Set $35 (Both of these items are going on my wish list immediately!)
FOR: The men in your life
Leather Excursion Tie and Accessories Case – $69.95 Red Envelope
FOR: The kiddos
Nursery Critter Wraps and Animal Bath Wraps – $29.50 Pottery Barn Kids (I adore the bunny) and you can monogram them!
Happy Shopping!
Sprinkles has Joy boxes that make the perfect holiday gift
Love these DIY brick table numbers from Sparkle & Hay
Hitched has a Modern Trousseau trunk show Dec. 16 & 17
Postcards & Pretties is giving away hammered leaf crystal earrings from Pree Brulee
Kimpton Hotels has holiday packages including 2 cocktails and 20% off in room spa treatments for $1 more
Georgetown is holding 12 days of merriment in georgetown with $2 parking, events and specials Dec. 8-20th
Neenu & Sameer are a lovely couple who were both so invested in the planning of their wedding it was wonderful to witness. I worked with both of them equally and loved the experience. They were laid back, but at the same time knew exactly what they wanted and how to get it done, they and their families made my job easy and fun. And I could not be more in love with the results, all of the colors, the dancers and the many details that go into an Indian wedding make them amazing and this one was no exception!
All photos by Happy Heart Photography
Venue: Rose Hill Manor, Photography: Happy Heart Photography, Catering: Bollywood Bistro, Staffing: C&G Catering, Decorator: My Wedding Decorator, Rentals: Party Rental Ltd., Beraat vehicle: Kevin Zarchin, Makeup: Bridal Elegance, Photobooth: Shutterbooth, DJ: DJ Lucky, Stationary: LilyPad Weddings, Cake: Creative Cakes by Laura, Planning: Events to a T
Every year on Christmas Eve my mom and I bake, it has been a tradition for as long as I can remember. We have a few staples we always make – sugar cookies, peanut butter cookies, homemade tagalongs and cheesecake and then we usually try something new. This year I don’t get to go home for this first time ever in my entire life (yes I’m still trying to deal with this) but I am still going to bake. These are a few of the possible new things I might want to attempt.
Salted Carmel Cookie Cups – omg, yes please!
Pillsbury
Pretzel Wreaths – how cute are these?!
Pillsbury
Noel Spritzer – ok, this isn’t baking but still, sounds good!
Pillsbury
Red Velvet Cheesecake – no way it can compete with my mom’s but still, worth trying!
Pillsbury
What are you baking for the holidays?
Dear Santa, I love all these shoes and they may be the only thing that might still fit me these days! I don’t know where they are from but since you are Santa I know you can find out. Love, Tracy
This is by far my favorite engagement session ever because of how adorable my clients are! These two could be models! But in reality they are just this wonderful, unassuming, extremely kind couple who are super fun and cute and adore one another. Add all that together and you get this amazing shoot by One Summer Day.
All photos by One Summer Day.
Sprinkles is giving away 2 free cupcakes when you order a $25 gift card
Fab You Bliss is giving away a necklace and earring set from Poshlocket
Magnolia Rouge is giving away a Stella & Dot cuff
I. Gorman is having their annual designer show today, Dec. 3 11am-6pm
Randy Fenoli of ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ will be at Hannelore’s of Olde Town Dec. 17 & 18.
The Dandelion Patch has another thank you note workshop Dec. 12 at their Reston location
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