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Real Wedding: Lisa & Mark

, Lisa and Mark are honestly the most lovely, sincere, modest, kindest couple I have ever had the privilege to work with (and I’ve worked with some awesome people!). Their venue was a blank canvas which allowed them to be creative as well as use the character of the rustic space. Lisa and Mark won many of their vendors via an auction for Wish Upon a Wedding, allowing them to simultaneously save money and give to a great cause! Congratulations Lisa and Mark!

All photos by Danielle Schuh Photography

Venue: Adelphi Mill, Flowers: BCG Events, Caterers: La Prima, Rentals: Potomac Party Rentals, Cake: Dorine Feirera, Alcohol: ACE Beverage, Photography: Danielle Schuh, Planning: Events to a T

Posted: February 2, 2012 • Category: Weddings • Tags: adelphi mill, Events to a T, Real Weddings, rustic wedding, Wish Upon a Wedding • Comments (0)

Engagement Session: Brittany & Jon

How adorable are my newest clients?! They met in the Senate and were engaged in the Capitol. I love it. Their engagement session took place in Utah where the bride is from.

All photos by Jennifer Jones Pocket Full of Poses.

Posted: January 30, 2012 • Category: Engagement Session • Tags: DC, engagement session, Events to a T, Utah • Comments (0)

Real Wedding: Sarah & Kim

Sarah and Kim had been engaged and waiting to get married for a long time. But Sarah is a Marine, so they were forced to wait until Don’t Ask Don’t tell was repealed. Knowing that was to finally happen in September of last year, Sarah and Kim quickly planned a wedding for October. I get to witness a lot of marriages and meet a lot of wonderful couples and probably because of that privileged I no longer tear up at weddings. But these ladies chocked me up more than once leading up to their wedding as well as on their wedding day. In working with them both individually they each in their own way expressed how much they just wanted the other to be happy and have what she wanted. You cannot meet them for more than a few minutes without seeing their love for one another.

Their ceremony was amongst my favorites because of their obvious love and I loved their non-traditional reception where we transformed a local gay bar into a fun reception space. Sarah and Kim are proof that good things are worth waiting for! Congratulations, Sarah & Kim, I was so proud to be a part of your day!

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Ceremony: Universalist National Memorial Church, Reception: The Green Lantern, Flowers: Edge Flowers, Cake: Fancy Cakes by Leslie, Transportation: Chariots for Hire, Photography: Jeremy Scoville, Planning: Events to a T

Posted: January 26, 2012 • Category: Weddings • Tags: Events to a T, military wedding, Real Weddings, Same Sex Weddings • Comments (0)

Real Weddings: Heather & Matt

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

Posted: December 14, 2011 • Category: Weddings • Tags: DC theme, Events to a T, Real Weddings, Washington Nationals Presidents, white weddings • Comments (1)

Real Weddings: Neenu & Sameer

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

Posted: December 8, 2011 • Category: Weddings • Tags: Events to a T, Indian Weddings, Real Weddings, rose hill manor • Comments (2)

Real Weddings: Paola & David

Paola and David are a lovely, unassuming couple married this past September at Glenview Mansion. They were both very hands on and their attention to detail and hard work paid off. It was a drizzly day until time to walk down the aisle and the sun came out just in time. The couple, both of their families and their friends were a joy to work with. Best Wishes Paola & David!

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All photos by Pier 23 Photography

Venue: Glenview Mansion, Harpist: Meg Baker, Officiant: Professor Edward J Ingebretsen-Doud, DJ: Joseph Herrara, Cake: Marry Cakes by the Sea, Photography: Pier 23 Photography and Carol Cox Photography, Rentals: Gaithersburg Party Rental and Select Event Rentals, Planning: Events to a T

Posted: November 21, 2011 • Category: Weddings • Tags: Events to a T, Glenview Mansion, Real Weddings • Comments (0)

Real Weddings: Kelly & James

Kelly & James were married on a blustery day in September at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort Spa and Marina. The super relaxed bride shrugged off the cold as did all of her guests. Luckily the amazing gazebo where the reception was help has a wood burning fire place, which not only kept guests warm, made for a beautiful setting, but also gave the guests somewhere to toast their s’mores favors later in the night. The fun loving couple named all of their tables after Florida Keys, had a clothesline of escort cards which included pictures of their life together and even tossed around a football during the reception. They are such a cute couple, I did something I rarely do and included more pictures of them than details. I just couldn’t resist! Congratulations Kelly & James!

All photos by Seth Freeman Photography.

Venue: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Photography: Seth Freeman Photography, Flowers/decor: The City Florist, Cupcakes: Cake Art, Music: Shawn Owen Band, Planning: Events to a T

Posted: November 16, 2011 • Category: Weddings • Tags: Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Eastern Shore weddings, Events to a T, outdoor weddings, Real Weddings, weddings on the water • Comments (0)

Real Weddings: Sonia & Neil

Sonia and Neil were married during the intense heat wave of July. This low key couple kept their cool even during their outdoor ceremony in 100+ degree weather. Their ceremony and reception both involved elements of their Indian and Jamaican heritages. They took important aspects from Sonia’s Indian culture and implemented them in the ceremony and Neil’s Jamaican roots were implemented during the reception with Jamaican music and Jamaican rum cakes as favors.

This super fun couple had custom made Converse in their wedding colors that said Let Luv Rule and Sonia changed into them and a short wedding dress in order to more comfortably rock the night away. They enjoyed every minute of their day! Congrats Sonia & Neil!

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Venue: Newton White Mansion, DC: DJ Steve from The Davis Event Group, Photography: Lidsay Hite – ReadyLuck, Florals: EDGE Flowers, Cake: Sticky Fingers, Hair & Makeup: Silver Immersions, Officiant: Amber King, Catering: Minerva Restaurant, Rentals: Select, Planning: Events to a T

Posted: October 13, 2011 • Category: Weddings • Tags: Events to a T, indian weddigns, jamaican weddigns, newton white mansion, outdoor weddings, real weddigns • Comments (0)

Real Weddings: Becky & Lee

This has got to be one of my favorite weddings I did this year! Becky and Lee are just the loveliest couple, their venue was amazing and my favorite photographer shot the big day, which all adds up to a perfect day! Congratulations Becky & Lee!

Danielle Cover Photography

Venue: Bluemont Vineyard, Photography: Danielle Cover Photography, Cake: Market Salamander, Transportation: Chariots for Hire, DJ: DJ Connection, Officiant: Lance Orndorff, Flowers: Petals & Hedges, Paper: LilyPad Weddings, Planning: Events to a T

Posted: September 22, 2011 • Category: Weddings • Tags: bluemont vineyard, Events to a T, outdoor weddings, Real Weddings, vineyard weddings • Comments (0)

Real Weddings: Vicki & Mike

Vicki and Mike were married in a beautiful ceremony at the Carnegie Institution in June. You may remember them from their adorable engagement session at the National Zoo. Keeping with the theme of their engagement, Mike and Vicki named their tables after animals and had a peacock feather colored decor. Besides the great details they had so many lovely moments involving their family and friends. Two of my favorites were Mike’s grandfather blessing the challah and Vicki’s dad playing the accordion during the Hora, making for a wonderful mix of Vicki’s Jewish religion and Polish heritage. Congratulations Mike & Vicki!