Our editorial shoot is finally live and I can now share all of the dets. This was a shoot that I had been thinking about for a while. I ran through several concepts, watched several vendors, and edited, edited, edited. Concepting a shoot of this magnitude is not an easy feat. Every single detail has…
Did you know that the holiday season is also known as “engagement season?” Most proposals happen around the holidays. From Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Years, all the way through Valentines Day. People are really feeling the love this time of year. With so much going on it’s a great idea to hire someone to…
We have our official bios, but here are some fun facts about our team and some photos taken by Erika Lynn Photography Josie joined our team in 2018 and I am so glad to have her as a member of Swoon Soiree. She has a passion for art, design, and theatre, which has come…
Pharsalia is a little oasis of beauty nestled in a valley of the Blue Ridge mountains between Charlottesville and Lynchburg. Saying that this wedding venue is gorgeous and unique isn’t doing it any justice. If you are looking for an outdoor, private, wedding venue with character and 360 mountain views then this is your venue.…
We ask our clients and our vendors a TON of questions during the planning process. I figured it was about time we started answering some of them ourselves. We are sharing a fun Q & A, and some photos taken by Erika Lynn Photography Lauren is the owner and lead designer/planner of Swoon Soiree. What’s…
Oak Ridge Estate is an 1802 estate out in Arrington Virginia. The estate was acquired at the turn of the 20th century by Thomas Fortune Ryan, a Nelson County native who had become one of the 10 wealthiest men in the nation. He made several alterations to the buildings and grounds – adding a formal…
It’s almost the busy time for bridal boutiques. Most bridal boutiques will really ramp up after the holidays when all of the new year’s gowns come in and the brides really start getting serious about dress shopping. Here are some tried and true things to consider before heading out. 1. Wedding Dress sizes are…
We create experiences for our clients and their guests. We have often said that “we create events where weddings just so happen to take place.” When Kelly was referred to us from another planner I was so excited to see what she had cooked up. Kelly is an event specialist with The Smithsonian Museums in…
There are so many things to consider when planning a wedding. It’s pretty universal that one of the largest pain points when planning an event of this magnitude is the guest count. You would love to invite everyone you have ever shared part of your lives with. Your college roommates, your friends from back home,…
With all of the focus on the Bride and all of her details, it’s easy to overlook the Groom. Groom’s details play a large part in telling the narrative of a wedding day. They spend time curating their look and putting their details together too. Those items should be showcased. Here is a list…