There is an ‘It Factor” A ‘je ne sais quoi’: Weekday weddings are just very chic. There is a level of sophistication with weekday weddings. It is a much more intentional event. Special Date: If you have a special date in mind, don’t wait for it to come around on the weekend. If you…
I am not only a wedding planner, but I am also a matchmaker. You come to me as a resource. I need to know what venues will fit your budget and style, what vendors will help create the perfect atmosphere, and what will make your event spectacular. As your wedding matchmaker, I continuously go on…
Private residence weddings and parties have been a favorite of ours for a long time. Celebrating at a place that means something to you or your family always makes it that much more special. When our bride’s mom contacted us and told us she was wanting to host an engagement party for her daughter and…
1. Always assume you need alterations. Even the most well-fitting gown will look better if it is tailored perfectly to your body. 2. Alterations can add up quickly. The average alteration cost is between $100-$1000 depending on what you need to have done. 3. Get an estimate before you purchase the dress. Ask your dress boutique…
Union Station in DC is of course a train station, but it is also a grand event space. If you are hosting a corporate convention, gala, or large wedding this should definitely be a space to consider. The full venue can accommodate up to 4,000 people standing and has all of the technology and media…
The Clifton Inn received a makeover and I am in love. The Clifton Inn is a bed and breakfast located just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. It is the perfect escape from the city, without going too far. The Inn is a sophisticated blend of traditional and modern, and it has all of the modern…
Perfectly situated in the heart of Washington DC, The Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium is one of the most sought-after luxury wedding venues in Washington D.C. This venue has hosted several galas, conferences, and weddings. It is located in the Federal Triangle, which is formed by 15th Street NW, Constitution Avenue NW, Pennsylvania Avenue NW,…
“The Perry Belmont House is possibly the finest, intact example of a Beaux-Arts style mansion in Washington, DC. Beaux-Arts translates as “beautiful art”, a style-prevalent from 1880-1920 – and is generally related to theatrical or monumental design employing classical details and proportions.” Perry Belmont was a Congressman and Ambassador to Spain, as well as, a…
The mountains, vineyards, rolling hills, and exemplary service is what you will find at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia. Pippin Hill is an all-season, full-service venue designed to offer the essential elements of successful, effortless entertainment. The venue is owned and designed by a top-rated event planner. Having an event planner at…
In the spring of 1905, the Anderson House, in Washington DC, was completed and took its place as one of the capital city’s most fashionable mansions—a “Florentine villa in the midst of American independence.” The Anderson House was designed as the winter residence of Larz Anderson and his wife, Isabel. The home was used as…
