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Nov192020

Private Residence Engagement Party in Richmond Virginia

Real WeddingsNovember 19, 2020

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…

Jul292020

Real Wedding: A Modern and Glamorous Wedding at The National Museum of Women in The Arts Washington DC.

Real WeddingsJuly 29, 2020

When most people think of a wedding at The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC they imagine a very traditional and classic wedding.  Although those weddings are beautiful and definitely reflective of the DC history and culture, that’s not what we did here.  We kept the elegance and sophistication of the…

Jun162020

Indian Wedding Traditions

Indian/South Asian Wedding Traditions

Etiquette & Traditions, Pro Tips, Real WeddingsJune 16, 2020

India is the second-most populous country in the world. It was originally populated by varying forms of hunter-gatherers. Due to the nature of the hunter-gatherer, this area is highly diversified.  There are many sub-cultures and traditions throughout the country.  This makes planning an Indian/South Asian wedding both challenging but also very invigorating.  There are so…

May122020

Bride and Groom Richmond Va Wedding Dover Hall

Real Wedding: Elegant Emerald Green Fall Wedding at Dover Hall in Richmond Va

Real WeddingsMay 12, 2020

I love the fall season.  It is by far my favorite season, followed by winter.  The colors and the textures are always so rich. The temperatures are cool and the fashion is in full force.   I always get so excited when I get an inquiry for a fall or winter wedding.   The fall…

Apr72020

Bride and Groom Kissing under their neon light at the sweetheart table. Dover Hall Wedding. Wedding Planner Richmond Va.

Real Wedding: We Put Together An Eco-Friendly Winter Wedding and It Was Fabulous

Real WeddingsApril 7, 2020

Most of the time when we think of Eco-friendly, or ‘green’ weddings I imagine sitting around in vegan leather, smoking a peace pipe while crunching on granola.  If we have ever done anything together, you know this is not my vibe. I am much more of a maximalist and I prefer things to be much…

Feb132020

Bride and groom with donuts

Real Wedding: Becca and Jimmy Walden Hall Culpeper Virginia

Real WeddingsFebruary 13, 2020

I am so excited to finally share this wedding.  Becca and Jimmy are the most fun, and their wedding was nothing short of a riot. Their wedding took place on the weekend of summer solstice, the longest day of the year.   They had selected  Walden Hall as their venue as they could stay on-site…

Aug202019

A Nautical Glamping Bat Mitzvah at Hermitage Country Club Richmond Virginia

Real WeddingsAugust 20, 2019

There was no bug spray or sunscreen needed at this adorable Nautical Glamping Bat Mitzvah at The Hermitage Country Club in Richmond Virginia. Once the Bat MItzvah ceremony was over all of the ‘campers’ boarded a shuttle and headed out to Hermitage Country Club.  When they were on board the shuttle they were handed a…

Feb142019

Real Wedding: A Classic Virginia Wedding at Landsdowne Resort in Leesburg Virginia

Real WeddingsFebruary 14, 2019

Kelly and Brian live and work in the DC area so it was important to them to host their wedding in the area they love.  They wanted to tie in several of their family traditions and showcase some special attributes from their years of dating. Here are some of the unique and fun details of…

Feb82019

Bat Mitzvah: Broadway Theme at The Hippodrome Richmond Virginia

Real WeddingsFebruary 8, 2019

We found ourselves back at The Hippodrome with another fun filled Bat Mitzvah. This family really wanted to focus on their love of Broadway and their New York City roots.  Hannah has been going to broadway shows since she was just a little girl, and it was something that they really cherished as a family.…

Sep292018

Real Wedding: Voodoo Wedding at The Congressional Cemetery Washington DC

Real WeddingsSeptember 29, 2018

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…

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