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Five Tips for an Unforgettable Party   Location, Location, Location. I know that we have all heard this before, but location and the venue, make all the difference.  It sets the tone, the timeline, and the aesthetic for the entire event.  Many public venues only make themselves available during certain hours and days.  This will […]

The Best Steamers for Weddings found on Amazon Choosing a steamer is a daunting task.  Especially when you are looking for a steamer that can stand up to the heavy lifting of preparing for a wedding day. From gowns, tuxedos, signage, and linens, the amount of items you will need to steam in preparation for […]

What You Need to Know About Hiring a Wedding Planner in the DMV or Charlottesville   Wedding planning is time-consuming and time-sensitive work.  Make sure you know what you are getting when you hire your professional.   What is a Wedding Planner:  A wedding planner is hired by the couple, they are not hired by […]

    The Date Matters: Weddings take about 12-18 months to plan.  If your soon to be fiancé has been dreaming of a spring wedding, time your proposal accordingly.  Also, take into consideration other important dates. Decide if you want to “share” your special day with a holiday or birthday. Find out if there is […]

This is one of the most common concerns I get as a marriage proposal planner.  Where do I put the ring?  The average ring box is two inches thick.  When you are wearing nice clothes, and trying to keep the proposal a surprise, this is tough to conceal. The option most people go with is […]

I have been planning weddings for some time now.  I have heard A BUNCH of proposal stories.  Some have been amazing, and so sweet.  Others could have used some guidance and a better plan of execution. This is the beginning of your lives together.  This is the first step of your future as a married […]

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 […]

Value is something that is determined by many things.  Some consumers value the luxury experience.  Some consumers are driven by cost. Wherever your tolerances for either meet, is where your event lives.  What I offer are a great service and a customized design reflective of you and your desires.  Our prices are competitive for the […]

Elopements, Mini-Monies, and Micro-Weddings are all the rage now.  With Covid-19, couples have been left wondering what they are going to do.  Spring events moved to the fall, and now many fall events are postponing into 2021.  Many couples were hoping that this virus would be contained before the next season rolled around, unfortunately, that […]

Indian/South Asian Wedding Traditions 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 […]