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If you are recently engaged, you’ve likely heard the advice, “Book your venue first.” While booking your venue early is an important part of wedding planning, hiring a planner before booking your venue is one of the best decisions you can make. As East Coast wedding planners, we’ve seen time and time again that the […]
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As DC wedding planners, we love partnering with design-driven couples. Maeve and Matt had a strong vision for their wedding at the Anderson House in Washington, DC. They envisioned an immersive, atmospheric celebration inspired by Renaissance-era aesthetics without competing with the architectural presence of the venue itself. We worked closely with our trusted vendor team […]
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Playful details, layered textures, and curated style brought this full-service celebration to life at one of Richmond’s most iconic venues. The Branch Museum: A Richmond Icon with a Fresh Perspective K and T’s wedding at The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design blended vibrant personality with refined structure, exactly what they envisioned when they described […]
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When you were a kid what did you dream of? Our Bat Mitzvah dreamed of a world full of candy, with gourmet sweets, and pink and blue clouds. Creating this candy-inspired Bat Mitzvah was such a fun time. There were so many details that brought this event together. The decor was interactive, and a huge […]
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Jacob’s video game-inspired Bar Mitzvah was so much fun to create. Jacob’s love for video games goes beyond playing the games but is about the cool technology and the culture that accompany the gaming community. The Bar Mitzvah Venue The Bolling Haxall House is a historic venue in Richmond, Virginia. The venue has hosted […]
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Planning Bat Mitzvahs is a staple here at Swoon Soiree. This Celestial Cheer Theme Bat Mitzvah at The Jefferson Hotel was so much fun to produce. The Venue The Jefferson Hotel is a historic venue in Richmond, Va, but it is a versatile space that is perfect for large parties. It embraces the tradition […]
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Rockstar Theme Bat Mitzvah in Richmond, Virginia Venue: This Rockstar Theme Bat Mitzvah took place at the family’s country club, under a tent on the backside of the venue overlooking the golf course. With the pandemic still a concern, the family felt that their guests would appreciate the open-air setting. Party: The bat […]
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