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Elegant downtown Washington, DC hotel ballroom wedding.

Elegant downtown Washington, DC hotel ballroom wedding.

Elegant downtown Washington, DC hotel ballroom wedding.

Amy and Chris were married a few years ago at the Fairmont in Georgetown and I wanted to share a few of their images on our newer blog as they have always remained one of our favorite weddings. The ceremony and reception were in the Colonnade room, with the bride surrounded by clean white and […]

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Beautiful Fairmont Wedding

We can’t resist sharing the follow up from yesterdays reception with Ben and Julia moving the party to our favorite DC venue, Potomac View Terrace. The views from here are stunning and Occasions Caterers always create the most amazing food and ambiance! Guests were shuttled to the venue, and arrived to sweeping views of the monuments […]

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Cherry Blossom Reception

Julia and Ben were married in the spring surrounded by sweet cherry blossoms and lush garden roses. The bride wanted a simple morning of getting ready surrounded by her friends and family, then joined the groom for first look photos at Meridian Hill park. They were married a short walk down the hill at Augustana […]

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Classic Cherry Blossom Ceremony

We were thrilled to plan a beautiful Corporate mixer earlier this summer with Spilled MIlk Catering at the unique Dock5 space in DC. The clients wanted a warm inviting atmosphere to cap off a week of events before their clients departed the DC area. We pulled together an inviting palette of tangerine, rustic browns, and […]

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Tangerine and Blue Corporate Mixer

To follow up from yesterdays stunning ceremony, Jeremy and Colleen invited guests to enjoy the cocktail hour and reception at Westfields as well. The weather remained perfect for our an outdoor cocktail hour! Guests were greater into the Fairfax Ballroom to Gold embroidered linens from DC Rentals, and stunning vibrant Berry toned dahlia centerpieces from […]

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Westfield’s Marriott Fall Berry Reception

Colleen and Jeremy were recently featured on the Washingtonian’s website and I wanted to share more images from their vibrant and stunning wedding day. I never shy away from a client who loves color, so when she came to me to plan her wedding we really turned up the volume with punches of berry, pinks, […]

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Vibrant Berry and Pink Westfield’s Marriott Ceremony

I had the pleasure of working with Catherine and Steven for their spring wedding at Riverside on the Potomac which is one of my all time favorite barn venues in Virginia. They wanted a classic and romantic wedding filled with whimsical details and a beautiful church ceremony. Their vendor team came together perfectly, we had […]

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Whimsical Romance at Riverside

To follow up from the gorgeous and sunny ceremony yesterday, Anne-Marie and Adam’s party continued under the tented reception area at River Farm. Long family tables were draped in textured linens and layered with reclaimed wood boxes filled with lush Peonies, roses, and wild flowers. Guests were given Koozies as favors and even the children […]

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Spring Reception at River Farm

Anne-Marie and Adam had the most perfect weather for their Memorial Weekend wedding at River Farm in 2014. The happy couple were married in the Gardens of River Farm surrounded by friends and family, and a gorgeous bridal party capped off by the most precious little ring bearers I have ever seen! The color story […]

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Spring Wedding Ceremony at River Farm

To follow from the beautiful and garland covered ceremony, we moved into cocktail hour and the reception for Erin and Mike’s wedding. We took inspiration from the 2013 White House Christmas to create a faux trellis around the doors to cocktail hour to continue our indoor garden theme. Tables were a mixture of green velvet […]

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Real Wedding: Garden in the City Reception