Have you heard the phrase “Exactly Like Nothing Else”? If not, perhaps you are not too familiar with one of Washington, D.C.’s historic hotels, The Mayflower. Lovingly referred to as D.C.’s “Second Best Address”, this luxury hotel is the longest continuously operating hotel in the D.C. area, opening back in 1925. A venue known for […]

Today, we have an enchanting spring wedding that has completely stolen our hearts. Margherita and Kyle were married this past April at Poplar Springs Manor in Warrenton, Virginia. The two toured multiple venues, but could not shake the feeling they had after seeing this Virginia wedding venue in person. It was the perfect blend of […]

The time has finally come to start looking for your wedding dress! For some brides, they’ve been dreaming about what their dress will look like for a very long time and this part of the planning experience feels fun and exciting for them. While others may feel anxious and uncomfortable even thinking about stepping into a […]

When it comes to wedding planning, couples crave custom details. We get it! And while it’s easy to default to what you’ve seen on Pinterest or in magazines, we want to help design a wedding that is uniquely you! One of the most popular ways to personalize your big day is through the wedding ceremony […]

Engaged? I bet one of the first questions you are asked, besides your wedding date, will be “what are your colors?” A wedding color palette is actually one of the things that makes a celebration so memorable. It sets the overall mood and ambiance while aesthetically complementing the wedding style at the same time. It’s […]

We are huge fans of live music at the wedding ceremony. Whether it’s a talented singer or a string quartet playing beautiful melodies, live music just adds something extra-special.  It transforms the event into an elegant experience that recored music just cannot compare to. The ceremony is often the most special and romantic part of […]

Wedding planning can often feel like a balancing act. Especially when the bride and groom come from different backgrounds and you want to add culture-specific traditions into the mix. One of the most common conversations we have with our couples is how to incorporate traditions – familial or cultural – into their weddings without sacrificing […]

Raise your hand if you have heard of the term ‘Day Of Coordinator’. C’mon, you know what that is right? That mythical person that appears on your wedding day, that is somehow able to understand all the ins-and-outs of your unique wedding.  The person that will magically know the complexity of the vendor logistics, important […]

As your Virginia Wedding Planners, it’s important for us to know the best of the best across the vendor board. Our couples put their trust in us to deliver on the greatest recommendations for them. Lucky for you, we have worked with many talented wedding experts throughout Virginia, D.C. and Maryland!  So we are excited […]

Welcome to our little corner of the wedding planning world! Starting a blog has been on my mind for years. TBH though, I was afraid. Thinking I had nothing to contribute to the blog world. That quickly changed when I realized that I have A LOT to say. I’ve been doing this for a long […]