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Our blog is the place where you will find our team putting their pens to paper (or fingers to the keyboard!) and giving you all the latest tips, trends, and inspiration from the wonderful world of weddings. We will also be sharing with you highlights from our very own Dainty Details couples and spotlighting some of our favorite Virginia wedding vendors.

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It’s getting cooler and before we know it, the leaves will start changing, so you know what that means: fall wedding guest dress round up time! If you’re looking for some fall wedding guest outfit ideas, I’ve got you covered. 1. Jillian Silk Dress  This lightweight, sleeveless maxi dress exudes timeless elegance. I love how […]

Inspiration

September 11, 2025

6 Fall Wedding Guest Dress Ideas You Need for 2025

fall wedding guest dress ideas

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If you’ve ever wondered “What wedding planning timeline should I follow?” or “How early do I need to hire a wedding planner?” you’re not alone. As a wedding planner, one of the first questions my couples ask is when to start booking certain vendors and making key decisions. The truth is, timing matters. Popular venues […]

Planning Tips

August 14, 2025

The Ultimate Wedding Planning Timeline | What to Do & When to Do It

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When it comes to planning your big day, your wedding budget is the most important and potentially most stressful part. So much goes into creating your wedding day and, unfortunately, a lot of it costs money. As a wedding planner, I have a lot of experience with helping couples navigate, execute, and stay within their […]

Planning Tips

October 8, 2024

5 Creative Ways to Stay Within Your Wedding Budget

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Before their artisan and luxury wedding in DC, Lex & Tim met in Ann Arbor in the autumn of 2020. Lex was a senior at the University of Michigan and Tim had returned to his hometown to work remotely during the pandemic. After their first date, they knew they both struck gold! Nearly four years […]

Real Weddings

September 24, 2024

Artisan & Luxury Wedding in DC | Lex & Tim

chinese dragon luxury wedding in dc

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You’ve got the ring, you’ve picked who your bridesmaids are going to be, and now you need to decide what to do when it comes to bridesmaid dresses. This may feel stressful, but don’t worry! I’m here to help with ideas based on the season of your wedding, the vibe of your wedding, and even […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

July 31, 2024

Tips for Picking Bridesmaid Dresses | Everything You Need To Know

mismatched floral bridesmaid dresses

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Lea & Mike’s DC wedding made perfect sense with their DC love story. They met working for a Congressman on Capitol Hill, got engaged in front of the Capitol, and said “I do” in the DC War Memorial. Their reception at the Spy Museum wrapped up the perfect DC wedding day! The DC War Memorial […]

Real Weddings

June 4, 2024

Timeless DC Wedding at The DC War Memorial | Lea + Mike

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There are a lot of reasons a couple may choose to have an at home wedding, whether it’s the sentimental feel of having their wedding in a familiar, meaningful place, privacy, or the freedom to choose any date. Even with all of its perks, an at home wedding does take some extra planning to make […]

Planning Tips

May 21, 2024

7 At Home Wedding Planning Ideas You Cannot Forget

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Spring is upon us and we are rounding up the perfect spring wedding guest outfit ideas. As wedding planners, we’re obviously well versed in what’s in and what’s out, and what will fit in a wedding dress code. This post is going to be all things spring wedding guest outfit ideas, from specific dress options […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

March 21, 2024

6 Spring Wedding Guest Outfit Ideas + Wedding Dress Code Tips

spring wedding guest outfit ideas

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Every year comes with its own wedding trends, and 2024 is no different. It’s always exciting to see not only what is popular, but how each couple will make the trends their own! Since we are fortunate enough to be a part of a lot of different weddings, we get to see a wide variety […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

January 23, 2024

6 2024 Wedding Trends We Are Excited About

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We love this DC wedding venue year round, but there is something extra special about a winter wedding at The Mayflower Hotel. Kathleena & Eyal described their dream wedding as elegant, romantic, and glamorous, and this venue in December really delivers! They line the Grand Foyer with Christmas trees and lights, and it was the […]

Real Weddings

January 9, 2024

A Stunning DC Winter Wedding at The Mayflower Hotel

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