When couples tell me they want their wedding to feel unique, I always smile a little because the truth is, every wedding already is! YOU are the variable no one else can replicate. With that being said, there are certain intentional choices that elevate a wedding from beautiful to deeply personal. These aren’t about chasing […]

As a wedding planner, I get a front-row seat to how celebrations evolve each year and 2026 wedding trends are shaping up to be vibrant, expressive, and deeply personal.  If you’re planning a 2026 wedding, you’ve probably already seen lots of ideas on Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest. And while trends can be fun (and sometimes […]

If there’s ever been a venue that captures the timeless elegance and historic charm of Washington, DC, it’s The Mayflower Hotel. Callie and Zach’s DC hotel wedding was the perfect combination of classic, romantic, and celebratory. It is everything you’d hope for in a black-tie optional affair in the nation’s capital. From our very first […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]