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Our team is giving you all the latest tips, trends, and inspiration from the wonderful world of weddings. We will also be sharing highlights from our very own Dainty Details couples and spotlighting some of our favorite Virginia wedding vendors.

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It’s no surprise that with its sense of warmth and intimacy, the fall season is the most popular for weddings. Fall has ideal weather for outdoor weddings, as temperatures cool down, and there are so many great colors and textures to play with when it comes to fall wedding decor. And let’s not forget the […]

Inspiration

November 7, 2023

5 Of Our Favorite Fall Wedding Decor Touches

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Samantha & Carey’s Smithsonian museum wedding in DC was the sophisticated and classic wedding they always wanted. From the hotel to the church to the National Portrait Gallery for the reception, they celebrated the beginning of the rest of their lives with their loved ones amongst the beautiful artwork and history of this stunning venue. […]

Real Weddings

October 10, 2023

Sophisticated Smithsonian Museum Wedding in DC | Samantha & Carey

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A good wedding timeline is the thing that ensures a stress free wedding. Timing is everything! It keeps everyone organized, sets expectations with vendors, and lets everyone know where they should be and when.  Let’s dive right into some tips that you want to make sure you keep in mind when planning out your wedding […]

Planning Tips

September 26, 2023

7 Important Wedding Timeline Tips You Need

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As wedding planners, we see a lot of different wedding design ideas. Whether it’s an idea our couples bring to the table or designs we’ve seen throughout the industry, we can’t help but have a few favorites. From colors and patterns to being mindful of your carbon footprint, our top 6 list really runs the […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

August 1, 2023

6 Wedding Design Ideas That Will Really Wow Your Guests

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Last month I shared my favorite Virginia outdoor venues, so it’s only right to follow up with my favorite DC outdoor wedding venues! With many weddings under my belt as a DC wedding planner, I have 5 amazing DC wedding venues I want to share with you today. 1. Dumbarton House This historic home sits […]

Inspiration, Planning Tips

April 25, 2023

5 DC Outdoor Wedding Venues You Need To Consider For Your Wedding

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Kaz and Dave’s timeless DC wedding was a regal affair we won’t be forgetting any time soon. With the ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, the reception at The Mayflower Hotel, and all of their personal touches, their big day was perfect! DC is where these two met, had their first date, […]

Real Weddings

March 14, 2023

A Timeless DC Wedding Love Story – Kaz + Dave

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Natalia + Douglas’ luxurious DC wedding had a few bumps along the way. But neither venue cancellations nor road construction could stop this multicultural love story! When N+D originally booked with us, they had their venue and date set. Two months after we started planning, we found out that their venue was proceeding with renovations […]

Real Weddings

January 17, 2023

Luxurious DC Wedding At The Larz Anderson House

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You wouldn’t think of “whimsical woodland wedding” and “modern art gallery” in the same sentence, but Elizabeth and Nick knew what they wanted! We were thrilled to work with them from the beginning to create the wedding of their dreams! With Long View Gallery in DC as their venue, Elizabeth wanted to bring the outdoors […]

Real Weddings

January 3, 2023

An Unexpected Whimsical Woodland Wedding in a Modern Art Gallery

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There are so many amazing wedding venues in DC and Virginia that we’ve had the pleasure of having weddings at. Even so, there are a few dream wedding venues around here that we’d love to check off our list. Each of our fabulous wedding planners picked their top dream wedding venue to share, so if […]

Inspiration

December 20, 2022

Our 3 Dream Wedding Venues in DC and Virginia

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Working with Krissy & Max was a treat! These two are incredibly sweet and so relaxed and down to earth.  They met 7 years ago at Wake Forest University through mutual friends. It is evident from the words spoken by the guests at their chic and romantic wedding that everyone knew very quickly that they […]

Real Weddings

September 27, 2022

Chic and Romantic Wedding at Sequoia | Washington, DC | Krissy & Max

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