Weddings & Events
Congrats to the Ravens on a big Super Bowl win this past weekend. We were rooting for our home-state 49ers, but we're happy for so many of our friends who are huge fans. With all eyes on ... more
Weddings & Events
Client Testimonials
One of our past couples, Heather & Addison, describe their experience working with Karson Butler Events.
To view more of Heather & Addison's Tuckahoe Plantation wedding featured ... more
Behind the Scenes
If you didn't catch part one of our Iceland destination wedding site visit, be sure to read that post here for the full recap on how Emily had an island opened just for us, our ... more
Weddings & Events
We're happy to share Julie & Jason's intimate fall wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown with you today! This couple is as sweet as they come - kind, funny and down-to-earth. Love ... more
Planning Tips
Sending invitations soon? Yesterday the new United States Postal Service rates went into effect as follows:
Letters (1oz.) — 1-cent increase to 46 cents
Letters additional ounces — ... more
Press
We were thrilled to have not one, but TWO, real weddings in this year's Southern Living Weddings magazine! Published once a year, Southern Living selects only 25 real weddings to feature, so ... more
Weddings & Events
Last night we had the extreme honor of helping with the Washingtonian "Starry Night" Inaugural Ball at The National Air & Space Museum. Kudos to the Washingtonian events team who planned ... more
Behind the Scenes
Last month, new clients enlisted our help to plan their destination wedding this coming spring. After narrowing down their options to two countries, we were excited to dive right in and show ... more
Design Studio
Today in the design studio we're oohing and aahing over this lovely arrangement by Romance of Flowers which just plain makes us happy. I don't even mind working late when this is the view from ... more
Industry news
Amber and I had the pleasure of attending a fun press event last night at the newest restaurant to pop up on Barrack's Row in our Capitol Hill neighborhood - Ambar. With a name like Ambar, you ... more
Weddings & Events
Love this sneak peek of Kate & Nick's celebration! We always have a blast working with Rodney Bailey and Associates. Mark, Syed, Rodney and team are top notch. We loved finishing our 2012 ... more
Client Testimonials
Sweet words from the sweetest of couples:
Amber and Emily of Karson Butler Events were absolutely amazing!! We worked with Karson Butler Events from the very beginning of the process, from ... more
Planning Tips
Newly engaged? Head swimming with questions? You are not alone! Congratulations and we look forward to helping you navigate the wedding planning process!
Graphic via Little Bit Heart for ... more
Industry news
We are thrilled the Washington National Cathedral is welcoming same-sex weddings! We are supporters of ALL unions here at Karson Butler Events, and the Washington National Cathedral is one of ... more
Design Studio
We recently moved into our design studio, located in our neighborhood of Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Just a few blocks away from the nation’s Capital building and the Supreme Court, our ... more
Personal
Today we're sharing silly, serious and random facts in our 25 Things You Don't Know About us posts! We just finished Amber's post so now its time for Emily to be in the hot seat!
Did you ... more
Personal
In our updated 2013 wedding services brochure, we enlisted the help of Little Bit Heart to layout our "25 Things You Don't Know About Us" sections. Up first - Amber! Any revelations that ... more
Personal
Happy New Year! When we stop and think about what an incredible year 2012 was for us, it is hard not to be downright excited for 2013! This past year brought so many wonderful clients, ... more
Planning Tips
Cleaning up after the holidays? Before you head to the recycle bin, check out our do-it-yourself confetti station perfect for New Year's Eve entertaining!
Ribbon, wrapping paper, ... more
Personal
Wishing all our friends, clients, and family a very Merry Christmas!
Cheers, Amber & Emily
photo by Jodi Miller Photography more
Press
The new issue of Washingtonian Bride & Groom is available on newsstands, and Karson Butler Events was once again selected as one of the DC area's best wedding planners! This is a huge ... more
Inspiration
What true words to remember in recent days. I love this little reminder sent to us by our friend Lara Casey. Life IS too short to play small. Dream big. Live big. Love big.
Picture via ... more
Design Studio
We've been longtime fans of Mary Laurel from Anchor B and have had the pleasure of working with her on several projects this past year. Let me tell ya, after seeing her in action, we're ... more
Press
To be featured on Nole's beautiful blog Oh So Beautiful Paper earlier this week was such an honor. We've long admired the blog and love oohing and ahhhing over all the paper pretties she ... more