Planning Tips
Planting seeds for future growth. Hoping this weekend you are taking a bit of time for YOU!
Whether you are an engaged couple planning your own celebration (or a Mother of Bride!), a new or ... more
Planning Tips
Industry news
We’re thrilled to be one of 10 instructors for the first ever Wedding Planners’ Gathering: an online workshop for planners, brides and grooms, and other creative entrepreneurs. Lots of ... more
Planning Tips
We were thrilled to contribute to the new issue of The Knot, on stands nationwide! The question of inviting kids to the wedding is one many couples face, so were were happy to weigh in!
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Weddings & Events
Pauline & Doug are two of the kindest people you'll ever meet. When we say we have the best clients, we really mean it! Brilliant, successful, giving and humble… P+D are the type of people ... more
Behind the Scenes
Yesterday Amber visited Bernardus Lodge in the incredible Carmel Valley of California with east coast clients M+N getting married here in August! Nothing beats walking the space with clients ... more
Weddings & Events
Kat & Chip's Middleton Place wedding in Charleston, South Carolina will always be one of our favorites. Not because it was held in one of the most charming towns and picturesque venues ever ... more
Industry news
We are so excited to share an incredible new resource with you: The Good Beginning, an online registry for donating to charitable causes throughout the world. Many couples are looking for ... more
Industry news
Washingtonian Bride & Groom's recent article named Karson Butler Events one of DC's must-follow wedding planners! If you're not already, be sure to follow our daily adventures on ... more
Inspiration
As we prep to have a few friends over for NYE, we're turning to a page in our old playbook for inspiration. This New Year's Eve Dinner Party with Oh So Beautiful Paper was so much fun to help ... more
Inspiration
Our Downtown Los Angeles Rooftop Christmas Inspiration is featured on Style Me Pretty Living today with Jodi Miller Photography! Check it out here and our original post here! Cheers to a ... more
Inspiration
To add some festive flare to your home, temporarily swap out your existing artwork and photos with holiday gift wrap. It's an easy way to transform a living room or hallway and a great way to ... more
Personal
Boy do we have a special treat for you today!! Here's a flashback to Amber as The Little Mermaid in the Disneyland Christmas Parade 2001!! Amber had one of two speaking roles in the parade and ... more
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On Sunday evening, we hosted an Ice Skating Party to kick off the holiday season. In lieu of sending out holiday cards and packages this year, we decided to rent out the ice skating rink at ... more
Press
What's hot as we enter 2016? Bridal Guide Magazine has a round-up in their January/February issue, and we were honored to add our insights to this article! Pick up your copy on newsstands ... more
Industry news
We're SOOO incredibly excited to learn that we've once again been named to Washingtonian's list of Top DC/VA/MD wedding planners. Thank you Washingtonian for this amazing honor! We couldn't be ... more
Design Studio
Coast to Coast Coaching now available!
We are happy to share over 14 years of experience in the events industry with you via a limited number of one-on-one coaching sessions. Spend a full day ... more
Weddings & Events
We cannot wait to share more images from M+C's September Hammersky Wedding with you soon. Located in stunning Paso Robles, you won't want to miss this oh-so-beautiful wine country stunner coming ... more
Weddings & Events
We are beyond excited to share Kate & Shaun's Greengate Ranch & Vineyard Wedding with you soon! In the meantime, check out their gallery here for a few sneak peeks! You won't want to ... more
Press
Are wedding vendors ripping clients off? Is the "wedding mark-up" substantiated? Vox looked into this topic a little deeper and we were happy to weigh in. Be sure to read the full article ... more
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We have a soft spot in our hearts for historic venues. In Washington, DC iconic venues like The Decatur House never disappoint. Built in 1818 as the first residence on LaFayette Square and ... more
Press
Today we were featured on BizBash article showcasing 23 Over-the-Top Destination Wedding Ideas. This Sintra, Portugal wedding will always be one of our favorites (we LOVE Sintra!!!) and we're ... more
Industry news
Today we witnessed history as the Supreme Court ruled on marriage equality. What an absolutely incredible moment in time. Love Wins. more
Press
Before dreaming of her wedding dress, many girls first dream of another dress for an important life event... high school PROM! Unfortunately, many students don't have resources to spend hundreds ... more
Press
Mary and David's wedding is featured on Washingtonian today! More coming to our blog soon, but take a peek at their post here!
Photo by KT Merry.
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