I am gearing up for the DCCWC 2nd Annual Bridal Show Today!
We are doing a fantastic and new type of bridal show that I can’t wait to showcase here after the event!
While you wait for those photos – thought you might like to see some of my favorite Etsy designers in the wake of Valentine’s [...]

Since I have to be very careful with how much chocolate I eat these days – I am very picky when it comes to chocolate!  Here are few of my favorites since some are great as wedding favors and one, in particular, is great for Valentine’s Day!
1st – Lake Champlain Chocolates – One of the [...]

As promised, here are more photos from the real wedding that was featured in the most recent Washingtonian magazine.  We are super excited about Kate and Mark’s wedding and I will do a follow-up post sometime in the new year about their engagement photos which were even cuter!  Another eco-friendly wedding shot by Tom Van [...]

I love it when my clients come in and they are bursting with love.  Clients like that are the reason why I love what I do. Weddings should be all about love. Yes, wedding planning can get hectic, but don’t let it get it in the way of love.

I want to throw around a few [...]

One look at those fabulous shoes and you’ll know what inspired this collage. Sophisticated, chic and a little theatrical, they are the perfect foil for a black and white color palette with dramatic details.

Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Invitation: Wedding Paper Divas
Bouquet: Martha Stewart
Cookies: Epicurious
Gown: Ulla Maija
Hair: Pip Pip and All That
Parasol [...]

We love food – especially dessert! Is it so strange to plan a wedding around ice cream cones? We couldn’t resist the idea of a sweet and sassy wedding to bring you back to the days of the Good Humor truck!

Invitation via Papeterie
Ice cream cones via Elegance & Simplicity (by Design Cuisine)
Candy bar via Big [...]

Bright fall leaves, crisp air, and the change of seasons inspired us to create a rich aubergine collage with modern elements infused with classic styling.
Links:
(clockwise from upper left)
Place setting via Loving

shoes: via Casando Ideias

candlelight: via Elizabeth Ann Designs

Cake: via Southern Weddings
Gown: via Douglas Hannant
Pomander Escort Cards: Via Elizabeth Ann Designs
Bouquet: Via Project [...]

I was able to catch up today with Lee Reizian Holmes of Art By Chocolate.  I stumbled upon her website via Twitter and guess what – she is right here in DC!

Can you tell me a little about how your company is going “green”?
1.  We have made a conscious decision to use ‘green’ packaging [...]

We have done a few inspiration boards in the past – but now it will be a weekly feature on our blog!  Yay! Stay tuned every Thursday!
This week is our Summer Orchard Inspiration Board

Invitation: White Thread
Fruit Escort Card: Joy de Vivre
Dress: Atelier Aimee
Cake: Project Wedding
Bouquet: Grant Riley Weddings
Tablescape: Style Me Pretty
Happy Planning!
~Katie Martin