We have had several inquiries lately for Persian weddings and we have done quite a few over the years.  I wanted to showcase one of my favorites and  talk a little about what is actually involved in a Persian Wedding. I have always found multi-cultural weddings absolutely thrilling.  This particular wedding drew from Iranian, “American” [...]

We are tickled GREEN!  We just saw that Carbonfund.org just posted about us on their blog!  We carbon-offset through them for our own company, but we also make carbon offsetting donations for couples as well with certain packages that we provide.  Learn about carbon offsetting your wedding by taking a look at their handy-dandy carbon-offsetting [...]

There are a number of interesting and swanky hotels in Washington, DC.  I have loved Hotel Helix since it opened!  They are also a “green” hotel.
Washington, DC is a destination wedding hotspot.  If you have over 30% of your guests traveling from out of town, you really can consider your wedding a “destination wedding”.  To [...]

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:
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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 [...]

We have recently been contracted to make cupcake trees for a few of our clients.  I finally have a semi-decent shot of the tree. Cupcakes by Cakes by Design.

We have made about 4 different ones and our couples have loved them so much – they have them as decor in their homes now!  A great [...]

Today we are featuring one of my favorite cake designers in the Washington, DC area: Kendall’s Cakes!

photo by Deb Lindsey

What was your favorite dessert growing up?
My favorite dessert as a child was spice cake that my grandmother made. It was light and moist and sweet and lightly spiced. Perfection. It had no frosting.
What is your [...]

We love the Meridian House! One of our fabulous eco-friendly & orthodox Jewish weddings from July is posted on Wedding Chicks! Check it out by clicking on the photo below (by Stephen Voss).

Happy Planning!
~Katie Martin

I have been meeting with a lot of engaged couples that are gearing up for their spring nuptials!  I thought I would highlight some of our spring bouquets that have been popular over the past few years and easy to update for 2010 fashion forward colors and the Vintage Glam trends!  Take a peek:
I took [...]

Register to win our 2nd Annual $50,000 Green Wedding Giveaway!  Time is running out!  You only have until October 20th to fill out the application to win over $50,000 worth of wedding products and services for your wedding on Earth Day 2010! It will be the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day!  Celebrate your love with [...]

Yes, that’s right!  The Washington DC Green Wedding Consortium is giving away a $50,000 Eco-Friendly Wedding on Earth Day, April 22, 2010!  All you need to do is read here and apply online to win!  10 finalists will be chosen to be interviewed by a panel of experts.  All 10 finalists will be invited to [...]