In 1976, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston hosted the first Art in Bloom exhibition, challenging local florists and garden club members to design floral arrangements inspired by the museum's art collection. Since then, the concept has spread to other arts institutions and cities. This year, Anderson ... Read more »
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DC Wedding Venue for a Large Guest Count
When you're planning your event and it's go BIG or stay home time... well we have a few suggestions for the perfect DC wedding venue for a large guest count to share! Looking for the perfect wedding venue is an exciting but challenging and sometimes overwhelming process. Many factors go into finding ... Read more »
Intimate Meridian House Wedding
If it's one thing we learned in 2020, it's that small weddings are far from mundane! No matter how small the guest list, there's no reason to sacrifice style or memorable details. Ali and Andrew's intimate Meridian House wedding took place in the Linden Grove, which became the ultimate one-stop ... Read more »
Venue Spotlight: Hotel Monaco DC
When it comes to hosting a wedding to remember, we can't think of many venues as memorable as the Hotel Monaco, located at 700 F Street, NW. About Built in 1839 as the city's original General Post Office it's since been beautiful modernized to flawlessly merge hip and traditional. The ballroom ... Read more »
Rustic Mauve Hendry House Wedding
If ever there was an "it" color scheme last year, this was it. Mauve... that gorgeous, muted shade of pale purple with tinges of gray. Not too bold, not too pink, not quite pastel and not too purple. It's an elegant and romantic color, and perfectly suited to the rustic mauve Hendry House wedding ... Read more »
Venue Spotlight: Eaton DC
Located in downtown Washington, DC, Eaton is a full-service hotel and industrial DC wedding venue that aims to assist couples in creating an event that reflect the values and beliefs that makes each couple unique. The venue offers sustainably sourced food, inclusive programming so that all can ... Read more »
Poolside Wedding Reception At Home
Michelle and Keith were married on an unbelievably perfect day in October in Old Town Alexandria. When the couple's original plans were up ended, they needed to look no further than their own backyard for the perfect spot to celebrate with family and friends. The poolside wedding reception at home ... Read more »
Modern Athenaeum Wedding
Sitting at the crest of Captain's Row in Old Town Alexandria, the Northern Virginia Athenaeum's iconic architecture is hard to miss. The beautifully preserved antebellum building now serves as an art gallery, frequently filled with vibrant regional art. The upstairs gallery features 24-foot ... Read more »
Fall Wedding at 2941 Restaurant
Tucked away in what otherwise looks to the untrained eye like yet another an office park in northern Virginia is 2941 Restaurant. Lush landscaping, koi ponds, waterfalls, and a lakeside view make stunning options for your unforgettable day - like this unforgettable fall wedding at 2941. Complete ... Read more »
5 Fantastic Rehearsal Dinner Themes
Without a doubt, the wedding is the big event that drives all wedding planning. But a far less discussed yet equally important event is the day before: the rehearsal dinner. Traditionally held the night before the wedding, the rehearsal dinner is a great opportunity for the two families to spend ... Read more »
Stylish Covid Wedding at Darcy Hotel
The Darcy Hotel on Scott Circle in downtown, Washington, DC is proximate to Dupont Circle and historic Logan Circle - and the site of Caitlin and Sean's stylish Covid wedding last year. The space is very adaptable, with natural tones and large windows. Preceded by a lovely ceremony at the Foundry ... Read more »
Designing Your Welcome – Stylish Escort Card Designs
Stylish Escort Card Designs The first thing guests generally see as they arrive at your reception is the escort card display. It's an apt place to design the welcome for your event. Since it is often a stand alone piece, escort card designs are also a great place to do something a little playful ... Read more »