Washington, DC Wedding & Event Planner | Celebrating Mother’s Day…A Tribute Our Grooms & Their Mothers

May 10, 2015

Earlier this week, we did a special tribute to our Brides and their Mothers.  Today, on Mother’s Day, we want to showcase the love shared between our Grooms and their Mothers.  Mother’s Day originated in 1908 by Anna Reaves in memory of her own Mother to encourage children around the world to pay tribute to … More Washington, DC Wedding & Event Planner | Celebrating Mother’s Day…A Tribute Our Grooms & Their Mothers

Washington, DC Wedding & Event Planner | Celebrating Mother’s Day…A Tribute to Our Brides & Their Mothers

May 5, 2015

The Origin of Mother’s Day Since May 1914, the second Sunday has been celebrated as a national holiday to recognize the women that carried and nurtured their children now known as Mother’s Day.  A day that is celebrated throughout the world in various forms, this beautiful holiday was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and … More Washington, DC Wedding & Event Planner | Celebrating Mother’s Day…A Tribute to Our Brides & Their Mothers

DC Wedding and Event Planner | The Valentine Cuff Event at House of Jonlei Atelier

April 14, 2015

Last month I had the opportunity to host an event for celebrity designer and event planner, Diann Valentine, to showcase her signature bridal collection of The Valentine Cuff.  Diann Valentine is a visionary and a true trailblazer.  Her client list consists of a celebrated A-list such as Usher, Martin Lawrence, Tony Braxton, Lela Rochon, Boyz … More DC Wedding and Event Planner | The Valentine Cuff Event at House of Jonlei Atelier

Washington DC Wedding Planner | 5 Wedding Ideas for a St. Patrick’s Day Wedding

March 6, 2015

Most everyone loves claiming Irish heritage on St. Patrick’s Day. And why not? It’s a day of shamrocks, leprechauns, fun and libations; and with a bit of luck o’ the Irish, you can plan a beautiful and fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day wedding. There are many Irish wedding traditions and superstitions you can take inspiration from … More Washington DC Wedding Planner | 5 Wedding Ideas for a St. Patrick’s Day Wedding

Washington, DC Metro Area Wedding Planner | Valentine’s Day Weddings

February 4, 2015

What day of the year is more romantic than Valentine’s Day? In 2015 and 2016, Valentine’s Day falls over the weekend so we will be sure to see many weddings on The Feast of Saint Valentine. The Effects of Cupid’s Arrow: In preparation for Cupid’s arrow of love, The Alameda County, California Clerk’s office has … More Washington, DC Metro Area Wedding Planner | Valentine’s Day Weddings

Virginia Event Planner | Real Events by Perfect Planning Events | Tracy’s 50th Birthday Celebration

February 3, 2015

Working with our Birthday client was so rewarding and inspiring.  Her youthful spirit and beauty always wrapped around you during every encounter.  Ms. Tracy, wanted to celebrate her 50th Birthday in grand style and that was big enough to fit her  personality!  She had a few simple directives – she wanted it elegant, she wanted … More Virginia Event Planner | Real Events by Perfect Planning Events | Tracy’s 50th Birthday Celebration

DC Wedding Planner | Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events | Anthony and David

January 23, 2015

“A Marbled Wedding in the City” was the theme and inspiration for the wedding of Anthony Sims and David Butler.  My first encounter with this vibrant couple was one that was of pure exhilaration!  David and Tony were both eager to embrace a new chapter in their life and wanted to celebrate it with their … More DC Wedding Planner | Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events | Anthony and David

R.S.V.P Etiquette Series Part 2…6 Rules of Thumb as a WEDDING PROFESSIONAL

January 20, 2015

In part one of our three part series on R.S.V.P Etiquette, we discussed 10 rules of thumb as a Wedding Guest.  Today, we address the “6 Rules of Thumb as the Wedding Professional” – yes, wedding professionals have an obligation to R.S.V.P to their client(s). As Wedding Professionals, we are so engaged with performing our … More R.S.V.P Etiquette Series Part 2…6 Rules of Thumb as a WEDDING PROFESSIONAL

R.S.V.P Etiquette Series Part 1…10 Rules of Thumb as a Guest

January 5, 2015

Many of us receive formal invitations in the mail to attend weddings, formal celebrations, retirement banquets, galas, etc.  However, when we receive the invitation do we really pay close attention to whom the invitation is addressed to and all of the fine points?  If not, we need to slow down and pay close attention to the particulars … More R.S.V.P Etiquette Series Part 1…10 Rules of Thumb as a Guest

Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events…Keenon & Lauren

December 30, 2014

It makes our heart do a dance when we have the opportunity to encounter wonderful couples such as Keenon and Lauren, now Mr. & Mrs. Keenon Vaughan.  Lauren, a busy career girl, reached out to us to help coordinate her special – the one in which she would be saying “I Do” to her love, … More Real Weddings by Perfect Planning Events…Keenon & Lauren