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WeddingWire World | Omni Shoreham Hotel | July 29th 2013 | 8am to 6pm

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Marriage Equality - Check

#MarriageEquality #LoveisLove #Prop8

Puppy Love

While there is too much fun to show it all, the Wagging Registry was by far my favorite!!!

Year of Color ~ Emerald ~ Day Thirteen

Sleek emerald glassware and elegant white lilies. Image Source

DB in DC

40 Years

Could they be any cuter!?!?!!!

A True 'Fan'

Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. is pleased to walk brides down the aisle in the epitome of wedding day shoe couture – a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.*
  
From now until December 2013, weddings that exceed a total cost of USD 50,000, will entitle the bride to USD 1,000 towards the purchase of a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes from Neiman Marcus at Mazza Gallerie.  A member of the hotel catering team will accompany each bride to the store located in Chevy Chase, MD, where she will enjoy a fitting complete with champagne, small bites, a monogrammed shoe bag and signature gift bag.

“In an effort to create a special wedding package, we looked within our own company for inspiration and found it in our ‘fan’ Christian Louboutin and his iconic shoes,” said Tiffany Gannon, Director of Catering & Event Management.  “We’re delighted to share Louboutin’s passion for perfection with our stylish and discriminating brides who look to Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. to create an exceptional wedding experience that they will never forget.”

Source: Mandarin Oriental Press Release

*Please use link for details and restrictions 

Summer Soiree!

A summer Sunday filled with color!  Thank you Dandelion Patch Georgetown!

Something New, Something Blue

Yum!

Get it here.

Summer in the City

Be sure to stop by to see what wonderful things are happening! 

A Glass Of Wine A Day

Just a quick visual for making sure that glass of wine is placed just right!

Basic Table Setting

Formal Table Setting

I loved this extra tip:

'If you’re unsure which utensil to use or do not know how to eat a certain food, it is best to delay by having a sip of your beverage and watching what the others are doing.'

No dummies here!

Source: www.dummies.com

Last Days to 'Pin Your Dream Wedding' - Four Seasons

For more details: http://magazine.fourseasons.com/pin-your-dream-wedding-contest

Beverly Hills

I will admit it.

I am one of the millions of viewers who watch The Real Housewives Series.  This week was the wedding episode and it was super pretty in pink.

Here are a few of my favorite things from the wedding:

The cake was classic and gorgeous covered in fresh flowers.  The tent really did have a cozy feel (the best that money can buy!)  The tables were a bit over the top for my taste, but I loved the varied of pink florals.

I am not traditionally a pink girl, but there was something about how it all came together that was elegant and fun.

Now it is time for more OC drama!

Event Insider Notes: Pink/Fuchsia is the most flattering lighting at an event.  It really give the guest the best glow for pictures! Also large sparklers are super fun, but a logistical nightmare, they take forever to light and it is hard to get them all going at once. (But nothing is impossible!)

RSVP'd for RSVP

See you there tonight!

Ooo for Rue!

Sometimes there is no registry.  Sometimes all of the 'good stuff' has already been purchased.  Sometimes you just need a classic gift.

Well today you are in luck.  Rue La La has started . Check out the goodies ranging from accessories to gifts.  Here are a few of my favs!

Plus a bonus: 9.95 shipping paid once, good for 30 days of shopping!

Not a member?  Click to sign up here!

All images taken from ruelala.com

Bloomies & Bubbly

Start your registry tonight!

Bloomingdale's in Chevy Chase invites you to scan, sip and sample tonight with them.  Windows Catering Company will provide the savory hors d'oeuvres and Cakes in Style will be there to satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy learning great tips for your wedding and your registry and take home a fabulous gift bag!*

If you open a registry at Bloomingdale's during the event, you will be entered to win a luxurious 3-night stay at the Hotel Le Bristol, Paris. **

To say 'I do!' please call 240-774-3861

January 19th 2012

6pm - 8pm

*One per customer

**No purchase necessary. See store for details

An Entertainment Exchange

Exclusive Industry VIP Special Event Invitation

Are you:

A Bride or Groom in search of the perfect entertainment for your wedding?

A proud parent of children preparing for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah?

Looking for great entertainment for your next corporate event or gala celebration?

An Event Planner trying to keep up with the latest in trend-setting entertainment?

A member of a prestigious association in the special event industry (ISES, NACE, SESMA, etc.)?

If you answered YES to any of the above then ENTERTAINMENT EXCHANGE would like to cordially invite you plus 1 guest to the premier Grand Opening of our brand new state of the art Showcase Theater.

Featuring live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, spirits, photo booth and more!
Performances by Jukeboxx, Nightsong, and DJ Neekola.

Join us for an industry exclusive event where you will be able to network with your peers and check out the latest and greatest in entertainment for 2012!

To get on the VIP list and become eligible for the free iPad 2 giveaway, please do the following 2 things:
1. LIKE us on this Facebook Fanpage.
2. Register for your VIP tickets at:
http://

entertaintmentexchangegrandopening.eventbrite.com/

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Capital Decor & Events, Engaged Magazine, Suburban Video, Freed Photography, IMPACT Marketing & Events, Purple Onion Catering Company, Frost Lighting, Select Event Rentals, Atlantic Valet, Say Cheese! Paper Products, U Take The Cake, Finishing Touches Events, Audio Solutions, and Professional Bartenders and Servers.

This event is promoted and planned by IMPACT Marketing & Events

(*Note: Unfortunately as a result of space limitations, this event is not open to entertainment agencies, entertainment companies or entertainers. We have scheduled a separate event for you! If you’d like to be included please send us an email with your contact information and we’ll send you an exclusive invitation.)

Follow Friday: Bridal Edition

Here are a few of my friends and colleagues who will be showcasing their amazing talents next weekend at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for the Washingtonian Bride & Groom Unveiled.

Feel free to scope out who you want to see first!

A. Dominick Events

All Seasons Floral Preservation

Amaryllis

Amber Karson Events 

Andy Kushner Entertainment

Atrendy Wedding

Bash

Better Events Catering

Bialek’s Music

Bloomingdale’s 

The Bridal Salon at Saks Jandel

Carola Myers Makeup

Cherry Blossom Events

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Chris Laich Music Services

David Yurman

Dream Day DJs

East Coast Entertainment

Edge Floral

Eli Turner Studios

Events in the City

Evoke

Freed Photography

Geoff Chesman Visuals

Growing Wild Floral Company

Holland Photo Arts

K. Thompson Photography

Mandarin Oriental Hotel 

MarcParcValet

Michael Bennett Kress and Associates

Michelle Lindsay Photography

Multiflor

Perfect Honeymons & Holidays

Ridgewells Catering

Simply Chic Events

SoCo Events

Suburban Video

Swank Audio Visuals

Terri Bergman Events

The Dandelion Patch

Washington Talent