tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71775705510239649592024-03-13T09:24:24.807-07:00breathe. event planningBoulder, Colorado based wedding planner, providing coordinating and event planning services.breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-41790478002490667152009-03-29T20:49:00.000-07:002009-03-29T21:41:08.614-07:00A Classic DC-Style Celebration - Kerry & DannyWhat a way to leave DC! I worked with Kerry and Danny for almost a year to the date in planning their DC celebration... which would also be my final DC-area wedding before moving the company to Boulder, Colorado! I could not have asked for a better couple with which to end. These two really know how to have a great time! <br /><br />Both hail from New York and so the weekend would be a destination for almost all of their guests. We chose the Carnegie Institute because with its large columns and steps in front, central location close to the Dupont Circle neighborhood, and breathtaking marble rotunda, it was just the perfect location to show their guests what DC was all about. <br /><br />Kerry and Danny wanted the focus of the day to be on truly enjoying this special time with their friends and family. Priorities were in having a hearty, delicious Italian meal, free-flowing libations, and high-energy music. The ceremony and reception would take place at the same location to avoid losing any time with travel. <br /><br />The entire day flowed perfectly! Guests were greeted at Carnegie and seated in the Rotunda for the short ceremony. The intimate setting allowed for an emotion-filled and touching ceremony, highlighted with a reading of lyrics from a special song and untraditional wedding songs to include Here Comes the Sun and All You Need Is Love played by the string trio.<br /><br />Following the ceremony, our team of vendors converted the Rotunda to the reception space quickly while guests were greeted in the Boardroom with specialty drinks and a large assortment of food. Kerry and Danny chose to do a 1.5 hour cocktail "hour" to ensure that they had ample time with their guests, as well as to help set the tone of the evening... to celebrate! Occasions Caterers provided an impressive buffet spread for guests and soon after guests were dancing for more than two hours to the high energy band - Jangling Reinharts.<br /><br />It was a fantastic celebration and such a great time for all - guests and vendors!<br /><br />We have not yet received all of the photos for the event, but in the meantime, one of my favorite photographers - <a href="http://www.jaypremack.com/">Jay Premack</a> - has shared a few on his own blog.<br /><br />I will certainly be sharing more once we get the full collection, so stay tuned!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318833449363461090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLskXYWsujQwmuezCdKbCVwmHMUDlwPqiA3xUIB3qhkaWmIqCnW5w6pcfZSd3mF80COFlxd0FdRf2hr8WDjKLj9-UwkdKUK8tboDjbt5Ri2zWw01kHghmd1ILP52jiSzJP7oDSPupVu4Y/s400/20090228_mallory_wd_blog_0001.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318833453802557538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-d1o_sXe52nLqXFqZgXV_gaigDdReWGJmltVJgg9Mwsli8l-jh6-mMFfKKMvnatWrL0-ilJDW29PehN7KyrcPKYFs2u8cExiUQq97bDntwzABBw955WVCC-AS3pL6dKJFoZs6nDHfII/s400/20090228_mallory_wd_blog_0008.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318833440388720162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_atHVKMloqccSxTRmQw4OrWOkjIJLzuBWmUJX_00W9jdKIdCr6XFj7Gv1q3r3hhpoZIAVrwNoMe8Bay5nHT4jlIS7qmGlPT81CaO7bs9uoBi4lhWMwyO_SJNJBpwikFvaHoD73P5pJI/s400/20090228_mallory_wd_blog_0012.jpg" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNkPJ9cQJAWtSLiuCvd_MIWiN_j7gkCZ0vWfdmB_Ut5zSGk8wSOs2Rk_yiqflJLc5Xzf2lphgmgfxwkJaXUnZn210_1yv6V8ZKME0jd4umsuU4wrR6Otz7lG-DeLTeLFeswJ6461HU78/s1600-h/20090228_mallory_wd_blog_0011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318833456999462482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNkPJ9cQJAWtSLiuCvd_MIWiN_j7gkCZ0vWfdmB_Ut5zSGk8wSOs2Rk_yiqflJLc5Xzf2lphgmgfxwkJaXUnZn210_1yv6V8ZKME0jd4umsuU4wrR6Otz7lG-DeLTeLFeswJ6461HU78/s400/20090228_mallory_wd_blog_0011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">I LOVE these vendors! They did an amazing job as always :)</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Venue:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.ciw.edu/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Carnegie Institute</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Caterer:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.occasionscaterers.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Occasions Caterers</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, Matt Sipala</span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Florist: </span></strong><a href="http://www.growingwildfloral.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Growing Wild Floral</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, Barbara Von Elm</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Photographer:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.jaypremack.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Jay Premack Photography</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Ceremony Music:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.stcharlesquartet.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">St. Charles String Quartet</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, Neil Puzon</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Reception Music:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.jangling.net/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Jangling Reinharts</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Cake:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.cbcakes.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Cakes by Carolyn</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Rentals:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.dcrental.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">DC Rental</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, Liz Kelly Waylan</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Officiant:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/kenneth-knapp-fairfax/11f28681535116cd.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">Rev. Ken Knapp</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Transportation:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.restonlimo.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Reston Limo</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, Daniel Oh</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Pipe and Drape:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.fabricationevents.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Fabrication Events</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Wedding Planner:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.breatheevents.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">breathe. event planning</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, Lauren Freeman, CMP</span>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-12319526792823068602009-01-10T19:40:00.000-08:002009-03-29T22:45:38.814-07:00A Winter Wedding - Hye-Hyun & Chang SikWe had such fun starting 2009 with Hye-Hyun and Chang Sik! These two designed a beautiful wedding for about 300 of their friends and family. Their inspiration was Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman's stunning 2005 "winter wonderland" wedding. The photos below, taken by <a href="http://www.hyonsmithphotography.com/">Hyon Smith Photography</a>, help to tell the story of the day:<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318812566100399650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFWEm5nG24F-HqcKpPJL1b-0bxnMQR7oryGFswnrwgRiomA_cHRtgTTrEBtNwNQFpn-_mK2YxZ2YtiDFVyH7qsb7L91a7DVwOZpEBd8c18GzW-wSmhu0RRHYMR8x6w1cLw4MJ5GmB0lYI/s400/hc_w_10.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318812566319807074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUidsP_OIiOKzFqx3qJclYZlNaGsws4j03U_Dqo9kx4VxhK5LzcNCrCoum_8JC3J7M3hkIrj2PmCU1zmCCf1sDAdXw_MQYu99khH41m6g5jQ6WWE0fxekZ8Ne3htTXZjxX3nc0kS6Yha8/s400/hc_w_14.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318807241865595074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7mnD7veLcb-ATVK8ovA13XnbfFeAzPeX329-Ljr2i_m5YStJZxT6zOXhDRnbYTc9jcwexjPDd4_aLQA4i4sanCTQMsA4OoRw1FCU96ygvvnUcXMTUxS9tkJw8VKOTtdKhyphenhyphenUCY7fJ95o/s400/hc_w_01.jpg" border="0" />The bridal party was large, with twelve bridesmaids and ten groomsmen. The gorgeous bridesmaids were decked out in gowns by Vera Wang.<br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318807237352798114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxq9Mmhn1dWOmDe_6kTWBN3mmvODOptbedbfAXI02fFrSy9_8by80ptLawKyCHjcfLG6cjscIYnfj1yxPYSapYe2m_QJEpOPgdciiWLTS6CdfB1vfAx5UmtVo0FvnDTnGiNFKbwuIPsc/s400/hc_w_12.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>The traditional Catholic wedding ceremony took place at St. Paul Chung Catholic Church in Reston, Virginia.</div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318813416861968146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7Y8yUmHTj2M4_axX-GsekWLMADk9iiurRfDAzrpZcu2khNXakT0eUBgVcx3svhkgqrKOb60dDNfpZt5SRk3XN_uS6a4H1E-N-7FLGs1ce6D0rpbIP5CJ28_X1rp-VrefulJz2hU4UqE/s400/hc_w_17.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318812566679519442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzeamQz4dKjYJ4IVgmz-nDSv8cFq1J86xR15JN8LhcANW2pjE1wwijcpuOPe3Np_6M21iq4IrD7-SzlCSVCI6zRmQX2r700QRFnFyn_WDulSqrbahqQexKVA4Y7PEKhfXtuLKVAOWDXc/s400/hc_w_18.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318813417553882594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiypGEQOMJaTWTmSMeqK1JU0LiMfj321Ao3RfSJB5Wc49oygoWtl8BER-Ct_IYaLmn2hqtfMLMU_0K2t6mr4DmXBNN5eP1ooDQvMcPYyO3vzGEZyI5w6TzE0GZ8ys7_mYNai-swd0V3I/s400/hc_w_19.jpg" border="0" /><br />Following the ceremony, guests travelled about ten miles to the Hyatt Regency Reston, where they were greeted by hors d'eovres, drinks and traditional Korean rice cakes. Photographer Hyon Smith also had on display a gallery of Hye-Hyun and Chang Sik's gorgeous engagement portraits throughout the cocktail hour space. Guests also had the opportunity, throughout the evening, to have a portrait taken by Hyon's team. Prints were made on-site and given to the guests before the end of the evening. This is always such a hit with wedding guests -- people love it!!<br /><br />After entering the reception through a shower of petals, Hye-Hyun and Chang Sik totally <em>ROCKED </em>the reception by surprising all of their guests with a lively and entertaining first dance with two of their friends!<br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318812563378006946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2n1a-WNMM2ycuqAvlVU_7CjpeuerCWBIwDp1mGZEr8UIDBn278o_ntzS3O51ScoJZMq2H8WYDIRWwAnQCSzO38q1rjKAUv4YSSlnajsLncr12mOueGQ-zB1MmcKOoAF1ucGqanwJQwfs/s400/hc_w_22.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFE_SGSWgNA66wshCXrjjqZ11wzxswYhWbmY_c_iEoJZk1f9V64AH7DsGkRVTZOXGdPeh1o0dPHIPkS7cWPhQ0OqGBKko3oemhBjg9uSP6BF63sVEN7z_-Kz733KxOLTAIRtPmY2Skzw/s1600-h/hc_w_23.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318807246544658514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFE_SGSWgNA66wshCXrjjqZ11wzxswYhWbmY_c_iEoJZk1f9V64AH7DsGkRVTZOXGdPeh1o0dPHIPkS7cWPhQ0OqGBKko3oemhBjg9uSP6BF63sVEN7z_-Kz733KxOLTAIRtPmY2Skzw/s400/hc_w_23.jpg" border="0" /></a>I worked secretly with the groom to coordinate one last surprise -- this time for the bride! Chang Sik brought Hye-Hyun (and many guests) to tears as we pulled a grand piano from behind a curtain on which he performed and sang a song for his new bride.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318807239559894178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicREjA5ZS0N7n-I9oj1a8IKp5nI7ZqYMYzjXOiGCikE_2RT2bwf9Ud4N0d_fqRyZEiUS2rtI63yh5TLa0gDpx-yrvOWEW5qO4hKIzuOFtCTotqW8wFWYc111Q5RHc_0HcI1NsKUSaDBgQ/s400/_s1_4595.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>Two incredibly impressive cakes were created for the bride and groom by <em>The Food Network's</em> very own Duff Goldman of <em>Ace of Cakes</em> - Charm City Cakes. The wedding cake was a delicious five-tier cake adorned with highly detailed flowers made of sugar. The groom's cake was based upon HH and Chang Sik's engagement -- a mountain ski slope with HH on a snowboard and Chang Sik on skis heading down "The Plunge". Fantastic!<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318807243395425442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFT3OjLYb-tFbMLDeTcNR9Bs9w6RqcmAZF6d5LU01ADa3SnxkZcmSnddi-ykqtRviVMF0OYVt9bHhJL5KypUXUuqohBHYgMLM_SmSlQ2_OxJTnScBrlb-5gJMwMtZSXMa8RQJbu8Gi9M/s400/_s1_4680.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>These two pics are taken, unfortunately, by my own camera phone - so not the best :)</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318818803739376546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZkODJJFgqdu9i9WCl4BtsYQz_qVButoj4Vl5B9wvnWXloZcC4rn_uAk7qusrRhKsk3xZIcpa26w1-COuC0phBYlf70F1QY4DxNkFNIC_fth-4FiGi6MbYRLbK0sJ8F4Exr69NjhUa1U/s400/cake+up+close+--+sugar+flowers.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318818809596590690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7AlRgPK_lKVeGj-mH9bmtBLy-1zi3RT4FV_BQ4fZ8vnnMvq3Z8jFyl4YSUlgYC0B6c8ImD_5hCyHtQz29UT-rHVhLra1BbbiACuCQIwkGQibSIasmDbNALWTWGH5xun-jYp7NyOir_oI/s400/Grooms+Cake.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Special thanks to the fantastic vendors who helped make this event so perfect:</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Reception site:</strong> Hyatt Regency Reston</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Photographer & Videographer:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.hyonsmithphotography.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Hyon Smith Photography</span></a></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Flowers:</strong> Sophia Kim</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>String Quartet:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.montebellostrings.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Montebello Strings</span></a></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Transportation:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.primetransportation.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Prime Transportation</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> (Rolls Royce); </span><a href="http://www.chariotsforhire.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Chariots for Hire</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> (Hummers)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Pipe and Drape:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.fabricationevents.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Fabrication Events</span></a></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Rentals: </strong></span><a href="http://www.dcrental.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">DC Rental</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, Liz Kelly Waylan</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Cake:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.charmcitycakes.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Charm City Cakes</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, Duff Goldman</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>DJ:</strong> Shane, Friend of Bride and Groom</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Wedding Planner:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.breatheevents.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">breathe. event planning</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, Lauren Freeman</span></div></div></div></div></div>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-29560377837842235552008-11-30T21:43:00.000-08:002009-03-29T22:45:07.059-07:00"Modern, Simple, and Elegant"...."modern, simple and elegant"... <div><div><br /><div>In my opinion, these are three of the most popular adjectives that I have heard from clients while trying to describe their wedding design goals. No matter how common, though, they can also be one of the most difficult "themes" to achieve as the words are not as descript as a planner would hope. </div><div><br />In 2008, I had the pleasure of working with two parents during the planning of their daughter's Fall 2008 wedding... and again, these adjectives were used at our first meeting. However, during the five month planning period, we were able to hit the nail on the head! From start to finish, we were able to deliver this consistant message to the guests - from the invitations to the flowers to the table settings and even in the lighting. </div><div><br />The 220-person event was one of my all-time favorites! The structural and clean details of the event helped contribute to the energy of the event as they added texture and beauty but did not cause distraction from the music and ambiance of the entire setting. </div><div></div><div></div><div>The band, <a href="http://www.dexterlakeclubband.com/">Dexter Lake Club Band</a>, kept the energy higher than I've ever seen it and the dance floor PACKED from the moment the doors opened until the very last minute (including a few encores)!! They rocked the place with untraditional wedding music including covers of Guns 'N Roses, A-ha, Talking Heads, and Rolling Stones. After numerous tastings, we finalized the perfect menu with the Mandarin Oriental that blended comfort food with more formal fare. During cocktail hour, guests were served Mini-B.L.T.'s (the "L" being lobster), Pigs-in-a-Blanket, an active sushi station, Pommes Frites in cones, and pistachio encrusted lamb chops that literally melted in your mouth. The four-course dinner included an impressive amuse bouche served in a hollowed egg, a duo first course, duo entree including beef tenderloin, whole lobster tail and perfectly roasted artichokes, and customized cookies and strawberries for an after-dinner sweet. Guests later enjoyed wedding cake, as well as cotton candy - an homage to their engagement at Coney Island! As guests departed, they were given hot cocoa in "to-go" containers to prepare them for the cold weather outside.</div><div><br />See below pictures taken by <a href="http://www.barnabydraperstudios.com/">Barnaby Draper Studios</a>: </div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318848241508170274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0q9DAYAH1gFkThyVAtrL1d4fLQYbPhFRTdWghyphenhyphenYnrC4EBV8NgESFHKhdcQ168MCyZF2w74DRlvOsdRWbFrCUdsM8F6UJXVrzfYD9S8jgEEYyDdS-tyTtL3KMZ96jYtUSIZawCb7Nt2c/s400/aisle+candle.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318848236379920914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioHRsAO8Icf0jRWlb4VCpRRPXVlUcFlumXCVrPfieSJyO6xlCo3Xqw8yTtVzT4znlO-oXZUyLHQw3FbWlsKd5-b-eY-y7XRdid0mlrW2XjwvQhPTSMNxqrSBAz_kOieqXyhzUxbkxXP9M/s400/program.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318839033108925314" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXOdwPj39KZfW_dwTP_ASlNox_gOeO7Wm8CiGryD9TigkhDyVi3TcHfIK4i-QktWR3hLnSZG4PORIAvxRE19KBQ9fKEjnkx8Brq0hFJQboBjUlM-3vQnCREDB8lG6oJ524MVwJNn5aas/s400/1121.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318842576009743234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz13usjs0SNZAEcxWygXV1XxDbsayZOFCe0G8RUS-JZbml71Bt3TO0RITPu5pDYk1p3MCPQBGoI8fKeqKYiLUs5HVcOw0WahzN78qX4tYbxe2Fa066PgWFDHZZh6iZPHNd0vjvmsqZr60/s400/1114.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p><strong>Our vendors were AMAZING! They worked tirelessly throughout the entire planning process to ensure that the event was 100% perfect, and it WAS! :)</strong></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Reception site:</strong> <a href="http://www.mandarinoriental.com/">Mandarin Oriental</a> hotel<br /><strong>Florist:</strong> <a href="http://www.nicksflowers.com/">Multiflor</a>, Nick Perez<br /><strong>Custom Linens, Chivari Chairs, China and more:</strong> <a href="http://www.dcrental.com/">DC Rental</a>, Liz Kelly Waylan<br /><strong>Ceremony Riser:</strong> <a href="http://www.capitalpartyrentals.com/">Capital Party Rentals<br /></a><strong>Reception Chairs:</strong> <a href="http://www.perfectsettings.com/">Perfect Settings</a>, Esteban Gimenez<br /><strong>Ceremony Music:</strong> <a href="http://www.sterling-artists.com/">Sterling Artists</a>, David Kucharski<br /><strong>Cocktail Hour Trio and Singer:</strong> Janine Carter Trio<br /><strong>Reception Band:</strong> <a href="http://www.dexterlakeclubband.com/">Dexter Lake Club Band</a>, James Krents<br /><strong>Photographer and Videographer:</strong> <a href="http://www.barnabydraperstudios.com/">Barnaby Draper Studios</a>, Barnaby Draper & Craig MacNeil<br /><strong>Make-up:</strong> <a href="http://www.kathyaragon.com/">Kathy Aragon<br /></a><strong>Lighting:</strong> Swank AV<br /><strong>Wedding Planner:</strong> <a href="http://www.breatheevents.com/">breathe. event planning</a>, Lauren Freeman, CMP<br /></span></p>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-23946882659800684102008-10-28T09:58:00.001-07:002008-10-28T10:21:02.837-07:00A Rockstar Wedding - Kristin & JP<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQeDLSIawhCFtArSBUCFa9zp1RhD71rwkx0HsAK07-oCy-bU7Adwnlkq0hkgzYp0ifg0xAB7Xv3mri9kgx3GUTpmqzCzgUoM0RMrTD-GQEOGcdJsNpBUiJNgPRn710AyUk3e8C_MUmDHI/s1600-h/chandelier.jpg"></a> These two had such character, which always makes my job so much fun. Kristin and JP have a common love for music and especially indy rock, so decided that they wanted this to be the common "theme" to be carried throughout their event. Kristin found me about halfway through her planning once she had most of the big decisions made (location, photographer, caterer). I joined the planning team with about 4 months to go to help her nail down the overall look and feel of the event.<br /><br />This wedding had a mixture of funkiness with elegance, which is a great combination. Combining the classic DC venue - <a href="http://www.nmwa.org/">National Museum of Women in the Arts</a> - with the colors and angles of the lighting (<a href="http://www.atmospherelighting.com/">Atmosphere Lighting</a>) and details made for a truly stylish event.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.greggibson.com/">Greg Gibson</a> does amazing work... check it out:<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262254075264122130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvtWobN299WmC23g54SL86DZkik4Uzr09Il_td9hKvhhvDD5hl4qz7AOuN1D53Z2ru2N7MfxdteWqPpyoWLf4TRVSqUom8VzGB7B62XYepErzMg3pzgXs2xsG8Xdew12180Xs88iS0D2A/s400/rockstar.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262254086185425826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzmiK0sLl1P0ePW49avta9Ao5-Sa_ea_Th7DbOncqwKE0FjA2mXBxptF_RIg9NVjvjed6ZlI0BkkMnnaJU-1zU57DedaDa6gy9RVKFcXf4e83Yb1HsObYTRiOwN0BwJ4bGmv8EbckNVM/s400/hands.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262254079527612242" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbkaLgl6h147K6hXcmkv6dLcxcvr70cwgxZlR5u0kVjQ4eWaKkA44axaBjiCOj2D5en0L2dOSEv2NWJXBfcHx9MjXFWk7u-tRRCGQX248ci1V9Kw3i3ight3i_gwobAG6PlCAZrLIPeTM/s400/dancing.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p><strong>The vendors:<br /></strong>Venue - <a href="http://www.nmwa.org/">National Museum of Women in the Arts</a><br />Caterer - <a href="http://www.capitolcatering.com/">Capitol Catering</a>, Jennifer Krysa<br />Rentals - <a href="http://www.dcrental.com/">DC Rental</a>, Liz Waylan<br />Ceremony Musicians - Celebrated String Quartet<br />Reception Music - DJ PGee<br />Photographer - <a href="http://www.greggibson.com/">Greg Gibson<br /></a>Videographer - <a href="http://www.dolcevideo.com/">Dolce Video</a><br />Planner - <a href="http://www.breatheevents.com/">breathe. event planning</a>, Lauren Freeman<br />Florist - <a href="http://www.growingwildfloral.com/">Growing Wild Floral<br /></a>Lighting - <a href="http://www.atmospherelighting.com/">Atmosphere Lighting<br /></a>Draping - Fabrication Events<br />Transportation - Chariots for Hire</p>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-50197137855778925102008-10-22T10:34:00.000-07:002008-10-22T11:13:01.896-07:00A Day in the Life of a Breathe Bride<a href="http://www.barnabydraperstudios.com/">Barnaby Draper Studios</a> has shared with me the exquisite video of my client's Sarah and Jack's wedding from March 2008. (<a href="http://breatheevents.blogspot.com/2008/10/sarah-jack-gorgeous-professional-pics.html">Sarah & Jack</a>).... See what it's like to be a <em>breathe</em> bride for a day!<br /><br />Thanks Barnaby!<br /><p align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwY7TMTCQA4_0SaegxSAZ6dh-DQgyt55WRSafXYaIbnxozFIVI641KhrM8rjlK0Sa4JHjNGPtdYJmmzrDgMIg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-62732488402717843402008-10-22T08:49:00.002-07:002008-10-22T09:34:41.830-07:00Happy 1st Anniversary Cheryl & Corey!Almost a year to the date, I'm finally blogging about one of my alltime favorite couples - Cheryl & Corey.<br /><br />In my opinion, these two did it JUST right. Having met through mutual friends, Cheryl and Corey decided to abandon some of the more traditional wedding details and to instead focus on making their wedding day a truly personal celebration of their love as well as their friendships and family. I loved the whole energy of the day.<br /><br />Because of their dedication to environmental issues, it was important to them to host a "Green" wedding. They selected the Audubon Naturalists Society's <a href="http://www.audubonnaturalist.org/default.asp?page=514">Woodend Sanctuary</a> in Chevy Chase, MD as their venue, and worked with Cheryl Mazo of <a href="http://www.capitolcatering.com/">Capitol Catering</a> to ensure that nothing went to waste. Their invitations, created at <a href="http://www.writtenwordstudio.com/">Written Word</a> (one of my favorites!), used minimal paper and carried out their "nature" theme with a simple leaf as the motif.<br /><br />So much thought was put into the details, but they remembered also the importance of not killing themselves over them. All added a personal touch to the day, but at the same time did not distract away from the purpose of the day.<br /><br />Guests were greeted with drinks prior to the ceremony, and rather than having a full bridal party, Cheryl and Corey selected their close friends to act as "Greeters" to help blend groups of family and friends and help everyone get to know each other. Cheryl's brother had the role of her "Man of Honor" and Corey's sisters had the role of "Best Women". Truth Groove rocked the house during the reception, and as a late night treat, and homage to Corey's home city, we brought out Dunkin Donut Munchkins, which were devoured by the dancing guests! At the end of the night, Cheryl and Corey were sent off with a "lavendar send-off" and jumped into their decorated white <a href="http://www.zipcar.com/">Zipcar</a> to head off for the night :)<br /><br />Since their wedding day, they have been featured in <em>Zipcar Newsletter, <a href="http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2008/01/something_green_a_earthfriendly_wedding.php">The Washington Post Expres</a></em><a href="http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2008/01/something_green_a_earthfriendly_wedding.php">s</a>, and most recently <a href="http://breatheevents.blogspot.com/2008/08/cheryl-corey-are-featured-again.html"><em>Brides Maryland</em></a>.<br /><br />Below are some pictures of the night from one of my favorite photographers - <a href="http://www.jaypremack.com/">Jay Premack</a>:<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260011559596525778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_G7SMLDFG6XBVggR0aJ1sWN01c_8_fXeghIgenoNth_8nBw3R0N_vFcLF47PdIDdkExgO1cLYYAQa-eoLLZsK2T7QTPwT1khOqcw51G9gdfBONTKV9ctgmn_JxdZDQBcxdv1bDB-w64k/s400/first+sight.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsusl2wBWYeaG9RZEuqQRNDQWNVKXugC9CZ5YwaibmBG8-hxKD-rQ4EvnQ2L7uOh8o8AHVzxLLMCnrGOOva-txbjjdzZEJsZ0MahYjJZuPpxCawpFV2DkY5D_lrOoNtqJOoenCmY8eI4/s1600-h/deer.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260011564614995330" style="DISPLAY: block; 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These two rocket scientists (literally!) tied the knot this past September at the gorgeous Woodend Sanctuary - one of my favorite DC area sites. Brienne did such a great job with the details, and this event goes to show that you can never have too many candles! It looked so beautiful under the tent.<br /><br />Below are some fantastic professional pics from the very talented <a href="http://mkmckenna.com/">Mary Kate McKenna</a>:<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260004744932471634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglFvr-wJE1whnYabpfVh9UzI49UHvfNpYtK8Ap17mTcmLE7ZsDYXdNK6q3F2XWhG5dCtzgaWuWwFeWHEWHswP1FfSnA2IE6oBbhSeg_RaMD7kElsI4E4BjVvkRLLTlVfmb5xwH6PTO_fs/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAmd1YV7xgLRrtBlS9ii1ruOqdH0_DdVZVmPt2s3NvV9ee6EGJsYd4cL8p3ezjxGvC4pWZ0pT2lAC3cvk9EP5PrOYKEav_1DG1M2Vv2uSmyUqJPbQdKCFQIq4-L2rPUzYFIhX2OoNy3c/s1600-h/8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260004184358459794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAmd1YV7xgLRrtBlS9ii1ruOqdH0_DdVZVmPt2s3NvV9ee6EGJsYd4cL8p3ezjxGvC4pWZ0pT2lAC3cvk9EP5PrOYKEav_1DG1M2Vv2uSmyUqJPbQdKCFQIq4-L2rPUzYFIhX2OoNy3c/s400/8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlzdZvRwk9jCzPC4bFQSZJ0jFd_9WsHW2fDXPCnv_hRE9TGnSDjQxNWcOa0SGFUfagDYoV3gqbC3r5hGMJBOxcvNIIZD_-RpPOxzSMT5KcmQdcxtf4UNjzDBBVeG7mJxyTCBQJp48h-Eo/s1600-h/12.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260004195027131618" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBWRNh4kuiRjL6T6wWvjSaXbGWUS7VcvYQ_pFxi-y8l8kfJ9MCNB9ZYqeAOfv15i3H_69JFQbrzwILhUJ6PyDTaLSjPVOZXxqYG1Br1hSU407RqFmI_jiMNMqDIoF_VASY5oGX4aWlc0/s400/end+of+night.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div> </div></div>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-44252145731757915622008-10-16T17:41:00.001-07:002008-10-16T18:20:53.329-07:00Sarah & Jack... Gorgeous Professional Pics<div align="left">As the year begins to wind down, it's hard to not think about all of the incredible events that I've been part of in 2008. Back in March, I started my '08 season off with a stunner of an event, and got to work with one of my all-time favorite photographer/videographers - <a href="http://www.barnabydraperstudios.com/">Barnaby Draper</a>.<br /><br />Barnaby was there for my very first wedding back in 2005 and ever since that incredible experience with Andrew & Eunhee has held a special place with me. I'm looking forward to seeing him and his team again in just a week for Emma and Ben's blowout!<br /><br />I already blogged about this event once (<a href="http://breatheevents.blogspot.com/2008/03/2008-starts-with-bang.html">Sarah & Jack</a>) with some fantastic pictures taken by my own team, but here are long-awaited professional pictures from Sarah & Jack's stunning event at Dahlgren Chapel and the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC. Enjoy!<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMLwKa4Uzd1hBPKcxGNZnFfcsdMDrszg5g-tatVNIaQa5X-381od3DJx8fLz5CRJLX3pPCzA34cnnO2wyratHLQ7ENfvQdNVE0Lql48VMt8k2xhC_A7MaXWLSlOs_eePM08GrEwb7IREk/s1600-h/I_0010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257923416139972066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMLwKa4Uzd1hBPKcxGNZnFfcsdMDrszg5g-tatVNIaQa5X-381od3DJx8fLz5CRJLX3pPCzA34cnnO2wyratHLQ7ENfvQdNVE0Lql48VMt8k2xhC_A7MaXWLSlOs_eePM08GrEwb7IREk/s400/I_0010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1wKNByk1u3v-GKmoKwuy3O5fHQ1h0L18wkgrWJvjDWLEynPqP-YhAkEbd9X0V_LobQ9aDh1HwSXh2kPsZjqw0iPhzNB4MlvYFoHJaOVwFY7Nw1siUxcP6k_mnNNZGQnzlKgwmSe5VoU/s1600-h/I_0023.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257923419699666034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1wKNByk1u3v-GKmoKwuy3O5fHQ1h0L18wkgrWJvjDWLEynPqP-YhAkEbd9X0V_LobQ9aDh1HwSXh2kPsZjqw0iPhzNB4MlvYFoHJaOVwFY7Nw1siUxcP6k_mnNNZGQnzlKgwmSe5VoU/s400/I_0023.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggKN89zbzlJ2byRdJRlHXTPa4eZZ7oBsp1TTXEWMJX02cfCiZ2tlD3rOt4mDxjuc_APJletgpExtvYWGUH_QBzyOxGNx5jY6HCr2VwHdsVnlRx_rycGW3t4OKBA6MJRE-boyArHggmpo/s1600-h/I_0614.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257923423712548354" style="DISPLAY: block; 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CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUFDmt-Ze1yBSb-n_nDCxdhVR5zNFYWscKYx9YW7DvWXF6E-b5TdjHUX1hVGcv7pLkCZdkSeqIdQDQkIfkCcDM-pz2SNQbt65hdYodoMxBtoxMpVWHVB5YsEGlYzeumwf562esJaG6I1U/s400/I_1470.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">The favors were paper fans -- each uniquely handpainted by Sarah's grandfather in Korea!</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpXmKAmHOE5joTnF_H6hVw3IiSnmbOMhMYNH83C7H_2RSzjGjAwPjninsZhZh6f_dfHOwJ-wYcgWU29vXMvYShUf-vI-oP8gwpzJ0wgChYbE_ar0wsqUjm4Fa2ghIRVLivhtyMnz2-ZTA/s1600-h/I_1445.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257921847161773490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpXmKAmHOE5joTnF_H6hVw3IiSnmbOMhMYNH83C7H_2RSzjGjAwPjninsZhZh6f_dfHOwJ-wYcgWU29vXMvYShUf-vI-oP8gwpzJ0wgChYbE_ar0wsqUjm4Fa2ghIRVLivhtyMnz2-ZTA/s400/I_1445.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVAKc9xVI02-erxmrQv6lSZ6JodGK7IowRy4GTZb9G8YymAmAd2kSKYKv1fnzyN8Ol4yW7px3TblEd5Cj-EN4ZZRYN5-MYjP6yIXjS5YAPKd97cOYqMBm5gxsOPlhja-BQ5MbtcpK5a4g/s1600-h/I_1443.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257921143238591378" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizmQlhykopJEZ0bQpQwqq0_sV32hPXaUDWCND9CsaeT_nHlnHWcHUafkc6ZBW8HZeu7I6bwJuyD7T1xHo04ewwmf-BdNXwUPriULZTDu_RNQTw7gxdUcbRCtWJjDIrycWvx3HOoEYUcds/s400/I_1468.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257921840060692530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGRH9QG6IwGUnIFMlzSXBZVzN3e_XfYFa9js6Tw_F-r0OHayKEdN4KkekYDwuAiCeAttQPlVJZ7adw6faW2Zyf-90WZLCkgIL_mIh6iKwikivV94iw_66TAj91gK7urCKu4j7ckb9zTnM/s400/I_0145.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonxYnpdbw9l7YkwpaWYdGTIrddnRPtb9oSLdSEm-ACLKtRmEyhun7hDL6UK_ntFjYSedOWTYPi8FQVqjkPKOsFO77xde6vGTB_4OJ0a-s52yd1BIs6kTEbNQA0TgKYWwSY-L8oLoCxYI/s1600-h/I_0172.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257920030289528018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonxYnpdbw9l7YkwpaWYdGTIrddnRPtb9oSLdSEm-ACLKtRmEyhun7hDL6UK_ntFjYSedOWTYPi8FQVqjkPKOsFO77xde6vGTB_4OJ0a-s52yd1BIs6kTEbNQA0TgKYWwSY-L8oLoCxYI/s400/I_0172.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Korean fan dancers were the entertainment during dinner</em><em></em><br /></p></span><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257920032249450802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfug4NnVpOaN4n5-L_q4T74S6sVaPTgytl4qXeTWas5zy7JUVlOFUFsKs5FoKNRGRH_8ce1YEPA1cvzJciU5SvK2z8YFXuCch1Q2S9hDlKVXQTbnQBKcC1KbKYtf5YzACn-eFkgZvE3Nk/s400/I_0170.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"> <em>Sarah, Jack and their family also participated in the traditional Korean Paebak ceremony during the reception.</em></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbxVAIJA2gUkOh-znU57XYas-mxyNoqgAhRGTakwdj1zHZt-JlNwTnz9sWxebWhSCzInxQmhIteVUw397AZXDcThS_DQC8tp6og_AxOLVv4iF79L5vbl7Vkel31kQuHbxeaL_2HybjLY/s1600-h/I_0209.jpg"></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257920043063069730" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGuse-wcNn8G_28tWNTlnvAh3G5DSbYX8TLTlLP9ANTmpW3MOb4oAAp0WMsoimL29xnpq2mkQCvNEgaZya5NgBB4mlYqkHra4Km0kg9XOY7V-gQk6fJ9jDunBkLBqShEe2i887LHx85PY/s400/I_0175.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257923541394222498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy24t58kvtb0FSHxPu-m-H4csxLj4faJZXPsj3LHYbKnkE0E2LHpcxVcX55Dl9OLrOosTnnnSY_QTvs6jCPTA_E4beZuaUFjNCqYtoLNOwrKqk2DHihM1vzcmAXd1WSd2yqX7mjQWEG18/s400/I_1283.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"> <em>Me and the happy bride!</em></span></p>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-7122451254386359562008-10-08T20:31:00.000-07:002008-10-22T09:55:13.173-07:00Kristi & Josh.... These Two Know How to Party!!!In June, I had the pleasure to be IN a wedding! My good friends Kristi and Josh got hitched and not only invited me to be a bridesmaid, but also my colleague Alison to be their day-of coordinator. <div></div><br /><div>Josh and Kristi hosted about 180 of their close friends and family in Bluemont, VA at Whitehall Manor (one of my favorites!) for an energy packed evening of dinner, drinks and dancing. Kristi put so much thought into all of her creative touches - from "bling" in the flowers, on the cake and on the girls to personalized wine favors to a Redskins themed groom's cake. The colors were a magenta and purple and even the mothers were coordinated with the event - with the mother of the groom wearing the exact purple in the bridesmaid's sash, and the mother of the bride wearing the exact magenta of all of the accents.</div><div></div><br /><div>Now, being that these are two of my friends, you can't be too surprised that they know how to party!! :) We had a blast the entire weekend celebrating with the couple.</div><div></div><br /><div>Enjoy the gorgeous professional pics from <a href="http://www.duhonphotography.com/">Cassidy Duhon</a>:</div><div></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254993363273575794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHTA9-4SJBnm_ba_c2R_fszIsFjHKZU2ptjgDQA1lRlozlhzTxMDVgS4trAjtvsyDksNjzZqxUWY1G3x07hCUVMySMSSWZLfk0uRxsCc1Pay3EzVSsE2V7P4ziAfeadDEnSrh8HUh2vcg/s400/331343999_rhM4E-M.jpg" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RlM0VPk2QVNdpKfa2vR4-Ab3uGvHkSCeUUDZJzoz4unvpIAnRA728-fs_wVHUarHIoT6HIFUh2RUe_brATLnJXovobB3ipP_3r80pzayODFMKuiUvhD1hRIMCnkjC0_jtySvrjHwJAg/s1600-h/331334613_yn9Ab-M.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254993363729586642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RlM0VPk2QVNdpKfa2vR4-Ab3uGvHkSCeUUDZJzoz4unvpIAnRA728-fs_wVHUarHIoT6HIFUh2RUe_brATLnJXovobB3ipP_3r80pzayODFMKuiUvhD1hRIMCnkjC0_jtySvrjHwJAg/s400/331334613_yn9Ab-M.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>A sudden thunderstorm called for an intimate, standing-room ceremony inside Whitehall.<br />Surrounded by their friends and family, they tied the knot!</em><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBubDIQbONSXWxyzdrDPAi1076QjrTaDglgIc_bWcpvE75SHFW_aBO1OYhu9-_fPMC1VpHTa_egpJ-Uu_7Pz3BOL89ywnV_3yWrGvaOHfqa__2rW6Z6dcrHMQwRnB-F-_fyupuT4Vkz98/s1600-h/329934436_nXKsj-M.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254993368200658626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBubDIQbONSXWxyzdrDPAi1076QjrTaDglgIc_bWcpvE75SHFW_aBO1OYhu9-_fPMC1VpHTa_egpJ-Uu_7Pz3BOL89ywnV_3yWrGvaOHfqa__2rW6Z6dcrHMQwRnB-F-_fyupuT4Vkz98/s400/329934436_nXKsj-M.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWR8m8YkzTTh1EXIYxf6klEsSMRxfm1ctJXLTDcbFX5XtSUFOTcMnDj-gEMn4vNjZJSMY4WaOcgoBw39N1Avk3xsQVxpZRP1zxTJgr7DTyfO4mkBYCsG7bVesLTkt-6WKnRdNYksqV_zM/s1600-h/330130148_k&j+-+809.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254993019529409970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWR8m8YkzTTh1EXIYxf6klEsSMRxfm1ctJXLTDcbFX5XtSUFOTcMnDj-gEMn4vNjZJSMY4WaOcgoBw39N1Avk3xsQVxpZRP1zxTJgr7DTyfO4mkBYCsG7bVesLTkt-6WKnRdNYksqV_zM/s400/330130148_k&j+-+809.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXspS_fbxs_nXjW2sx8DaspS0DxQckuV9KniIrO15vfEmGH1mTWBnvdZ_6qUkWrcPOZaoXKTtrADkhuudgIzxvrWH5rnHiIxLYxpcNJGzAx8wJNDd6maR78gjgHrU6ft4Avofnc1R1_0/s1600-h/329924828_k&j+-+385.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254993024617723202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXspS_fbxs_nXjW2sx8DaspS0DxQckuV9KniIrO15vfEmGH1mTWBnvdZ_6qUkWrcPOZaoXKTtrADkhuudgIzxvrWH5rnHiIxLYxpcNJGzAx8wJNDd6maR78gjgHrU6ft4Avofnc1R1_0/s400/329924828_k&j+-+385.jpg" border="0" /></a><em> <span style="font-size:85%;">Kristi "blinged" out the flowers :)</span></em></div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilw8EMAg_MiHVhpyJGGHzcezRvnEUzUqoJPMElXWgtq9_xwVBagXLEAN9I6R6zzPgeT8P-Xe-gHYLx-5kyqw1XzEAWyS-zBA1PPWcISQzHEsIF3QHe1yZC31_jrUieaSzPBX6sSNRsor8/s1600-h/329930780_k&j+-+389.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254993030530684386" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GKvMa6iR6L0Qg8xaIiwEs2fJkBYJnr5yBXMSG_Oq7_M5GFm4iAdK9HKchZgFaiuIozre_Qi6vhsIL-dlygf8ihTg71BWbQuDo8D7na12NBNukUaRequtwlTdt_Y6TLrJ_sJBGhCUH4Y/s400/330127557_WVgzw-M.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> <em>80's gear came out late night, as did the sliders and fries!</em></span></div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254993370249977458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOJsEdRwIDjcRNNqdyo9bmQtJ00NQqC8nQxwvQR8co0kqYE1AKixzKFh96x8rgtbqFSTvz40r9GXninbQ77WJbUtuCWN70WNPV0gE9BrTntSIdbU72RuMJR3EPXyOCf0O9vp3NARlWOBg/s400/330120294_QfqJB-M.jpg" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXPUm4JdKZ2C3QJHDCyO4fnzclcE9SLTLsQfHIwdMv0ImzMs3yFUp7T_lEwunZprdk0jUOn40A-tOgpPPty6o3b9B3TKlAe4ye4EmcvdzYhxVNowT5VRcldtAMBCk2wVdfY2_6uNpdCA/s1600-h/330134826_Vnzuj-M.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254992382874857586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXPUm4JdKZ2C3QJHDCyO4fnzclcE9SLTLsQfHIwdMv0ImzMs3yFUp7T_lEwunZprdk0jUOn40A-tOgpPPty6o3b9B3TKlAe4ye4EmcvdzYhxVNowT5VRcldtAMBCk2wVdfY2_6uNpdCA/s400/330134826_Vnzuj-M.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPiZOOHcr-W49EMykE5wFnwxJHYdlwsphs6bKdHYbXPjvSTBhHmN1d5hRwdW6tnDfNr614hZWb_lZTofiQeclCEkDnfF1NjgMmMSpMd1tCNq0XqcvdSZmy4InQTJRea3lABiQQzD4Nm2g/s1600-h/330135754_PzxhA-M.jpg"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254992380796861586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPiZOOHcr-W49EMykE5wFnwxJHYdlwsphs6bKdHYbXPjvSTBhHmN1d5hRwdW6tnDfNr614hZWb_lZTofiQeclCEkDnfF1NjgMmMSpMd1tCNq0XqcvdSZmy4InQTJRea3lABiQQzD4Nm2g/s400/330135754_PzxhA-M.jpg" border="0" /></strong></a><strong> The awesome vendors:</strong><br /><div>Venue: <a href="http://www.whitehallestate.com/">Whitehall Manor</a><br /></div><div>Photographer: <a href="http://www.duhonphotography.com/">Cassidy Duhon Photography</a><br /></div><div>Florist: <a href="http://www.growingwildfloral.com/">Growing Wild Floral</a><br /></div><div>DJ: <a href="http://www.kirkabees.com/">Greg Haynes</a><br /></div><div>Ceremony Music: St. Charles String Quartet</div><div>Cake: <a href="http://www.conniescakecreations.com/">Connie's Cake Creations</a></div><div>Officiant: Rev. Daniel Kane</div><div>Transportation: Chariots for Hire</div><div>Day of Coordinator: Alison, <a href="http://www.breatheevents.com/">breathe. event planning</a></div><br /><div></div></div></div>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-45905667581797614882008-10-08T19:34:00.000-07:002008-10-28T10:22:18.649-07:00A DC-Style Wedding for Mike & NikkiBack in June 2007, Mike & Nikki contacted me feeling a bit over their head with planning their June 2008 wedding. With Nikki at UVA Law School and Mike traveling the world for his career, spare time was always a challenge and so they invited me in to help out. Their easy-going, trusting personalities made my job incredibly easy as their wedding planner and they were certainly one of my favorite couples to work with! Below are some pictures taken by the fantastic <a href="http://www.romanphotography.com/">Roman Grinev</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf41uaAwAUoGnJsSTvopREQf8ZiyYOs7ASFC6LNDpsis9pflRxt37Hg7dZsWyYERUWCMRy5juoxyllo8kEvXIn-5vOgneN-uvlLuKFQufuTnwAQshayDaMh4z_YwAi_Ad5JFxK9VIDrg8/s1600-h/holy+trinity.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254979156947094562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf41uaAwAUoGnJsSTvopREQf8ZiyYOs7ASFC6LNDpsis9pflRxt37Hg7dZsWyYERUWCMRy5juoxyllo8kEvXIn-5vOgneN-uvlLuKFQufuTnwAQshayDaMh4z_YwAi_Ad5JFxK9VIDrg8/s400/holy+trinity.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLMcuBVktR5_H-CBOd5R6Om0z9IaHevJ-9ImVYFNyRZPopdTtHhqZaO3qQXJ84OOUWPuaIQRH0lCE-neAKs4JGcf7mHi8CUAgxfcretQZQtDFlWYWqOHjS6s2jBgT2Y8YUBd_SzcTWBk/s1600-h/pre+wedding+nikki.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254979159189520066" style="DISPLAY: block; 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CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIoBTgBrBXa33iM-yua4XE8WG9Q3cC-8icHGC8M0Wdxy1IPl6RvGZlJLNiKf0aGwjQEZj1qsFzkrEEInkgxG4CK5kbJn37vKbLmwWW5x_SToTBUwUKk-0vR3Jls8gOrA_a1loucV_2H3s/s400/entering.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52Mh4h2yx2eapTFXnecEKcW2j7WfTnJTegyNOXUV8jqfSL8TIsAq2-65hXM8qMkp-qxczRGxNQsxlTqfEqM_CHbq1KQuGpu9uLbGJNLCVulDHgqLorOK63S6tiUf-SBliChZixtPMlOU/s1600-h/ceremony.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254978878953511522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52Mh4h2yx2eapTFXnecEKcW2j7WfTnJTegyNOXUV8jqfSL8TIsAq2-65hXM8qMkp-qxczRGxNQsxlTqfEqM_CHbq1KQuGpu9uLbGJNLCVulDHgqLorOK63S6tiUf-SBliChZixtPMlOU/s400/ceremony.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje66tgtfJkaOGmeF-1b3ribXjqwCdaz2hcyhTSs1YB1aFxtW4wxD_-pKjATYrCzLElzJ1cC2cMJGIQ7Y9mEmYA_e__XxFFvrB20GKT9z32N-iNVYf-ofVPpwrHE7yuxT21q6Y4LkP7dzU/s1600-h/romantic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254978883889292370" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOWNJTjkC7v5Bt7K0UunBcdyWMnl4PmELBJtBW9K3dPVPmfFOZB2zmGF9LHFW6E77_dpZ8HdwRxh9CnydsbLA9_5pIkMd7dYINEE_uoArrGfa3Tqs57CKMWqiyq1AIy2u-M4izAxSWbRU/s400/all+cake.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">A gorgeous cake made by Carolyn of Cakes by Carolyn</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAaTQiCqSHTuuDQi0kd__ou-QgA90E0g2h8kyThQ33hxeeDahg7CrXaaPsnswD-i_Ne6MfYNs-WtB8P_urawmg3tS7XE-U1Kr7AHmO8GJuskRCBdBuVHGrVB2rDgSvsXuOepV98Jy-yA/s1600-h/close+up+of+cake.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254978454024882962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAaTQiCqSHTuuDQi0kd__ou-QgA90E0g2h8kyThQ33hxeeDahg7CrXaaPsnswD-i_Ne6MfYNs-WtB8P_urawmg3tS7XE-U1Kr7AHmO8GJuskRCBdBuVHGrVB2rDgSvsXuOepV98Jy-yA/s400/close+up+of+cake.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AkhuDQARuha18HWW9wqlMxYu2erlsJU2If3xJeoJDhMc5IlWX8_LlPTgAFIIMIrTkV_LrdaHPwn_0iksHT5c-s3J9hbGiEcu5qy3UMoFuEpfPyF4lpWgUiEvbu2h7-lp9vpIemJVwZY/s1600-h/favor.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254978452117873250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AkhuDQARuha18HWW9wqlMxYu2erlsJU2If3xJeoJDhMc5IlWX8_LlPTgAFIIMIrTkV_LrdaHPwn_0iksHT5c-s3J9hbGiEcu5qy3UMoFuEpfPyF4lpWgUiEvbu2h7-lp9vpIemJVwZY/s400/favor.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:78%;">Instead of traditional favors, Nikki and Mike made a donation to three organizations on the part of their guests. Guests were given an option to select from three.</span></em><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254977749302969730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7Xx1Tfs69iPRPXQ_POprZ3A5HfknxvHicJGswOd4l6HnG76k9XlgSsPurp1acpt5jUd9QefJQPcTUWTwLxXafZrAOHZyFc1YyPEjB81SHVP5FEV1hErKoYvYwPvLyCfqQkmf1ko3GX4/s400/reception+room.jpg" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLcAx5_OeBkDmPpPlN_eRGTYpRDu1YN88GxIu3tueVFi3xA4s-Vzqx5xrkhkLwSx6gRSFGWgzmI1BnBvfnIA142NFGZAwGGryrokbBEeJilmfrAeW3ccs0nIXEt5-SE8WyVmFHK7NoEw/s1600-h/entrance.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254977745463970706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLcAx5_OeBkDmPpPlN_eRGTYpRDu1YN88GxIu3tueVFi3xA4s-Vzqx5xrkhkLwSx6gRSFGWgzmI1BnBvfnIA142NFGZAwGGryrokbBEeJilmfrAeW3ccs0nIXEt5-SE8WyVmFHK7NoEw/s400/entrance.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmXav1L8UzUhNjK7LixVy1aGQUe916kSnzOzmoQcHV8ftH92dznQ_pEaiCaeAy_DcFyDzyL3lqhMB1g1ha5GkA25wtkBWCTTjhyfQRDQKWo_OgOhyphenhyphenUO2wL3uNvrFrC8v66QwOcLhyphenhyphenEmM/s1600-h/yay.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254977750212404498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmXav1L8UzUhNjK7LixVy1aGQUe916kSnzOzmoQcHV8ftH92dznQ_pEaiCaeAy_DcFyDzyL3lqhMB1g1ha5GkA25wtkBWCTTjhyfQRDQKWo_OgOhyphenhyphenUO2wL3uNvrFrC8v66QwOcLhyphenhyphenEmM/s400/yay.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3SDLK4acISLWImFTPwN1EBF8WK6VMuQo3sSRE-IUrcTZoG3QvY_O3dfBtOIliaEo3GtHlfX0QKERYkkDQFCqmNtBHdPgS0S4l0bPVAgjS3mZqjZgvxQAJy5RCkanDVLHInnxm8Zs0E58/s1600-h/band.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254977748841931810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3SDLK4acISLWImFTPwN1EBF8WK6VMuQo3sSRE-IUrcTZoG3QvY_O3dfBtOIliaEo3GtHlfX0QKERYkkDQFCqmNtBHdPgS0S4l0bPVAgjS3mZqjZgvxQAJy5RCkanDVLHInnxm8Zs0E58/s400/band.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSI7PlSDmw-3H7VdlGKen6VpLersLe09Y1Oh7V_ZUwiaIaogVAQ5Q7kdQxA9GhZDXvDIlscR9p-qzV93qcvr-MfOJOOaJQavj5AZLPrFMjE6kg_UYwzgync8O9SP8hr2M14DywhVQo0U/s1600-h/view+at+night.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254977750011174882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSI7PlSDmw-3H7VdlGKen6VpLersLe09Y1Oh7V_ZUwiaIaogVAQ5Q7kdQxA9GhZDXvDIlscR9p-qzV93qcvr-MfOJOOaJQavj5AZLPrFMjE6kg_UYwzgync8O9SP8hr2M14DywhVQo0U/s400/view+at+night.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:78%;">You can't beat the view at Top of the Town!</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>The Team:</strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Ceremony Location: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Georgetown</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Reception Location: <a href="http://www.topofthetown.com/">Top of the Town</a>, Arlington, VA</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Caterer: <a href="http://www.helgascatering.com/">Helga's Catering</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Photographer: <a href="http://www.romanphotography.com/">Roman Grinev Photography</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Florist: <a href="http://www.growingwildfloral.com/">Growing Wild Floral</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Reception Music: Onyx, <a href="http://www.washingtontalent.com/">Washington Talent</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Cake: <a href="http://www.cbcakes.com/">Cakes by Carolyn</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Alcohol: <a href="http://www.acebevdc.com/">Ace Beverage</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Valet: Prestige Valet<br />Planner: <a href="http://www.breatheevents.com/">breathe. event planning</a>, Lauren Freeman</span></div><div align="left"></div>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-82301036679835435732008-10-01T22:47:00.000-07:002009-03-29T23:16:03.814-07:00A Vibrantly-Colored Garden-Style Celebration - ND & YvonneThis group knew how to celebrate!! This summer was plagued with heavy and frequent rain, but that didn't slow this group down one bit.<br /><br />The ceremony took place in Alexandria, VA at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church and was personalized with songs performed by close friends of the couple and members of a gospel choir.<br /><br />The 350 guests later celebrated the marriage at the historic Woodlawn Plantation in Alexandria, VA, former home of George Washington's nephew. The events of the evening took place under the very large 120'x40' tent in the gardens of Woodlawn.<br /><br />Below are photos taken by the very talented Rodney Bailey:<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318856425415494338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 384px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQrBDXO2mh_91hViNxC9kNm0Q6fUO_c7He1NcYfrAPNqdzaVX6Yw6L_7MZ5jnvE8BygttpUn1zNHM5KCi9h1UD3yHUXQQ3NRX3XN2MNtBqGgUDaDINX6zvkJoKSTdrv5wWZbgaq4a6Pc/s400/post+ceremony.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318856428476903122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBYcOeV2nfxyA_xnOtrsHBzP4lFsZCcdJhA82SisKEK1_qp7GqRe_O4JoHRvcP37Z9QZzG_YQOWRVv9ACHvlH5rB1ENuDRgEWsJow5PaUMgrxAc8u1Wyz2Sa4pKA7_gJdz6fHrOEoJmJc/s400/woodlawn.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318856433809844594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hwTyMNBOnw0lPywMVhr1iCasA4PWt2_XnPROOt2TEarcb4WB8L_I6gqKDi90il_yNEHWvVwJt6sK4Ig7hE1tupF70F02S28PCzQOjygD9qFX5zo7P9O5T1JouTdJQzeOBLHPPeMgc3Q/s400/linens+and+ground.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318856430196880642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 263px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 381px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmapWYjqjfSPwbox1quauOWyCF7hyNstPiJq3xxOAHdFjH6RPJld9ss3SvdcNkhXtUAk0U4zfaAgB4OVZpMYfHGaDjVFb3Q2RofYA3vnsPkstNeZFrn6jdq36fUg_Bi5i1awxVNnMwuY/s400/masquerade.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318856430035039026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0bKAk_NbobyB-x0B6LaHU-2jz0ctpZ-zvjA316BUuIuCQ74CEe8_t5SDEa5i-mncVggmdFRZl0k4qOa3hjOxcAj2l3Kz1GJpH-i0l0TV88BzWzhdFdv2kd7h4qTSCJHiAenOycQfMFc/s400/dancers.jpg" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqefieBovBwnJkw5L0tnWuoRl_m8WR27ojx1GgvqA0eNhbJPtQR9-ERDVJLK4scQ95hk4tXyrPK17Q37RVFaoVw-yDa_Egf7z3k2XONX-qIfPekVgkTxbcR6N3Pm3N79ZQvwfVjBs9vMo/s1600-h/women1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318856640332420002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqefieBovBwnJkw5L0tnWuoRl_m8WR27ojx1GgvqA0eNhbJPtQR9-ERDVJLK4scQ95hk4tXyrPK17Q37RVFaoVw-yDa_Egf7z3k2XONX-qIfPekVgkTxbcR6N3Pm3N79ZQvwfVjBs9vMo/s400/women1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX603g5rOMLG7Ne31AGmVJdavxYUlbgIQIWMXKDcBVNGT9gAMFo-GYknKQVTwJLRafON1N-qfTPyT3EbNTno7rJvtyepT9nKiRm-HpGZiNQwsbEZWAz0NngV10HmUnKge7JhvdDL-dqjY/s1600-h/dancing+and+lighting.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318856631936633762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX603g5rOMLG7Ne31AGmVJdavxYUlbgIQIWMXKDcBVNGT9gAMFo-GYknKQVTwJLRafON1N-qfTPyT3EbNTno7rJvtyepT9nKiRm-HpGZiNQwsbEZWAz0NngV10HmUnKge7JhvdDL-dqjY/s400/dancing+and+lighting.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Special thanks to the vendors:</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Reception site: </span></strong><a href="http://woodlawn1805.org/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Woodlawn Plantation</span></a></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Photographer:</strong> <a href="http://www.rodneybailey.com/">Rodney Bailey Photography<br /></a><strong>Videographer:</strong> <a href="http://www.blueskyfilms.net/home.htm">Blue Sky Video</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Florist:</strong> <a href="http://www.beehiveevents.com/">Beehive Events</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Lighting:</strong> <a href="http://www.frostlighting.com/">Frost Lighting</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Valet:</strong> Prestige Valet</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Bartenders:</strong> PBS</span></div><div></div>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-32155618508707614992008-09-30T20:17:00.000-07:002008-09-30T20:44:41.566-07:00Flashback... to this summer... Julie & Eric<p align="left">As promised, more out of order blogging :)<br /><br />In July, one of my wonderful childhood friends, Julie tied the knot to the love of her life Eric... and Alison and I were fortunate enough to be part of their special day. <br /><br />Ceremony and reception were held at Whitehall Manor in Bluemont, VA. The day was so great, Eric and Julie decided to keep the party going and extended for an extra hour! :)</p><p>Below are the gorgeous pictures from pro-photographer <a href="http://rickmartin.com/">Rick Martin</a>:</p><p> </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252021804915718338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGjgOEOqzWddnop0uP9zmewgnW0dqx4nc3ECZCvhPxVXKab69NJc4ltAuPln9lfr0ax2gKbddaYqVDuil0VQTb-D8A_VA90KhaJ3B0lVbd0zfQCCOES7fTw9uQrOK3P1rHY0MgDTE9y4/s400/bello23.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252021805353742898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBgqWQciEy4s29dsFASjdpHHXqd4Eh9zBXdZ2pqrPgC5R4ySncY4GeuMXSxQisN2TP1ejaNV27KXRFA3aUh8rIjQZNoGmTNy2E0bVKW2ZoGhv4DhkXU3QumTIhKArwVWpHaWJrLjeaiZM/s400/bello4.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252021806811630818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aJ5Oo3VcN5xBXAg4pNHdDXRR-RFW-yFDlEECnIv6wlp12qQSw0VwgGbunJdh33qDEQ-QEri7IQUmFNoH_T-AY-M1oUSDZ4IB4XGA5enGlZ7BVXPw8_spfCgFT2CEPPKKajkE7Yfg6oE/s400/bello2.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252021809220667074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzRLomYgiIiuLW7qRvWQ8fRVXx9xd1Sy9pt1JG37987uhWaMqjrRSS4zBcnMESYDmXhZ4I-uDX2mlfoH-YHLm3pBqaq3RBn6YL_4P1Eer3oBMVPuIFNpgaXnhhkDBUsx9Kh1Z6wZ7nbvk/s400/bello11.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252021808568422738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsT9Vt5LPoMe-XinRLtvT_UGtW3MX6eW9mMxpTnwpI6m89dfRGL3pSlM08lBvDzULwZVDXj0iKTyhyphenhyphenebKbK7T5o7IyZV5secRc6zF_YolASq4ZMoSiffM8t0vUiRummob4A0fqmPWymlU/s400/bello12.jpg" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLx8ba4qeLSdhyphenhyphenK8lgVpFuFc1UGx4MiIodMoFWji_eGwP789UeghRu7tgLh_n9hSrzc41HQhD3PW6b-4XsADJEX1PP1xep9xKuaw_DMMRn8QHIEJYlT-ubYWHMIj_6-U2uoE5r-tP39E/s1600-h/bello24.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252022198193638658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLx8ba4qeLSdhyphenhyphenK8lgVpFuFc1UGx4MiIodMoFWji_eGwP789UeghRu7tgLh_n9hSrzc41HQhD3PW6b-4XsADJEX1PP1xep9xKuaw_DMMRn8QHIEJYlT-ubYWHMIj_6-U2uoE5r-tP39E/s400/bello24.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gjBb3il-5tnVOVolgehf63bIdeEsQYIeYlt1V9OLG3GAkQE_tBMfFHneDWk2W1tSTD7B4QccismLptNBwGz1w5vEowXtqo2i6M-U6e1JBjLoy10CzzAwAt19VF6ddr8G8C5gAt4NG4A/s1600-h/bello22.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252022201013588066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gjBb3il-5tnVOVolgehf63bIdeEsQYIeYlt1V9OLG3GAkQE_tBMfFHneDWk2W1tSTD7B4QccismLptNBwGz1w5vEowXtqo2i6M-U6e1JBjLoy10CzzAwAt19VF6ddr8G8C5gAt4NG4A/s400/bello22.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Photo album guest book</em></span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8Wv4R5vaj0xZ5tOZmAE4IdiKMbYAuOjFCkfdSudl7GOi5hYf6FVOh_tLRy282YDuXDtGFnIk5H01-m8BWbM5XqIu5luDGDcNXhdE9ZUkGBV1vUCGGPY4WmsXD7rda-osWelYEeF5D5U/s1600-h/bello25.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252022205245021634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8Wv4R5vaj0xZ5tOZmAE4IdiKMbYAuOjFCkfdSudl7GOi5hYf6FVOh_tLRy282YDuXDtGFnIk5H01-m8BWbM5XqIu5luDGDcNXhdE9ZUkGBV1vUCGGPY4WmsXD7rda-osWelYEeF5D5U/s400/bello25.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Julie's close friend Jackie surprised the guests with an amazing song for the couple</span></em></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFurUELCLW0V01MdlhqT3oCh0E_b9mxp8T-KrPJmmvFPWmpg26xIYkp9PtAPGOTgkzJYwWneZs1-9Ztc5ixTEbJd_76S0QSE2X0HAr31KR_LbYwVo-mOnlgC9IBbiTolGDvLUhb1gvEpE/s1600-h/webCATJA9UV.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252022211858062770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFurUELCLW0V01MdlhqT3oCh0E_b9mxp8T-KrPJmmvFPWmpg26xIYkp9PtAPGOTgkzJYwWneZs1-9Ztc5ixTEbJd_76S0QSE2X0HAr31KR_LbYwVo-mOnlgC9IBbiTolGDvLUhb1gvEpE/s400/webCATJA9UV.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><em> <span style="font-size:85%;">A perfect sparkler send-off!</span></em><br /></p>Alison was on-site as their day-of coordinator and did an incredible job. Check out her review on Wedding Wire <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/vendor/VendorViewProfile?vid=699cefce8f765fbe">here</a>! Thanks Julie! :)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Many thanks to the vendors that day:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Venue: </span><a href="http://www.whitehallestate.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Whitehall Manor<br /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Photographer: </span><a href="http://www.rickmartin.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Rick & Susan Martin</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Florist: The Flower Gallery of Chantilly</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Cake: </span><a href="http://www.apieceofcake-va.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">A Piece of Cake</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">DJ: </span><a href="http://www.aaron-couch.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Aaron Couch</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Ceremony Music: </span><a href="http://www.sterling-artists.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Crystal Strings</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Officiant: Rev. Norma Jean Peyton</span>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-16092684410944542222008-09-14T12:54:00.000-07:002008-09-14T13:23:41.088-07:00Jen & Graeme are Married!What a great night! I've been so privileged to have had the opportunity to get to know such a wonderful family over the past 9 months. Since the winter, I have been working closely with one of my sweetest brides, Jen, and her parents to create a comforting and elegant wedding day at their Leesburg home. Working with families like the Luthers is what reinforces what I love about this job! <br /><br />By combining the beauty and serenity of their home along with the "nature" theme and Jen's incredible graphic design talent, we were able to tie everything together perfectly last night and their 100 guests had an amazing time. <br /><br />The only glitch of the day came when Mother Nature decided she couldn’t hold out just 30 minutes before the ceremony. So, with the entire ceremony set and guests beginning to arrive, the sky opened. But this is no reason to fret! Guests were escorted by our fantastic parking valet guys (Prestige Valet) to the Luther’s home, where they were greeted with lemonade and iced tea by the Celebrations Catering staff on the Luther’s large front porch overlooking Leesburg. Old friends and family visited with each other, took in the view and before we knew it, just 30 minutes later, the storm passed, we wiped down the seats and were back on track to get married! Considering the storms blowing through here the past few weeks, we felt VERY fortunate. <br /><br />My pictures are no where near as great the pro-photographer Bob Updegrove’s will be, but in the meantime I just wanted to share a few. Enjoy!<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245971456735871490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wili2hfZpHifiuZRIm4oPaPxNMIf4aG5DdSSHOc6pyTwSIrfl7ZRvNZ5sM3zS9CKQruR7qzCuo8XwjYE5zEExiAXeevzAq8wnUE3PJrYTinTr3ZsB7akTsWHW3yOgT7ei5eBLHSKOfw/s400/P1060173.JPG" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsi2iXZXwMCFPgqhgCKUCB7gDICF06RJvpyt1EJzon9CRiEfxXbFzXgl2pL0koMPeLUAFkfqgp6IweqBJ3BwWO_gTrZ6vaitwTM7rFAy9kMiduxGyO95GfPu40oH8QmO8BYngCJ7h8gc/s1600-h/P1060186.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245971460592878162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsi2iXZXwMCFPgqhgCKUCB7gDICF06RJvpyt1EJzon9CRiEfxXbFzXgl2pL0koMPeLUAFkfqgp6IweqBJ3BwWO_gTrZ6vaitwTM7rFAy9kMiduxGyO95GfPu40oH8QmO8BYngCJ7h8gc/s400/P1060186.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPsQ2ImQEDzupyPMv2s7u8uc4kacb1GQyyf-f3c6MlSn0sic1lxThvmXmmSucVLfUTACqEvismEwJ5v1RHP1JivuPiC0XCcK-IvF7ZDDQXUGqo1JphP3Ebp0rrympYJ3ra2PADHAYoVUo/s1600-h/P1060212.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245971465174794834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPsQ2ImQEDzupyPMv2s7u8uc4kacb1GQyyf-f3c6MlSn0sic1lxThvmXmmSucVLfUTACqEvismEwJ5v1RHP1JivuPiC0XCcK-IvF7ZDDQXUGqo1JphP3Ebp0rrympYJ3ra2PADHAYoVUo/s400/P1060212.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSKLLljEcodHAxv8_EAu9MGlA97XeZHud28nHK4O-1HUBZ2_9Z7GmRPaKAIpf1Shd8YH3pvImk1ELT56t80sYddyXKB29Xal_dw1OmOmiCuPx9Mf8-Z-H5gJW-C40I0qYjFnEfkRyBNKs/s1600-h/P1060198.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245971466376582706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSKLLljEcodHAxv8_EAu9MGlA97XeZHud28nHK4O-1HUBZ2_9Z7GmRPaKAIpf1Shd8YH3pvImk1ELT56t80sYddyXKB29Xal_dw1OmOmiCuPx9Mf8-Z-H5gJW-C40I0qYjFnEfkRyBNKs/s400/P1060198.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVtVlBiwGeOfT87TnxLM6431w_b0GJfPzzi2onyN602Szmc-jqNZJAJumPglIP5WjpRSckcaBoDyM6MUhcmzGXVouaChtEMUmgXnXGfuKO2mvkpc79n0yQAsOn5ShLJ3P0LKs_JchGFo/s1600-h/P1060220.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245971474157016722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVtVlBiwGeOfT87TnxLM6431w_b0GJfPzzi2onyN602Szmc-jqNZJAJumPglIP5WjpRSckcaBoDyM6MUhcmzGXVouaChtEMUmgXnXGfuKO2mvkpc79n0yQAsOn5ShLJ3P0LKs_JchGFo/s400/P1060220.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong> </strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>The Vendors... they rocked! :)</strong><br />Venue - Private residence, Leesburg, VA<br />Caterer - Celebrations Catering<br />Photographer - Bob Updegrove<br />DJ - Greg Haynes<br />Lighting - Atmosphere Lighting<br />Valet - Prestige Valet<br />Rentals - Perfect Settings, Select Rental and Capital Party Rentals<br />Restroom Trailers - Alpine Sanitation<br />Ceremony Musicians - Elan Artists<br />Florist - Lavendar Green<br />Cake - TaylorMade</span><br /></p>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-9809556982821957252008-08-28T12:26:00.000-07:002008-09-30T21:01:47.634-07:00Introducing Alison!<div align="left">The breathe team has grown to 2! After 3 years of working as a one-woman show with my fabulous gurus to help out on event day, I have found a planner who I believe exhibits the professionalism, work ethic and creativity that is <em>breathe. event planning.</em> :) Plus, she's got the credentials to back her up.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">I'd like to introduce .... Alison!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Alison and I met back in my days of corporate event planning for one of the Big 4 accounting firms. While I was neck deep in tax seminars and receptions, Alison on the other side as my Catering Sales Manager for the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. Together we planned countless events for my firm at her hotel and discovered that we have the same tireless work ethic and passion for event planning.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">I was wow-ed by Alison's professionalism, creativity and calm demeanor. And so in late 2007, Alison officially joined my team and since has provided her "day of" coordination services to many pleased brides and grooms.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">She's currently booking "day of" coordinations for 2009 and would love to be there to help out on your big day!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252027283820872578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6XYN2qNc647_pkaGKlXMl9Y9kUanqOMNDTdkdAr2XAde57D9GGQAL0smoykHwA90w2rDTsby7lgzOfQHKTiUkZfetl7ZlTNvmgNSmmpoWN1KgOWYkgytIe4ZfBbOj9FlC7ZbzcZ4jAEU/s400/330087502_k&j+-+660.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"> Me and Alison</span></em></p>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-12082541181840585942008-08-18T14:07:00.000-07:002008-08-18T19:07:22.921-07:00Flashback... A Truly Elegant AffairOkay, as promised, this blog goes in no particular order :) I wanted to share some images of one of the weddings that I worked on from November 2007. For about ten months, Narie and I designed her wedding day to her long-time boyfriend, Mike. From the start, she said that she wanted elegance and romance. I think we did a pretty great job accomplishing that! <br /><br />Below are some pics of the stunning bride and her romantic day, taken by the very talented team of <a href="http://www.hyonsmithphotography.com/">Hyon Smith Photography</a>...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3FKFOsGaEidyPZljdQwtJfj1WAPROx4avvX1cYR5eRceB4AIi9njuRkYVg8RiI8_EcyDSfxpDGr7ixBbor_w5Kq67IfueyyqCxsMJzzzHAS7Zk7b5eN3BVK8bhsUkxrdLIqBYhIhmNg/s1600-h/Ceremony.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235968569454871554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3FKFOsGaEidyPZljdQwtJfj1WAPROx4avvX1cYR5eRceB4AIi9njuRkYVg8RiI8_EcyDSfxpDGr7ixBbor_w5Kq67IfueyyqCxsMJzzzHAS7Zk7b5eN3BVK8bhsUkxrdLIqBYhIhmNg/s400/Ceremony.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDmjV6txMuui4CfysV3LxYkWbKHweGq0rZyv6hHSiTcH8yHLzh48EY2PLXEz9UxGtbSLTEZ_w82iRhm2w8mXQIL8KOQ0YL1krimPu-nze5shLKZZnjGe1JsaaYrVC2rT0L4cVCcewNsao/s1600-h/Narie+bow.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235968573143006258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDmjV6txMuui4CfysV3LxYkWbKHweGq0rZyv6hHSiTcH8yHLzh48EY2PLXEz9UxGtbSLTEZ_w82iRhm2w8mXQIL8KOQ0YL1krimPu-nze5shLKZZnjGe1JsaaYrVC2rT0L4cVCcewNsao/s400/Narie+bow.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclgtIgKESELDMxU4XKkLWR-bQQMdRulCj-bwVGlocp-mhIyCy1pe5OY4YLf3kD2x3EHClhZpNd2wTYmwutmeEGentumUd_6FFrBnKXEOd7eIvYHrFQCxURgtZLXVWrv_ByZ_6QuJ5suo/s1600-h/N&M_W653.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235968577699166146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclgtIgKESELDMxU4XKkLWR-bQQMdRulCj-bwVGlocp-mhIyCy1pe5OY4YLf3kD2x3EHClhZpNd2wTYmwutmeEGentumUd_6FFrBnKXEOd7eIvYHrFQCxURgtZLXVWrv_ByZ_6QuJ5suo/s400/N&M_W653.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuCpeNCliPb1U_Vs4T9LckyWv8-IqP09DwE8Sht6Q3glMfVOF6htvg1BL7TdTbVwAm6YkhEPsb-rCpD8JCQIw_bT9yewDOIMwZSe_pws2xxk3tCxsK0ZMthsrNU7u2p1aZJzxsSEpOANI/s1600-h/N&M_W650.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235968592881326610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuCpeNCliPb1U_Vs4T9LckyWv8-IqP09DwE8Sht6Q3glMfVOF6htvg1BL7TdTbVwAm6YkhEPsb-rCpD8JCQIw_bT9yewDOIMwZSe_pws2xxk3tCxsK0ZMthsrNU7u2p1aZJzxsSEpOANI/s400/N&M_W650.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236034414742154754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCUUMM4p8l4RZl-arEveHLYBtDWalluxvhCz1X6ay0HpTN0I60Ghp-ow2_vA9POpvQgj_LuPnxwQCvYNx6KX4FpronWywCG7FbCJtdutaO7q0Aint2dUwsp1tEUj47akuEZoEZ7bQNifk/s400/N&M_W647.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPQPHUnMd2l5YqpVEFZAy1p_3ZD_OSSwDZx86aZk6E5e1wL2l-kggj_OKp-ljtBz0671fqR2BPXm7Ja3QDnWTt1X1Tl63_nozJMHbicvMN-fFCC96P6-ODPn0WBmWa5GfJpDa65dr7BY/s1600-h/N&M_W444.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235968606898210578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPQPHUnMd2l5YqpVEFZAy1p_3ZD_OSSwDZx86aZk6E5e1wL2l-kggj_OKp-ljtBz0671fqR2BPXm7Ja3QDnWTt1X1Tl63_nozJMHbicvMN-fFCC96P6-ODPn0WBmWa5GfJpDa65dr7BY/s400/N&M_W444.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236034362143506322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDp7vGBmbmNMorENkN9qJibXw1MOXIaKLn0XSAhmNoVXEJPgwiws6kyiyvODUuicVlLrVvHj5RLqoINWuDSsv3SO7h-T8aQ4GY65eAJaWaHtAY1IHSSDgNg35SnY3p7TcLnyrAkX-3RZA/s400/N&M_W630.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236034325271243682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9vKvqWJPP8p_v4lIwbj3pBDpi6tYnqjpqOv_Ceia_fvHUN7rDnnOJIxeIKIwQOeO5koCmpGPF5uNksfSt-h_qt8aWW4lCqy7J0zlZQ-8StijoHpS9ZNpDlcHPE1KvSLdV-SiqKRxrrwM/s400/N&M_W454.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Again, couldn't do it without our incredible vendors:</strong></div><div>Venue - <a href="http://www.lansdowneresort.com/">Lansdowne Resort</a></div><div>Photography & Videography - <a href="http://www.hyonsmithphotography.com/">Hyon Smith Photography</a></div><div>Florist - <a href="http://www.growingwildfloral.com/">Growing Wild Floral</a></div><div>Lighting - <a href="http://www.atmospherelighting.com/">Atmosphere Lighting</a></div><div>Band - Elan Artists, <a href="http://www.elanartists.com/dancebands/dancebands_bdc.htm#">Urban Guerilla Orchestra</a></div><div>Decor - <a href="http://www.avistaevents.com/">A Vista Events</a></div><div>Rentals - <a href="http://www.weparty.com/">Select Rentals</a> & <a href="http://elegantdecorrentals.com/default.aspx">Elegant Decor</a></div><div> </div>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-74542549164784080262008-08-15T15:15:00.000-07:002008-08-18T19:07:57.612-07:00A Rooftop Bash for Stacey & SeanStacey and Sean and I met completely by chance back in September 2007 while I was on-site setting up for another's wedding reception. It was with much surprise when Stacey contacted me one afternoon months later and asked that I help her in the weeks leading up to her wedding. <div><div><div><br />She and Sean were such a fun couple to get to know and to be part of their big day was really special. Having met in DC, but neither from the area originally, the two created a very "DC" wedding which started with the ceremony at a beautiful downtown Catholic church - St. Peter's Capitol Hill and ended with a rooftop bash at 101 Constitution.</div><div><br />The view from 101 is absolutely stunning, and while the day started off BLAZING, by evening it had cooled off slightly and we were entertained by our very own light show... an incredible lightening storm coming in from Alexandria, Arlington and Maryland. This wedding was all about FUN. Two of my favorite moments of this wedding were, first, the best groom & mother of the groom dance that I've ever seen! and second, watching the bride and groom cut the cake... you had to see it to believe it :) </div><div><br />Check out some of the pics taken by Carlos and his team at Freed Photography:<br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234876751810438642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-b9CmghgsR_QDEeI0qutd21FlYvUvEMXZgGrBNlHTJT5ksu7kIJQkuI7hPaI4idHcsJQKrjX-MT1bZZ5nIcnu6kg3UGlUQ4JVQki67BV_COqrpt2IHWqa9nbMwBMW-KEqqCxneQj-rk/s400/freed_2552_2034.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234875207234269714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBSzbIxfaIwlQYXntjEhRtpK9fwGH2LpTmjySRDPZ-6WO7-wE0JivNgS8gbn4S1KKfzjH7DUmvmYONMhL0BfpI1slYknc3xxesJB3Jf4gStoSAKvO6hJjEZqUkVprsN02CZoW-n1WOU_w/s400/freed_2552_2050.jpg" border="0" /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234875607409741490" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6fehGt29AVfNzDZE-Z4qGnxOz71NWEc3E6ygA9akcZb-nj5Sa-G_F6Uy_Tmwy23DNTqIF0GSQZ1Ir-iPu9ilIySB2KesdJBA3Q3i1MAPjFDcRWJG0QBw2JZoJRfUIH00ZwxkSTlixYw/s400/freed_2552_2165.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234875619490962690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCUDgmSVHzABzSsL74N_ev_tTdcLyT_NNpq36VGVpOhX6DxANotuzf_LXZlT4rcO1BeM6wdzn2cQoDzU3cFSlF5nYWAC0jgoqJOhWloF1q4eretMInSKgiuzFQ7uT82b4U7GLlztAkv0/s400/freed_2552_0572.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234876379620095522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIVQcYIUxUx2RcMZvDjQ-TAmi2mWsgmA-2KHPrUPTeo5xjgfxx7O0vkWeF-2LPOz-VheIHYWHCrtLmtJhLeLbrqz2lPCJXXpNLZkl3jZt_tOlQPO9Sq2g8O0ei1JDesp8djR0iKpRvlk/s400/freed_2552_2189.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Thanks to the vendors!</strong></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Reception Venue: 101 Constitution</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Caterer: Katie Llewellyn @ <a href="http://www.hauteonthehill.com/">Haute on the Hill</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Florist: <a href="http://www.englishrosegrdn.com/">English Rose Garden</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Band: <a href="http://www.marquiseband.com/">Marquise</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Lighting: <a href="http://www.frostlighting.com/">Frost Lighting</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Cake: <a href="http://www.watergatepastries.com/">Watergate Bakery</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Photography: Carlos with <a href="http://www.freedphoto.com/">Freed Photo</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Videography: Jen with <a href="http://www.dolcevideo.com/">Dolce Video</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Hair & Make-up: <a href="http://www.andrechreky.com/">Andre Chreky</a> salon</span></div><div></div><div></div></div>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-68502553186593461872008-08-13T12:06:00.001-07:002008-08-13T12:14:43.887-07:00Cheryl & Corey are Featured... again!<div>Very exciting! One of my favorite couples, Cheryl & Corey, were just featured in the Fall/Winter 2008 issue of <em>Brides Maryland</em>. </div><br /><div>Cheryl and Corey did such a fabulous job in capturing and achieving the true purpose of the day - a loving, welcoming, and comfort-filled celebration of not only their love, but their appreciation and love for their friends and family. </div><br /><div>This wedding was also featured in <em>The Washington Post Express </em>for their efforts to make it a "Green" event, as well as the Zip Car newsletter for their unique send-off!</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234082554335771234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9jeJXEDxRfn7W1iDCNyyi4v8WLSKIajdXmQzTL5Ld7bmEqIOVv0tBhQWtdT-ml2IZAvQWFfd8xPSgUHbH2CnPyt7AA955bgT5To89yezJ-NdE-k-gfADDk6ckli0_ENTeuhwtsoRRj4/s400/scan0001.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234082563241697922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9k8zXwoWq2xyfaSE_sPtq7zCt-hkQS4raz1ab4sOZiATpCS-c7XKnDBjG_LAMpr468-PKN5ZjLJHh2IrNngEFqZV2GAS_dJF1syZP1RWipUkprTGSsC6DSpr0nCJgb4hgJ-yL4d4C1Sw/s400/scan.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-51341776428031454672008-08-12T21:55:00.001-07:002008-08-18T19:08:21.042-07:00A Fairytale Princess WeddingI met Shannon and her mother, Pat, back in September 2007 to initially discuss the option of day-of coordination. Instead I was very fortunate to be brought into the planning process as her wedding planner and for the past 11 months had the opportunity to work very closely with Shannon and her family to prepare for her and Peter's big day.<br /><br />Having already picked their venue, one of my very favorites - Whitehall Estate in Bluemont, Virginia - Shannon knew from the start that she wanted to make her dream fairytale princess wedding become a reality.<br /><br />So, after 11 months of keeping our fingers crossed and offering up our first born to the weather gods, we were blessed with one of the most beautiful August days that I've ever experienced!<br /><br />The guests were greeted with lemonade and custom-labeled water bottles, and then invited to be seated for the ceremony under the trees on the Whitehall front lawn. With the sun beginning to set behind the Virginia hills, Shannon and her father made their grand entrance on a horse-drawn carriage greeted by two ushers. After the ceremony, guests were invited into the Manor House for cocktails and soon after dinner. Shannon and Peter danced their first dance to one of my favorites - <em>"Better Together" </em>by Jack Johnson - and later in the night treated guests to a home made "Pink & White" candy buffet (the guests tore it apart!! :)), a very entertaining cake cutting and were sent off by their friends and family waving sparklers as they departed.<br /><br />Their fantastic photographer, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.davidburkephoto.com">David Burke</a> of Pittsburgh, has shared a preview of the pictures on his <a href="http://davidburkephoto.com/blog/">blog</a>. Below are a couple I snagged :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZCfoA74hazyJpjhnvmMdyHJd-hz1mwBdFS2zqMlIwoXD7RxpzcXfIkMyyzZ9l60wp5Xt7fla_3kR58xC8w9vY_6F5zLL-wZnW_HTm5w1995Hoa2Bwvak_STvxC-bAT08PqF7qBTFCAPk/s1600-h/fzach01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233868242907415634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZCfoA74hazyJpjhnvmMdyHJd-hz1mwBdFS2zqMlIwoXD7RxpzcXfIkMyyzZ9l60wp5Xt7fla_3kR58xC8w9vY_6F5zLL-wZnW_HTm5w1995Hoa2Bwvak_STvxC-bAT08PqF7qBTFCAPk/s400/fzach01.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIv2Wuycx57u91-fAHhlNDZ8bp2WlB4RIDyma5rMICJjD_pfpb4g0eJNh1uFHQBoMr5TFLgZvCogbFLPxdeBEV9I1aqWrIWlS8GCl8g9EicKLQwjttkVGcxM5rqffzkmQg4spPzm8u6D4/s1600-h/horse+and+carriage.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233868243845772226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIv2Wuycx57u91-fAHhlNDZ8bp2WlB4RIDyma5rMICJjD_pfpb4g0eJNh1uFHQBoMr5TFLgZvCogbFLPxdeBEV9I1aqWrIWlS8GCl8g9EicKLQwjttkVGcxM5rqffzkmQg4spPzm8u6D4/s400/horse+and+carriage.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233868373823713138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOPXiTdRTYjHARYlRG8XBGybdHDKTPWV0MJKChwUaaQvO2fzztp6dQKHRtU4DfB1pAFa0H7W433jL86NEz8j98PUJxPn7U9GKtKlXPJOPRz_bJ37d07kDdK_YmGZhEdD4pAAqYKsC92eg/s400/shannon+and+peter.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJyaLASj8-80sijGlG0S8SIfdi_BeH4vs54C_T5lm4aF1ZCZshKFFtFWo5QkiacdZCLxu0jLUNKa96CYix8-jHoQEGU2uWk-2kHTdlbLr4PLNo2xNJSkLEq8GK22xqTa3GgNzzMjZcbs/s1600-h/fzach03.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233868247163177522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJyaLASj8-80sijGlG0S8SIfdi_BeH4vs54C_T5lm4aF1ZCZshKFFtFWo5QkiacdZCLxu0jLUNKa96CYix8-jHoQEGU2uWk-2kHTdlbLr4PLNo2xNJSkLEq8GK22xqTa3GgNzzMjZcbs/s400/fzach03.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTtUO74r5GU0b0PjU5VloObuvhm7SIar_dg0dahKnt5ZayqS1gxl-fiiab_U_MVOU5zSoaJ0po8OlkSE74Dh11sa1BGUKSwPs9rdCpbAYayDlvzPhZ_zH1JVPdmqkOFUOJtxBBxY6gzg/s1600-h/fzach04.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233868248687928290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTtUO74r5GU0b0PjU5VloObuvhm7SIar_dg0dahKnt5ZayqS1gxl-fiiab_U_MVOU5zSoaJ0po8OlkSE74Dh11sa1BGUKSwPs9rdCpbAYayDlvzPhZ_zH1JVPdmqkOFUOJtxBBxY6gzg/s400/fzach04.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaMxydXZ_k8HsbDKPdpYlIV2stEhwUsN7JUL6T2qSDrcNRwgDb4IU9niW76GswSg3WZlkQLkjjuCHjoHEZsea8-ck7ya6Wavr0C2DAV6HG0XroPveAHTDaNvkPr5IIa7idm9VwEdKYxxQ/s1600-h/fzach05.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233868248144876418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaMxydXZ_k8HsbDKPdpYlIV2stEhwUsN7JUL6T2qSDrcNRwgDb4IU9niW76GswSg3WZlkQLkjjuCHjoHEZsea8-ck7ya6Wavr0C2DAV6HG0XroPveAHTDaNvkPr5IIa7idm9VwEdKYxxQ/s400/fzach05.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233868376172167026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj944iiAkL8F4PffGuSkHfgiIHXwOGk5sD8ySipH9erY6qEsf8bw-c1EhtrvuGdwee6l6JMUNRFPhwwuEQ5p9rz3JPKwO0GoQVPwgB419PpfwKx4fOADEpAPty79J7Ec5nOC6KgKYEQrjc/s400/fzach06.jpg" border="0" /><br />It was such a fun day and I got to work with some of my favorite vendors as well, which is such a plus! Kudos to everyone involved...<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Venue - </span><a href="http://www.whitehallestate.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Whitehall Manor</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Photographer - </span><a href="http://www.davidburkephoto.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">David Burke Photography</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Flowers - Barbara von Elm, </span><a href="http://www.growingwildfloral.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Growing Wild Floral</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">DJ - Kirk of </span><a href="http://www.kirkabee.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Kirkabee DJs</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Cake - Rocio Diaz, </span><a href="http://www.apieceofcake-va.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">A Piece of Cake</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Officiant - </span><a href="http://www.wesleypeyton.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Rev. Wesley Peyton</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Ceremony Musicians - Capitol Strings, </span><a href="http://www.bialeksmusic.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Bialek's Music</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Horse & Carriage - </span><a href="http://www.shenandoahcarriage.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Shenandoah Carriage Company</span></a>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-30716645846556698262008-08-12T20:54:00.000-07:002008-08-18T19:08:39.094-07:00Kimberly & Alex's Garden-Style WeddingOkay - so I probably have the most out-of-order, out-dated blogs ever, but it's the best I can do right now while in the midst of wedding season! :) Better than nothing, right??!<br /><br />Over July 4th weekend, Kimberly and Alex were married at the beautiful Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, Virginia and then partied the night away with their friends and family at Airlie Center in Warrenton, Virginia.<br /><br />Kimberly put a great deal of thought and consideration into every aspect of the "Garden Party" design and it was so evident in all of the fantastic details. What a party this was! Her friends and family were entertained from start to finish with special touches such as flip flops and parasols for her guests comfort, a photo booth to capture wildly silly pictures, a surprise guest performer to perform with the 7-person band (The Source), a candy buffet and endless supply of desserts provided by Amphora Bakery, and cigars and brandy to end the night. Below are some of the pictures taken by the wonderful <a href="http://www.tishamccuiston.com/">Tisha McCuiston</a>.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6jS5blcKn3NKvCCeLfxl744IPBL_7nV7hAnqJB1dyXp1XcFNk7bV5_D8s7PdsxM7O2zuRsOiDT4aCiDga4Aq78SPXacSPTQT7cfIAgjzPsvRK1LI5YEBcICB37divZkZNWAsZ2kFmNs/s1600-h/0161.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233848913899734402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6jS5blcKn3NKvCCeLfxl744IPBL_7nV7hAnqJB1dyXp1XcFNk7bV5_D8s7PdsxM7O2zuRsOiDT4aCiDga4Aq78SPXacSPTQT7cfIAgjzPsvRK1LI5YEBcICB37divZkZNWAsZ2kFmNs/s400/0161.jpg" border="0" /></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;">The happy couple</span></em> </div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXc6p3XYCHNS1NMMVBh8v7NTYf8AvOutYMag1qKG40FkSJpb9DqnQUz-oonfi4Ir0rJRmL343dAqvaiGs_Z9gyLwyl3YUiNeAUyRC3mLZ5ufld4zxmBGP6IMCaQ_WIjUDef0Xr5TYgf8/s1600-h/0135.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233848919382942162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXc6p3XYCHNS1NMMVBh8v7NTYf8AvOutYMag1qKG40FkSJpb9DqnQUz-oonfi4Ir0rJRmL343dAqvaiGs_Z9gyLwyl3YUiNeAUyRC3mLZ5ufld4zxmBGP6IMCaQ_WIjUDef0Xr5TYgf8/s400/0135.jpg" border="0" /></a><em> <span style="font-size:78%;">Holy Trinity Catholic Church</span></em><br /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233848926824810530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzdeRNhMiMAwuH0WLqcjJ86YBpj_O7uT8gGKYtjwPF3VZoLrSSVihAQ_SaAWMOqLo2tOpxdqATF2b0DA78paTHYfQ7Xme6Rn4uvq7rScwwaRhfsfgAIk3A0B89ubEyVb1sZi3hGx40vo/s400/0435.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233848923909080802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_osVyaRYLGztII5XcDTEVQLJhidV5aqezSVdnjUgCiQ2poLP6-UKWBUpb10sZRukUhCnT0HEcWOlpbbtm-oUmJlPXh6hxyaj8zUGvabZ_h2yW7PYyg0R1ZlI20BkFxPkkjxO7xDlPWAo/s400/0239.jpg" border="0" /><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233852788807941170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCwIkqFCty9T3A-H03HmcAgJKLC8yjPWHKgCZGASWYX6_eKnWATYKfEmSw2M84UtYngha2n02Z7nHb1zsSXyX2q3XQks9eyjHOa8P6mFpOLqe8diXYgE_cQz50WzkHee9dQ6js1C6TSU/s400/0509.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Yours truly, hard at work</span></em><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233852106500405314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3i0V-UqkmD8Ep4nc3Eibda4fbGZXoRocWW1nd1AWM2jVKz3uvMV0SLE0-zTicYNw_SL317XiCWfeUGEahdoiRJldHp8pWP-BKu4PfNKOr1oRTg6cI_pZIcCKs_DfYb9mtpmsFXbVqj1U/s400/0445.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233848932829525298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2Vyv2w_dpOIdoHRfcWJ4LA94ob0FT_ptBiMTn32sqHzhWy4HPhuuWNCnEIHoTDCccFcCO7tqc5R036BjK_mkGEIR8_coi07OZ-3qdtNWl-xmn0hxkeAAORvN2iQucH6oVIwBB9sdQPY/s400/0442.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233853682877759762" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSqK2ythi3jWD_xTSiFowN-P0I7M_0xbA6le8JwwsNkHkuyJNKvbXonQMIhJUl96Q7Gnm2LGpRFHJICBCQmhU2Snpnw1LNHjb638tDfzaJjtjox5vem1u33SD3ecNgTW1EYD7YzJseIsM/s400/0508.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233854520613366978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyYVrwaw4lyP0olC5G8_PgFi1Zv6co9O_0UiprKjgpetRi9wKU_o8cFS_B4a4Po4ELlhS-DKsZzRKkfjCMdhXdXH1gVXqxf6pjki2jyILDO_xaeWEYPPffDo4KLDE7OrQqr7-3ucbNVU/s400/0513.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233852113654610562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguCwQeAaFaBca7n8IB31uKhYcejoMfuwIWvUWn98oC4d-v7GQllqsuqZbFpMg3njbQ_HXjK4v31iv59KerFxc_plrrrDpgKlVMkTbXxnR8580czfflFAz4Ykjy5eJLVgl8G42HUeHgaLA/s400/0684.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>The Vendors:<br /></strong></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Reception Venue - <a href="http://www.airlie.com/">Airlie Center<br /></a>Photographer - <a href="http://www.tishamccuiston.com/">Tisha McCuiston<br /></a>Videographer - <a href="http://www.dolcevideo.com/">Dolce Video<br /></a>Band - <a href="http://www.elanartists.com/dancebands/thesource.htm">The Source<br /></a>Flowers - <a href="http://www.heavenonearthweddingflowers.com/">Heaven on Earth Flowers<br /></a>Cake & Desserts - <a href="http://www.amphorabakery.com/">Amphora Bakery<br /></a>Production - Boyd & Parker<br />Photo Booth - <a href="http://www.partybooths.com/">Party Booths</a><br />Ice Sculptures - <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.icekristals.com">Ice Kristals</a><br />Guest Singer - Jeffrey Gaines</span><br /></p>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-45586305455453435872008-03-30T20:48:00.000-07:002008-08-18T19:08:48.051-07:002008 Starts with a Bang!What a day we had yesterday! It was our first event of 2008 and what a great feeling to get another exciting year underway.<br /><br />After meeting Sarah during a very quick rendevous/interview last summer at Union Station, right away I understood that she was dreaming up an amazing event at one of the most beautiful venues in Washington, DC... but boy was she going to need help! Sarah was about to start into the next chapter of her life just as planning was getting underway -- medical school in Missouri. Yikes! Over the next nine months we worked together through phone, email, IM and only three jam-packed in-person days to create exactly what she and her future husband-to-be Jack were envisioning.<br /><br />Sarah & Jack met and become friends many years before while in school at Georgetown University. But it wasn't until they reunited again after graduation that things began to come into focus and they realized that they were meant for each other. In honor of where it all started, they decided to get married on campus at the adorable Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart on Georgetown University campus. The 250 guests would then celebrate their union at the historic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium.<br /><br />The pictures speak for themselves... <em>Here are just a few photos taken by my staff member of the reception. </em>We can't wait to see the professional shots!<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrJhzZ8eTlrJptH0FM7hzAEyX2bsGXWLLukNaFKcFe0rqx9OwwIlukNlpsq3-y7aFPeRBgnt4CrSmLx7xpwC9ldS5kqTyTTGJhNPBG2ruWJmYzvaIFelXWBXKFYINq2dI6E8aeU8zAk0/s1600-h/ceiling.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183755150525953682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrJhzZ8eTlrJptH0FM7hzAEyX2bsGXWLLukNaFKcFe0rqx9OwwIlukNlpsq3-y7aFPeRBgnt4CrSmLx7xpwC9ldS5kqTyTTGJhNPBG2ruWJmYzvaIFelXWBXKFYINq2dI6E8aeU8zAk0/s400/ceiling.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183754068194194994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 451px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="373" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYqs7gIBGQXUyj4SY3WEadF1DEsiMbHU1k7VW7jpcsyivROA4VKgQ10SpBVKGF-LWJf90LqPvlXBqkyrs2UUuT5IM-hDVDQWpKjwyUeMlFVHoTTulLjnGmze1BWUZu0Xr5a7jVd34r_Wk/s400/the+room+set.jpg" width="536" border="0" /> <em><span style="font-size:85%;">We started the evening with amber and yellow hues of lighting, and then later in the evening changed to violets and pinks to really set the mood for a great party!</span><br /></em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgssQbrVYhyphenhyphenJS6GiXp_5PNZGaXcgTtv0HOD6nFl_FVRhiqQi-HxR4Pl2ifpQdVBmDeo3mgbxLX4R_IGJR2VIRgcdKYWVLIAKgFul6HFmSBNwVKRAW8RDjf7NYkCVfD-UZpg-fD5K0Ky4TQ/s1600-h/Tall+pre-ceremony.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183754510575826498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgssQbrVYhyphenhyphenJS6GiXp_5PNZGaXcgTtv0HOD6nFl_FVRhiqQi-HxR4Pl2ifpQdVBmDeo3mgbxLX4R_IGJR2VIRgcdKYWVLIAKgFul6HFmSBNwVKRAW8RDjf7NYkCVfD-UZpg-fD5K0Ky4TQ/s400/Tall+pre-ceremony.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW34cSlUOc6opXyT_eRgxsX7PtYQAyx0F8jQTQTbEyTa77S61Rg8c15qreO0HU359SWKqNKeZElPV_Le9PixTjE6sEqUeIW6XC0PGIxW2WF6G3-sVM_AejI7JjkWzRa9k2OKUdGtYLAPA/s1600-h/talls+and+cake.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183754514870793810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW34cSlUOc6opXyT_eRgxsX7PtYQAyx0F8jQTQTbEyTa77S61Rg8c15qreO0HU359SWKqNKeZElPV_Le9PixTjE6sEqUeIW6XC0PGIxW2WF6G3-sVM_AejI7JjkWzRa9k2OKUdGtYLAPA/s400/talls+and+cake.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnY5aXKNCUZ1kkolWlwkmn2L3OQrTRrOF52H8aFi39bwVgExuAwBqO6YgaONLmhqf6ulo8MWggBz39JPs_VuSAwIZLCLzxc_vSGgyf-AylC1fYw9557XwZ4SDCaZfDnS1NSwC8g-4pgc/s1600-h/low+pre-reception.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183754514870793826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnY5aXKNCUZ1kkolWlwkmn2L3OQrTRrOF52H8aFi39bwVgExuAwBqO6YgaONLmhqf6ulo8MWggBz39JPs_VuSAwIZLCLzxc_vSGgyf-AylC1fYw9557XwZ4SDCaZfDnS1NSwC8g-4pgc/s400/low+pre-reception.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt37_1bXRKMbd0DX6waiOPiHagbiF1UXEhsRcwEExxf2Nb6sY3wOqROqSD43D1MEfrYYuSlYGOdh6BRZpNhDT9GfhR-QLKt-Haeq7y1Y3pyIuy9awmVLm6N2scgMqaGhLvxitXr0kIpbk/s1600-h/place+setting.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183754523460728434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt37_1bXRKMbd0DX6waiOPiHagbiF1UXEhsRcwEExxf2Nb6sY3wOqROqSD43D1MEfrYYuSlYGOdh6BRZpNhDT9GfhR-QLKt-Haeq7y1Y3pyIuy9awmVLm6N2scgMqaGhLvxitXr0kIpbk/s400/place+setting.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Each of the 200 asian paper fans were hand-painted by the bride's great uncle in Korea. It was such a wonderful personal touch that made the favor extra special. </em><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ4NvcMKt6nj9vM-pULon22zJdz7MoKoRjGW1nhB9SWz-n4SMGMr6vSCa54PbCSRMk2GmOhC8iP4UiCUxQHrqZx-XyfCzokCWhq0J9vupH2hF2ONn4z2Bi-tV1izNE3PH5d5umBt7N7rY/s1600-h/Place+cards+and+groom.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183754527755695746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ4NvcMKt6nj9vM-pULon22zJdz7MoKoRjGW1nhB9SWz-n4SMGMr6vSCa54PbCSRMk2GmOhC8iP4UiCUxQHrqZx-XyfCzokCWhq0J9vupH2hF2ONn4z2Bi-tV1izNE3PH5d5umBt7N7rY/s400/Place+cards+and+groom.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4zZAZ-0ZqP1LkvX-Jba6Mi39gEFB5j_dejHPwOlYK6To7UV1ob7Rj56BORRvff9cmbqTiJFJKXBAhURgkYfGAbGRzxrJebU5ZE-bcSqOsKyvK2KhdLJ4lsHwgd_6Wz_AdsqRLWRhk2A/s1600-h/the+adorable+couple.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183755154820921010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4zZAZ-0ZqP1LkvX-Jba6Mi39gEFB5j_dejHPwOlYK6To7UV1ob7Rj56BORRvff9cmbqTiJFJKXBAhURgkYfGAbGRzxrJebU5ZE-bcSqOsKyvK2KhdLJ4lsHwgd_6Wz_AdsqRLWRhk2A/s400/the+adorable+couple.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GVrvhqWZTBAVyloofR2L6e665WSdjhx6bAFg_YkJmTD-hD8DNe0rwaVELp-2uHrEICt3-oqpHuxVJVr0K5hyphenhyphen-8jbSi0roZez9EeLny5u7bZjLihvtDE9oOH8NnpZegrgds2HoBPACs0/s1600-h/the+staff.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183755154820920994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GVrvhqWZTBAVyloofR2L6e665WSdjhx6bAFg_YkJmTD-hD8DNe0rwaVELp-2uHrEICt3-oqpHuxVJVr0K5hyphenhyphen-8jbSi0roZez9EeLny5u7bZjLihvtDE9oOH8NnpZegrgds2HoBPACs0/s400/the+staff.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> <em>It was a long, yet exciting day! The five-person breathe staff worked tirelessly to provide the most stellar service possible from start to finish. Pictured above are Alison, Lauren and Reena.</em></span></p><p align="left">Our incredible vendors...</p><p align="left"><u>Venue</u>: Andrew Mellon Auditorium<br /><u>Caterer</u>: Occasions Catering, Matt Sipala<br /><u>Florist</u>: Growing Wild Floral, Barbara von Elm<br /><u>Photography/Videography</u>: Barnaby Draper Studios<br /><u>Rentals</u>: Perfect Settings<br /><u>Dance Floor</u>: Perkins Productions<br /><u>Wedding Cake</u>: Cakes by Carolyn<br /><u>Groom's Cake</u>: Fluffy Thoughts<br /><u>Transportation</u>: Reston Limo<br />Alcohol: Ace Beverage<br />Lighting: John Farr Lighting<br /></p>breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177570551023964959.post-74191701107161007012007-11-19T12:18:00.000-08:002008-08-18T19:08:58.318-07:00Resmi & Wagish - August 2007The one thing I am looking forward to most with this new blog is the opportunity to highlight some of my amazing couples and to show just how diverse and unique each event is.<br /><br />I met Resmi and Wagish back in December 2006 and we immediately hit it off. I feel so fortunate to have met them for not only did I have the opportunity to be part of their very special day, but also came a wonderful friendship. Having only assisted at a couple Hindu weddings in the past, working with the two of them was a valuable learning experience. After eight months of family progress meetings (which I'm convinced were really just an excuse to eat incredible food!), site visits, and vendor meetings, August was finally upon us. The celebrations began on Wednesday with Mendhi, continued on Thursday with the Sangeet and before we knew it it was Saturday and time for the biggest celebration of all.<br /><br />In these eight months we were successful in creating a very unique event which I have no doubt will stand out in the memories of their 380 guests. Guests were hosted throughout the entire day beginning with the baraat, ceremony, and lunch buffet. After a three hour break (and major room transformation!) guests returned for cocktail hour and dinner and dancing.<br /><br />With the ceremony, lunch and dinner reception all taking place in the same space at Fox Chase Manor in Manassas, Virginia, set-up was quite extensive and two-fold because we completely re-set the room to create a different atmosphere for the reception. Equipment, Lighting and Mandap set-up began on Friday and continued in the early hours of Saturday morning. Fox Chase is a great space for large events, however, with not much on site, it required us to bring in many vendors -- which equals to a LOT of coordination on my end.... and the possibility of a lot of unforeseen obstacles. We were so fortunate to have the entire day go off without a hitch, thanks to the incredible team of vendors that were selected.<br /><br />The photos can tell a better story than myself.... Enjoy!<br /><br /><br />A couple non-professional "before" pics:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWx2CfJhT1OcFWQapdvK5KAJNfXyZ8JhY48GWx_iyn8q1XOmrBtuNM91YpDmW9a6YmJjZoKFqpeGCryp9YyLv6OAzzhwszjL8iGFRwm_maPtdEeUqp6I1F7g-_DuzF-lpq7Rfmg54r6Ig/s1600-h/P1030502.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134743395613977042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWx2CfJhT1OcFWQapdvK5KAJNfXyZ8JhY48GWx_iyn8q1XOmrBtuNM91YpDmW9a6YmJjZoKFqpeGCryp9YyLv6OAzzhwszjL8iGFRwm_maPtdEeUqp6I1F7g-_DuzF-lpq7Rfmg54r6Ig/s400/P1030502.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZuHR8O-MCi2ug0vNUJ9TCzIne3qynLQVAlTFYUywsT3BHgZtXpUWxtlGJoy1KrF9U3tNn34IDAo_5YBsddjGkffAJl_taARxOIUJkYaSlYgxVU9Angaba3xrwTM2vBm4qob0SwRxXbLQ/s1600-h/P1030502.JPG"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134662263681755298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrPOd71EF2t-2WXVdSNMLkmcSV2di1tMtSLcaHC0YLoBOiq05ni_z8pTy1m25cKo5qutaxdX1IUw-oUk-vFbYLlrdUbmyPuGnlsMepJgz-mwq_jjTTufzqp_7I6xdt7Bb90iC6Hu7xM4/s400/P1030506.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />And now some professional shots taken by the very talented <a href="http://www.regetis.com/">Regetis</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-tz9-YDymRh3ML8nKFKDBoSIRMtH-MMfSgefb0ISaqRF0ANrlgNhO_SjLrl6LzTHPdZqMoz8UJMUB01FBkwoYC5w8-FbiQYqwIt4D3xTlFAFXuV1NwFLwQUQgQHBand5b9F8wAQ6pBc/s1600-h/Groom+Bharat.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134674422734170402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-tz9-YDymRh3ML8nKFKDBoSIRMtH-MMfSgefb0ISaqRF0ANrlgNhO_SjLrl6LzTHPdZqMoz8UJMUB01FBkwoYC5w8-FbiQYqwIt4D3xTlFAFXuV1NwFLwQUQgQHBand5b9F8wAQ6pBc/s400/Groom+Bharat.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-Lp3B3-Hek7rK5QhdQ4cBVpy9oa5Tb1fkoKMjCyErU4nzCGCvOk_pQjzsSCx-ikOHVZ4jO4F8w0dzG-lnsDUPCTP3-CaFxkUKXe5j3NdPaYnlyPjKqZWsGP15n6Sk4w-v76fD1_NoLI/s1600-h/dhols.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134672176466274530" style="DISPLAY: block; 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I decided to take the so-called "Leap of Faith" and try this self-employment thing out for myself. So far it's been incredible!<br /><br />I figure that will all of this "extra" time I have now (yeah right! haha) I would try out this blogging thing. Having once been a dedicated journal-writer for 20 years, I think this might just work out :)<br /><br />So, Day 1 and 2 on my new job were such fun and a great way to adjust to being on my own. My "Union Station" bride (her nickname because we seem to always rendezvous on her way in and out of the city at Union Station) came into town for a whirlwind visit. We had two very productive days and were able to check off the final big items for her March '08 wedding! Cake Baker and design - check! Color scheme and linens/place settings - check! Menu - check! and Florist - Just about checked! It was great to spend time with her and a great feeling knowing that now she can head back to med school not concerned about making these decisions. It's going to be an amazing event.breathe. event planninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04005201623400176999noreply@blogger.com0