tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202434993151102192024-03-12T18:45:12.743-07:00RibbonBoxEventsInsight, events, and ideas straight from the Ribbon Box!Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-6747943066802439412010-08-27T19:02:00.000-07:002010-08-27T19:04:27.879-07:00We've moved!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/THhueu6feNI/AAAAAAAAAwI/LsRXINC314A/s1600/Ribbon_Box_Events_Logo_main.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 287px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/THhueu6feNI/AAAAAAAAAwI/LsRXINC314A/s320/Ribbon_Box_Events_Logo_main.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510275618356295890" border="0" /></a><br />Please check out our fresh, new <a href="http://www.ribbonboxevents.wordpress.com">blog </a>at www.ribbonboxevents.wordpress.comTiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-34661920529818161182009-10-26T18:38:00.001-07:002009-10-29T17:35:58.562-07:00Lisa & Mike's Laid Back Summer Nuptials<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZfSfjfpuI/AAAAAAAAAv4/k9SO4FwWj80/s1600-h/_DSC0148.jpg"><img style="width: 214px; height: 320px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397105974762776290" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZfSfjfpuI/AAAAAAAAAv4/k9SO4FwWj80/s320/_DSC0148.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZfSGNOJhI/AAAAAAAAAvw/m8Ze9KERasA/s1600-h/_DSC0005-2.jpg"><img style="width: 320px; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397105967958468114" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZfSGNOJhI/AAAAAAAAAvw/m8Ze9KERasA/s320/_DSC0005-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZfRqml6ZI/AAAAAAAAAvo/RpOZ0rXCRqI/s1600-h/_DSC1698.jpg"><img style="width: 320px; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397105960548690322" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZfRqml6ZI/AAAAAAAAAvo/RpOZ0rXCRqI/s320/_DSC1698.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Ribbon Box Events was delighted to do Day of Coordination for this wonderful couple!</div><br /><div><br />Many thanks to <a href="http://lukeesh.com/">Luke Eshelman </a>for use of these images! I loved working with Eshelman Photography on this event- and the images alone tell an amazing story!</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>The Bride's day began at the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.alexandriaoldtown.embassysuites.com">Embassy Suites in Old Town Alexandria</a>. The incredibly talented <a href="http://www.makeupbyana.com/">Ana Merces</a> and her assistant did an amazing job making the bride and her bridesmaids even prettier with her makeup artistry.<br /><br />Meanwhile, <a href="http://www.devonlanglas.webs.com/">Devon Langlas </a>did updos and hair styling for the bride and bridesmaids.<br /><br />While separate, these two professionals came together to make the bridal party look amazing!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZfAhoNR_I/AAAAAAAAAvg/-Kja4L-5osw/s1600-h/makeup2.JPG"><img style="width: 240px; height: 320px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397105666081769458" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZfAhoNR_I/AAAAAAAAAvg/-Kja4L-5osw/s320/makeup2.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZfADEk1EI/AAAAAAAAAvY/eomkK47yk7U/s1600-h/makeup+1.JPG"><img style="width: 240px; height: 320px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397105657879254082" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZfADEk1EI/AAAAAAAAAvY/eomkK47yk7U/s320/makeup+1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Then it was time for a short ride over to the ceremony & reception site. Lisa & Mike chose The <a href="http://www.pgparks.com/places/eleganthistoric/billingsley_intro.html">Billingsley House Museum</a>, a Prince George's County Historic Property. The house has two spacious suites for bridal party members to get ready and finish up. There's also a third bedroom area upstairs - perfect for your vendors to use as a staging ground. </div><br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZe5cRaTdI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/5h44fT56Ue8/s1600-h/_DSC1705.jpg"><img style="width: 214px; height: 320px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397105544384892370" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZe5cRaTdI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/5h44fT56Ue8/s320/_DSC1705.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZeoPYp6ZI/AAAAAAAAAvA/cBKUC448DeY/s1600-h/_DSC1723-2.jpg"><img style="width: 253px; height: 170px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397105248867838354" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZeoPYp6ZI/AAAAAAAAAvA/cBKUC448DeY/s320/_DSC1723-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZenkQixQI/AAAAAAAAAu4/zp7l1mdckxU/s1600-h/_DSC1726.jpg"><img style="width: 214px; height: 320px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397105237291091202" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZenkQixQI/AAAAAAAAAu4/zp7l1mdckxU/s320/_DSC1726.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZdycR3dTI/AAAAAAAAAuw/-u-iupiOmMc/s1600-h/_DSC1782-2.jpg"><img style="width: 259px; height: 173px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397104324616090930" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZdycR3dTI/AAAAAAAAAuw/-u-iupiOmMc/s320/_DSC1782-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZdxl5LyYI/AAAAAAAAAug/kZOmu9dK4d4/s1600-h/_DSC1786-3.jpg"><img style="width: 251px; height: 168px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397104310017051010" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZdxl5LyYI/AAAAAAAAAug/kZOmu9dK4d4/s320/_DSC1786-3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZdRrl8I5I/AAAAAAAAAuI/6lG0KhY0plY/s1600-h/_DSC1851.jpg"><img style="width: 320px; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397103761791132562" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZdRrl8I5I/AAAAAAAAAuI/6lG0KhY0plY/s320/_DSC1851.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.beefalobobs.com/">Beefalo Bob's</a> set up shop prior to guests arriving, and the sweet smell of a BBQ and grilling greeted guests as they arrived.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZc9NieCqI/AAAAAAAAAuA/PWSE-rJ68SI/s1600-h/_DSC1858.jpg"><img style="width: 244px; height: 163px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397103410126129826" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZc9NieCqI/AAAAAAAAAuA/PWSE-rJ68SI/s320/_DSC1858.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZc8hZKVkI/AAAAAAAAAt4/QOPzBsLyB20/s1600-h/_DSC1863.jpg"><img style="width: 243px; height: 162px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397103398275929666" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZc8hZKVkI/AAAAAAAAAt4/QOPzBsLyB20/s320/_DSC1863.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZc8VAV_yI/AAAAAAAAAtw/jh2aRoBGCFI/s1600-h/_DSC1895.jpg"><img style="width: 320px; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397103394950610722" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZc8VAV_yI/AAAAAAAAAtw/jh2aRoBGCFI/s320/_DSC1895.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.stcharlesquartet.com">The St. Charles String Quartet</a> was a huge hit. Filled the scene with ambiance. Beautiful ceremony and into the cocktail hour.<br /><br />The ceremony was held on the house lawn, against a beautiful Patuxent River backdrop!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZcpO868QI/AAAAAAAAAto/fHMW7pmf6vg/s1600-h/_DSC1905-2.jpg"><img style="width: 320px; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397103066908127490" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZcpO868QI/AAAAAAAAAto/fHMW7pmf6vg/s320/_DSC1905-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZcooNfOtI/AAAAAAAAAtg/mfiYX3ysc88/s1600-h/_DSC1912.jpg"><img style="width: 214px; height: 320px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397103056508631762" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZcooNfOtI/AAAAAAAAAtg/mfiYX3ysc88/s320/_DSC1912.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZcoF87UvI/AAAAAAAAAtY/vzL5FjvXRL8/s1600-h/_DSC1914.jpg"><img style="width: 214px; 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height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397097701902167666" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZXw8v0rnI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/GfWKiS8t9fQ/s320/_DSC2163.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZWo6MOdkI/AAAAAAAAAqI/D6JN3f0cH40/s1600-h/_DSC2096.jpg"><img style="width: 184px; height: 275px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397096464265410114" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZWo6MOdkI/AAAAAAAAAqI/D6JN3f0cH40/s320/_DSC2096.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZWoXX-onI/AAAAAAAAAqA/szZVlsw6Yqk/s1600-h/_DSC2108.jpg"><img style="width: 253px; height: 170px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397096454919463538" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZWoXX-onI/AAAAAAAAAqA/szZVlsw6Yqk/s320/_DSC2108.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZWThrCP3I/AAAAAAAAApw/1e-KCFuKqTI/s1600-h/_DSC2211.jpg"><img style="width: 249px; height: 166px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397096096906493810" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZWThrCP3I/AAAAAAAAApw/1e-KCFuKqTI/s320/_DSC2211.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZWDc9QUqI/AAAAAAAAApg/x75gQBjqyD8/s1600-h/_DSC2242.jpg"><img style="width: 244px; height: 163px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397095820762829474" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZWDc9QUqI/AAAAAAAAApg/x75gQBjqyD8/s320/_DSC2242.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Lisa & Mike chose to have live music for the reception. It was great! <a href="http://www.samhillbands.com/">Soul Gravity</a>, via Sam Hill Entertainment took care of Emcee duties as well as keeping the dance floor packed!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZWTK_1sJI/AAAAAAAAApo/DhAYWxp5MZk/s1600-h/_DSC2228.jpg"><img style="width: 320px; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397096090819735698" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZWTK_1sJI/AAAAAAAAApo/DhAYWxp5MZk/s320/_DSC2228.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZVzSKTxtI/AAAAAAAAApQ/oUKjlu9tRQ8/s1600-h/_DSC2260.jpg"><img style="width: 320px; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397095542986884818" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZVzSKTxtI/AAAAAAAAApQ/oUKjlu9tRQ8/s320/_DSC2260.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZVy-ZeflI/AAAAAAAAApI/XO4_wAymLkc/s1600-h/_DSC2319-Edit.jpg"><img style="width: 214px; height: 320px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397095537681792594" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZVy-ZeflI/AAAAAAAAApI/XO4_wAymLkc/s320/_DSC2319-Edit.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />In addition to traditional wedding cake, pies from the Bride's hometown bakery on various heights of cake stands were served.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZVkZ9iasI/AAAAAAAAApA/T21BfdJRSgM/s1600-h/_DSC2337.jpg"><img style="width: 320px; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397095287382764226" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZVkZ9iasI/AAAAAAAAApA/T21BfdJRSgM/s320/_DSC2337.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZVj_q1LtI/AAAAAAAAAo4/dY_QV-nLfJ4/s1600-h/_DSC2345-Edit.jpg"><img style="width: 320px; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397095280324980434" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZVj_q1LtI/AAAAAAAAAo4/dY_QV-nLfJ4/s320/_DSC2345-Edit.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZUsX8lDOI/AAAAAAAAAow/0d40eC60c-8/s1600-h/_DSC2358.jpg"><img style="width: 320px; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397094324769197282" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZUsX8lDOI/AAAAAAAAAow/0d40eC60c-8/s320/_DSC2358.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A summer thunderstorm moved the festivities inside the Billingsley House, but there was plenty of fun to be had! <br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZTpsthbkI/AAAAAAAAAog/MPJryUPCE-Q/s1600-h/_DSC2424-2.jpg"><img style="width: 256px; height: 171px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397093179291954754" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZTpsthbkI/AAAAAAAAAog/MPJryUPCE-Q/s320/_DSC2424-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZSkN0PbHI/AAAAAAAAAoY/i5KbubQPsgg/s1600-h/_DSC2449.jpg"><img style="width: 186px; height: 277px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397091985587661938" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZSkN0PbHI/AAAAAAAAAoY/i5KbubQPsgg/s320/_DSC2449.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZSjwbokyI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/uBZtteKcn-g/s1600-h/_DSC2457.jpg"><img style="width: 200px; height: 299px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397091977699824418" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZSjwbokyI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/uBZtteKcn-g/s320/_DSC2457.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZSCG2hZwI/AAAAAAAAAoI/wb_MBWleXDw/s1600-h/_DSC2460-2.jpg"><img style="width: 194px; height: 289px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397091399602628354" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZSCG2hZwI/AAAAAAAAAoI/wb_MBWleXDw/s320/_DSC2460-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After the reception, on the way back to Old Town, the new Mr. & Mrs. popped in downtown for a few pics at the monuments!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZPVswOONI/AAAAAAAAAoA/sn-rFU_bW_Q/s1600-h/lincoln+memorial.JPG"><img style="width: 240px; height: 320px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397088437659384018" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZPVswOONI/AAAAAAAAAoA/sn-rFU_bW_Q/s320/lincoln+memorial.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZPVL_TTJI/AAAAAAAAAn4/4sK0gWwzsL0/s1600-h/kissing.JPG"><img style="width: 240px; height: 320px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397088428864261266" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SuZPVL_TTJI/AAAAAAAAAn4/4sK0gWwzsL0/s320/kissing.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>Congratulations Lisa & Mike! </div>Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-73286035695693994712009-10-15T07:31:00.001-07:002009-10-15T17:36:17.422-07:00Jennifer & Jason's DC WeddingWe were thrilled to serve as Day of Coordinators for this fun & lively couple!<br /><div></div><p>The ceremony was held at Holy Trinity in Georgetown. <a href="http://www.holytrinitydc.org/">http://www.holytrinitydc.org/</a></p><p>Cocktails, dinner and dancing followed at the Josephine Butler Parks Center, a historic property overlooking Meridian Park in NorthWest. <a href="http://www.washingtonparks.net/parkscenter.html">http://www.washingtonparks.net/parkscenter.html</a><br /></p><p>Here are a few shots from the day from the fantastic Dennis Drenner of Drenner Photography. Thanks Dennis for use of these images! <br /></p><p><a href="http://www.dennisdrenner.com/">http://www.dennisdrenner.com/</a><br /></p><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Ste95uzn5fI/AAAAAAAAAnw/FDJPv0kYXiQ/s1600-h/IMG_8646.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 194px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Ste95uzn5fI/AAAAAAAAAnw/FDJPv0kYXiQ/s320/IMG_8646.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392987878314206706" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdWMvOAonI/AAAAAAAAAm4/33kDUlfk-yc/s1600-h/IMG_8741.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392873855633105522" style="width: 276px; height: 184px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdWMvOAonI/AAAAAAAAAm4/33kDUlfk-yc/s320/IMG_8741.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div></div><div>Jen's day began at the Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center, in the heart of Georgetown. A recent grad of Georgetown Law, Jen and her bridal party hit the streets for a walk to the ceremony, stopping along campus for some memorable photos!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc3mXEHtGI/AAAAAAAAAiw/AjPBKCqDozA/s1600-h/_MG_1146.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392840210965312610" style="width: 280px; height: 187px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc3mXEHtGI/AAAAAAAAAiw/AjPBKCqDozA/s320/_MG_1146.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc4WHaAb3I/AAAAAAAAAjA/Rcmbvqdlo74/s1600-h/_MG_9802.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392841031395864434" style="width: 265px; height: 177px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc4WHaAb3I/AAAAAAAAAjA/Rcmbvqdlo74/s320/_MG_9802.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc3lxQJRcI/AAAAAAAAAio/l1z8VcdQdMM/s1600-h/_MG_1114.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392840200815199682" style="width: 277px; height: 185px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc3lxQJRcI/AAAAAAAAAio/l1z8VcdQdMM/s320/_MG_1114.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc3lZr_5II/AAAAAAAAAig/anBf_yWuAw0/s1600-h/_MG_1089.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392840194489574530" style="width: 268px; height: 179px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc3lZr_5II/AAAAAAAAAig/anBf_yWuAw0/s320/_MG_1089.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><div>Upon arrival to the church, a few finishing touches were put into place, and then it was time to get married!<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc4Vrid8PI/AAAAAAAAAi4/Na9lZ5pEBlo/s1600-h/_MG_1254.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392841023915159794" style="width: 277px; height: 185px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc4Vrid8PI/AAAAAAAAAi4/Na9lZ5pEBlo/s320/_MG_1254.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stegb-gDwbI/AAAAAAAAAnI/2O5nYBOLIAw/s1600-h/_MG_1232.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 279px; height: 186px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stegb-gDwbI/AAAAAAAAAnI/2O5nYBOLIAw/s320/_MG_1232.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392955481293832626" border="0" /></a><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br />One of my favorite parts of my job: one last chat with a beautiful bride before the doors open and she heads down the aisle. See you when you're married!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdBOmmbQ0I/AAAAAAAAAk4/9cISKE0bcGc/s1600-h/_MG_1377.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392850797935149890" style="width: 271px; height: 181px;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdBOmmbQ0I/AAAAAAAAAk4/9cISKE0bcGc/s320/_MG_1377.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdCIKWixCI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/1jTdfnMJU5A/s1600-h/IMG_8669.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392851786784752674" style="width: 253px; height: 169px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdCIKWixCI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/1jTdfnMJU5A/s320/IMG_8669.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdCHrkCDbI/AAAAAAAAAlI/wdEXS1LjXKw/s1600-h/IMG_7602.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392851778519829938" style="width: 214px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdCHrkCDbI/AAAAAAAAAlI/wdEXS1LjXKw/s320/IMG_7602.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc_w6xkuhI/AAAAAAAAAj4/hh_Oq3LDhvQ/s1600-h/_MG_0091.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392849188442913298" style="width: 277px; height: 185px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc_w6xkuhI/AAAAAAAAAj4/hh_Oq3LDhvQ/s320/_MG_0091.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc_ylBpU-I/AAAAAAAAAkY/4AG1AYvDpJo/s1600-h/_MG_0271.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392849216964482018" style="width: 258px; height: 173px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc_ylBpU-I/AAAAAAAAAkY/4AG1AYvDpJo/s320/_MG_0271.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc_yIpP3rI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/xWzxP9ykjOg/s1600-h/_MG_0254.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392849209345957554" style="width: 259px; height: 173px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc_yIpP3rI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/xWzxP9ykjOg/s320/_MG_0254.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdBNjgn2AI/AAAAAAAAAkg/RfAhJxNO8cg/s1600-h/_MG_0322.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392850779925633026" style="width: 278px; height: 186px;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdBNjgn2AI/AAAAAAAAAkg/RfAhJxNO8cg/s320/_MG_0322.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc_xMqwcMI/AAAAAAAAAkA/-CpRXI9k81E/s1600-h/_MG_0135.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392849193246159042" style="width: 259px; height: 173px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc_xMqwcMI/AAAAAAAAAkA/-CpRXI9k81E/s320/_MG_0135.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdBN3-DZKI/AAAAAAAAAko/7qf03M43w50/s1600-h/_MG_0337.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392850785417782434" style="width: 259px; height: 173px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdBN3-DZKI/AAAAAAAAAko/7qf03M43w50/s320/_MG_0337.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdBOey6MSI/AAAAAAAAAkw/ncQDap5j2rM/s1600-h/_MG_0349.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392850795840024866" style="width: 272px; height: 182px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdBOey6MSI/AAAAAAAAAkw/ncQDap5j2rM/s320/_MG_0349.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdBPbNzhgI/AAAAAAAAAlA/VHYWek0FYEk/s1600-h/_MG_1497.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392850812058961410" style="width: 262px; height: 175px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdBPbNzhgI/AAAAAAAAAlA/VHYWek0FYEk/s320/_MG_1497.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>After the ceremony, the couple was whisked off to the Capitol for photos in a 1962 White Bentley, courtesy of Regal Limousine Service. Meanwhile, Chariots for Hire took the Bridal Party to Meridian Park, a stones throw from the reception venue, The Josephine Butler Parks Center. Chariots for Hire also shuttled guests to the reception for cocktail hour.<br /><div><br /><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc4Wq0_Q9I/AAAAAAAAAjI/G8pKRanskMU/s1600-h/IMG_8715.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392841040904274898" style="width: 270px; height: 180px;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc4Wq0_Q9I/AAAAAAAAAjI/G8pKRanskMU/s320/IMG_8715.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc1wB5BoNI/AAAAAAAAAhw/7p5JgbFvBco/s1600-h/_MG_0383.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392838178057068754" style="width: 246px; height: 181px;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc1wB5BoNI/AAAAAAAAAhw/7p5JgbFvBco/s320/_MG_0383.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />After a quick stop at the Capitol for some photos, the Bride and Groom rejoined the Wedding Party at Meridian Park, where they captured these great photos! Couldn't have asked for a better day!<br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc1v-MzvBI/AAAAAAAAAho/m1RYNK04Dbs/s1600-h/_MG_0357.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392838177066302482" style="width: 168px; height: 252px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc1v-MzvBI/AAAAAAAAAho/m1RYNK04Dbs/s320/_MG_0357.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc1w2fi5UI/AAAAAAAAAiA/1JGavwoy53Y/s1600-h/_MG_0538.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392838192177276226" style="width: 255px; height: 170px;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc1w2fi5UI/AAAAAAAAAiA/1JGavwoy53Y/s320/_MG_0538.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc1xUZyFtI/AAAAAAAAAiI/HHzN_kOZlhw/s1600-h/_MG_0596.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392838200206169810" style="width: 183px; height: 274px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc1xUZyFtI/AAAAAAAAAiI/HHzN_kOZlhw/s320/_MG_0596.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc3kutR_VI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/NMwTLJDnznQ/s1600-h/_MG_0622.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392840182952230226" style="width: 274px; height: 183px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Stc3kutR_VI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/NMwTLJDnznQ/s320/_MG_0622.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Then it was time to party!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdUYc4H1cI/AAAAAAAAAlg/IOQr9SYpuu4/s1600-h/_MG_0673.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392871857844639170" style="width: 175px; height: 262px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdUYc4H1cI/AAAAAAAAAlg/IOQr9SYpuu4/s320/_MG_0673.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Some great personal touches to this wedding: All florals were done by the brother of the bride!<br />The priest was a family friend! Mother of the bride is a long time member and used to be the wedding specialist at the church!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdUZJQ4LrI/AAAAAAAAAlw/_0ieTgiZRVE/s1600-h/_MG_0847.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392871869759631026" style="width: 279px; height: 187px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdUZJQ4LrI/AAAAAAAAAlw/_0ieTgiZRVE/s320/_MG_0847.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdUY71xbOI/AAAAAAAAAlo/kslDGKXoRTE/s1600-h/_MG_0729.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392871866156281058" style="width: 243px; height: 162px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdUY71xbOI/AAAAAAAAAlo/kslDGKXoRTE/s320/_MG_0729.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Kurtis Cross, Professional DJ kept the dance floor packed and lively! http://www.kurtiscross.com/<br /><br />There was even a little "Hokey Pokey.."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Ste9h7KMZ-I/AAAAAAAAAnQ/H8wQn1fZau8/s1600-h/_MG_0824.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 183px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Ste9h7KMZ-I/AAAAAAAAAnQ/H8wQn1fZau8/s320/_MG_0824.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392987469313239010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Ste9jK06LTI/AAAAAAAAAng/RDoZkGPPc5c/s1600-h/_MG_2230.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 192px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Ste9jK06LTI/AAAAAAAAAng/RDoZkGPPc5c/s320/_MG_2230.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392987490698800434" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Ste9iWrrXvI/AAAAAAAAAnY/AvWwmjoAkXg/s1600-h/_MG_2309.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 172px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Ste9iWrrXvI/AAAAAAAAAnY/AvWwmjoAkXg/s320/_MG_2309.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392987476701437682" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Ste9jpCCBPI/AAAAAAAAAno/kucuhoroOFE/s1600-h/_MG_0909.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 177px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Ste9jpCCBPI/AAAAAAAAAno/kucuhoroOFE/s320/_MG_0909.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392987498806904050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdUZ1_7vMI/AAAAAAAAAmA/ZvGwqQrGzwE/s1600-h/_MG_0859.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392871881768156354" style="width: 178px; height: 267px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdUZ1_7vMI/AAAAAAAAAmA/ZvGwqQrGzwE/s320/_MG_0859.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdVH9_lomI/AAAAAAAAAmg/ga6yM1Zw7oM/s1600-h/_MG_1074.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392872674188173922" style="width: 261px; height: 174px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdVH9_lomI/AAAAAAAAAmg/ga6yM1Zw7oM/s320/_MG_1074.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><div></div><div>One of the highlights of the evening was the photo booth from PoshBooth. Guests had a blast- and what's great is that there are two attendants to show help guests get set up in the booth (they also bring some fun props!). Two copies of the strips are printed, one for the guests and one for a custom guest book for the Bride and Groom.</div><br /><div></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdVHI3HvLI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/VHD8iqH0bGc/s1600-h/_MG_0872.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392872659925580978" style="width: 265px; height: 177px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdVHI3HvLI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/VHD8iqH0bGc/s320/_MG_0872.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdVHWmFMTI/AAAAAAAAAmY/l5EqyBqwD9A/s1600-h/_MG_0898.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392872663612207410" style="width: 261px; height: 174px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdVHWmFMTI/AAAAAAAAAmY/l5EqyBqwD9A/s320/_MG_0898.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Congrats Jason & Jennifer! It was a pleasure !<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdWMdbQxII/AAAAAAAAAmw/sylrBUiFHhA/s1600-h/_MG_2299.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392873850856850562" style="width: 270px; height: 180px;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdWMdbQxII/AAAAAAAAAmw/sylrBUiFHhA/s320/_MG_2299.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdUZpNlW1I/AAAAAAAAAl4/wUArZu5BBy8/s1600-h/_MG_0856.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392871878335748946" style="width: 188px; height: 282px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/StdUZpNlW1I/AAAAAAAAAl4/wUArZu5BBy8/s320/_MG_0856.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Photo Credits: Drenner Photography <a href="http://www.dennisdrenner.com/">http://www.dennisdrenner.com/</a><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-36890619337324994432009-09-17T16:42:00.000-07:002009-09-17T17:32:30.083-07:00Sneak Peek! Jenn & JasonBefore the photographs from the ever-so-talented Dennis Drenner arrive, here are a few snapshots from Jenn & Jason's big day! The ceremony was held at Holy Trinity in Georgetown, with the reception following at the Josephine Butler Parks Center, overlooking Meridian Park.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLQ4Nx98-I/AAAAAAAAAgY/QZkoiH1-j_k/s1600-h/IMG_0682.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLQ4Nx98-I/AAAAAAAAAgY/QZkoiH1-j_k/s320/IMG_0682.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382594168851657698" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hair & Makeup began bright and early for the bride!<br /><br /><br />Meanwhile, mom was finishing the last few seams on the secret reception dress!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLRJSQTHEI/AAAAAAAAAgg/Uz9_K-1ZAVY/s1600-h/IMG_0690.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLRJSQTHEI/AAAAAAAAAgg/Uz9_K-1ZAVY/s320/IMG_0690.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382594462110391362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLQiG-tc5I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/AqMZJwEX5l0/s1600-h/pomander+surgery.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLQiG-tc5I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/AqMZJwEX5l0/s320/pomander+surgery.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382593789068931986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />We started our day by checking on the bride in her suite, and performing a little surgery on a flower girls pomander!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLRk773EuI/AAAAAAAAAgo/ayIZs45IUQo/s1600-h/IMG_0691.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLRk773EuI/AAAAAAAAAgo/ayIZs45IUQo/s320/IMG_0691.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382594937155424994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Mom and daughter take a moment before she walks down the aisle!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLR9gkgluI/AAAAAAAAAg4/lZGyAG3TZeM/s1600-h/IMG_0711.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLR9gkgluI/AAAAAAAAAg4/lZGyAG3TZeM/s320/IMG_0711.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382595359306454754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />We love the contrast of the bridesmaid gowns with the beautiful fall palette of the bouquets!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLSPDKBdoI/AAAAAAAAAhA/X4Gg-gX4WTA/s1600-h/IMG_0716.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLSPDKBdoI/AAAAAAAAAhA/X4Gg-gX4WTA/s320/IMG_0716.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382595660648380034" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLSPtQKzmI/AAAAAAAAAhI/ZDwtGVlh3Fc/s1600-h/IMG_0717.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLSPtQKzmI/AAAAAAAAAhI/ZDwtGVlh3Fc/s320/IMG_0717.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382595671948447330" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My lovely assistant, Laura, and the few remaining Virginia Tech cupcakes from the dessert display!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLRwCEafuI/AAAAAAAAAgw/G6Qu_gWF48E/s1600-h/DSC02805.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLRwCEafuI/AAAAAAAAAgw/G6Qu_gWF48E/s320/DSC02805.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382595127780474594" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLSQFXlmmI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/Gf7TVu-d8mw/s1600-h/IMG_0728.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLSQFXlmmI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/Gf7TVu-d8mw/s320/IMG_0728.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382595678422014562" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Yumm.. cake!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLSRbse1LI/AAAAAAAAAhg/-4Rllc_dkIs/s1600-h/IMG_0743.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLSRbse1LI/AAAAAAAAAhg/-4Rllc_dkIs/s320/IMG_0743.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382595701595100338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />More to come soon!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLSQ_kKrzI/AAAAAAAAAhY/9N3URQljyNM/s1600-h/IMG_0739.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SrLSQ_kKrzI/AAAAAAAAAhY/9N3URQljyNM/s320/IMG_0739.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382595694044032818" border="0" /></a>Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-68556419914854237542009-08-25T03:31:00.000-07:002009-08-25T03:35:34.422-07:00Love is Sweet.. and Sometimes Free!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SpO-VDtv7fI/AAAAAAAAAgA/jjcN0-DsrhA/s1600-h/cupcake+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SpO-VDtv7fI/AAAAAAAAAgA/jjcN0-DsrhA/s400/cupcake+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373848049366855154" /></a><br /><br /><br />If you are in the Dupont Circle area of DC today, Tuesday August 25th, be sure to stop by Hello Cupcake. They are celebrating their 1st anniversary, and that means a free cupcake for everyone, while supplies last!<br /><br /><br />My favorite: Triple coconut, 24 carrot, and Raspberry Beret. I hear the summer special of a classic rootbeer float is yummy.. so maybe give it a try while you're out and about!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hellocupcakeonline.com">http://www.hellocupcakeonline.com/</a>Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-25093327898252579832009-08-16T16:25:00.000-07:002009-08-16T16:46:42.459-07:00Site Visit: Josephine Butler Parks Center<span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoiXOzFcebI/AAAAAAAAAew/mOvb7yNkBJY/s1600-h/DSC02155.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoiXOzFcebI/AAAAAAAAAew/mOvb7yNkBJY/s320/DSC02155.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370708836126325170" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoiXOcP97aI/AAAAAAAAAeo/fZXpMp31w6w/s1600-h/DSC02154.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoiXOcP97aI/AAAAAAAAAeo/fZXpMp31w6w/s320/DSC02154.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370708829996445090" border="0" /></a>
<br /></span><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link style="font-family: georgia;" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CTiffany%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: georgia;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: georgia;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype style="font-family: georgia;" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;}</style><span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:";font-size:100%;" >One of the things I love most about DC is how you can find yourself on a busy street, filled with vendors, restaurants and other commercial stores.. and next thing you know you're in a quaint, shade tree filled neighborhood. it is exactly how my walk from the Columbia Heights Metro station led me to the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Josephine</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Butler</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Parks</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>.</span><span style="font-size:100%;">
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<br /></span><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link style="font-family: georgia;" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CTiffany%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="font-family: georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Here's the kicker- ladies, I know how you love them- but those Chivari chairs are not always in the budget- so you may decide to pass them by. Drumroll please...<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="font-size:100%;">
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<br /></span><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link style="font-family: georgia;" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CTiffany%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="font-family: georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">At JBPC, you don't have to make sacrifices! They have a multitude of cocktail rounds, round guest tables, and chivari chairs for you to choose from. Of course, you are always welcome to rent additional items- but this is a great starting point! <o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="font-size:100%;">
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<br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">A walk up the red velvet stairs takes you to the second floor, to the main dining room. The foyer is a perfect space for a dance floor, (my client in the fall is putting the DJ atop the landing on the staircase!) There are two beautiful fireplaces and mantles in the main dining room. I love the details and molding- the entire mansion is full of charm and beauty.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">It's conveniently located adjacent to </span><st1:place style="font-family: georgia;" st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Meridian</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Park</st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Guests will not only enjoy the spectacular views from the second floor veranda- but you can get some great photos in the park!</span>
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<br />Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-14231246585289162942009-08-12T06:55:00.000-07:002009-08-12T07:12:54.707-07:00Fresh from the Ribbon Box!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLLAXWdteI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/H9RCzAlbLFU/s1600-h/DSC02627.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLLAXWdteI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/H9RCzAlbLFU/s320/DSC02627.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369076912907728354" border="0" /></a>Two of my friends were recently married in July. I'm always a fan of purchasing a gift off a registry- but this time I wanted to do a little bit more. I was inspired by their wedding website, which sported a pedestrian/sign like graphic of a proposal:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLK_bi7piI/AAAAAAAAAcA/pMCaqBWISqc/s1600-h/hitched.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 83px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLK_bi7piI/AAAAAAAAAcA/pMCaqBWISqc/s320/hitched.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369076896853894690" border="0" /></a>In the spirit, I came up with a fun and adjusted the colors to be a bit warmer- referencing "Night" and "Bluebell" from Paper Source. Here's what we came up with:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLL8fFk_gI/AAAAAAAAAcw/dPP-zayvkUY/s1600-h/logo+last+name.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLL8fFk_gI/AAAAAAAAAcw/dPP-zayvkUY/s320/logo+last+name.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369077945776537090" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite is the little bling coming from her finger!<br /></div><br /><br /><br />From there I created a set of stationery to give them to start their new lives (and correspondence!) together.<br /><br />The suite consists of:<br /><br />Two versions of the graphic- one with their new last name, and one with both first names and their new shared last name.<br /><br />20 Bluebell A6 envelopes<br />20 Night A6 envelopes<br /><br />40 flat A6 cards- a mixture of luxe cream cards on night backing; luxe cream cards on blue bell backing, bluebell cards on night backing.<br /><br />The set is completed by personalized address labels displaying the same graphic, as well as envelope seal stickers!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLLAw1op_I/AAAAAAAAAcY/wksfOW9ZJfc/s1600-h/DSC02632.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLLAw1op_I/AAAAAAAAAcY/wksfOW9ZJfc/s320/DSC02632.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369076919749355506" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLLBcEjEhI/AAAAAAAAAcg/Au4VMjTzg_w/s1600-h/DSC02633.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLLBcEjEhI/AAAAAAAAAcg/Au4VMjTzg_w/s320/DSC02633.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369076931354628626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLNcHHIl7I/AAAAAAAAAdI/K41R4_3dhgY/s1600-h/DSC02630.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLNcHHIl7I/AAAAAAAAAdI/K41R4_3dhgY/s320/DSC02630.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369079588608055218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLNbBnVS3I/AAAAAAAAAc4/843qhPDUYbs/s1600-h/DSC02628.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLNbBnVS3I/AAAAAAAAAc4/843qhPDUYbs/s320/DSC02628.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369079569952623474" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLNbvMVAYI/AAAAAAAAAdA/IYT7Ymkc0bU/s1600-h/DSC02629.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLNbvMVAYI/AAAAAAAAAdA/IYT7Ymkc0bU/s320/DSC02629.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369079582187389314" border="0" /></a><br /><br />All in a beautiful, ribbon-wrapped box, and the set is complete!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLNctnpFeI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/Mdkjb2q8VMI/s1600-h/DSC02625.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoLNctnpFeI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/Mdkjb2q8VMI/s320/DSC02625.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369079598944949730" border="0" /></a>Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-79390976750084369192009-08-12T04:57:00.000-07:002009-08-12T16:32:32.568-07:00Site Visit: Hotel MonacoYesterday I had the pleasure of visiting Hotel Monaco in Old Town Alexandria. I always love exploring different venues- and this was a real gem. Although I have dined at Jackson 20, their restaurant and in house caterer, I have never really explored the boutique hotel. The catering manager Joi Funches is a delight- very kind and excited to show off this Kimpton Hotel.<br /><br /><br />The lobby is gorgeous. Deep teal walls- vibrant, warm and welcoming colors. From the moment you enter off King Street, you feel as if you've found a gem!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxircyOsI/AAAAAAAAAbw/bh7Ucu1MMyU/s1600-h/DSC02614.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxircyOsI/AAAAAAAAAbw/bh7Ucu1MMyU/s320/DSC02614.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048915116178114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxeaRTBFI/AAAAAAAAAbo/eC16vCVmaEA/s1600-h/DSC02613.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxeaRTBFI/AAAAAAAAAbo/eC16vCVmaEA/s320/DSC02613.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048841785115730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxd9A-IQI/AAAAAAAAAbg/vJcU6bL7Sqg/s1600-h/DSC02612.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxd9A-IQI/AAAAAAAAAbg/vJcU6bL7Sqg/s320/DSC02612.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048833932009730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxdVELr1I/AAAAAAAAAbY/ohwuEDkqaTo/s1600-h/DSC02611.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxdVELr1I/AAAAAAAAAbY/ohwuEDkqaTo/s320/DSC02611.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048823208062802" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxclOp1LI/AAAAAAAAAbI/TtLdWYUs9ho/s1600-h/DSC02609.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxclOp1LI/AAAAAAAAAbI/TtLdWYUs9ho/s320/DSC02609.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048810367079602" border="0" /></a>What I love most about Boutique Hotels is their attention to detail, flair of individuality. Upon check in, guests are offered a goldfish for their room, to make them feel a bit more at home. Housekeeping will take care of feeding and caring for the fish while you are out and about exploring!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxGcWk9uI/AAAAAAAAAbA/Xsfg0khUOm0/s1600-h/DSC02608.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxGcWk9uI/AAAAAAAAAbA/Xsfg0khUOm0/s320/DSC02608.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048430027273954" border="0" /></a>Jackson 20, attached restaurant and in house caterers. Beautifully decorated- and the food is fantastic! They specialize in Americana- and southern comfort food. They do offer lighter fares, and menus vary seasonally.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxGCYx9UI/AAAAAAAAAa4/8kLqoCQfFPw/s1600-h/DSC02607.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxGCYx9UI/AAAAAAAAAa4/8kLqoCQfFPw/s320/DSC02607.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048423057192258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxFtQcEnI/AAAAAAAAAaw/bq7Z5z1mzoA/s1600-h/DSC02606.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxFtQcEnI/AAAAAAAAAaw/bq7Z5z1mzoA/s320/DSC02606.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048417385058930" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxFPdYKEI/AAAAAAAAAao/RUg9ETVOeIw/s1600-h/DSC02605.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKxFPdYKEI/AAAAAAAAAao/RUg9ETVOeIw/s320/DSC02605.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048409386264642" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We also popped into a guest room so you can get a feel for the atmosphere:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKw4z2Ik9I/AAAAAAAAAag/ui7SK5jui2g/s1600-h/DSC02586.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKw4z2Ik9I/AAAAAAAAAag/ui7SK5jui2g/s320/DSC02586.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048195815478226" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKw4q2Y3ZI/AAAAAAAAAaY/PK-ZnR5_NQk/s1600-h/DSC02585.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKw4q2Y3ZI/AAAAAAAAAaY/PK-ZnR5_NQk/s320/DSC02585.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048193400626578" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Next, we stopped by the outdoor garden courtyard/patio. Here's a glimpse of the standard chairs- very comfortable, and neutral for events. Love the detail of the brickwork!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwv6ZYaQI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/wjtpROHnFSs/s1600-h/DSC02604.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwv6ZYaQI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/wjtpROHnFSs/s320/DSC02604.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048042955106562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwvX3bZSI/AAAAAAAAAaI/cY14V8y_rmg/s1600-h/DSC02603.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwvX3bZSI/AAAAAAAAAaI/cY14V8y_rmg/s320/DSC02603.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369048033685890338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwoikhc7I/AAAAAAAAAaA/iOSYZITZCiM/s1600-h/DSC02602.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwoikhc7I/AAAAAAAAAaA/iOSYZITZCiM/s320/DSC02602.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047916300301234" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwn1tmncI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/ApoQgxN7a8Y/s1600-h/DSC02601.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwn1tmncI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/ApoQgxN7a8Y/s320/DSC02601.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047904258792898" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwnhUHSoI/AAAAAAAAAZw/i3DlUGExXzA/s1600-h/DSC02600.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwnhUHSoI/AAAAAAAAAZw/i3DlUGExXzA/s320/DSC02600.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047898783173250" border="0" /></a><br />This corridor connects to the patio. Perfect for processional, and especially recessional- the bridal party has plenty of time to either escape to the holding room- or head directly into Old Town for some post-ceremony photos!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwnJXywsI/AAAAAAAAAZo/OqpMrTkE0LU/s1600-h/DSC02599.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwnJXywsI/AAAAAAAAAZo/OqpMrTkE0LU/s320/DSC02599.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047892356154050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwmwbsPXI/AAAAAAAAAZg/QXD0Iw2BB2g/s1600-h/DSC02598.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwmwbsPXI/AAAAAAAAAZg/QXD0Iw2BB2g/s320/DSC02598.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047885661617522" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwXzQzgoI/AAAAAAAAAZY/6wU0jtmZWbA/s1600-h/DSC02597.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwXzQzgoI/AAAAAAAAAZY/6wU0jtmZWbA/s320/DSC02597.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047628723225218" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwXkq9noI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/i6iE-9SYTR0/s1600-h/DSC02596.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwXkq9noI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/i6iE-9SYTR0/s320/DSC02596.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047624806407810" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwW7rs17I/AAAAAAAAAZI/n8gVflBjcmo/s1600-h/DSC02595.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwW7rs17I/AAAAAAAAAZI/n8gVflBjcmo/s320/DSC02595.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047613803648946" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwOhcYZNI/AAAAAAAAAZA/xyJKNSa0ulc/s1600-h/DSC02594.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwOhcYZNI/AAAAAAAAAZA/xyJKNSa0ulc/s320/DSC02594.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047469321118930" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwOLLYoJI/AAAAAAAAAY4/_OmA-f-I2AU/s1600-h/DSC02593.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwOLLYoJI/AAAAAAAAAY4/_OmA-f-I2AU/s320/DSC02593.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047463344251026" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwN1217kI/AAAAAAAAAYw/e9iWFyP00uE/s1600-h/DSC02592.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwN1217kI/AAAAAAAAAYw/e9iWFyP00uE/s320/DSC02592.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047457620946498" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwM-tg9wI/AAAAAAAAAYg/oL92t3vUFCY/s1600-h/DSC02590.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKwM-tg9wI/AAAAAAAAAYg/oL92t3vUFCY/s320/DSC02590.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047442817873666" border="0" /></a>The parlor in the Bombay Room. I love the details of the lattice work dividing the space. The Bombay room is just off the outdoor courtyard patio- and is the perfect size for a cocktail hour. The chocolate brown linens are their standards for events- and they have a plethora of runners that they will match to coordinate your colors and style preferences. I love that the standard for cocktail rounds and serving tables is not white! Something different, it goes well with the room- and it's included in your contract!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKv8TkiJGI/AAAAAAAAAYY/DnECv16vmys/s1600-h/DSC02589.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKv8TkiJGI/AAAAAAAAAYY/DnECv16vmys/s320/DSC02589.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047156359570530" border="0" /></a>Standard chair, tuxedo linen for guest tables.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKv7B3vncI/AAAAAAAAAYI/jNJtSTQPNfc/s1600-h/DSC02582.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKv7B3vncI/AAAAAAAAAYI/jNJtSTQPNfc/s320/DSC02582.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047134428437954" border="0" /></a>They offer both high and low cocktail rounds.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKv7p5Up_I/AAAAAAAAAYQ/VcqebeO-UpU/s1600-h/DSC02588.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKv7p5Up_I/AAAAAAAAAYQ/VcqebeO-UpU/s320/DSC02588.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047145172477938" border="0" /></a>Leaving the Bombay Room, the great hallway towards the Paris Ballroom.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKv6_WTsOI/AAAAAAAAAYA/GOV5ZZoa99w/s1600-h/DSC02580.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 296px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKv6_WTsOI/AAAAAAAAAYA/GOV5ZZoa99w/s320/DSC02580.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047133751324898" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKv6a8iaeI/AAAAAAAAAX4/5yGHKIUtOJE/s1600-h/DSC02583.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 195px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKv6a8iaeI/AAAAAAAAAX4/5yGHKIUtOJE/s320/DSC02583.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369047123979561442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKv6a8iaeI/AAAAAAAAAX4/5yGHKIUtOJE/s1600-h/DSC02583.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKur4JRL8I/AAAAAAAAAXg/ZEJ7l5CJMLo/s1600-h/DSC02622.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKur4JRL8I/AAAAAAAAAXg/ZEJ7l5CJMLo/s320/DSC02622.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369045774607921090" border="0" /></a>Did I mention that as soon as you step out the door, you are in the mix of all things Old Town! Just half a block from City Hall- with historic architecture and a beautiful fountain, perfect for photos, and two blocks from the Alexandria waterfront- Torpedo Factory, the pier, so many great photo ops! Hotel Monaco is centrally located making it a perfect place for one or all of your wedding events. Even if you are not having an event there- consider blocking rooms there- your guests will love it, and so will you!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKus3Jqn9I/AAAAAAAAAXw/x1utmjzfoxA/s1600-h/DSC02623.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SoKus3Jqn9I/AAAAAAAAAXw/x1utmjzfoxA/s320/DSC02623.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369045791521021906" border="0" /></a>I forgot to mention, as soon as you step outside from the Hotel, there is a Trolley Stop- free trolley that runs from King Street Metro, all the way down King Street to the waterfront ( and back!)<br /><br /><br />For more information:<br />Hotel Monaco<br />480 King Street<br />Alexandria, VA 22314<br />703-549-6080<br /><br />website: <a href="http://www.monaco-alexandria.com/">http://www.monaco-alexandria.com/</a><br /><br />Joi Funches, Catering Manager join.funches@kimptonhotels.om<br />703-842-2278<br /><br />Looking forward to my client's upcoming November wedding at this beautiful venue!Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-47975033889000491112009-07-31T14:07:00.000-07:002009-07-31T14:45:16.662-07:00Wedding Ceremony Giveaway!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.sixthandi.org/photographs.aspx?_url=photo-2.htm"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SnNlEQqWu9I/AAAAAAAAATA/Mmso_lH06Jg/s320/Chuppahsmall.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364742704994892754" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >photo from http://www.sixthandi.org/</span><br /><br /><br />Wedding Giveaway!<br /><br />Attention all brides! Looking for a ceremony site? What can be better the the historic 6th & I synagogue in the heart of downtown DC?!<br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Tiffany/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SnNkEu6ItlI/AAAAAAAAASw/HqYTYhxSl-c/s1600-h/map.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SnNkEu6ItlI/AAAAAAAAASw/HqYTYhxSl-c/s320/map.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364741613602518610" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">map courtesy of google</span><br /><br />The friendly folks there are giving away a package valued at $3500. Sixth & I will provide you 6 hours for the event, including pre and post-event time, a chuppah, kippot, and any additional tables or chairs needed.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.sixthandi.org/photographs.aspx?_url=photo-2.htm"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SnNlEPeMvwI/AAAAAAAAAS4/Ww-u-ZFYLmg/s320/6th+i.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364742704675471106" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >photo from http://www.sixthandi.org/</span><br /><br />All it takes to enter is a 30 second video!<br /><br />Contest rules, regulations and information about entering can be found <a href="http://www.sixthandi.org/kosherpolicy.aspx?_url=Wedding.htm">here</a><br /><br />Good luck!Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-10738049035379902922009-07-31T05:23:00.000-07:002009-08-03T12:27:51.543-07:00Laura & Joe May 30, 2009<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>This beautiful couple was a joy to work with! Laura, the bride was incredibly creative and organized- and knew exactly what she wanted- all of her vendors agreed- indeed one of the kindest and sweetest bride we've been fortunate enough to work with! We were delighted to make their day come together smoothly with our Day of Coordination Services. Thanks to Rob & Liz Pereda of <a href="http://peredaphotography.com/">Pereda Photography</a> for sharing their stunning images from the day! </div><div><br /> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364599593253941042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 305px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SnLi6D4bLzI/AAAAAAAAASo/B_aiwIyLH5Q/s400/flag.jpg" border="0" />It was a beautiful spring day at the <a href="http://weddingsbycatherine.blogspot.com/">Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfax</a>! Perfect for an outdoor garden ceremony! </div><div><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncoPcX7BSI/AAAAAAAAATg/CGu1mJAaG1Q/s1600-h/ceremony+site.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365801726814913826" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 249px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncoPcX7BSI/AAAAAAAAATg/CGu1mJAaG1Q/s320/ceremony+site.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><br />Altar arrangements as well as the beautiful bouquets by <a href="http://www.maryamflowersbridal.com/">Maryam Flowers</a>.</div><div> </div><div>Our emergency kit (as so wonderfully captured by <a href="http://peredaphotography.com/">Pereda Photography</a>!) is always on hand for whatever a bride or her attendants may need!<br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncns3G_NsI/AAAAAAAAATY/1utxrK4Iq1U/s1600-h/bridal+bag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365801132696221378" style="WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncns3G_NsI/AAAAAAAAATY/1utxrK4Iq1U/s320/bridal+bag.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpMHNuytI/AAAAAAAAAU4/y2oTMFH4ql8/s1600-h/getaway.jpg"></a><div><br /> </div><div>Pre Ceremony Happenings</div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncoPuEyqtI/AAAAAAAAATo/1rIN1PiwH9c/s1600-h/foutain+make+a+wish.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365801731566512850" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncoPuEyqtI/AAAAAAAAATo/1rIN1PiwH9c/s320/foutain+make+a+wish.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncnsu2N48I/AAAAAAAAATQ/j8IDn9KqZ0I/s1600-h/pinning+boutionierre.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365801130478396354" style="WIDTH: 172px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncnsu2N48I/AAAAAAAAATQ/j8IDn9KqZ0I/s320/pinning+boutionierre.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The ladies make a wish, the Groom gets his boutionierre pinned!</div><div><br /> </div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncozTPgHyI/AAAAAAAAATw/kt6dgg9O6dE/s1600-h/guitarist.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365802342838968098" style="WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncozTPgHyI/AAAAAAAAATw/kt6dgg9O6dE/s320/guitarist.jpg" border="0" /></a> Guitarist <a href="http://www.guitarlitz.com/">Brian Litz </a>set the mood during the prelude and processional. Later, he would accompany a friend of the Bride & Groom singing a solo piece. </div><div> </div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncozp4LQyI/AAAAAAAAAT4/P4xtLUC8TY0/s1600-h/ceremony+groomsmen.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365802348915147554" style="WIDTH: 311px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncozp4LQyI/AAAAAAAAAT4/P4xtLUC8TY0/s320/ceremony+groomsmen.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Snco0Ux4zDI/AAAAAAAAAUA/Ka-aQfkcLpk/s1600-h/ceremony+girls.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365802360431496242" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Snco0Ux4zDI/AAAAAAAAAUA/Ka-aQfkcLpk/s320/ceremony+girls.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Anxiously awaiting the bride!<br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpAOuHBuI/AAAAAAAAAUI/Ll1eCLgyeTY/s1600-h/taking+a+lap.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365802564963469026" style="WIDTH: 201px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpAOuHBuI/AAAAAAAAAUI/Ll1eCLgyeTY/s320/taking+a+lap.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>A victory lap around the fountain with dad!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpAcR7X4I/AAAAAAAAAUQ/lxm7DF58TW8/s1600-h/ceremony.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365802568603361154" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpAcR7X4I/AAAAAAAAAUQ/lxm7DF58TW8/s320/ceremony.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpApE63pI/AAAAAAAAAUY/N4nMkoge1ko/s1600-h/Jim+Cochran.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365802572038463122" style="WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpApE63pI/AAAAAAAAAUY/N4nMkoge1ko/s320/Jim+Cochran.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Officiant <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/weddingceremony-org/4bf64adec1185e7a.html">Jim Burch</a> presided over the ceremony<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpLU-MmMI/AAAAAAAAAUg/NTk1dMqRrYY/s1600-h/the+kiss.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365802755620116674" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 304px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpLU-MmMI/AAAAAAAAAUg/NTk1dMqRrYY/s320/the+kiss.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpLoaA51I/AAAAAAAAAUo/EHzNu1C-Nls/s1600-h/veil+kiss.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365802760837064530" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpLoaA51I/AAAAAAAAAUo/EHzNu1C-Nls/s320/veil+kiss.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpL9XXPBI/AAAAAAAAAUw/IozNtoKGtoU/s1600-h/recessional.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365802766463089682" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpL9XXPBI/AAAAAAAAAUw/IozNtoKGtoU/s320/recessional.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpMHNuytI/AAAAAAAAAU4/y2oTMFH4ql8/s1600-h/getaway.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365802769107045074" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncpMHNuytI/AAAAAAAAAU4/y2oTMFH4ql8/s320/getaway.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br />Cocktail hour kicked off with mojitos!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncp3nQoYWI/AAAAAAAAAVA/C7p1gJsSLFU/s1600-h/mojitos.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365803516443517282" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncp3nQoYWI/AAAAAAAAAVA/C7p1gJsSLFU/s320/mojitos.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncp3yzt0yI/AAAAAAAAAVI/NTwnoFXx7I8/s1600-h/cocktail+napkin.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365803519543464738" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 201px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncp3yzt0yI/AAAAAAAAAVI/NTwnoFXx7I8/s320/cocktail+napkin.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br />The Bride made the Guest Photo Book!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncv4i4NT4I/AAAAAAAAAWo/VB2CxVRFf-4/s1600-h/guest+book+album+three.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365810129516973954" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncv4i4NT4I/AAAAAAAAAWo/VB2CxVRFf-4/s320/guest+book+album+three.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncv4b3rwuI/AAAAAAAAAWg/FXt_YarYcvo/s1600-h/guest+book+album2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365810127635727074" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncv4b3rwuI/AAAAAAAAAWg/FXt_YarYcvo/s320/guest+book+album2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncv4DYXKaI/AAAAAAAAAWY/v68ohJLxatY/s1600-h/guest+book+album.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365810121061902754" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncv4DYXKaI/AAAAAAAAAWY/v68ohJLxatY/s320/guest+book+album.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncv3-1qzPI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/I9lgBnJj4co/s1600-h/guest+book.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365810119842647282" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncv3-1qzPI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/I9lgBnJj4co/s320/guest+book.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncuII-PGKI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/gnXqMy-RL2k/s1600-h/escort+cards.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365808198417586338" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 183px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncuII-PGKI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/gnXqMy-RL2k/s320/escort+cards.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncuI8AEfRI/AAAAAAAAAVo/Fq-U_C0IYt4/s1600-h/centerpiece.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365808212115488018" style="WIDTH: 201px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncuI8AEfRI/AAAAAAAAAVo/Fq-U_C0IYt4/s320/centerpiece.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncuIUpSKUI/AAAAAAAAAVY/FBCo1edrg_4/s1600-h/table+number.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365808201550932290" style="WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncuIUpSKUI/AAAAAAAAAVY/FBCo1edrg_4/s320/table+number.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncuIif4qXI/AAAAAAAAAVg/2QqsQ2m8WZ4/s1600-h/place+setting.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365808205269608818" style="WIDTH: 201px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncuIif4qXI/AAAAAAAAAVg/2QqsQ2m8WZ4/s320/place+setting.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncuJO1e-ZI/AAAAAAAAAVw/lvAT2zd3bVM/s1600-h/head+table.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365808217171360146" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 308px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncuJO1e-ZI/AAAAAAAAAVw/lvAT2zd3bVM/s320/head+table.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Guests were treated to a "sweet" surprise..</div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncu752qM7I/AAAAAAAAAV4/OSTYmOastBo/s1600-h/candy+buffet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365809087712474034" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 181px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncu752qM7I/AAAAAAAAAV4/OSTYmOastBo/s320/candy+buffet.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncvR5cWVuI/AAAAAAAAAWA/O4-WBmF7uZY/s1600-h/cake.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365809465559242466" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncvR5cWVuI/AAAAAAAAAWA/O4-WBmF7uZY/s320/cake.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncvSR2wjXI/AAAAAAAAAWI/5fu7iQ3yyLs/s1600-h/Pereda_Photography__LimitedCopyright-025.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365809472112463218" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 255px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncvSR2wjXI/AAAAAAAAAWI/5fu7iQ3yyLs/s320/Pereda_Photography__LimitedCopyright-025.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.wandascakes.com/">Wanda's Cake's</a> made this delicious cake- as well as the Groom's Cake (A Clemson tiger paw!)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncxf_ZH9EI/AAAAAAAAAW4/mP--2kfcLTY/s1600-h/dancing.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365811906697753666" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncxf_ZH9EI/AAAAAAAAAW4/mP--2kfcLTY/s320/dancing.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.kirkabee.com/">Kirkabee's DJ's </a>kept the dance floor packed and everyone dancing!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncxfna5mQI/AAAAAAAAAWw/DgFCH5BbNPI/s1600-h/bouquet+toss.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365811900262750466" style="WIDTH: 201px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sncxfna5mQI/AAAAAAAAAWw/DgFCH5BbNPI/s320/bouquet+toss.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncxgPhqMlI/AAAAAAAAAXA/9Y-S8PQwh1c/s1600-h/reception+pic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365811911028519506" style="WIDTH: 271px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncxgPhqMlI/AAAAAAAAAXA/9Y-S8PQwh1c/s320/reception+pic.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><p align="center">A Sparkler farewell, and the happy couple was on their way!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncxgbJe16I/AAAAAAAAAXI/Bn0p9QomXJE/s1600-h/sparklers.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365811914148337570" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SncxgbJe16I/AAAAAAAAAXI/Bn0p9QomXJE/s320/sparklers.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></p><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div><br /><div>Want more information about this spectacular venue? Contact <a href="http://weddingsbycatherine.blogspot.com/">Wedding Specialist Catherine Calvin</a>, who maintains a blog showcasing weddings and special events held at the Hilton Garden Inn, as well as additional information for both current and prospective clients. I cannot speak highly enough of her professionalism and eagerness to help make your event truly spectacular.</div><div> </div><div>Congratulations again to Laura & Joe! Ribbon Box Events was honored to share your special day!</div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-79118416422757480252009-07-24T03:37:00.001-07:002009-07-24T03:42:10.648-07:00Stationery Newsflash!Greetings & Salutations, located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria is closing! This fine stationer has a wonderful selection- and ultra kind staff. I'm so sad to see it close. now is the time however to stock up on any ribbon, print it yourself and cocktail invitations, thank you notes, as well as a variety of other accessories. <br /><br />Stop by in the next week, as it will be their last!<br /><br />320 King St<br />Alexandria, VA 22314-3272<br />(703) 548-6690<br /><br />Website: http://www.greetingssalutations.com/<br /><br />Blog: http://greetingssalutations.blogspot.com/Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-37806538625988136042009-06-17T11:50:00.001-07:002009-06-17T15:15:32.191-07:00Jaimee & Eric May 16, 2009: A Family Farm WeddingThanks to Brian Drouin, of <a href="http://web.mac.com/briandrouin/iWeb/Site/Home.html">Drouin Photography</a>, for the amazing photos from a beautiful day!<br /><div><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk7rMdgzbI/AAAAAAAAAMI/v0EhDcZCPME/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-353.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348371645744598450" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 313px; height: 209px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk7rMdgzbI/AAAAAAAAAMI/v0EhDcZCPME/s320/jaimeeanderic-353.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk_2PTOu8I/AAAAAAAAANI/HgOfSJgfqZY/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-379.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348376233531849666" style="width: 308px; height: 205px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk_2PTOu8I/AAAAAAAAANI/HgOfSJgfqZY/s320/jaimeeanderic-379.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This wedding was a lot of fun to plan along with the Bride. Her family farm had once been a working dairy farm. and has been the site of many parties and celebratory occasions throughout the years. Upon her engagement, she couldn't picture any place better to celebrate their nuptials with family and friends, than the spot that was so near and dear to her family. And so, the Johnson Family Farm became the couple's reception venue! Her family got right to work to restoring the barn, complete with new flooring, fresh paint, and landscaping to accommodate guests and wedding festivities. The last step was to white wash the inside and decorate.<br /><br />The morning started off at the <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasge-fairfield-inn-and-suites-germantown-gaithersburg/">Fairfield Inn & Suites</a> in Germantown.<br /><br />Judy Sterling, of Best Face Forward, LLC was the makeup artist on sight, and did a fantastic job!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlhdn_0H7I/AAAAAAAAAOg/-tYyxui02ng/s1600-h/jj+makeup2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlhdn_0H7I/AAAAAAAAAOg/-tYyxui02ng/s320/jj+makeup2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348413194059915186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlhddsn9nI/AAAAAAAAAOY/qPZ_EVrhu4E/s1600-h/jj+makeup.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlhddsn9nI/AAAAAAAAAOY/qPZ_EVrhu4E/s320/jj+makeup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348413191295071858" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A friend of the bride took care of all the bridal party members hair styles.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlhn_4fTnI/AAAAAAAAAOo/-yWOqAfT8Vg/s1600-h/jj+ready.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlhn_4fTnI/AAAAAAAAAOo/-yWOqAfT8Vg/s320/jj+ready.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348413372270333554" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.atouchofclasslimousines.com/"><br />A Touch of Class</a> Limousines transported the Wedding Party for the day.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlikFCwJfI/AAAAAAAAAOw/NZTjPVxnuCI/s1600-h/me+and+bride.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 252px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlikFCwJfI/AAAAAAAAAOw/NZTjPVxnuCI/s320/me+and+bride.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348414404447708658" border="0" /></a>Taking a moment with the Bride, before getting her down the aisle!<div><div><div><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk_UsWeUHI/AAAAAAAAANA/Xu4JmyCwWd4/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-89.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348375657214529650" style="width: 133px; height: 200px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk_UsWeUHI/AAAAAAAAANA/Xu4JmyCwWd4/s200/jaimeeanderic-89.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk-wYcJZTI/AAAAAAAAAMw/D6giQ0gzSqc/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-105.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348375033394324786" style="width: 213px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk-wYcJZTI/AAAAAAAAAMw/D6giQ0gzSqc/s320/jaimeeanderic-105.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk-8uc6cOI/AAAAAAAAAM4/MOkDpCu4sWE/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-84.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348375245461549282" style="width: 133px; height: 200px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk-8uc6cOI/AAAAAAAAAM4/MOkDpCu4sWE/s200/jaimeeanderic-84.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The traditional ceremony took place at <a href="http://www.montumc.org/">Montgomery United Methodist Church</a>, with the bride's pastor, Rev. Wade Martin, officiating. </p><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlj0DW7fYI/AAAAAAAAAPI/99HSUs8KSBw/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-23.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 195px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlj0DW7fYI/AAAAAAAAAPI/99HSUs8KSBw/s320/jaimeeanderic-23.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348415778385001858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjljz-2W5UI/AAAAAAAAAPA/tU8S55beQmM/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-11.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 297px; height: 198px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjljz-2W5UI/AAAAAAAAAPA/tU8S55beQmM/s320/jaimeeanderic-11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348415777174644034" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlFws4d1gI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/DTj9e_LI748/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-57.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348382735463208450" style="width: 320px; height: 213px;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlFws4d1gI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/DTj9e_LI748/s320/jaimeeanderic-57.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk-LXMNHcI/AAAAAAAAAMg/Sqd2VQUhBQE/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-46.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348374397403864514" style="width: 200px; height: 133px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk-LXMNHcI/AAAAAAAAAMg/Sqd2VQUhBQE/s200/jaimeeanderic-46.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk-TMCJpPI/AAAAAAAAAMo/TDnSpGSQKZw/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-36.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348374531847857394" style="width: 133px; height: 200px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk-TMCJpPI/AAAAAAAAAMo/TDnSpGSQKZw/s200/jaimeeanderic-36.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk-CrgHTnI/AAAAAAAAAMY/e_MfbvJtWho/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-12.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348374248237256306" style="width: 200px; height: 133px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk-CrgHTnI/AAAAAAAAAMY/e_MfbvJtWho/s200/jaimeeanderic-12.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjljzl6VsyI/AAAAAAAAAO4/umKyMgNxpok/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-33.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjljzl6VsyI/AAAAAAAAAO4/umKyMgNxpok/s320/jaimeeanderic-33.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348415770480456482" border="0" /></a></p><div>Ribbon Pomanders in the bride's colors of pool and lavender adorned the pews. Simple altar arrangments, colorful programs, and a personalized unity candle completed the ceremony decor.<br /><br />After the ceremony, this group was ready to party! Cocktail hour was outside, on the farm grounds, before moving upstairs into the barn for dinner and dancing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlqpZP20YI/AAAAAAAAAP4/2ExG-v-SJYM/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlqpZP20YI/AAAAAAAAAP4/2ExG-v-SJYM/s320/jaimeeanderic-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348423291863748994" border="0" /></a><br />The barn was adorned with teal and lavender paper lanterns, while little details provided the finishing touches...<br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlFfyUFkFI/AAAAAAAAAOI/NjhwbYXY8C8/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348382444863459410" style="width: 320px; height: 213px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlFfyUFkFI/AAAAAAAAAOI/NjhwbYXY8C8/s320/jaimeeanderic-5.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlp_J3QPwI/AAAAAAAAAPw/RlrAabxM7G4/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-252.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlp_J3QPwI/AAAAAAAAAPw/RlrAabxM7G4/s320/jaimeeanderic-252.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348422566179520258" border="0" /></a><br />Sprigs of fresh lavender in each place setting provided a fragrant and festive decor addition.<br /><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlEza2071I/AAAAAAAAANw/1MEK1F4dVBI/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-272.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348381682652475218" style="width: 320px; height: 213px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlEza2071I/AAAAAAAAANw/1MEK1F4dVBI/s320/jaimeeanderic-272.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlj0PoAFjI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/qO92Bo47Zm0/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-225.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlj0PoAFjI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/qO92Bo47Zm0/s320/jaimeeanderic-225.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348415781677831730" border="0" /></a><br /><br />George Marshall, of <a href="http://www.aioentertainment.com/">All in One Entertainment</a> kept the dancefloor fun and lively for guests of all ages.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlAbPY1vFI/AAAAAAAAANQ/xCSCN61ogTA/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-436.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348376869210537042" style="width: 213px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlAbPY1vFI/AAAAAAAAANQ/xCSCN61ogTA/s320/jaimeeanderic-436.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlFAg8uyTI/AAAAAAAAAN4/I83082BkgcA/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-395.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348381907626150194" style="width: 320px; height: 213px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlFAg8uyTI/AAAAAAAAAN4/I83082BkgcA/s320/jaimeeanderic-395.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlCf-uyV0I/AAAAAAAAANY/sCE7sVtuaCA/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-256.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348379149661787970" style="width: 320px; height: 213px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlCf-uyV0I/AAAAAAAAANY/sCE7sVtuaCA/s320/jaimeeanderic-256.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlFaWap4FI/AAAAAAAAAOA/U318h5fSFms/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348382351475466322" style="width: 320px; height: 213px;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlFaWap4FI/AAAAAAAAAOA/U318h5fSFms/s320/jaimeeanderic-4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlC5_d6KrI/AAAAAAAAANo/K-z6u3qjtjs/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-271.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348379596536031922" style="width: 320px; height: 213px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlC5_d6KrI/AAAAAAAAANo/K-z6u3qjtjs/s320/jaimeeanderic-271.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlCrToQGpI/AAAAAAAAANg/S6ecACvRJg4/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-260.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348379344250083986" style="width: 213px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlCrToQGpI/AAAAAAAAANg/S6ecACvRJg4/s320/jaimeeanderic-260.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlj0aLUJtI/AAAAAAAAAPY/QMsu9pKr9Do/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-248.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjlj0aLUJtI/AAAAAAAAAPY/QMsu9pKr9Do/s320/jaimeeanderic-248.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348415784510301906" border="0" /></a><br /><p></p><div></div><div><br /></div><div>To honor the farm's legacy as a dairy farm, glass milk jugs filled with popcorn served as favors. </div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk9Bq1l1jI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/8HDnBZsFaq8/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-276.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348373131367405106" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 320px; height: 213px;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Sjk9Bq1l1jI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/8HDnBZsFaq8/s320/jaimeeanderic-276.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>A few storms passed through that evening- but none could spoil the festive mood of this event!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlpL1GxeRI/AAAAAAAAAPo/Z-I_qM_ung8/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-520.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlpL1GxeRI/AAAAAAAAAPo/Z-I_qM_ung8/s320/jaimeeanderic-520.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348421684434139410" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlpEH1D3RI/AAAAAAAAAPg/JPgnWTozyks/s1600-h/jaimeeanderic-519.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjlpEH1D3RI/AAAAAAAAAPg/JPgnWTozyks/s320/jaimeeanderic-519.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348421552021167378" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Congratulations Eric and Jaimee!<br /></div><br /><div></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-61446895539768762012009-06-12T07:54:00.000-07:002009-06-12T13:18:19.285-07:00Site Visit: Billingsley House MuseumRecently I had the pleasure of visiting Billingsley House Museum in Upper Marlboro, Maryland for an upcoming July wedding.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjJu1aJzfPI/AAAAAAAAAKM/wsCxgN6Gfdo/s1600-h/DSC02133.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjJu1aJzfPI/AAAAAAAAAKM/wsCxgN6Gfdo/s320/DSC02133.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346457571474767090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjJslap1leI/AAAAAAAAAJs/v6bNXTLGBxc/s1600-h/DSC02138.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjJslap1leI/AAAAAAAAAJs/v6bNXTLGBxc/s320/DSC02138.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346455097707959778" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The grounds are simply stunning. It's set back behind some municipal facililites. You find yourself on a one lane road, crossing a small wood bridge, and eventually turn a corner and find yourself on a tree lined lane.<br /><br /><br /><br />A little more information about the property, courtesy of the <a href="http://www.pgparksandrec.com/Things_To_Do/History/Billingsley_House_Museum.htm">Prince Georges County Parks and Recreation Department</a>,<br />"Billingsley House Museum is a brick Tidewater Colonial plantation house that sits on 430 acres on Billingsley Point, overlooking the confluence of the Patuxent River and the Western Branch. The house and land were named for Major John Billingsley, the original 1662 land grant owner. Even though Major Billingsley never lived on the property and there have been 27 title adjustments over its long history, the name "Billingsley" remains. The present house was built around 1740 for the prominent Weems family on or very near the site of an older 1695 house built for Colonel James Hollyday, first Chief Justice of the Prince George's County Court."<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjJt9d98OhI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/u2oazfoDBus/s1600-h/DSC02117.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjJt9d98OhI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/u2oazfoDBus/s320/DSC02117.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346456610426075666" border="0" /></a>A series of charming signs lets you and your guests know you are on the right track!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjJuZko8g4I/AAAAAAAAAKE/vH6Z7q-nusg/s1600-h/DSC02135.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjJuZko8g4I/AAAAAAAAAKE/vH6Z7q-nusg/s320/DSC02135.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346457093253399426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Before you arrive upon the house, you happen upon a barn, which has been converted to a museum, caterers kitchen, and restrooms.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjKzLwHd0DI/AAAAAAAAALE/ScDQokb8J2o/s1600-h/DSC02137.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjKzLwHd0DI/AAAAAAAAALE/ScDQokb8J2o/s320/DSC02137.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346532722118348850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjK0iEXaChI/AAAAAAAAALM/qWMM-_jjhb4/s1600-h/DSC02132.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjK0iEXaChI/AAAAAAAAALM/qWMM-_jjhb4/s320/DSC02132.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346534205022669330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Then you are greeted by a this beautiful colonial plantation house set on a plush lawn. The landscaping and flowers surrounding the home, which is now a museum, is nicely manicured and well maintained.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjK00PDR-mI/AAAAAAAAALU/NzyNgQVKQ8E/s1600-h/DSC02133.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjK00PDR-mI/AAAAAAAAALU/NzyNgQVKQ8E/s320/DSC02133.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346534517128690274" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjK1ZlzYB3I/AAAAAAAAALc/36k8hexCJAo/s1600-h/DSC02128.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjK1ZlzYB3I/AAAAAAAAALc/36k8hexCJAo/s320/DSC02128.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346535158891153266" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love this balcony:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjKqmh95GNI/AAAAAAAAAK8/-4Mn5SYuLWE/s1600-h/DSC02124.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjKqmh95GNI/AAAAAAAAAK8/-4Mn5SYuLWE/s320/DSC02124.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346523286571915474" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Although it is in the back, it's actually the main entrance to the house- and it overlooks the Patuxent. Can't you just envision the bride and groom looking out over the scenery at their guests?<br /><br /><br /><br />Did I mention, THIS is the view?!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjKmZ6OVbaI/AAAAAAAAAKk/-kRYc8ssNKg/s1600-h/DSC02126.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjKmZ6OVbaI/AAAAAAAAAKk/-kRYc8ssNKg/s320/DSC02126.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346518671698521506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On the side of the house, there is a tent set up seasonally and accommodates approx. 120 seated guests. The tent is brand new for the year, and is included with the rental. I like the chandeliers already in place.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjJwKTu5UxI/AAAAAAAAAKU/P8pX8P1y4lo/s1600-h/DSC02123.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjJwKTu5UxI/AAAAAAAAAKU/P8pX8P1y4lo/s320/DSC02123.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346459030040171282" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjJwW-y-5sI/AAAAAAAAAKc/JQ__Jyz-E3c/s1600-h/DSC02118.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 212px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjJwW-y-5sI/AAAAAAAAAKc/JQ__Jyz-E3c/s320/DSC02118.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346459247758468802" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjKo4ozcXNI/AAAAAAAAAK0/xxEf59HvIic/s1600-h/DSC02120.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjKo4ozcXNI/AAAAAAAAAK0/xxEf59HvIic/s320/DSC02120.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346521398621527250" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Next to the tent is an open grassy area, perfect for an outdoor ceremony, with a breathtaking view of the Patuxent.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I love this shade tree, and think some older guests, or even a string quartet would fit nicely underneath.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjKoZPp_v3I/AAAAAAAAAKs/WubAqa1vEtA/s1600-h/DSC02129.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SjKoZPp_v3I/AAAAAAAAAKs/WubAqa1vEtA/s320/DSC02129.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346520859295072114" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I'll save the inside photos for another post!<br /><br /><br />Have I peaked your interest? Here's the rundown- it's a great deal as far as the rental price is concerned!<br /><br /><p> The house, grounds, and tented patio are available for rental. Indoor capacity: 26 seated, 50 mingling. Tented patio: 120 seated. </p> <h3>Availability </h3> <p>Daily year round, except Sunday </p> <h3>Capacity </h3> <p>Indoor - 60 maximum<br />Tented Patio/Lawn - 120<br /></p> <h3>Rates </h3> Saturday Rates: $840/7 hours<br /><br /><br />For additional information, fees and availability, and to view contracts,call 301-627-0730 to speak with a representative from the PG Parks & Rec Department.<br /><br />I can't wait for Lisa & Mike's July nuptials at this beautiful venue!Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-14271966565197893652009-04-27T16:42:00.000-07:002009-04-27T17:04:12.142-07:00Hot Off the Press!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZEcTGqxAI/AAAAAAAAAIM/s5sX27l4sCk/s1600-h/prototypes.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZEcTGqxAI/AAAAAAAAAIM/s5sX27l4sCk/s320/prototypes.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329522461994828802" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />While enjoying the beautiful summerlike weather on Saturday, I stopped by my favorite paperie, Paper-Source in Old Town. Picked up some plum and pool cardstock and ribbon to get started on mockups for a client's ceremony program. Here's what I ended up with by Sunday!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The simple half fold...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZG7r8w9cI/AAAAAAAAAI8/e2cQ19M-8QQ/s1600-h/simple_fold.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZG7r8w9cI/AAAAAAAAAI8/e2cQ19M-8QQ/s320/simple_fold.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329525200263378370" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZHGGzBNMI/AAAAAAAAAJE/qJYTwUZABCc/s1600-h/pearl_front.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZHGGzBNMI/AAAAAAAAAJE/qJYTwUZABCc/s320/pearl_front.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329525379268949186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZHNup6Q7I/AAAAAAAAAJM/Azq1BGaiQYM/s1600-h/pearl_open.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZHNup6Q7I/AAAAAAAAAJM/Azq1BGaiQYM/s320/pearl_open.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329525510227248050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZHaM7LdRI/AAAAAAAAAJU/oM-9vJ8ll1k/s1600-h/pool_front.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZHaM7LdRI/AAAAAAAAAJU/oM-9vJ8ll1k/s320/pool_front.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329525724511171858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZHga8ZyoI/AAAAAAAAAJc/rqEsSHitB-M/s1600-h/pool_open.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZHga8ZyoI/AAAAAAAAAJc/rqEsSHitB-M/s320/pool_open.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329525831353617026" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And now for some fun layered programs!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZEzQ7ym1I/AAAAAAAAAIU/XJvQhVloeas/s1600-h/colored.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZEzQ7ym1I/AAAAAAAAAIU/XJvQhVloeas/s320/colored.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329522856549325650" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZE-YbsvjI/AAAAAAAAAIc/RX2yKrB6Ly8/s1600-h/lavender_1st_layer.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZE-YbsvjI/AAAAAAAAAIc/RX2yKrB6Ly8/s320/lavender_1st_layer.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329523047540768306" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZFHQgM1TI/AAAAAAAAAIk/cVhy7cDAKxk/s1600-h/lavender_2nd_layer.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZFHQgM1TI/AAAAAAAAAIk/cVhy7cDAKxk/s320/lavender_2nd_layer.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329523200030987570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZFWNwyV7I/AAAAAAAAAIs/UUUwsgqqLtM/s1600-h/lavender_3rd_layer.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZFWNwyV7I/AAAAAAAAAIs/UUUwsgqqLtM/s320/lavender_3rd_layer.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329523456993286066" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZFeirpS_I/AAAAAAAAAI0/d_SV4_0ewrs/s1600-h/lavender_4th_layer.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SfZFeirpS_I/AAAAAAAAAI0/d_SV4_0ewrs/s320/lavender_4th_layer.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329523600047819762" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Looking forward to seeing which one she chooses!Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-6465649843993238692009-04-05T12:47:00.000-07:002009-04-05T13:26:03.805-07:00Meredith's Bat Mitzvah<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkPodYC4XI/AAAAAAAAAEo/pQoPrbAWelc/s1600-h/DSC02017.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 260px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkPodYC4XI/AAAAAAAAAEo/pQoPrbAWelc/s320/DSC02017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321301622469615986" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkQZI-d93I/AAAAAAAAAE4/61MgBrpbJkM/s1600-h/DSC02026.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkQZI-d93I/AAAAAAAAAE4/61MgBrpbJkM/s320/DSC02026.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321302458807220082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkQLob3vNI/AAAAAAAAAEw/m36ateu__f4/s1600-h/DSC02013.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 197px; height: 263px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkQLob3vNI/AAAAAAAAAEw/m36ateu__f4/s320/DSC02013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321302226733874386" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Meredith's Mardi Gras Bat Mitzvah was this weekend. From what I hear she was calm, cool and collected all day- and didn't slip up at all, absolute perfection! Even her mom couldn't believe how calm she was, (in mom's words...this is my daughter? I must be stressed and nervous enough for the both of us!)<br /><br />The festivities were held at<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"> </span><a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);" href="http://www.thelegacyrockville.com/">The Legacy</a> Hotel in Rockville, MD. While dinner was held inside the restaurant, the dance, Adult lounge, and ice cream sundae & candy bar were held in the Meeting Centre, which can accomodate up to 275 guests for a seated dinner reception. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.uniquedreams.net">Unique Dreams DJ's</a> kept the hundred middle schoolers going strong with a plethora of activites. The DJ, MC and Dancers kept the energy high and led dances. Guests were greeted with mardi gras beads at the door, pop music flowing from the speakers. Faux casino games were available on one side of the dance floor. In the lobby, a photo booth let friends pose for photos, have them printed and put into their choice of fun frames to keep as a souvenir. At 9pm the ice cream sundae bar opened- which kept the kids dancing for another few hours!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkTUQnHXrI/AAAAAAAAAGg/m7oNWHY6iw4/s1600-h/DSC02028.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 152px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkTUQnHXrI/AAAAAAAAAGg/m7oNWHY6iw4/s320/DSC02028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321305673492291250" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkTO3Cd0YI/AAAAAAAAAGY/bFyMIH5k8lk/s1600-h/DSC02027.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 151px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkTO3Cd0YI/AAAAAAAAAGY/bFyMIH5k8lk/s320/DSC02027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321305580728340866" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkTGaerXYI/AAAAAAAAAGI/9YEGIMYASYw/s1600-h/DSC02023.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkTGaerXYI/AAAAAAAAAGI/9YEGIMYASYw/s320/DSC02023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321305435623087490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkTK9imaZI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/3tAi4oAR2ss/s1600-h/DSC02024.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 176px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkTK9imaZI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/3tAi4oAR2ss/s320/DSC02024.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321305513754257810" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkQwQtPIeI/AAAAAAAAAFA/PvMDwRGIwA4/s1600-h/DSC02011.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkQwQtPIeI/AAAAAAAAAFA/PvMDwRGIwA4/s320/DSC02011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321302856019419618" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkRCzgLUeI/AAAAAAAAAFI/Pk_44yhERY8/s1600-h/DSC02010.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkRCzgLUeI/AAAAAAAAAFI/Pk_44yhERY8/s320/DSC02010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321303174597530082" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Mardi Gras theme flowed throughout each of the rooms- from balloons and oversized masks in the kids party room, to low, sophisticated centerpieces in the Adult Lounge, to the bright and vibrant centerpieces on teh cocktail rounds and guest tables. Green, purple and gold linens were used intermittently and layered onto one another to create a rich color explosion in the room. Oversized masks and artwork on the walls personalized the space enhanced the overall decor of the room.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkSj2z3dlI/AAAAAAAAAF4/_yEn93A5WDQ/s1600-h/DSC02012.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 281px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkSj2z3dlI/AAAAAAAAAF4/_yEn93A5WDQ/s320/DSC02012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321304841932731986" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkSepnDESI/AAAAAAAAAFw/oE8h1xjLGVw/s1600-h/DSC02015.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 207px; height: 276px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkSepnDESI/AAAAAAAAAFw/oE8h1xjLGVw/s320/DSC02015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321304752489959714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkS4wbGoxI/AAAAAAAAAGA/TYPQl9MIQU4/s1600-h/DSC02022.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkS4wbGoxI/AAAAAAAAAGA/TYPQl9MIQU4/s320/DSC02022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321305200995509010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Even Meredith's candle lighting ceremony had a hint of Mardi Gras- we put taper candles inside different heights of glasses filled with some special beads she caught while on her service trip to New Orleans.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkRkeAMY2I/AAAAAAAAAFY/kNXMd9StiOw/s1600-h/DSC02016.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 207px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkRkeAMY2I/AAAAAAAAAFY/kNXMd9StiOw/s320/DSC02016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321303752941790050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkRex0vTJI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/wbP3OQNPzzg/s1600-h/DSC02014.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 149px; height: 199px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkRex0vTJI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/wbP3OQNPzzg/s320/DSC02014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321303655183240338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkR9SoFznI/AAAAAAAAAFo/li_xFhULKfw/s1600-h/DSC02019.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 260px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkR9SoFznI/AAAAAAAAAFo/li_xFhULKfw/s320/DSC02019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321304179384634994" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkR2NwukpI/AAAAAAAAAFg/Hcvj6XK2EvA/s1600-h/DSC02021.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 196px; height: 262px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdkR2NwukpI/AAAAAAAAAFg/Hcvj6XK2EvA/s320/DSC02021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321304057819599506" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Mazal tov, Meredith!Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-19618093593481088092009-03-28T09:06:00.000-07:002009-03-29T19:13:17.408-07:00The latest crop of Invitations!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApEVTgfDI/AAAAAAAAADw/TGrD4jFGJ9E/s1600-h/7.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApEVTgfDI/AAAAAAAAADw/TGrD4jFGJ9E/s320/7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318796314339736626" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I wanted to share the invitations I designed for Jaimee and Eric, whose wedding is coming up in May.<br /><br />After meeting with Jaimee and seeing her color palette of Pool Blue and Lavender- I found a beautiful paisley print that brought her two colors together.<br /><br />The invitation and inserts were printed on Pearl White Metallic Text. We did a petalfold with thin ribbon; and a coordinating ribbon to tie the inserts (reception card, accommodations, directions, and RSVP postcard) together. I made a ribbon bellyband with names on pearl white metallic text and the paisley print background. Here they are!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApmgBCXhI/AAAAAAAAAEg/_1ttk_fHZEg/s1600-h/13.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 174px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApmgBCXhI/AAAAAAAAAEg/_1ttk_fHZEg/s320/13.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318796901330607634" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApiLNv4YI/AAAAAAAAAEY/MrM7fWwYPfs/s1600-h/12.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 212px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApiLNv4YI/AAAAAAAAAEY/MrM7fWwYPfs/s320/12.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318796827027300738" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApaDV9ctI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/llJc6cloYL0/s1600-h/11.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 246px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApaDV9ctI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/llJc6cloYL0/s320/11.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318796687475307218" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApVVvK_xI/AAAAAAAAAEI/7doBjuZJjkU/s1600-h/10.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApVVvK_xI/AAAAAAAAAEI/7doBjuZJjkU/s320/10.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318796606513544978" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApQK25q1I/AAAAAAAAAEA/rDIxXfqdeqA/s1600-h/9.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApQK25q1I/AAAAAAAAAEA/rDIxXfqdeqA/s320/9.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318796517693827922" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApKXK2v2I/AAAAAAAAAD4/ee-HVS6VM5s/s1600-h/8.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 224px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdApKXK2v2I/AAAAAAAAAD4/ee-HVS6VM5s/s320/8.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318796417919532898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdAohB68g0I/AAAAAAAAADg/AWmARzpDrDU/s1600-h/4.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 220px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdAohB68g0I/AAAAAAAAADg/AWmARzpDrDU/s320/4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318795707841020738" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdAoZrWGbHI/AAAAAAAAADY/mJ0yEJMuXOg/s1600-h/3.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 260px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdAoZrWGbHI/AAAAAAAAADY/mJ0yEJMuXOg/s320/3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318795581521816690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdAoTWRUmXI/AAAAAAAAADQ/xU4PuMgEvnQ/s1600-h/2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 256px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdAoTWRUmXI/AAAAAAAAADQ/xU4PuMgEvnQ/s320/2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318795472785414514" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdAozJaL3AI/AAAAAAAAADo/ulu8Tcg1x6k/s1600-h/6.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 163px; height: 218px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/SdAozJaL3AI/AAAAAAAAADo/ulu8Tcg1x6k/s320/6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318796019088743426" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br />I really enjoyed creating these for Jaimee and Eric- and am looking forward to orchestrating their beautiful Spring wedding!Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-12094020083036269682009-03-26T06:06:00.000-07:002009-03-26T06:48:00.439-07:00Mardi Gras for Meredith<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuHbsxcOPI/AAAAAAAAADA/ickPOYfP15c/s1600-h/after.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuHbsxcOPI/AAAAAAAAADA/ickPOYfP15c/s320/after.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317492694985750770" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Yesterday I had the pleasure of creating centerpieces for Meredith's upcoming Bat Mitzvah.<br /><br />Meredith recently took a community service trip to New Orleans. She visited several schools affected by Hurricane Katrina, and after meeting with students, teachers, and parents, she decided that in addition to her service and volunteering, she wanted to leave something for everyone to enjoy. She created a lending library of boardgames for kids to check out like a library book, and be able to share and play with friends and family. Bravo to Meredith, and congrats on the upcoming Bat Mitzvah! Also while in New Orleans, Meredith and her parents went to several parades to really experience the true essence and spirit of Mardi Gras. She really wants to channel that at her upcoming celebration, and I happily agreed!<br /><br />Here's a sneak peek:<br /><br /><br />I entered to find this:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuFa69n9nI/AAAAAAAAACY/Hc4nDaj1az4/s1600-h/before1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 247px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuFa69n9nI/AAAAAAAAACY/Hc4nDaj1az4/s320/before1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317490482591823474" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuGBPXSeXI/AAAAAAAAACg/qFJ4IGJlly4/s1600-h/before2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 202px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuGBPXSeXI/AAAAAAAAACg/qFJ4IGJlly4/s320/before2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317491140903205234" border="0" /></a><br />Hundreds of masks, feathers, accessories, vases of every shape, bags and bags full of beads (many of which she caught herself at Mardi Gras!)<br /><br />I was given three charges by her mom:<br />#1 The adult dinner reception has a color scheme of all white and gold- she'd like to see white, ivory and gold centerpieces, fairly the same.<br /><br />#2 The kids party will have 30 and 36 inch cocktail tables, and the more color the better. have fun with it.<br /><br />#3 some of the larger vases will be around the room and on various tables.. looking for as bright and vibrant and funky as possible!<br /><br />here's what I came up with:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuEWaDlm_I/AAAAAAAAACI/BKXKclXtowE/s1600-h/small+vases.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuEWaDlm_I/AAAAAAAAACI/BKXKclXtowE/s320/small+vases.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317489305527360498" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuGwDAvyhI/AAAAAAAAACw/X2xof9arkmU/s1600-h/bubble+bowl.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 295px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuGwDAvyhI/AAAAAAAAACw/X2xof9arkmU/s320/bubble+bowl.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317491945041283602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuHBSgd99I/AAAAAAAAAC4/X7mPDZBI-P0/s1600-h/tall+arrangements.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 290px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuHBSgd99I/AAAAAAAAAC4/X7mPDZBI-P0/s320/tall+arrangements.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317492241258641362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuEl7P6WWI/AAAAAAAAACQ/_P5VYZobEkc/s1600-h/peacock+tall.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuEl7P6WWI/AAAAAAAAACQ/_P5VYZobEkc/s320/peacock+tall.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317489572135459170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuGopGMjqI/AAAAAAAAACo/i5u1l5GE6uI/s1600-h/in+progress.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 252px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScuGopGMjqI/AAAAAAAAACo/i5u1l5GE6uI/s320/in+progress.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317491817825734306" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Stay tuned for pics from the big event, to see how it all came together!Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-81421946709375480852009-03-24T05:58:00.001-07:002009-03-24T07:04:41.259-07:00Signs of Spring- Budget Friendly!Anyone from the DC area knows Spring is finally on its way (whether its chilly or rainy.. or even the occasional perfect weather!) in Mid March to early April when we start hearing a buzz about the Cherry Blossom Festival downtown. The flurry of tourist activity is usually around the official festival and happenings, oftentimes peak bloom. However, you don't have to be there for the festivities to take in the beauty and calming nature the cherry blossoms bring!<br /><br />I remember the first time my parents let my friends and I go alone down to see the blossoms We were teenagers- got up early, drove south from Frederick, parked at Shady Grove, and took the metro into the city. It was a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning and the tidal basin was still quiet- the crowds had not yet arrived. I don't recall us ever appreciating silence more than we did that day. You could hear the water hitting the edges, and feel a cool morning breeze. By midday the sun was stronger, but it felt incredible- after such a long winter, we were finally ready for some sunshine!<br /><br />Anyway- what a perfect nature scene to get inspiration for a wedding! Of course, it's been done before- but why not make it your own? I'm a power shopper, and always looking for a great deal- so I've dedicated this blog to be a source of affordable luxe and decor.<br /><br />So you're using cherry blossoms as your inspiration, but not as interested in the asian decor? Try something different! Here are my finds:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stationery</span>-sets the tone- give your guests a sneak peak<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScjgKmG7H2I/AAAAAAAAABY/MtBldlUZIds/s1600-h/cherry+blossom+invite+set.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScjgKmG7H2I/AAAAAAAAABY/MtBldlUZIds/s320/cherry+blossom+invite+set.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316745832743772002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This quantity of 50 set from <a href="http://www.target.com/Cherry-Blossom-Invite-FLP-50ct/dp/B001EZ3X1I/sr=1-1/qid=1237899380/ref=sr_1_1/180-5644267-1299468?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3Acherry%20blossom&page=1">Target.com</a> retails fro $34.99- that's less than a dollar per invite! With this kit, you will print your own, so you can have some fun with your font choices. It's your wedding- so not just any font will do. Use a matching pink or red font to coordinate with the blossoms. Check out dafont.com for some fun free fonts to personalize and give your invites a fresh look.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScjgeVvu_CI/AAAAAAAAABg/knI6Pe4mgj0/s1600-h/cherry+blossom+thank+yous.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScjgeVvu_CI/AAAAAAAAABg/knI6Pe4mgj0/s320/cherry+blossom+thank+yous.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316746171948923938" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Throw in the matching <a href="http://www.target.com/FLP-Notecards-Cherry-Blossom-50ct/dp/B001Q96XP0/sr=1-7/qid=1237899380/ref=sr_1_7/180-5644267-1299468?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3Acherry%20blossom&page=1">thank you notes</a> ($12.99 for 50) and your stationery is set!<br /><br />Too simple for you? add some pink or red backing to your invite for a more polished look. Check out <a href="http://paperandmore.com/metallic_paper_rose_pink_81.html">paperandmore.com</a> for some "Rose Pink" metallic text paper- to add a bit of shimmer- $19.99 for 100 sheets.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Scjgrxij2uI/AAAAAAAAABo/xbch-e40W3U/s1600-h/rose+pink.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 40px; height: 40px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Scjgrxij2uI/AAAAAAAAABo/xbch-e40W3U/s320/rose+pink.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316746402748160738" border="0" /></a><br />Little details- have a budget for favors? Why not end the night with a sweet treat:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScjoRZ3mltI/AAAAAAAAAB4/C3PnWH3cmto/s1600-h/chocolate+cherry+truffles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 249px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/ScjoRZ3mltI/AAAAAAAAAB4/C3PnWH3cmto/s320/chocolate+cherry+truffles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316754745810392786" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Chocolate Cherry Truffles, like these from <a href="http://www.indulgeinchocolate.com/store/product.php?productid=254">Indulgeinchocolate.com</a>. They come in packages of 16 or 25, but a tiny box of 2 will be just enough for your guests.<br /><br />To save $$, check out your local bakeries.<br />Here in Alexandria, <a href="http://www.bittersweetcatering.com/default.asp">Bittersweet </a>makes amazing treats- send your guests on their way with a miniature version of their Black Forest Brownie Cupcake. Their description sums it up, "Fudgy chocolate brownie filled with tangy cool cherry and topped with a sweet cherry mousse and chocolate shavings - how could you not love this one?" In this case, just one mini cupcake is all they need!<br /><br />As you may have guessed it from my company name- I LOVE ribbon and creating perfect pretty packages! My take is both pretty and functional. Having a plated meal? Let your favors double as escort cards- and cues to the waitstaff as to who ordered the beef,chicken, fish, etc!<br /><br />I like these boxes from <a href="http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/ProductCluster.cfm?prev=1&TempPrev=0&blnPreviewRequestSubmitted=0&recordsperpage=48&CompletedOrder=0&sBasketID=0&ClusterItem=Clust6444&iSubGroupID=1630&alogo=1&menu=none&morethanonepage=YES&HostDomain=0&FirstTimeThrough=1&option=ProductCluster.cfm&format=PG0250&CFID=29688941&CFTOKEN=24626761">Invitations by Dawn</a> ($22.95 for 25)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Scjmh19jDwI/AAAAAAAAABw/E8o5gFEzhNs/s1600-h/natural+boxes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_weC3JwhUhW8/Scjmh19jDwI/AAAAAAAAABw/E8o5gFEzhNs/s320/natural+boxes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316752829206171394" border="0" /></a><br />They are shipped flat, and are easy to assemble. Let's say you've got 3 plated choices. let your ribbon color dictate. For this event, I like the bark, blossom and white boxes- they are a nod to the branches and blossoms of our decor. We'll put two truffles in each box, and wrap with a complimentary ribbon. (bark will get blossom pink and white ribbon; blossom will get bark and white ribbon; white box will get bark and blossom pink ribbon). We will attach a gift tag/ escort card indicating where guests are sitting- and the color of their box will alert the waitstaff of their entree choice. Voila!<br /><br />Hopefully this gave a glimpse for you, to be off and running with your own spring decor!<br /><br /><br /><br />Outside the Box Moment-<br />Thinking you want the cherry blossoms- but with an even more natural color palette? Crate and Barrel has created the whimsy of the blossoms into a <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=450&f=31189">soothing olive green runner</a>-Use crisp white linens. Guest tables could be a soft beige- and the sweetheart table/head table could be crisp white with this beautiful runner. oh the possibilities...<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />TiffanyTiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220243499315110219.post-7310168597919621642009-03-24T05:40:00.000-07:002009-03-24T05:52:08.674-07:00Insight, events, and ideas straight from the Ribbon Box!<span style="font-family: lucida grande;"></span>First Entry!<br style="font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">I'm really excited to finally kick off the blog. It is meant to be a source to share inspiration, current projects, and of course a few do it yourself projects. Ribbon Box Events is a new event planning company catering to couples in the DC/MD/VA metropolitan area. I founded this company to offer my clients design assistance, coordination and peace of mind- and affordable, all at the same time! Whether the event is small or large, formal or casual, or anything in between- a planner (whether full , partial, or day-of, is crucial in ensuring the day runs smoothly and clients can focus on celebrating the occasion with friends and family!</span><br style="font-family: lucida grande;"><br style="font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Every journey starts somewhere- and this is it for Ribbon Box! I'm so excited to chronicle </span>my journeys from here on out!<br style="font-family: lucida grande;"><br style="font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Stay tuned!</span><br style="font-family: lucida grande;"><br style="font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Tiffany</span><br /><br />Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07890622008547945132noreply@blogger.com0