From the gorgeous bride…

We took what we loved and tried to incorporate it into our menu. We served chocolate mousse cake, raw oysters and cheese plates.  George Washington opened a whiskey distillery after he retired from public office, so of course we had to have a bourbon bar.  The kids table really came together at the last minute and my little cousins had a great time running around the lawn and blowing bubbles.  Most importantly Matt and I wanted all of our family and friends to have an amazing, care free day, enjoying the food, the gardens and the dancing!

More to come!

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It’s just all about the pretty! Love Life Images shot this incredible affair and it’s making me a really happy blogger!

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From the bride…

My Mom and my sister helped with the styling of every aspect of wedding, especially with the attire, table settings and the flowers.  We had the most fun pulling together the bridesmaids dresses.  I wanted to find a unique dress for each of my girls that channeled the Grecian vibe of my wedding dress.  The navy and silver color palette just came together organically.

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from Pam … “Libbet & Scott are one of my favorite couples to date! They used to hang out together as kids. They are extremely family-oriented and wanted their wedding to be a welcoming and joining together of friends and family. We were going for a romantic Sinatra feel … champagne bar featuring a few specialty bubbly drinks, fun dessert bar, many candles, warm inviting glow in the dinner area and Sinatra-style music for dancing. Love was definitely in the air!”

LOVE the dress!!

These are just some of the simply awesome shots from Little Black Book photographer, Jennifer Domenick of Love Life Images!

ATrendy Wedding & Event Company will help you weave your individual personalities and dreams with today’s fashions & styles. Pam strives to help you create the wedding of your dreams, all the while remembering that everyone has their very own sense of style, budget, and scope. One thing that you’ll read on her website that totally sums it up is this … she wants her brides to feel butterflies in their bellies … when they remember their wedding celebrations! What a great way to say it.

Thanks SO much, Pam & Jennifer for sharing Libbet and Scott’s wedding with us!

Here’s the bad news … we totally ran out of time today and couldn’t get more close-ups of Libbet’s wedding gown or the bridal party shots … the sweet images of her Dad when he first saw her, and the stunning lighting in the church … well, you’ve just got to see it to believe it! For these and so much more, head over to Jennifer’s blog!

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Love, love, love the glow in this room! Little Black Book extraordinaire, Pam Barefoot of  ATrendy Wedding, along with the greatest photographer Jennifer Domenick at Love Life Images created and captured these gorgeous photos from Libbet & Scott’s DC wedding reception at the Meridian House!

Do you know how everyone is always trying to think of new or clever ideas for their table numbers? Well, I’m sorry … I just think the scripty-scrolly designs on these tables exude charm and pizzazz. Seriously, who wouldn’t feel welcome and loved at these tables!

There’s more to this stunning wedding celebration coming up in a bit!

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What a shot! When a father entrusts the hand of his beloved child to another …

Libbet and Scott were married in November at a church near American University.

We have more lots more from Libbet and Scott’s wedding celebration at the Meridian House coming up … so check back in a bit!

In the meantime, check out ATrendy Wedding & Event Company’s gallery AND Love Life Images website for more fabulous wedding eye-candy!

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This wedding is all style. From the GORGEOUS Melissa Sweet gown to those bridesmaids and the perfect reception decor. It’s is a jump-for-joy wedding if I ever saw one! Thank you so much to Ashley and Phil for sharing their big day with us!

And, don’t forget to head over to the Little Black Book Blog for even more eye candy…today’s feature by the unbelievably talented Karen Wise.

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Ashley and Phil were married this past September in Washington DC. And their ridiculously gorgeous wedding will definitely make you smile…

photos by the Love Life Images…a studio that we love here at SMP!

From the bride…

Our wedding was special for many reasons.  One main reason is because we chose to have it in Washington DC, which is our favorite city and where we met and got engaged.  We live in Denver, Phils family lives in Alaska and my family lives in Florida so we knew from the beginning that it would be a destination wedding.  And we ended up choosing Washington DC because it means so much to both of us.  Throughout the wedding we tried to incorporate a vintage dc feel to things. We had our reception at the National Woman’s Museum in the Arts and it was such a hit! We even had a photo booth, in which our wedding photographer set up.  Those details and many more…made our day so special.

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Top Image…how decadent and yet completely appropriate are those bottles of limoncello. Perfect for a late Summer, outdoor cocktail hour.

Second Image…Elegant starfish make perfect favors and keepsakes for your guests.

Third Image…love, love, love these innovative place card holders. Tiny ceramic vases filled with branches serve as both a favor and a place card.

Last image…I just really like the packaging on the favors. It’s sweet and yet elegant…not to mention, something that your guests will hold on to.

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