Washington DC Weddings

To hold a wedding mere steps from The White House, one must have an element of grandeur, a hint of chic, and a bit of glamour. Lucky for us, this fantastic couple processes all of these qualities in spades, so we are in for a fabulous Washington D.C. treat. The fantastic design team at Pineapple Productions sent this stately affair our way, and it most definitely lives up to the grandiose locale. Captured by Kate Headley, this wedding has enough gorgeous eye candy to last all day, so make sure to click here for the full image gallery!

From Pineapple Productions … Susan and Ashley met while in law school at Vanderbilt University, and after spending time in New York, moved to Washington – Ashley’s hometown – just in time to start planning their wedding.  When I first met with Susan, she described wanting a quintessential Washington wedding, but one that incorporated touches of Southern charm as a nod to her own Southern roots.

The ceremony was held at historic St. John’s Church, located on Lafayette Square just steps away from The White House.  Since St. John’s establishment in 1815, every U.S. President has attended church services there.  In fact, St. John’s is popularly known as the “Church of Presidents.”

After the ceremony, Susan and Ashley led their guests on a bagpipe procession through Lafayette Park, past the White House and onto the reception venue — the Metropolitan Club.  The Metropolitan Club is another historic DC landmark, one that has welcomed nearly every President since Abraham Lincoln as well as many international dignitaries.

Susan and Ashley did a fabulous job making the club their own for the night.  As guests arrived for the cocktail hour, flutes of classic Kir Royale were passed on silver trays alongside mason jar tumblers of Bardstown Sling bourbon punch.  We utilized a distinctly Southern color palette of magnolia green, buttercream yellow and white for the cocktail hour.  Tables were dressed in buttery yellow linens and accented with a variety of distressed verdi gris containers containing magnolia leaves, buttercream garden roses and soft yellow lisianthus.

After the cocktail hour guests were invited upstairs for dinner and dancing.  Dinner was served at a variety of stations including macaroni and cheese with decadent toppings like creme fraiche, truffled mushrooms, caramelized onions and bacon.  The talk of the night though was the fish and chips station, custom created by the club, serving crispy rockfish and lobster tail along with fries in classic newspaper cones.

We utilized a mix of linens for the reception tables.  Some were covered in pale dove grey Irish linen.  Others were covered in heavier grey striped and subtly grey polka-dotted linens for a more formal look.  Flowers were all in an eclectic mix of antiqued silver containers — julep cups, compotes, trophy cups and revere bowls.  We filled the silver containers with lush arrangements of taupe, lavender, beige, pale blush, and dusty grey flowers including garden roses, double tulips, ranunculus, dahlias, eucalyptus berries and dusty miller.  The look was both timeless and distinctive.

Big Ray and the Kool Kats – a fabulous band out of Charlottesville, Virginia – provided the music for the evening. Guests danced the night away to Sinatra standards, Motown and even a little country music to keep the Nashvillians happy.  At the end of the night, guests departed with boxes of homemade chocolate chip cookies courtesy of Tate’s Bake Shop.  For a special send off, everyone gathered outside and lit sparklers in the city streets as Susan and Ashley made their way through the crowd and onto the Hay-Adams Hotel for an after party gathering.

Ceremony Venue: St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square / Reception Venue:  The Metropolitan Club / Event Planner:  Allison Jackson, Pineapple Productions / Caterer:  The Metropolitan Club / Photographer:  Kate Headley / Floral Design:  Jack Lucky / Rentals:  DC Rental / Bagpiper:  Francis Wallace / Band:  Big Ray and the Kool Kats via East Coast Entertainment / Invitations:  Crane & Company / Calligraphy/Signage:  Arney Walker Calligraphy / Wedding Cake: The Metropolitan Club / Guest Amenities:  Charm & Salt / Chocolate Chip Cookie Favors:  Tate’s Bake Shop / Wedding Gown: Monique Lhuillier / Bridesmaids Dresses: Simple Silhouettes / Hair: Cevat Topcu / Make Up:  Leah McKay

Before we delve into this nugget of gorgeous, you’ll need to throw any preconceived wedding notions right out the window. For this Washington D.C. wedding starts out with hints of traditional and some seriously drool-worthy photography by Gabe Aceves and then, somewhere in the middle it takes a fabulously chic turn towards contemporary. We are talking ghost chairs, a sleek W Hotel ballroom and other modern wonderments crafted by Uplyte Event Design. It is completely stunning and all waiting in the full gallery for you to devour!

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From the Bride… Wow, thinking back to the beginning of the planning process still gets my heart racing. There were so many decisions to make and so little time! We got engaged over Christmas (at home in our pajamas with our daughter as the only witness!) and chose June 4th as our wedding date. After eight years together, we should have been more prepared to begin planning. But we started at the very beginning: destination or local? Big or small? In the end, it was actually an easy decision because the most important thing for us was to surround ourselves with family (which automatically meant big) and friends (which meant local). From there, it got a little harder.

We started with a venue. People kept telling me that I’d fall in love with the dress when I saw it, but my dress search was proving fruitless. In the meantime, I fell in love with the venue! From the first time we toured the W Hotel, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding. They did a stunning job remodeling an old DC landmark hotel, making it both modern and elegant. Sitting in the heart of DC, one block from the White House and in view of the Washington Monument, it was also the ideal location. With the venue booked, I started clipping pictures from magazines, doing research on wedding websites, thinking back to other weddings we’d been to and soliciting advice from former brides. My tidy wedding folder quickly turned into a heaping pile on our apartment floor. But I had a ton of ideas! One of my favorite ideas was carnation balls. With the help of my amazingly creative friends at Uplyte, this idea became the main floral design. For the centerpieces, Uplyte created an ivory carnation cube encased by an acrylic box, with a carnation ball on top. A larger version of the carnation cubes and acrylic boxes lined the aisle during the ceremony and later became the tables in the lounge. I think the carnations were a beautiful and unexpected addition to the wedding. And they smelled delicious!

Although I had a steady stream of anxiety dreams over the six month planning period, I was surprised at how everything just fell into place. Even the weather cooperated! The unbearable heat and humidity from the previous weekend lifted and we were blessed with an insanely beautiful day! I savor every moment and detail of that day, from waking up in the morning and walking the quiet DC streets to dancing on the rooftop until 2 a.m. Some of my favorite memories are slipping into my dress, seeing my bouquet for the first time, my mom crying her way down the aisle during the ceremony, our daughter letting loose on the dance floor and our little niece with her serious dance face. But most of all, we were just happy to be surrounded by our friends and family!

Wedding Photography: Gabe Aceves / Event Design, Ceremony + Reception Florals + Lighting: Uplyte Event Design / Venue + Catering: W Hotel Washington DC / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier from Carine’s Bridal Atelier / Florist: Judi Undercoffer (bouquets + boutonnieres) / Make-up Artist: Marquia Kinard of Blend / DJ: As-One of Scratch Weddings / Groom’s Suit: Banana Republic

This next bride decided to bring a little southern charm to her Washington D.C. wedding in honor of her South Carolina roots. Her vision for her wedding was an elegant dinner party and from the looks of these gorgeous images from Love Life Images and help from Simply Chic Events, she pulled off her vision and then some. We’re loving the mint julep cups overflowing with roses and hydrangeas, the gorgeous clear plates edged with silver beads (to die for), and overall fabulousness that is this adorable couple. See even more of this southern style city charmer here in the gallery!

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From the Bride…For our wedding, I wanted to bring a piece of South Carolina, my home state, to Washington, DC, where we currently live. I grew up in a small historical town and later lived in Charleston, SC for several years.  Charleston is the kind of place that gets into your soul and it’s a place you never forget.  I lived in Charleston during my early to late 20’s and during that time many of my friends were getting married.  I attended so many gorgeous weddings in the Lowcountry that I wanted to bring a bit of Southern charm, elegance and grace to our guests in Washington, DC.

When I stepped foot onto the grounds of Dumbarton House Museum and Gardens in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, I knew immediately it was the perfect place for our wedding. It reminded me so much of South Carolina. The beautiful house gardens, the historical house museum and the ballroom and terrace exuded Southern elegance!  Chris and I wanted the reception to feel like an elegant dinner party. We chose white table linens and assorted green and white flowers in mint julep cups to line the center of the tables. My inspiration for the table setting came from one of Ina Garten’s illustrated cookbooks that I often refer to for entertaining. Chris and I are obsessed with Ina and when I saw a dinner party she featured in her book that had a few clusters of flowers in vases lining a long table, I knew that was the look we wanted. My favorite detail of our place setting was our charger plate. My wedding planner and I discovered it our first meeting with the party rentals vendor. It was a clear glass plate with silver beads around the edge. It made me think of a string of pearls and I liked that it would look fabulous next to the mint julep cups.

When my wedding planner, Jamie, called me a few days after the wedding and asked what I thought of it, I told her that what meant the most to me was that every detail of the reception was me. From the flowers to the food to the table settings, the signature drink, the first dances, and last dances, it all was a piece of the South and a piece of me. It was a special evening and we were thankful to have so many wonderful people to share it with.

Ceremony Location: St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral / Reception Location: Dumbarton House / Event Planner + Designer: Jamie Sears of Simply Chic Events / Wedding Dress: Modern Trousseau via Hitched Maids / Hair + Make-up: Marcella of ILO Salon / Men’s Attire: Hugo Boss / Floral Design: Philippa Tarrant Floral Design / Caterer: Main Event Caterers / Wedding Cake: Fancy Cakes by Leslie / Transportation: Linder & Associates / Reception Music: MyDeejay / Invitations: The Lettered Olive / Wedding Photography: Love Life Images

I don’t think it gets much more adorable than this carnival-themed Glen Echo Park wedding by Sweet Tea Photography.  With bright yellow and blue blooms by Wegmans, a yummy dessert bar and an oh-so-cute “Love is Sweet” banner, I’d be crazy if I didn’t absolutely love every last charming detail planned by Weddings and Events by Bliss.  Oh, and that carousel?  Seriously awesome.  Yes, I do believe these nuptials win the adorable prize hands down.  See all of the pretty here!

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From the Bride… My goal was to balance traditional with today’s trends (and FUN!). In other words, the tradition of my church and it’s ceremony… the simpleness or classical style of my dress with the fun(!) of Glen Echo, and the hip and personal touch of today’s stylish weddings. I was inspired by many magazines and websites where people made their own decorations and I did my best to have every detail handmade, tasteful and simple. I liked the idea that personal energy went into making the event beautiful and didn’t want our wedding to be just a package or lose it’s uniqueness. I worked on balancing, white linen table cloths with the fun and modern style of bumper cars, carousels, and dessert tables! I loved that Glen Echo has been enjoyed by the generations. Many of my parents friends, and some of our family, grew up going there during the summers while it was still an active amusement park. So for many of them there was sort of a ‘coming home,’ not to mention something that brought them back to their youth – riding a carousel! It helped form the spirit of fun that we had at the wedding reception!

I wore my aunt’s dress to honor her. She passed away suddenly 3 years ago this July, and was only 52. She was my dad’s baby sister and someone dearly loved by all. My whole life I’ve been mistakenly called Ruthie – for a variety of reasons, including because I reminded people of her. When she passed, my uncle sent me her custom made wedding dress. I wore her dress as a surprise to my family, to honor her and all of the family we have lost over the years. If she had been with us, she would have been the life of the party! I also had the hope of having my wedding on Martha’s Vineyard – where my folks have a home, and where I spent many of my childhood summers. There’s a famous carousel there as well, I believe the oldest carousel in the country. Unfortunately, when Nick and I really thought about it, we realized many of our family and friends may not be able to make the trip so we decided to stay local. And when we found Glen Echo Park and the Bumper Car Pavilion, it was the closest I’d gotten to Martha’s Vineyard and having that inspired youthful feeling. Not to mention, being able to incorporate a carousel into the evening’s fun!!

Wedding Photography: Sweet Tea Photography / Wedding Planner: Emilie of Weddings and Events by Bliss / Blue Belt: The Bride / Wedding Gown: Karl Lagerfeld via Carine’s Bridal Atelier/ Bridesmaid Dresses: Jim Hjelm / Groom + Groomsmen Suits: Tommy Hilfiger / Groom’s Vest: Jos A. Bank / Caterer: Main Events Caterer / Flowers: Wegmans / Hair + Make-up: Belle Soeur / Cupcakes: Georgetown Cupcakes / Venue: Glen Echo Park

It’s easy to see why we just absolutely love Wednesdays around these parts. This is the day of the week when we get to obsess, drool, swoon, you-name-it, over seven gorgeous weddings. So you know the drill by now, you see a fabulous wedding, you click on the full gallery, you spend hours gazing at the gorgeous inspirations. Now let’s get this pretty train a-rolling!

First up is this DC charmer by Gerber + Scarpelli that incorporates the prettiest shades of blues and purples and for all you word nerds out there, the cutest cuff links too. Since the bride is a wedding photographer and the groom works in the event industry, it’s no wonder that their wedding was a spectacularly seamless mix of old and new, traditional and eclectic, and we happen to love every last detail. See even more here.

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From the Bride…When I met my husband Drew in 2005 we bonded over discussions about art.  Books, movies, music, poetry, and photography were touchstones for our nascent relationship, but there was something else that we had in common.  I am a wedding photographer (for Gerber+Scarpelli Photography), and (at the time) Drew was a bar captain for a local Chicago catering company.  We talked about weddings more than is probably healthy, at least for a couple that is just getting started.  Drew left catering but stayed in the event industry, and the conversations continued.  Conversations over dinner or a glass of wine would skip the “how was your day honey” pleasantries and dive directly into the following: “What did you like about that event?”  “Why did they get married there?”  “Why would she wear that?”   “Chicken? Arrgh!”  “Polka band surrounding the Chuppah?  You can do that?” That is to say, weddings and special events have been part of our every day lives since we met.  We knew what we didn’t like and what we did, but synthesizing all of it was going to be a challenge. The added pressure of supposedly knowing what you are doing does not actually help.

We always agreed on the following two concepts.  One, what is “supposed to be done” is irrelevant as long as what is done speaks to the couple being married.  Two, tradition and family are important.   These seem like contradictory ideas, and in many ways they are.  Our mission was to blend the two by using our artistic backgrounds and our knowledge from having worked in the industry. We decided to mix the traditional and the new, the formal and the informal, the expected and unexpected. The challenge was to do so without it looking like a hodge-podge of conflicting ideas. What we ended up with was one gorgeous and killer party.

My overall concept for the look of our wedding reception was “simple and eclectic garden party that just happens to be a wedding reception.” In other words, very understated but elegant.  We had two food stations; one in the house and one outside. My good friend and bridesmaid, Jen Alders (SMP featured photographer extraordinaire), wrote out the menus on vintage chalkboards I found in Chicago. We kept the seating pretty minimal, mostly high boys and cafe tables with a few larger rounds. With no overhead lighting for much of the reception area, we decided to put lanterns on the tables and have white lanterns in the tent.  The amazingly talented Mary Nisi from Toast and Jam (also from Chicago) provided a wonderful mix of tunes. Lauren from Festive Foods incorporated our tastes and family history (my father is Cuban) into the menu including many family recipes. She even brought along a grill master to cook all the meats.  The grill was a classic Argentine Assado manned by a Parrillero in traditional attire.  Drew’s extended family brought dozens of varieties of Italian cookies to grace the sweets table. The Greenworks team, Classic Party Rentals and Ali Phillips made it possible for us to execute out vision perfectly. It was everything we could ever imagine! Overall we ended up with the wedding of our dreams, filled with the love and generosity of family, friends and vendors.

Wedding Photography: Gerber + Scarpelli +  Jen Alders of Alders Photography (a few) / Wedding Planner + Designer: Engaging Events by Ali / Reception Venue: Private Residence / Catering: Festive Foods / Flowers: GreenWorks / Rentals, Linens + Lighting: Classic Party Rentals / Music: Mary Nisi of Toast and Jam / Church: Christ Church Georgetown / Wedding Cake: Silvas Patisserie / Wedding Dress: Augusta Jones via Macy’s / Bride’s Shoes: Custom Nina Shoes / Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew / Groom + Groomsmen Attire: Alfani via Macy’s + Custom Vans

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock the last couple of months, I’m sure you’ve spent some time perusing SMP’s Destination Blog. And I have a feeling you, like me, have been daydreaming the days away, thinking of far off lands boasting the most special weddings. Well, I have good news for you this Monday morning, LBBers. Our very favorite Pineapple Productions has brought the romance and glamour of Paris to our nation’s very own capitol, Washington D.C. with this wedding inspiration. Shot by Red Shoes Photography, this shoot is just what we’ve been waiting for – a bit of the fabulous destination wedding right here on our own turf. C’est magnifique, oui? Click here for more in the full image gallery!

From Pineapple Productions … Using a stylishly designed and letterpressed save the date as inspiration for this photo shoot, we went with neutral colors with a pop of beet purple to create an eclectic and whimsical setting.   Neutral linens, with a purple plate and glass helped to bring in that color that tied everything together.

Meridian International Center was the perfect backdrop with its Parisian look and feel, with elaborate gardens and quirky Linden trees which were bare in the late winter.  A lacy and vintage inspired Claire Pettibone dress fit in well with the gauzy fabrics and wrought iron gates throughout the property.

The dessert buffet was also French-inspired with passion fruit with milk chocolate and orange-ginger macarons and lime and pistachio with green tea madeleines.  It was filled in with some white chocolate maltballs, Jelly Bellys and sour grapefruit slices.

Photography: Red Shoes Photography / Flowers: Philippa Tarrant Floral Designs / Event Design: Arney Walker of Pineapple Productions / Desserts: The Sweet Lobby / Event Rentals: DC Rental / Reception Location: Meridian International Center / Invitations: Designed by Ellie Goedeker, letterpressed by Gilah Press / Calligraphy: Arney Walker Calligraphy / Dress: Claire Pettibone, Kleinfeld’s Bridal

Let’s keep this pretty train rolling right through your lunch hour with this beautifully elegant and traditional Washington D.C. wedding. Captured by Shelby Leigh Photography, this nuptial is the perfect display of city luxe. We’re loving the modern, black maids dresses from Hitched Salon and the way their juxtaposed with the sweet vintage crochet and linen details. Find your favorite part here in the gallery!

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From Shelby Leigh Photography… Julie and Aaron’s planned their very Washington wedding on their own. The ceremony was held at the gorgeous Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, while they had their photos taken afterwards blocks away in front of the White House at Lafayette Square.  The reception at the St. Regis was an elegant affair with vintage touches, their silhouette adorned many of their details, laced was used throughout the decor and babies breath (one of the brides favorite florals) was used in their reception centerpieces. The bride had many costume changes throughout the day.  She wore her traditional veil and ivory sash for her ceremony and changed into her veiled fascinator and black sash for cocktail hour and finally a short ivory lace frock for dancing.

Wedding Photography: Shelby Leigh Photography / Floral Design: Occasional Flowers / Event Design + Planning: Bride / Ceremony Location: Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle / Reception Location: St. Regis Hotel / Wedding Invitations: Memento Designs / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Wedding Dress: Modern Troussau via Hitched Salon / Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale via Hitched Salon / DJ: DJ Deep Sang

Get ready for some gallery perusing because I know you are going to want to see more of this stunner. Pineapple Productions created a masterpiece of modern decor and gorgeous artistic details for this Washington DC wedding. Everything has us doing a double take from the striking invitations done by Just Paper and Tea right down to the array of sinfully delicious looking cakes crafted by Kendall’s Cakes. You don’t want to miss a second of this wedding captured by Sota Dzine so plop down and click on the gallery for more!

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From Pineapple Productions…Rula and Nadim both come from Lebanese families based in the Washington, DC metro area.  While their mothers were good friends and although they first met in elementary school, it took nearly fifteen years for the two to come together and realize they were a match.  They shared their story with me, as well as their hopes and dreams for their wedding celebration.  They described wanting something completely contemporary, from the event design and color palette, to the overall approach to the day.

Rula and Nadim struggled in deciding between the two venues, so we finally asked ourselves, “Why not use both?” The Halcyon House became our venue for the ceremony, thoughtfully crafted and performed by Rula’s sister.  We staged the ceremony within the four cement pillars in the center of the studio.  We suspended an orchid purple stretch of fabric above and hung masses of votives from the frame.  Volanni provided all the florals, including dramatic tree sculptures out of natural manzanita branch, green cymbidium orchids and more hanging votives.  Rather than setting up typical theater style ceremony seating, we created a ceremony “lounge” with furniture including orchid purple ottomans, glow pedestal tables, curved black benches, black and white parsons tables and nickel bistro chairs.  Volanni accented the furniture groupings with unique, exotic floral mini-sculptures in acid green, orchid purple and white.  As the sun set during the cocktail hour,  the studio transformed and washes of color became increasingly visible on the studio walls and art pieces.

At the W, as guests arrived ready for dinner and dancing, they were greeted with cherry-yuzu cocktails and the hotel’s signature “sexy fries.”  Puzzle piece shaped escort cards, which were arranged in front of a white dendrobium orchid screen, mimicked the style of the black and white invitation suite created by Oblation through Just Paper and Tea.  Guests were seated at a mix of round and square tables — some dressed in steel grey with subtle graphic patterns and others draped in rich purple dupioni silk.

Working with Rula and Nadim was a chance to be part of something entirely original, dripping with urban chic style and full of heart and consideration for their immediate and extended families and international community of friends.

Ceremony Venue: Halcyon House / Reception Venue: The W Hotel / Event Planner: Pineapple Productions / Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Caterer: Design Cuisine / Reception Caterer: The W Hotel / Wedding Photographer: Sota Dzine / Floral Design: Volanni / Lighting: Frost Lighting / Fabric Panels: Capital Decor and Events / Rentals: DC Rental / Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Musicians:  Nicki Gonzalez / DJ: DJ Bassam / Wedding Invitations: Just Paper and Tea / Calligraphy/Signage: Arney Walker Calligraphy / Wedding Cakes: Kendall’s Cakes / Guest Amenities: Charm & Salt / Transportation: International Limousine / Wedding Gown: Saks / Bride’s Shoes: Miu Miu + Christian Dior / Bridesmaid Dress: Saks / Bridesmaid Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Bride’s Hair: Christophe Jouenne / Makeup: Carl Ray

I am a bit of a brunch fanatic.  Seriously, I could have it for every meal.  How can you go wrong with crepes and mimosas?  I have wanted to see the mid-morning wedding make a come back and I think its moment has finally arrived.  This Washington D.C. wedding by Amelia Johnson Photography might just be the poster child for the break of day bash.  It is refreshing and chic with sweet handmade goodies and a heaping pile of delicious donuts!  Get your fill of pastries and pretty in the full wedding gallery!

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From Amelia Johnson Photography… Lindsay is a designer used to going above and beyond in the arts, her wedding being no exception!  The wedding programs, as well their invitations, and napkins were designed by Lindsay.  She then had acrylic plates made from Boxcar Press and used leftover supplies from a college class to manually letterpress every single item.  For their five page cold-pressed paper invitations, Lindsay enlisted the help of her future Mother-in-Law to zig zag stitch the pages together to create a blue seam.  Although this sort of intense hands-on experience might stress some brides, Lindsay thrived on the creation and was able to finish everything in a couple weeks, spending a few hours each night on the project.

Having the gift of a highly defined sense of style, Lindsay had no problem finding the perfect dress.  She first tried on a vintage dress from her photographer, and loved it, but then fell even more in a love with a similarly structured gown by Melissa Sweet.  The dress material was light-weight, soft and featured small white polka dots for an interesting pop of texture.  Her Mother and Grandmother adored the dress from the first glimpse, as did Lindsay, and they knew that section of the wedding planning was done!

Lindsay, Jeff and the wedding party stayed the night before the wedding at the Hotel Lombardy, which is conveniently located next to the Arts Club of Washington, where their reception would later be taking place.  This turned out to be a genius idea, allowing members of the wedding party to move fresh florals to the reception area before the ceremony with ease and no parking hassles.

To personalize their wedding, Lindsay and Jeff had family members and good friends read personally significant  scriptural passages during the service.  Lindsay loved the idea of getting married in a space that nodded to the immense historical significance of Virginia’s roots, and infusing her own contemporary style to the event.  The first church built on the site was in 1734.  Although Lindsay and Jeff loved the traditional feel of the church, they wanted their wedding to truly reflect their personalities and life styles.  After the ceremony guests headed to the Arts Club of Washington, which boasts gorgeous contemporary paintings and a large backyard terrace, right in the heart of DC, where outdoor space is harder to find than a legal parking spot.

A very special and surprise moment occurred at the reception when her Father and sister sang a duet to “When I Fall in Love.”  Lindsay melted into tears.  It was such a tender moment for everyone to see how sweet of a bond Lindsay has with her Father.  The speeches were terrifically funny, leading Lindsay into tears again, but these tears were of a slightly different variety!  After Lindsay and Jeff were honored by their friends’ speeches, the dance floor was open.  The reception was so relaxed that everyone felt comfortable taking a spin on the dance floor.

Lindsay and Jeff were married in the morning, which allowed for a wedding brunch for the reception.  They wanted the brunch to have a fun, relaxed feel with lots of mingling and celebration.  There were no seating charts, just a few tables to sit at as well as standing tables on the terrace, and space inside to sit as well.  Each table was decorated by delicate clusters of white vintage vases filled with yellow Billy Balls, and an assortment of yellow, orange, white, baby pink and deep violet flora.  The fireplace and donut table were accented with generous bunches of flowers in large silver tea pots.  The guests were delighted to find fresh, soft, glazed donuts were served alongside a plentiful buffet filled with smoked salmon on croquettes, fresh fruit and cheese, among other classic brunch favorites.  From the bar guests were served Mimosas, Champagne, as well as a host of drinks.  For the wedding cake, Lindsay and Jeff chose to layer dozens of crepes in between Nutella to top off the brunch and a very sweet day.

Wedding Photography:  Amelia Johnson Photography / Wedding Ceremony Venue:  The Falls Church / Wedding Reception Venue:  Arts Club of Washington / Wedding Band:  The Lace Music / Wedding Flowers: Fifty Flowers and Whole Blossoms arranged by bride / Wedding Invitations:  Designed and manually letterpressed by the Bride, plates made by Boxcar Press / Groom and Groomsmen’s Shoes:  Bass / Wedding Dress:  Dora by Melissa Sweet from OnceWed / Bridesmaids’ Dresses:  J. Crew / Bride’s Jewelery: Handcrafted from Vendor at Eastern D.C. Market / Bride’s Shoes: Jasmina, Nine West / Bridesmaid Shoes: Anchorway Sandal, Nine West / Bridesmaid Jewelery: The Mustard Seed Co. on Etsy / Groomsmen Ties: TuxandTulle on Etsy / Groomsmen Suits: Tommy Hilfiger Suit Seperates / Mother & Grandmother Corsages: Venus11 on Etsy /  Soloist: Erin Cooper / Cake: Allison Truesdell, friend of the bride and groom

You don’t need to pinch yourself…it really is Wednesday already!  We’ll be posting non-stop wedding goodness all day long so don’t venture too far away from that refresh button!  And we are starting out with quite a doozey!  I have never seen wedding decor quite like this with a bounty of fruit, books, berries, leaves, even antlers elegantly garnishing the tables.  Jennifer Domenick of Love Images brings all the grace and luxuriance of this magical DC wedding feast to life for us.  The magic continues in the full wedding gallery!

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Lindsey and Evan’s stunning and elegant wedding was held at one of DC’s unique sites, The Anderson House, which is owned by The Cincinnati Society. Lindsey had help coordinating from Pam Barefoot of Atrendy Wedding. The couple was married at the historic synagogue at Sixth & I. They joined guests at the reception where an amazing room designed and filled by Capital Decor and Events awaited them.

Wedding Photography: Jennifer Domenick of Love Images / Ceremony: Historic Sixth and I / Reception: The Anderson House / Wedding Coordinator: Pam Barefoot of Atrendy Wedding / Dress Designer: Monique Lhuillier from Carine’s Bridal / Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Hair: Odie O’Dell of Salon Saint Germain / Makeup: Dayan Herrera / Suit: Hugo Boss / Florist: Kelly Jenkins of Capitol Decor / Caterer: Main Event / Cake: Kendall’s Cakes / Transportation: Fleet Transportation

Napa, meet D.C – D.C meet Napa. What a lovely duo! This couple’s desire to bring the charming Napa feel to their contemporary D.C venue resulted in a gorgeous blend of rustic meets modern thanks to the coordination of A. Dominick Events and stunning floral design of Beehive Events. So fresh and so clean, the full gallery of images from The Happy Couple is oh so inspiring for those out there looking to shake things up a bit in their wedding design.

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From Danielle of A. Dominick Events…As avid wine drinkers, Margot and Jon originally wanted their wedding to be in beautiful California’s wine country. Yet, as they started to consider the logistics surrounding the big day, they couple realized that they really needed to celebrate in the bride’s hometown of D.C. With only four months until to plan, our A. Dominick Events team worked to capture the vision of Margot and Jon to create what we began to call an “urban barn”, incorporating the look of Napa in the modern space of the Halcyon House. The venue serves as sculptor John Dreyfuss’s home and studio and is an amazing contemporary spot in the heart of historic Georgetown. With communal farm tables and bistro lights, set with soft yellows and grays in the concrete studio space, the space felt perfectly modern yet rustic.

The bride and groom walked through the busy streets of Georgetown from the Ritz-Carlton Georgetown to the Halcyon House to the ceremony and reception. The custom built escort card board made of corks from bottles of wine that the couple enjoyed together and this artwork is now displayed in the bride and groom’s new Upper West Side NYC apartment! The rosemary tucked into the napkin at each place setting and serving as remembrance as well as a nod to the bride’s famiy’s home on Rosemary Street. In lieu of cake, guests were offered famous momofuku cookies with milk. At the end of the night, as guests departed, they were handed a packaged cookie to go and a welcomed late night treat! When the bride’s father gave his welcome toast, Mr. Lowenstein presented a Washington Capital’s jersey to the groom, Jon. The number 36 designated the date of March 6 (3-6). Although the avid Philadelphia Flyers fans in the crowd were NOT happy, the wise groom sported the jersey for the rest of the night!

Event Planning: A. Dominick Events / AV: Nomad Event Systems / Band: The Maxx East Coast Entertainment / Catering: Occassions / Ceremony: Halcyon House / Ceremony Musicians: Celebrated Strings / Floral and Design: Beehive Events / Hair and Makeup: Meg Ford and Lindsay Steffens / Lighting: John Farr Lighting Design / Officiant: Rabbi Elliot Strom / Photography: The Happy Couple / Stationery: Parklife Press / Tent: HDO Production / Transportation: Atlantic Transportation / Venue: Halcyon House

Rooftop parties are an east coast delight that I’ve missed terribly since becoming a California transplant.  So when this pretty party from Abby Jiu Photography and Fleurish Events was sent my way I felt a sharp pang of jealousy.  But it was quickly replaced with joy brought on by this carnival-inspired, rooftop engagement party.  How could anyone walk away glum from a party full of cotton candy, bright blues and vivid reds, quirky paper goods and a cozy dinner overlooking Georgetown, DC?  Check out the full gallery for more al fresco inspiration!

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A coordinated assortment of milk glass and fresh, white florals elevated the whimsical table settings to elegance.  The table, made from two rescued doors, provided a pop of color, neutralizing the need for a oh-no-i-spilled mood-killing tablecloth.  Guests sampled gourmet amore’s fresh corn and red pepper salad. Candy-striped straws (personalized with Kate and David’s initials) adorned milk glass tumblers; ice-breaker playing cards were tucked into napkins; menus at each place help determine the source of taste-bud bliss. Uncoordinating chairs lent an easy, friends-pull-up-to-the-table flair.

The message on the menus read “eat, drink, and the merriment will take care of itself,” which soon accurately described the evening’s unfolding.  As the sun went down, the d.c. lights glowed and the guests conversed and over a sampling of fare shaming even the crispiest funnel cake.  Gourmet amore’s frangelic chocolate mousse cups, topped with a pair of gold and red raspberries and a sprinkling of roasted hazelnuts, took center stage.

Befitting a night of activities enjoyed by even the most juvenile, the guests surrounded Kate and David for a sparkler-salute goodbye.

Photography: Abby Jiu Photography / Event Design + Florals: Fleurish Events / Catering: Gourmet Amore / Venue: On the rooftop of a Georgetown, DC condo. / Invitations + Paper Goods: Deleted Space Creative / Dress: Anthropologie / Makeup and Hair: Trish Deel

After a day filled with so many great weddings, how could we possibly top the previous posts? The truth is…we can’t. So instead of trying to beat them, we are going to join them with one last totally gorgeous and wonderfully drool-worthy wedding. Jubilee Photography snapped the pretty images and The Tabard Inn in Washington D.C. played host to these lovely garden inspired nuptials. See the rest of the day here.

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Lauren and Andreas wanted an intimate ceremony at the historic Tabard Inn to have a relaxed, vintage glamour feel. Lauren’s dress was an evening gown she purchased at Nordstrom, off the rack and on sale. She wore vintage jewelry and carried a gorgeous vintage beaded bag. The men wore grey suits with a pop of Teal for a little whimsy, and the bridesmaids dresses were very 1930’s in feel from Anthropologie. The gorgeous flowers were from Sidra Forman, and of course the venue and catering was from The Tabard Inn. Photography and invitations were by me, Jubilee Photography and Milkmaid Press. The invitations were created from a painting by Lauren’s Grandmother for an extra sentimental touch.

Photography: Jubilee Photography / Flowers: Sidra Forman / Event Planning: Kate Beck / Ceremony Location: The Tabard Inn, Washington DC / Reception Location: The Tabard Inn, Washington DC / Invitations: Milkmaid Press / Dress: Nordstrom / Bridesmaids Dresses : Anthropologie / Grooms Suits : J.Crew

This next bride just might be the absolute luckiest girl in the world. First there is the dress which is so beyond gorgeous, it’s sort of taking our breath away. Next up on the lucky list, a super cute wedding held at some of the best spots Georgetown has to offer. They even made an appearance at a cupcake shop for a few amazing photo ops. And maybe the luckiest on the list, the bride married into a family of wedding vendors and had not one but three photography studios to capture the day and a sister in law that just so happens to own Paper Moss. Lucky, lucky duck. See more of this amazing wedding captured by Three Blondes and a Camera, Jennifer Lust and Laura Ashbrook in the gallery.

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From Paper Moss…

The bride and groom, along with their wedding party, braved the heat of quaint + chic Georgetown, DC on a hot summer day. Marrying into a family of wedding vendors, this bride was blessed with a power team of three (yes, 3!) photography companies on her big day. The 106 degree weather didn’t stop this group from treading all over M Street for hours in order to achieve the perfect pics, including a stop at Georgetown Cupcake where some sweet treats awaited. Being high school sweethearts, this couple had a tight knit wedding party that provided endless opportunities for outstanding group shots. We are swooning over the “Just Married” banner and “Thank You” letters – you can’t go wrong with props like these!

The invite suite carried an elegant floral theme from start to finish. “One of the most meaningful additions to my invite shares the bride was the lady bug sitting on the leaf. Growing up my mom used to call me ‘Katie Bug’, so that was a special shout-out to her and she loved it!. The invite designs were even arranged to be included on the photo booth strips that guests got to take home. (How fun is that?!) Keeping things simple, the flower arrangements added the perfect touch to both the bridesmaid dresses and reception décor. And don’t even get us started on the dress… the texture was to die for. It added just the right amount of glam to this simple and elegant wedding. The groom even made sure to include some college pride to his suit with Georgetown Hoya bulldog cuff links. Between the hand drawn letter pressed maps (to escort the guests from the ceremony to reception) orange sodas to cool them off, (the grooms favorite) and a shameless photo booth after dinner, this wedding was covered with fun details.

Photography: Three Blondes and a Camera {with Jennifer Lust & Laura Ashbrook Photography} / Ceremony Venue: Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown / Reception Venue: Sequoia in Georgetown / Stationery: Paper Moss / Flowers: Holly Chapple Flowers / Dress: Amsale / Shoes: Enzo Angiolini / Bridal Jewelry (bracelet): J.Crew / Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew / Men’s suits: Ralph Lauren / Hair & Make Up: O Salon in Georgetown / Ring Pillow: Maihar Design / Photo Booth: Five Star Amusements / Rehearsal Dinner Venue and Hotel: The Ritz Carlton in Georgetown / Cupcake stop: Georgetown Cupcake / Custom Guest Book: Laura Ashbrook Photography / DJ: J White Productions

We’re going to fast forward a bit for all you brides deep in the final months of planning for your fall wedding. Sent to us by the very talented Jonathan Canlas, this elegant Washington DC affair is some seriously gorgeous inspiration for those of you with a wedding right around the corner. Loving the crisp November colors and the romantic autumnal vibe. Every square inch of this wedding is graceful and glowing. If you’re in the mood for even more click here for all the goodness in our galleries.

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From the bride…

Ever since I was a little girl I had always dreamed of having a fairytale classy downtown wedding. Our wedding took place in my favorite season, fall. The fall season was brought to life through our wedding colors, our menu selections, and venues. The morning of our wedding began with a breakfast at my home with all of my bridesmaids. Our wedding ceremony took place at noon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Washington DC Temple. After the ceremony, Susan Gage had prepared lunches for everyone. This delicious food was individual packaged into little boxes that had a picture of Craig and I on them and tied with cute ribbon in our wedding colors. We tried to incorporate the fall theme the most we could in small ways like including delicious pumpkin cupcakes in all of the individual lunch boxes.

Our photographer, Jonathan Canlas was an unbelievably inspired individual who was able to capture all the feelings and love during our wedding through a photograph. His work was beautiful and creative. After the temple ceremony and box lunches Craig and I went with Jonathan to down town DC to take pictures at the monuments. The photographs outside of the monuments are my very favorite.

Our reception was held that evening at the gorgeous National Women’s Museum of the Arts on New York Avenue in Washington DC. The colors I chose for our wedding were based on the burnt fall colors that I liked best. We went with copper ribbons on the invitations, which came from Creative Parties in Bethesda. Tracy Schwartz is the owner. She was great to work with and addressed all the invitations for us. We had the most wonderful florist who made the event spectacular! Her name is Barbara Hamilton at Ociana. The flowers were burnt oranges and sunset pinks. We mostly chose roses with fall berries.

We had pumpkins as a theme throughout the reception. We used White pumpkins in some of the table arrangements. An artist drew whimsical pumpkins on the numbers for the 30 tables and drew a fairy taleish map of the table arrangements. We had a seated dinner for 350 people.

There was a gathering reception held upstairs before the evening reception in one of the art galleries. Mock tails and hors d’hoeuvres were served. We had fall treats like pumpkin smoothies, apple martinis, crab cakes, goat cheese pizzas, and mini burger sliders. The wedding favors were Crispy crème donuts, hot chocolate and hot apple cider that the guests could take on their way out to send us off. We ran out to an amazing horse drawn carriage under a tunnel of sparklers. The carriage took us to the Renaissance Mayflower Marriott hotel.

It was a fairy tale wedding and I even married the handsome prince!

Vendor Credits: Photography: Jonathan Canlas / Reception Venue: National Women’s Museum of the Arts / Catering: Susan Gage / Dress: Audrey, Vera Wang from Saks Jandel / Bride’s Shoes: Dior / Bridesmaid Dresses: Vera Wang /  Hair: Rick Perez / Invitations: Creative Parties / Florist: Barbara Hamilton at Ociana / Cake: Marilyn Mueller, Terracocoa / Band: Doctor’s Orders /  Videography: Joe Newstedt at Creative Productions /

This second Winter Wedding Inspiration from Holly Heider Chapple Flowers was referred to as their Woodlands Bride. Designed by Holly, shot outside in the same location as her Cello Bride (by Genevieve Lieper), this twist on the winter wedding interpretation begins with a stunning strapless Thai silk and organza gown by Modern Trousseau ~ Mika from Hitched Bridal Salon. The bolero is also by Modern Trousseau.

Imagine using found pieces of antique silver, crystal (or even vintage flea market glassware) alongside rustic benches and freshly cut pedestals for display …

Wonderful winter cake designed by Kendall’s Cakes.

Oh! And pinecones …. mounds of pinecones and berries …

Pretty terrific!

Leigh Ann from Hitched Bridal Salon did a fabulous job modelling the day of the photo shoot!

Hair and Makeup by Victoria Stiles; Photography by Genevieve Leiper Photography; Flowers – Holly Heider Chapple Flowers LTD. LBB 2009; Gown- Hitched Bridal Salon;  Styling – Holly Chapple at Holly Heider Chapple Flowers ltd. ; Paper – Christina M. Barbour, Paperzest LBB 2008; Linens, China, glass – Design Cuisine ; Cake – Kendall from Kendall’s Cakes LBB 2008 Vendor; Venue- The Stone Manor Country Club

We have one more vision of a winter wedding at The Stone Manor Country Club from Holly Heider Chapple Flowers coming right up!

Right before the Christmas holidays, we received a submission from one of our newest Little Black Book floral designers based in Washington DC and Virginia.  She and a team of her favorite wedding vendors in the area had just finished up a Winter Wedding Inspiration Shoot and she asked if we would like to feature it. Long story short, we are tickled to pieces to finally be able to bring you the Winter Wedding Inspiration Photo Shoot from Holly Heider Chapple Flowers with photography courtesy of Genevieve Leiper and hair and makeup by Victoria Stiles.

Inspiration Shoot Number One …

The Season: WINTER

The Color Palette: WHITE with natural, earthy elements

The Setting:The Stone Manor Country Club 

Inspiration: Love of classical music by bride and groom

The Bride: We’ll call her Alexis.  She has been a music-lover as long as she can remember. She’s marrying the man of her dreams ~ also an accomplished musician! They don’t like things to be matchy-matchy. They don’t want a wedding “theme” … but they want to infuse their love of music into the day.  They would also love to DIY a lot of their own wedding ‘details’. They’ll leave the serious stuff to the professionals.  They had a little over a year to pull it together. They love their life now … and plan to … forever …

They decide to throw in as many simple classic instruments into the decor as they can ~ conversation pieces and the common thread that they both share. Alexis plays the cello. Has since 7th grade. Only appropriate that it be by her side during some of the portraits!

Alexis has chosen a gown with the help of the lovely staff at Hitched Bridal Salon. The gown is by Amsale ~ of course! “Callista”   A tulle gown with a full skirt, draped silk satin bodice, and grosgrain ribbon at the waist. Alexis never felt more beautiful in her life than at this moment. { see Callista in SMP’s LOOK BOOK} 

And though she knew she shouldn’t ~ before everything was to start ~ she just HAD to take a quick peek at her wedding reception … just to be sure …

It was PERFECT. Everything she had hoped for and more! Simple, chic, elegant, perfect. Alexis was ready to begin THE DAY…

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Holly has two more Winter Wedding Shoots at the same venue ~ The Stone Manor Country Club.   We will be bringing these to you in just a bit. Each will be featured in their own posts, because we’d really like your input on each one of them. 

Winter Wedding Photo Shoot Credits:

Photography – Genevieve Leiper Photography; Hair and Make up – Victoria Stiles  ; Flowers – Holly Heider Chapple Flowers LTD. LBB 2009;  Gown- Hitched Bridal Salon; Model –  Leigh Ann from Hitched Bridal Salon; Styling –  Holly Chapple at Holly Heider Chapple Flowers ltd. ; Paper – Christina  M. Barbour,  Paperzest  LBB 2008; Linens, China, glass – Design Cuisine ; Cake – Kendall from Kendall’s Cakes  LBB 2008 Vendor; Venue- The Stone Manor Country Club

Laura Dowling ~ floral designer extraordinaire and owner of Intérieurs et Fleurs ~ frequently travels to France seeking motivation and inspiration for all of her fabulous designs. Today, she is generously sharing some of the latest Parisian trends with us!

from Laura …

On recent trips to Paris and the German countryside, I found inspiration for my flower designs at every turn – in a rustic country garden that provided an idyllic backdrop for an international master class, in the fashionable Parisian neighborhoods of St. Germain and the Marais, and at the haute couture shows during Fall Fashion Week.

The new floral aesthetic focuses on creating a rustic, vintage look of casual elegance using flowers from the woods, meadows, vineyards, and gardens. There is an emphasis on incorporating contrasting elements – colors, materials, textures — into the bouquets and using organic elements (such as folded leaves, bundled twigs, etc.) in innovative ways to form couture finishing touches. While nature provides inspiration and the raison d’etre, trends in haute couture fashion and the decorative arts continue to influence the poetry and artistry of l’art du bouquet.

The overall effect of combining simple garden and woodlands flowers with stylish embellishments is fresh, elegant, and natural. Here are some new ideas, trends and color combinations – inspired by the French garden style aesthetic — that I find compelling for the upcoming season.

Jardin Rustique

photography courtesy of Open Air Photography

For a rustic, garden-style approach, the key point is to emphasize a rich mix of textures and a muted, monochromatic color scheme. Try combining woodsy elements such as twigs, moss, pods, and grasses with flowers in shades of cream, green and brown to create a sophisticated, pastoral look.

In this bouquet of roses (above,  left), pinecones and ferns, found objects and materials– branches and twigs gathered from the garden — are fashioned into bundles, and then entwined around a square-shaped Italian mason jar to complement the design.

For the lavender bouquet (above, right), fallen oak leaves are rolled into cylinders to create an organic container which is then filled with a mix of beige/lavender roses, wheat, English lavender and several types of foliage.

Jardin Nostalgique

photography courtesy of Open Air Photography

The nostalgic flower garden celebrates classic, timeless look – these bouquets feature abundant masses of old-fashioned garden flowers such as snapdragons, roses and hydrangea arranged in classic urns, retro-inspired color schemes, (e.g., peach and green, pale yellow and cornflower blue, amber gold and red), and are accented with either vintage containers or stems and vases decorated with natural elements. In the examples below, nostalgic garden flowers are paired with mixed foliage and berries to create a charming natural style that transcends fads and trends to articulate a fresh and original look.

photography courtesy of Open Air Photography

Jardin Simplicite

photography courtesy of Kevin Allen Photography

Simplicity in design has universal, enduring appeal – not only is a pared down aesthetic accessible and attainable in terms of technique, it’s more cost-effective than highly intricate and complex designs. To achieve this look in bouquets, use a single kind of flower in a monochromatic hue, and arrange the stems loosely in chic, coordinating containers. By incorporating interesting details and selecting unusual colors and materials, it’s possible to embellish basic designs with artistic elements to create simple, yet distinctive bouquets.

Jardin Couture

photography courtesy of Kevin Allen Photography

Many flower trends are derived from the runways of Paris, the fashion capital of the world. And, this July, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air during Paris Fashion Week. In current collections, there is a focus on contrasting color and texture – bright fuchsia or purple paired with black, deep plum and chartreuse, gossamer gold and brown, and the bold use of vivacious hues and patterns that evoke baroque and byzantine influences.

photography courtesy of Open Air Photography

Already, you can see these Parisian fashion trends translated into bouquet designs – in striking displays of pink hydrangea and deep burgundy calla lilies arranged in black ceramic cylinders and presented on mirrored pedestals at the Georges V, in chic, garden-style bouquets of purple and white hydrangea wrapped with passion flower vine at Hermes, and in poetic arrangements of summer flowers in shades of amber, orange, fuchsia, and red at a chic cocktail party on the Rue de Rivoli.

photography courtesy of Open Air Photography

Bottom line: Parisian Floral Trends

What’s new this summer is to emphasize contrasting elements in design – placing rustic flowers in elegant settings, using organic materials as couture finishing touches, integrating a pared back aesthetic with more opulent displays, and juxtaposing a wild, country-garden style with sophisticated and fashion-forward trends. From vintage chic and rustic elegance to high-style haute couture, flowers in the French garden style are inspiring and reflect all of these sensibilities.

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Thank you SOOOO much, Laura for continuing to bring us the most fashionable updates in the world of floral design.  Your creations are truly exquisite and your expertise is delightful!! Laura is a French-trained floral designer based in Washington DC. For more of her incredible work, visit her website and blog. She has several more images of Summer 2009 French-inspired bouquets on her blog.

Today’s featured Little Black Book photographers, Amy & Srinu Regeti, are the most incredible talents! I got totally lost on their website while working on Mikel and David’s wedding feature. Such vivid details, such incredible scope to each and every one of their images! Take a look at these still lifes they featured on their blog…

They were shooting a dinner party at the Ritz Carlton in DC given in honor of Chef Eric Ripert (Le Bernardin Cookbook: Four Star Simplicity).

On their blog, Amy said they had less than 15 minutes to “sweep through and grab all of the shots” they could.

These stunning florals are from  Greenworks by Shane.

Wow! Just stunning! For more of Amy & Srinu’s Regeti’s extraordinary work, check out their fantastic website and blog!

If you’ve been following today’s featured wedding, you’ll know that this is just an amazingly warm and fuzzy celebration! If you didn’t see Part I & II, click {here} & {here}.  Libett and Scott’s DC wedding was sent to us by the ultra-talented Pam of ATrendy Wedding and Jennifer of Love Life Images, two of our great Little Black Book members!

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!