Categories: Traditional Timeless
August 30, 2010 / Danielle Freedman
Tyler and Luke met on August 2nd, 2007 in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore City, just an hour north of the District. Their chance bar encounter turned in to a classic love story when Luke proposed to Tyler in Federal Hill Park over looking the Inner Harbor two years later on August 1st, 2009. The bride and groom were married just a few months ago at Lansdowne Resort, located in Loudon County, VA near Leesburg.
Tyler tells us, “We picked Lansdowne as our ceremony and reception location for its ability to hold the rehearsal dinner, the ceremony, and the reception as well as provide rooms for our guests at a reasonable rate. We liked to call it our “wedding compound”. It was also a great location for its proximity to Dulles airport for the large number of out of town guests and for the beautiful grounds which included three pools, 2 golf courses, and a huge spa. At the end of the day we wanted everything to be easy – for us and our guests. Lansdowne followed through, their staff was friendly and efficient and provided us with the wedding of our dreams.”
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Tags: Betsy Robinson's Bridal > Cherry Blossom String Quartet > Divine Design & Events > Frost Lighting > Landsdowne Resort > MadeUp Art > Paired Images > Remona Soleimani > Select Event Rentals
Categories: Traditional Timeless
July 6, 2010 / Danielle Freedman
I hope that everyone had a safe and happy long weekend! Since we didn’t get to post a Real Wedding yesterday, we are going to share this beautiful celebration with you today. Thanks to the 0h-so-talented photographer Michael Bonfigli for the pictures!
Alex and Aisha’s wedding can be explained in three words: classic, romantic, and sophisticated. Alex, a “true prince charming,” proposed to Aisha in front of her favorite place on earth – Cinderella’s Castle in Disney World… what a wonderful true, fairytale wedding story. The couple continued this theme of glamour, elegance, and romance at the wedding, though from a more grownup angle – classic Hollywood.
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Tags: Aaron Couch > Blue Sky Films > Capital Decor > Digital Lighting > Engaging Affairs > Fancy Cakes by Leslie > Michael Bonfigli > Omni Shoreham > Regal Limousine
Categories: Color Palettes, Traditional Timeless
May 17, 2010 / Danielle Freedman
Jen and Sanjeev’s wedding is exactly the kind of wedding that I love to see – personalized plans with traditional beauty! This stunning couple took the theme of the Red Line to inspire their wedding colors and venue – a red palette with the ceremony and reception spots on the Red Metro Line. Fun, right?!
The wedding day began with the bridal party getting ready at the Latham Hotel in Georgetown before heading to the reveal at the Old Stone House right on M Street.
The October 30th wedding ceremony took place at St. Ann’s Cathedral in Tenleytown and then Strathmore Music Hall for the reception. Stacey Vaeth Photography captures it all – fabulous!
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Tags: Hello Cupcake > Stacey Vaeth Photography > Strathmore Music Hall
Categories: Planning & Ideas, Traditional Timeless, Upcoming Events
April 5, 2010 / Danielle Freedman
Before we get to today’s Real Wedding, I wanted to tell you about the 5th Annual Hitched Dress Drive to benefit Princess for a Night.
Beginning April 1st, and continuing throughout the month, Hitched invites you to stop by the salon to donate your gently worn (and dry cleaned) bridesmaid dresses (in all sizes!) that will go to students in our community. Due to the great expense of prom dresses, these girls might otherwise not be able to afford a dress for this special night.
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Today’s Real Wedding is a fabulous example of a traditional wedding with flair. Mindy and Eric were married at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, followed by a reception at the St. Regis. The bride and groom described their wedding planning experience with Simply Chic Events as “fun and stress-free”, which is apparent in the photographs by Holland Photo Arts of this beautifully executed event.
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Tags: Booth-o-Rama > Capital Decor > DJ D-Mac > Dolce Studio Films > Haute Papier > Holland Photo Arts > Kendall's Cakes > Philippa Tarrant Florals > Simply Chic Events > St. Matthew's Cathedral > St. Regis
Categories: Traditional Timeless
March 22, 2010 / Danielle Freedman
Kim Nelson and Jeff Kolar were married at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Washington, DC with the reception in the Willard Room of the historic Willard Hotel.
Paul Morse sent over these fabulous photographs that capture this traditional wedding filled with bits of unexpected flare.
Sara Franklin and Jennifer Jorgenson of Social Scene kept the show running smoothly.
I love the DC-esque pictures of the bridal party — our home is like no where else in the world!
How fun is this escort card display?!
Beautiful towering orchid arrangements by florist John Duffy of Yellow Door.
The fabulous vendor team:
Ceremony: Saint Peter’s on Capitol Hill
Reception and Catering: The Willard Room, The Willard Hotel
Florist: John Duffy of Yellow Door
Hair Stylist: Elegant Hair by Giselle
Planners: Sara Franklin and Jennifer Jorgenson
Photographer: Paul Morse
Videographer: Bill Bowen, Suburban Video
Tags: Elegant Hair by Giselle > Paul Morse > Social Scene > Suburban Video > Willard Hotel > Yellow Door
