Categories: Museums, Venues
March 3, 2010 / Danielle Freedman
The Newseum, located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W., has become an extremely sought-after venue for special events. Boasting spectacular views of quintessential Washington, D.C. landmarks such as the U.S. Capitol, National Gallery of Art, and the National Mall, The Newseum is a fabulous wedding venue because of its unique versatility. As Laine Norton, Special Events Coordinator, so excellently described, “The Newseum is a very unique space—a blank canvas that allows your style and theme to shine through. No two events are ever the same.”
Photo by Matt Mendelsohn
This museum’s exterior is constructed entirely of glass and features many terraces as well. These floor to ceiling windows excellently showcase the breathtaking city views and allow the chosen room décor to truly shine. Who wouldn’t want to get married on top of the city!
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Categories: Museums
November 18, 2009 / Danielle Freedman
The Corcoran Gallery of Art is one of my favorite places in Washington – both for pleasure and events. As the capital’s oldest art museum, directly across from the South Lawn of the White House, weddings are held in the Corcoran’s main event space, which includes the Atrium and Bridge.
The beautiful, sky-lit Atrium is an expansive space which is ideal for seated dinners and dancing, while the Bridge is an intimate balcony space that couple often use for cocktail receptions.
Photo courtesy of Martha FitzSimon
The Corcoran is a wonderful wedding venue because of its classic elegance and the versatility of the space. The museum is also an ideal venue for art lovers – they even allow clients to open galleries during events, giving guests an exclusive private look at the Corcoran’s exhibitions.
Photos courtesy of Rodney Bailey (Left) and Pepe Gomez (Right)
Usually, the Corcoran is used as a reception site only; however, they can accommodate ceremonies for smaller groups (150 or fewer guests) with certain time restrictions.
The Corcoran works with an approved catering list, which includes a number of the District’s best full-service companies (including our District Favorite Occasions) who are familiar with the rules and regulations of the museum. They do allow outside caterers to work at the Corcoran, provided that they partner with one of the companies on our approved list.
For more information, contact Kathleen Kelley, Special Events Coordinator, at (202) 639-1782 or kkelley@corcoran.org.
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Categories: Big City Chic, Museums
April 21, 2009 / Devon Pearce
Oh, I wish I had been a guest at this wedding. I wish I could be a guest at every wedding planned by Jodi Moraru & Associates, but this one is particularly lovely.
Listen to these absolutely perfect details… The signature cocktail? The “Perfect Pair.” The chuppah? Suspended baby’s breath. The first dance? Acoustic Rihanna! Don’t you wish you had been there?!?
Look at the cupcake flowers, beautifully created by Fancy Cakes by Leslie. And just in case their guests were still craving something sweet, the couple (with Jodi’s help) arranged for strolling dessert carts attended by waiters. Love it!
Who is responsible for all of this beauty? One of D.C.’s BEST…Amaryllis. I know it seems like I call everyone “one of D.C.’s best” but really, it is true. This blog is dedicated to showcasing the work of D.C.’s top wedding professionals, so when I say they are the best, I promise it’s the truth!
And the rest of the dream team assembled by the oh-so-talented Jodi Moraru…
Photography: Matt Mendelsohn
Room Block: Hotel Monaco
Videography: Blue Sky Films
Pipe and Drape: Fabrications
Caterer: Occasions Caterers
Lighting: Frost Lighting
Ceremony Musicians: Crystal Strings
DJ: Chris Laich
Hair: Giselle Zlotnisky
Make-up: Kim Giammaria
Transportation: Chariots for Hire
Thank you, THANK YOU to Jodi, Danielle, and the entire team at Jodi Moraru & Associates. If you are looking for a planner to infuse your wedding with beauty, charm, and personality, this is your crew. Give Jodi a call!
Tags: Amaryllis > Blue Sky Films > Chariots for Hire > Chris Laich > Crystal Strings > Elegant Hair by Giselle > Fabrications > Frost Lighting > Hotel Monaco > Jodi Moraru & Associates > Kim Giammaria > Matt Mendelsohn > National Museum of Women in the Arts > Occasions Caterers
Categories: Big City Chic, Museums
April 21, 2009 / Devon Pearce
Welcome to Day 2 of Real Weddings Week! Yesterday’s wedding was all about autumnal beauty. Today’s affair is all about personality.
Jodi Moraru, of Jodi Moraru & Associates, is the HUGE talent behind this unique, charming, and incredibly fun wedding. This couple was married exactly one month ago at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The day — from start to finish — was packed with personality.
From the custom Wii/Mii wedding cake topper, to the photoshoot with an oversized hot pink balloon, this couple’s quirky spirit just radiated in every detail Jodi orchestrated…
Brace yourself for these next photos… Fun, flirty, FANTASTIC.
LOVE IT! Jodi Moraru is one of the most well-known, most sought-after, and most respected wedding planners in the D.C. area. She knows how to capture the charm of every couple, and carry it through in the details of their big day. All without sacrificing beauty, class, or elegance. And these photos? Taken by the A-MA-ZING Matt Mendelsohn.
More to come in a bit…
Tags: Jodi Moraru & Associates > Matt Mendelsohn > National Museum of Women in the Arts
