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Halcyon House Wedding

Categories: Big City Chic, Planning & Ideas July 12, 2010 / Danielle Freedman

No matter what your neighborhood or profession, if you live in D.C., you most likely  know about the famous, fun kickball leagues. Sara and Owen, who were married last year, met during a game of kickball – very fitting for a D.C. couple!

At their wedding in heart of Georgetown at the Halcyon House, Sara explains, “We wanted the overall vibe of the wedding to be fun and different, yet still have a very classic feel to it. We absolutely did not want a typical wedding venue, which made the Halycon House perfect.”  The venue allowed them to achieve this dream of “fun yet classic” for their wedding: the downstairs space is a blank canvas, and very modern, providing the couple with ample room to use their imagination and create their ideal setting, while the upstairs space is more traditional.

The variation among rooms of the house let Sara and Owen use a different color scheme and theme in each room. The end result was incredibly unique – full of fun, beautiful, and diverse décor by Amaryllis Florist, Capital Décor and Events, Pam Barefoot and Frost Lighting!

Dinner was served in the spacious lower level of the House, which had been transformed from a typical concrete basement into a classy, elegant dining room. Everything was lit with a red hue – so very romantic.

After dinner, the guests were led upstairs into a completely different environment than where they had just dined – suddenly they were stepping foot into a room with bright colors, fun patterns, and glowing colored lights. Sara and Owen loved seeing the looks of shock and awe on the guests’ faces as they saw the dance area – a total change of scenery from the dining room! They say that the unexpected, wild atmosphere “really let our guests know that it was not time to let loose and have a great time, which is ultimately what we wanted.”

After the ceremony and reception, Sara and Owen sped off to their Bahamas honeymoon in an elegant, vintage Bentley!

The fabulous vendor team:

Ceremony: Trinity Methodist

Venue: Halcyon House

Planner: Atrendy Wedding, Pam Barefoot

Caterer: Main Event Caterers

Photographer: Rodney Bailey

Florist: Amaryllis Florist

Band: Eleven Eleven Band, Jazz Trio

Décor: Capital Décor and Events

Cake: Fancy Cakes by Leslie

Lighting: Frost Lighting

Makeup: Leah McKay

Hair: Sachi Medlicott

Photobooth: M J Alexander

Transportation: Atlantic Valet, Fleet Transportation, Fairfax Limo

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Four Seasons Wedding

Categories: Garden Whimsical, Planning & Ideas February 22, 2010 / Danielle Freedman

Today’s Real Wedding is a perfect example of a wedding that embraces the season, personal taste and a fabulous DC venue.  Claire Sullivan and Harlow Voorhees were married last October at the splendid Four Seasons of Washington, DC. Rick from Amaryllis worked closely with the bride and her mother, Lila, to design a look that was unique and embraced the time of year.

The autumn color palette, the moss, the full blooms – wow, I LOVE it!  The ceremony took place in the Dahlgren Chapel in Georgetown.

If you have been lucky enough to dine at the Four Seasons, you know that their food is out of this world.  On the night of Claire and Harley’s wedding, over 300 guests dined on a quadrant plate menu, that included Crabcake with Vegetables slowly Poached in Olive Oil, Bell Pepper Roue and Micro Greens; Slow Cooked Short Ribs with Celery Root Puree & Whole Baby Heirloom Carrots; Korean BBQ Shrimp with Tropical Fruit Salad, Chili Oil; Mushroom Carpaccia with Tomato Brunoise & Micro Greens Garnish – YUM!

The service was a la minute so everything happened in real time.

The dessert was a tasting portion of the bride’s favorite of traditional apple crisp with Four Seasons flair of housemade cinnamon ice cream.  Later in the evening, the hotel served traditional wedding cake.  And, guests got down to one of the best bands in town, Sound Connection by Andy Kushner Entertainment.

The fabulous vendor team:

Venue: The Four Seasons, Washington, DC

Floral/Decor: Amaryllis

Photography: Freed Photography

Planner: Michele Hodges Events

Band: Sound Connection by Andy Kushner Entertainment

Lighting: Frost Lighting

Rentals: Party Rentals Ltd.

Videography: Suburban Video

Transportation: International Limo

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Washingtonian Bride & Groom Unveiled

Categories: Planning & Ideas January 27, 2010 / Danielle Freedman

This past Sunday, I was lucky enough to attend the Washingtonian Bride & Groom’s annual Unveiled event.  To say the least, it was FABULOUS and absolutely chalk-full of inspiration from the best vendors in town!  Famed DC photographer Ralph Alswang was kind enough to share the event photographs – so many wonderful shots!

Guests were greeted  by a dramatic escort card table by Amaryllis, who gracefully executed the floral design for the event and showed the incredible breadth and depth of their work.

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District Favorites, Beehive Events and A. Dominick Events, teamed up to create this inspiring farm table.  I witness dozens of brides oogling over this soft, earthy display.

Aimee Dominick also seamlessly worked with the Washingtonian team to plan the show – every minute was perfect!

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Of course, Kendall Barrett of Kendall’s Cakes (another Favorite!), was there to share yummy tastes of her gorgeous work.  I am not kidding when I say Kendall’s cakes are both delicious AND beautiful – quite the feat!

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The darling Hitched ladies took a moment to smile for the camera with a few of their models, along with Jenn Haber and Jill Hudson Neal of Washingtonian, our lovely hosts.

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Maria Cooke of Ritzy Bee did the adorable styling for the Hitched on site salon. I love this place setting!

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Carine’s Bridal Atelier, yet another Favorite, worked to bring in Kenneth Pool of Amsale whose designs dazzled the runway.  For more of these dresses, be sure to stop by Carine’s this weekend for their Kenneth Pool Trunk show!

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This is such a fun time for the bridal industry in Washington and we look forward to featuring other upcoming events soon. Stay tuned!

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Real Wedding by Jodi Moraru & Associates, Part II

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?!?

 

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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!

 

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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!

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What to Wear: R.S.V.P. with Style II

Categories: Big City Chic, Guests January 30, 2009 / Devon Pearce

This beautiful couple was married at the Andrew W. Mellon auditorium.  Oh, I am in love with those flowers (dendrobium orchids) and the gorgeous decor, designed by Amaryllis, Inc.  This wedding was planned by Aimee Dominick, of A.Dominick Events, and the invitation likely read “Black Tie Optional.”  Technically, that means the couple would prefer for the gentlemen to wear tuxedos, but they will understand if a man shows up in a suit instead.  But what should the ladies wear?
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Photos: Paul Morse

Gone are the days of long beaded dresses and ball-gown numbers for a black tie wedding, especially black tie optional.  I think a modern take on the “little black dress” would be perfect for this occasion.  Here are a few I found at White House Black Market… Dress them up with a black peep-toe heal and silver clutch and you’re good to go!

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These lovely dresses are available online, as well as at the following White House Black Market locations:

Georgetown Park, 3222 M. Street, NW Washington, DC

Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave, NE Washington, DC

Tysons Corner Center, 8023L Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA

Congressional Plaza, 1603 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD

 

We have two more weddings to show you…more to come later today!

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