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The Hay Adams New Year’s Eve Wedding

Categories: Big City Chic April 26, 2010 / Danielle Freedman

On December 31, 2009, The Hay-Adams hosted a fabulous New Year’s Eve Wedding. Sara, Jeff and their guests arrived from St. Matthew’s Cathedral to celebrate their special day while ringing in the New Year! It was exactly the way Sara & Jeff wanted to begin their lives together. And, it was quite the party!

The cake display looks delicious – a midnight treat to welcome the new year! Love the party hats! What a fun way to say hello to 2010!

The fabulous vendor team:

Venue: The Hay-Adams

Wedding Planner: Elizabeth Duncan with Pineapple Productions

Florist: Jack Lucky Floral Design

Photographer: Deb Lindsey Photography

Band: Backstage

Cocktail Music: Bel Canto Strings

Make-up: Leah McKay

Hair: Christophe Jouenne

Dessert Display: Just Cakes

Wedding Cake: Kendall’s Cakes

Lighting: Frost Lighting

Linen/Chairs: DC Rental

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Princess for a Night Dress Drive & St. Regis Wedding

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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Kendall’s Cakes and DC Central Kitchen

Categories: Planning & Ideas February 26, 2010 / Danielle Freedman

You all know how much I adore Kendall Barrett of Kendall’s Cakes. She is one of those people that the more you get to know her, the more wonderful you realize she is…and, not to mention, Kendall is always filling me up with delicious treats when I see her! I just am delighted by this story…I hope it leads you into a happy weekend…

A few weeks ago, during the first snow storm, Kendall had a wedding cancelled at the Mandarin Oriental. As some of you may know, in most venue contracts, there is an “Act of God clause” that protects both the property and couple against events outside of human control, like that crazy weather. So, luckily, the couple was able to reschedule their wedding without any penalty but, regardless, it was a sad situation for everyone involved.

So, what about the cake for 220 guests that was finished and ready to deliver? Kendall and her son Zack donated and delivered the beautiful wedding cake to DC Central Kitchen where the staff and volunteers there were able to slice it and feed the cold homeless of our city delicious wedding cake (chocolate raspberry and white chocolate raspberry) in the storm. It was the perfect ending to an otherwise sad weekend wedding.

Kendall teaches pastry classes at DCCK and often brings leftovers to the nonprofit. It is such a pleasure to work with so many fabulous vendors in the DC wedding industry, especially those like Kendall who not only make weddings such happy occasions but our community a better place!

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Farewell and Best of Luck to Devon

Categories: Planning & Ideas, Relaxed Beauty February 11, 2010 / Danielle Freedman

It is with mixed emotion that we bid our Founder of District Weddings, Devon Pearce Fahner, farewell. Over a year ago, Devon combined her incredible vision, creativity and tenacity to start the blog, and lay the foundation for this ultimate wedding resource for brides and industry professionals in Washington, DC.

As some of you may remember, Devon was married this past September. And, her wedding most certainly showcased her incredible taste, organization and attention to detail – not to mention that Devon was one of the most poised and gorgeous brides I have ever seen! Here is a peak at the incredible photos by Patricia Lyons of Devon’s Friday night Rehearsal Dinner…

So you ask, what now? Well, leave it to Devon to find the next perfect step in life. Moving to Chicago, Devon has merged her passion for weddings and her love affair with beautiful paper design to embark on her new chapter in life, representing Cheree Berry Paper in the Windy City.

So, get excited, because Devon will be back in the District for the rescheduled Engaged! in Washington event on Sunday, March 28th from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Ritz-Carlton, representing Cheree Berry Paper.

We wish her the best of luck and look forward to her updates as she continues to take our fabulous wedding industry by storm! In the meantime, here is more eye candy for your enjoyment! oxox.

Breathtaking, right?!

The fabulous vendor team behind Devon’s Friday night celebration:

Venue: King Family Vineyard

Catering: A Pimento Catering

Floral and Decor: Beehive Events

Cake: Kendall’s Cakes

Paper: Cheree Berry Paper

Calligraphy: Elizabeth Porcher Jones

Photography: Patricia Lyons Photography

Lighting and A/V: Blue Ridge Lightforms

Videography: Blue Sky Films

Make Up: Lindsay Steffens Montgomery

Hair: Bridal Hair by Remona

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Real Wedding: Angie and Ezra, Part I

Categories: Big City Chic June 24, 2009 / Devon Pearce

We’re stepping away from our normal routine this week, as we are working on something very big (as we’ve been hinting all week), and it’s been a little distracting.

Here is the first round of photos I promised. Take them in, then I’ll give you a little insight (and more photos) in a bit. I’m totally smitten over this wedding. It just may be my favorite so far this year.