Pink Splendor

This wedding was a challenge. They came to us about a month out from their wedding day.  All that was booked was the venue.  So we had to hit the ground running and get all the vendors.  First thing we did, print out the invitations.  Got to admit the DIY invite market has gotten extremely better over the last few years.  You can find some really high quality invites and escort cards for minimal cost.  Just need a good printer.  So we did printed, stuffed and tied ribbons for a few hours and got them out.

The bride's vision for her day was a little difficult to narrow down.  She had high expectations but timing issues limited us with vendors and design ideas.  We managed to merge pinks, creams, golds, dolphins, Thailand and other Asian accent all mixed with elegance to make this wedding happen.  Quite a challenge indeed.

The wedding was at Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket.  The ceremony was going to be outside but the August heat forced us to bring it inside.  The arch was covered in lush flowers.  Flowers lined the aisle and 2 large floral arrangements in gold urns on pedestals lined each side of the arch.  The ceremony room never looked as nice.

The reception was in the ballroom.  The tables were adorned floor length champagne colored satin linens with flowered sheer ivory colored overlays.  They had a combination of tall floral centerpieces with clear trumpet vases and small floral centerpieces in gold urns.  Ivory chair covers and blush pink chair ties finished the look. Favors were either turquoise or pink dolphin shaped salt and pepper shakers.  The bride brought those back from Thailand. The real show stopper of the reception was the lighting.  Bright pink uplights, monograms and other lighting was all provided by JJDJ Entertainment, LLC.  Great company to work with.  Amazing lighting and DJ services.  They took exactly what we described she wanted and made it happen.  She was beyond ecstatic-as were we!

Cake was a 3 rounded tiered cake.  2 tiers placed on on top of each other an the top tier was separated, it was filled with flowers.  The cake topper was a bride and groom hugging, the groom picking up the bride in the embrace--cute!  Right before the cake cutting the bride and groom both changed into traditional Thai outfits.  Absolutely stunning!  All the bridesmaids changed as well.  They all danced to traditional Thai music. It was mesmerizing, really beautiful.  It was breathtaking.  You couldn't help but smile.

We loved this wedding for the challenge and the unique cluster of ideas we put together.  We had to really work closely with the bride to get her vision exactly how she wanted.  The bride and groom, bridal party and guests made this wedding an event to remember.  It was a great wedding.  We wish them all the best always.

Heavy Metal Sling Shot Wedding

 The name says it all. Or does it?  I know it sounds strange.  But they managed to combine heavy metal (and other genre of music), sling shots and tons of fun with elegance. This was one of the funnest (is that a word?) weddings I've done in a long time.  The bride and groom were absolutely a blast!  They kept me on my toes with all the little surprises along the way.  This bride was very detail oriented.  A month before the wedding, she had everything done, marked and packed up for me.  I was in awe.  That never happens.  I absolutely adored her for it.  It made my life 1000 times easier.

The ceremony and wedding were both at Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket.  Ceremony was outside in the Stone Garden.  Beautiful ceremony.  Gotta admit, got a little teary eyed.  I was so happy for them.  Such a great couple! She looked stunning in a flowing white dress walking down the aisle. Her bridemaids in black strapless dresses.  All looked beautiful.

The reception was inside the ballroom. Their colors were black and white with pops of green.   Each table had floor length white linen with black overlays.  Free standing Calla Lillies on a black bases were the centerpieces.  Each one had a light in it.  So they "glowed" in the dark.  Very cool centerpieces.  Very modern and almost edgy but at the same time elegant. Unfortunately, the photos just don't do it justice. The escort cards were placed on a board that her father made.  Very impressed.  The bride and family made all the programs, escort cards & board & table numbers. The table numbers were different musicians from different genres of music.  Aerosmith, Ray Lamotagne, Led Zeppelin and even Eminem to name few.  Very unique and personalized. The favor...seeds to grow beautiful wild flowers as a symbol of their love blooming.

Artistic Cake Creations

Artistic Cake Creations

They had 2 cakes.  Hers was simple elegance, timeless.  4 squared tiers adorned with pearl dots, black ribbon and Calla Lillies.  Beautiful!  The Groom's cake was a drum set from Metallica.  Very cute and so fit their personality.  The best and very unexpected part.  Was after they did the traditional cake cutting the matron of honor and the best game in blowing a whistle and music changed.  They grabbed the groom sat him down and put goggles, rain poncho and held a target behind his head.  The bride was then given a tray with cake and a sling shot.  Hmmmm...you can guess where this is going.  She then proceeded to shoot cake into his mouth.  It was absolutely hilarious!!  LOVED IT!

Shelley Miller Photography

The dance floor remained packed the whole night.  The bride & groom, their family and friends were absolutely a pleasure to be around.  They were so much fun.  This wedding is going down in the books as one that will never be forgotten.  Thank you for allowing us to be a part of you day.  We wish you all the best always!!

Simply elegant country chic

This wedding was a pure delight to help plan.  We initially started the planning process with the mother of the bride via long distance.  When we finally met her as well as the bride, we were complete awe.  Such a wonderful family to work with.  The bride and groom absolutely delightful!  The bride made us a little nervous only because she was so easy going.  Sometimes we don't know what to expect and when a bride is so easy going we always are expecting an outburst of some sort. Not this bride, so sweet from beginning to the end.  LOVED IT!!

The wedding was held at Grandale Farms in Purcellville.  The ceremony took place outdoors near the orchard with an amazing view of the mountains in the distance.  A rustic arch with minimal flowers in blues, purples, yellows and white.  Beautiful!

The reception was held under the tent.  The tables had floor length light blue linen with a sheer white overlay. Flowers were in galvanized buckets with a very pretty palate of purples, creams and yellows.  Simply elegant country chic!  The best part of the tables were the favors.  Homemade strawberry jam, made by the   mother of the bride.  Absolutely delicious!!

The cake was white 3 tiered squared cake with some blue flowers.  The best part of the cake was the cake topper.  Specially made for the bride and groom.  2 bobble heads that looked like them.  It was hilarious, but so cute.  It fit them very well.  Another great addition was they added a game of corn-hole to the wedding.  The guests really enjoyed this.  It was a surprise and fun addition to the wedding.  Nothing like seeing a bride in her wedding dress playing.  Loved it!!

As beautiful as this wedding it was it wasn't a "stuffy" one, the bride and groom were so down to earth.  It was like a huge family event.  They were fun loving and had made all their guests feel so welcome, everyone really enjoyed themselves. We wish them the very best in their journey together as husband and wife.

All you Need is Love

There just isn't one word to describe this wedding.  We couldn't figure out how to name this one.  It was colorful, unique, beautiful, DIY projects galore, fun, creative, elaborate, beautiful...the descriptions could go on and on.  Let's just leave it as All you Need is Love.  Since this wedding had touches of The Beatles from beginning to end, it seems only fitting.

Both the ceremony and reception were held at the bride's parents house.  The ceremony was held in a wooded area across a little stream.  The Bride's father made a set of doors for the guests to walk through and a bridge to cross over. It was a great way to separate the space and show the entrance to the ceremony. It made it a unique entrance to an outdoor event.  Bird seed in fuchsia, turquoise or purple organza bags were set out on all the chairs to throw.  The bridal party walked into Beatles songs sang and accompanied by a few of the couples friends.   It was so beautiful.  The bride looked absolutely stunning walking through the doors and down the daisy lined aisle with her father towards her groom. She carried the most unique bouquet.  It was made of tons and tons of brooches.  Absolutely gorgeous.

Close to 300 guests joined them under a HUGE tent.  The tent was a little further up from the ceremony location.  The  tables were adorned with orange, fuchsia or turquoise silk floor length linens.  Napkins tied with DIY ribbon in assorted colors.  The centerpieces were beautiful large vases in either fuchsia, turquoise or purple with DIY flowers on branches.  During dinner the bride surprised the groom with 2 belly dancers.  It was a great way to start the evenings festivities.

They opted to do a cupcake table instead of cake.  But, let me just say the cupcake table was huge!  We placed a large "tree" stand with cupcakes stacked all the way to the top.  They made 2 tall DIY stands both topped with Fondant daisy covered cakes.  It looked like a Daisy flower ball.  It was gorgeous. Each cupcake was decorated with a Daisy made out of fondant.  Beautiful! They had little white boxes with various Beatles album pictures on them for guests to take home cupcakes.

They had a photo booth for the guests to enjoy and doubled as the favors. They thought of everything for their guests to enjoy the evening. From frozen Margarita machines, great entertainment, booming music, dollar dances with jello shots and great company--it was an unforgettable night.

We hung painted doors throughout the tent showing the bar, DJ, bathroom trailer and cupcake areas of the tent.  For example:  near the cupcakes it said " love is sweet"  Near the bathroom:  "love stinks"   They partied on the black and white dance floor well into the morning hours.  Way after most of the vendors had left for the night.

This wedding was one of the most unique ones that we have had the privilege of being a part of.  We were able to assist from the beginning and saw this great event emerge from scratch.  From just the beginning ideas to the actual day, we had a blast all the way.  Its hippie meets elegant vibe was absolutely beautiful.  We couldn't think of anything that would fit this couples' tastes better.  Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day. We will never forget the both of you or your wedding day.

Drink in the Love

This "Drink in the love" wedding was full of family, drinks and fun.  The couple selected Church of the Annunciation to be married in.  A beautiful church in DC.  Decor was simple & perfect.  The church was beautiful enough without adding too much.  A few pew bows with a single rose did the job.  Just enough.  She looked beautiful walking down the aisle with her mother towards her soon to be husband.  He grinned from ear to ear.  It was very touching.

The reception was held at the picturesque Sunset Hills Vineyard in Purcellville, VA.  With the lush vineyards and the unique venue this place was perfect for them.  It gave you almost a log cabin feeling on the inside.  With twinkle lights, different sized tables and the loft this place was perfect.  Intimate enough for everyone to feel special.  That's what they wanted,everyone to feel like they were a very important part of a very special day.  The love was apparent throughout the reception.  Everyone was there for the pure happiness and love of the couple.

They partied all through the night.  The dance floor was packed the entire night.  Everyone had an amazing time.  The bride brought black sneakers to change into.    Nothing like seeing a bride in a beautiful dress with sneakers getting her groove on.  We absolutely loved that!!

  With simple white tulip centerpieces with bright red wine linen, the decor was exquisite.  The cake was simple but elegant.  3 tiered cake with silver vine and  red grapes.  Beautiful and tasted great too.  The favors were delicious cookies baked by a close friend of theirs.  They were placed in little boxes with their names and wedding date on it.  So cute.  They also had wine stoppers for their guests.  What could be more fitting at a vineyard?

This couple is one of the sweetest couples we have ever met.  They were just great to work with.  We felt like part of the family by the end of the planning process.  Everything was so sentimental that wedding day; the toasts made us cry, the dances so sweet, the guest tons of fun.  Nothing stopped them from having a wedding that they will always remember.  Not even a little rain.  Drink in the love. Congratulations, we wish you both nothing but the best always!

First Article

We're so excited and we just can't hide it....woo-hoo!  We are contributors in a party planning article for a local magazine.  It's the Prince William Living magazine.  You have to check out the article.  It's short and sweet.  But, we are featured a few times in the article at the beginning and the end.  LOVE IT!!  Pick up a copy if you are in the area!

 Thanks everyone for making this an absolute amazing beginning of 2011!!  Looking forward to a great 2011~Happy Planning!!