DECODING MODERN DAY DRESS CODE ETIQUETTE
A lot has changed since Emily Post’s book about etiquette came out. We are left to ourselves to best define what modern day dress code etiquette means. Here is a helpful list that will help you navigate modern day dress etiquette. WHITE TIE / ULTRA FORMAL...
HOW-TO USE QUICKBOOKS TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR WEDDING BUDGET
If you love everything as organized as we do, you will love using Quickbooks to keep track of your wedding budget. It is the most comprehensive wedding budget spreadsheet you will find out there! We use it for business and have also used QuickBooks it to help our...
UNIQUE GROOMSMEN GIFT IDEAS – GROOVY GUY GIFTS REVIEW
I am frequently asked for good ideas for groomsmen gifts, and I have found a company who has made all of our male gift-giving problems disappear – Groovy Guys Gifts! I sampled one of their products and was not disappointed. Keep reading below for my review...
SAVE TIME FINDING ROOMS BLOCKS FOR WEDDINGS
As you are planning your wedding, room blocks quickly become a lingering thought in your head. As soon as you have the date picked out, guest will start to ask about hotel blocks for the wedding. You have most likely never given hotel blocks for weddings a thought,...
SMALL BUSINESS TOOLS EVERYONE NEEDS
I wear many hats throughout my day and often am asked how do I balance it all? It’s not easy, and it’s not always pretty, that’s for sure! Through a ton of trial and error, I have found some great tools to use to help keep my life somewhat together....
DC WEDDING INVITATION INSPIRATION
Looking for some DC inspiration?! We have found some of our favorite DC wedding invitations! SAVE THE DATES Created for you by Minted global community of designers, our unique Save The Date designs are the perfect way to announce your wedding day. All...ABOUT ME
Colleen has been planning D.C. weddings for nearly a decade now. She is a native of the Washington DC. area and her connections with local professionals and her intimate knowledge of the wedding planning industry enable her to expertly guide couples to the exact vendors they need to make their dream wedding.