TIPPING WEDDING VENDORS
Tipping at a wedding is like tipping at a restaurant, no one is making you tip, but would you walk away from dinner without tipping? Even if the service was just blah, I bet you still leave something. Unlike tipping at a restaurant, it is not clear how to go about...
WEDDING DAY EMERGENCY KIT MUST HAVES
Prepare for the unexpected! Having an emergency kit for your wedding day will provide you the ability to be your own problem solver. Remember, you are most likely not getting ready at your house so you will not have the everyday comforts and help as easily accessible...
HOW MUCH BOOZE SHOULD YOU BUY?
Many couples are finding that buying their alcohol is an easy DIY wedding planning task and may help control the cost, especially if you or have a friend who works in the restaurant or alcohol industry. But when you go to make the purchase, you will be at a loss of...
25 WEDDING PLANNING TIPS
Planning a wedding is a lot to take on especially since you still have your work and life to keep organized. Over the years, we have come up with a few wedding planning tips that will help you as you start your wedding planning process. It’s a short and easy...
THE ULTIMATE WEDDING PLANNING TIMELINE
For most couples getting married, this will be your first time going through the wedding planning process. You don’t know how to start planning, when things should be completed by and how to go about actually doing what is on your timeline. We went through our...
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,...
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...
UNIQUE BRIDESMAID GIFT IDEAS – BRIDESMAID GIFTS BOUTIQUE
I had recently partnered with Groovy Guys Gifts to review and check out their groomsmen gifts, check out that blog here, and I have been just introduced to their sister site Bridesmaid Gift Boutique. I am frequently asked for unique ideas for bridesmaid gifts, and...
UNIQUE BRIDESMAID GIFT IDEAS – BRIDESMAID GIFTS BOUTIQUE
I had recently partnered with Groovy Guys Gifts to review and check out their groomsmen gifts, check out that blog here, and I have been just introduced to their sister site Bridesmaid Gift Boutique. I am frequently asked for unique ideas for bridesmaid gifts, and...
UNIQUE BRIDESMAID GIFT IDEAS – BRIDESMAID GIFTS BOUTIQUE
I had recently partnered with Groovy Guys Gifts to review and check out their groomsmen gifts, check out that blog here, and I have been just introduced to their sister site Bridesmaid Gift Boutique. I am frequently asked for unique ideas for bridesmaid gifts, and...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.