Oscar de la Renta at Saks Jandel {Trunk Show}

Mind Your Manners! {Peggy Post Giveaway}

It's time for another giveaway!  Today we're giving away a copy of Peggy Post's classic book "Wedding Etiquette." This book tells you everything from how to word your invitation to how to set up a receiving line. Like us on FB and leave us a comment on our FB page to enter. We'll select a winner on Friday (tomorrow)! Good luck!

Love at The (Peabody) Library! {Palma & Kevin}

What a gorgeous setting and a stunning couple! We loved this elegant wedding at The Peabody Library in Baltimore and we loved all the creative "library" touches like the save-the-dates and table numbers fashioned like vintage library slips. Thanks to Greg Gibson for his always gorgeous images. Enjoy!

Thanks to Palma and Kevin for letting me share in their amazing day and to all my fabulous vendors for making it happen!

Christine

Venue: Peabody Library

Photographer: Greg Gibson

Caterer: Chef's Expressions

DJ: Jeff Furnas, My DeeJay

Video: Buerhaus Design

Florist: Fleur de Lis

Makeup: Carl Ray

Hair: Updos for I Dos

Lighting & Draping: Event Dynamics

Charlottesville Charm {S & J Part II}

We are back for Part II of Stephanie and Jay's big day!!  The bride was absolutely amazing at the DIY end of weddings and was able to add so many special touches to her big day!  She even created all of the centerpieces on her own!

Loved the escort card wall, guestbook, and little special touches throughout the room!  Special thanks to DC Rental for all of the linens, base plates, and dinner napkins for adding a little extra sass to the room! 

And of course- who wouldn't love this gorgeous candy bar!! 

Sound Nation kept the dance floor packed all night long!  Guests were also invited out the gorgeous Keswick patio to enjoy a cigar from John Kacur at The Cigar Box and enjoy the beautiful May weather!

At the end of the night, we lured guests outside with the idea of a nighttime cake cutting with sparklers and surprised them with a little something else...

Just in time for this week... FIREWORKS!!!!

It was an absolutely amazing display to cap off cake cutting!  Guests were so surprised and Dominion Fireworks put on a great show!! So much love to this couple and their adorable pup Callie! 

Happy Fourth of July everyone!

xoxo,

Amanda

Special thanks to all of my vendors:

Venue and Catering:  Keswick Hall

Photography: Jack Looney

Make Up: Pattie Martin

Hair: Abri Harrison of Hair by Jewels

Ceremony Music: Piedmont Players

Band: Soundnation

Rentals: DC Rental

Cigars: The Cigar Box

Charlottesville Charm {Stephanie & Jay}

This fabulous wedding kicked off my wedding season at one of my favorite venues- Keswick Hall in Charlottesville, VA!

The magnificent Adam and the rest of the staff at Keswick outdid themselves again!  The couple started the weekend off with an intimate rehearsal dinner in the board room, a welcome reception surrounding the pool, as well as golf and skeet shooting the next morning!

The bride started off her morning in my favorite way- running with the hounds!! Every Saturday morning, the Keswick Hunt Club goes for a run... and you can join!  For all of my fellow dog lovers, what a great way to start your wedding morning!

Then we were off to hair and make up with the wonderful Pattie Martin and Abri Harrison of Hair by Jewels.

I ADORE this picture of the bride and her niece!! Keswick's suites provide such a wonderful backdrop for photos and makes it easy on the planner to keep the bride and groom from seeing each other!  Thank you Jack Looney for the beautiful photos! 

The beautiful ceremony by the pool just reflected the calm and peaceful nature of this wonderful couple!

 

After our I do's the couple took some photos around the amazing grounds of Keswick!  

Stay tuned for photos of the gorgeous reception and a romantic surprise with cake cutting!!

xoxo,

Amanda