Friday, August 16, 2013

Hitched Styling Night in August!

Don't let summer come to a close without putting the final touches on your wedding day look!  We hope you'll join the ladies at Hitched to find the perfect bridal accessories at the upcoming Hitched Styling Night!

What: Hitched Styling Night

When: Thursday, August 22nd from 5-8pm (though no appointment is necessary, please RSVP!)

RSVP: 202.333.6162 or info@hitchedsalon.com


All the Details: During the Styling Night, we'll be showcasing jewelry, veils, headpieces, belts, sashes, hair flowers, and all sorts of baubles and bling from many favorite accessories designers.  As an added bonus, all accessories purchased during the event will be 10% off!

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Engaging Affairs Featured on YourWeddingAtHome.com!

Thanks so much to Janice Carnevale from Bellwether Events for featuring Laura Weatherly on her blog, YourWeddingAtHome.com. Laura shared some advice on hosting an at-home wedding so bop on over here to check it out! And you can also check out Janice's fab e-book!


The Engaging Affairs Team!


We're all so busy planning weddings with our cool clients that it takes some serious effort for the team to get together for a little fun. So it can be a while between team pictures. I love this photo from our recent dinner out at Restaurant Nora. Incredible food and lots of laugh!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Rustic Wedding Candy!



We've done plenty of candy bars in our day but I love this one (not ours) with the vintage cash register and the scale filled with taffy. So charming!

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Say Cheese! Paper Props {Sale!)

These adorable props for photobooths are on sale! Plus free shipping when you enter code "freeshipping" at checkout. Check them out here!



Friday, August 2, 2013

Lady {Bride} In Red!!



Here are a few sneak peek photos from my AMAZING wedding in May at the Four Seasons, Washington, DC.  I absolutely adored this couple and their pups!  I knew I was in love with this bride and her rock n' roll style wedding when she told me she was wearing red instead of the traditional white!! 





Big thanks to Bill at Edge Flowers, Tina at the Four Seasons, and Susan of Susan Stripling Photography!  More photos and vendors to come!

xoxo,

Amanda

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Classic Courthouse Ceremony {Morgan & Jonathan}


There is something so classic about a couple getting married a judge's chambers with the bride in a white suit. Of course, when the court is the Supreme Court and the judge is Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, you know the wedding is something serious. Just a sneak peek from Amanda's glamorous wedding at the Supreme Court and Four Seasons. More to come!


Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Bride's Head Revisited!


 
Bride’sHead Revisited has just debuted their Fall 2013 collection. The highlights include three stunning veils inspired by fashion plates of Austrian designer Max Snischek during the 1920’s, and a photo of the designer’s grandparents on their wedding day from 1934. 
 
"I have always been inspired by fashion history and the exquisite techniques of haute couture. From the sleek styles of the late 1950’s/60’s portrayed in Mad Men to the decorative elegance on display in The Great Gatsby, these disparate styles are having a major moment in fashion right now. We can definitely expect to see a strong 20's and 30's influence within the bridal world for fall and winter,” says Emily.

Florence Veil: Waltz length dropped veil with chantilly lace edge
Bella Veil: Chapel length veil of chantilly lace, tulle, and silk ribbon
Maisie Veil: Caged veil of antique blue netting

About Bride’s Head Revisited: Over the past ten years, Bride’s Head Revisited designs have earned a reputation for fine quality and craftsmanship over their years. To create their unique synthesis of classic style and a fresh, modern look, designer Emily Martin combines a love of contemporary design with her background in art and costume history at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, New York. 

Bride’s Head Revisited will happily customize any length or style, and all of their veils can be accented with lace, crystals, ribbon, or a custom trim that complements your gown. Every veil is hand sewn and beautifully finished using the finest quality fabrics and trims including Swarovski crystals, silk ribbon and hand-appliquéd lace. One thing that remains constant in all of their designs is the quality and care that they devote to each piece. 

D.C. brides can find these lovely veils at Hitched!

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Bridal Meditation {Get Your Zen On}






Here's something that falls into the category of "Why aren't there more of these?" or "Why didn't someone think of this sooner?"-- a mediation CD for brides!

Cornelia Powell, a bridal historian and wedding entrepreneur, created OPEN YOUR HEART Meditations for Brides to bring a relaxing introspection into a bride’s life during the dizzying swirl of planning a wedding. Listening to the calming CD is a little refreshment of ease for "on the verge" brides, "Zen" brides, and everyone in-between!

Bring on the Om!