Asian-Inspired Wedding Details!

We love when couples incorporate their heritage into their weddings! Here are a few of our favorite Asian-inspired wedding details from Engaging Affairs weddings.  Above, the Chinese symbol for double happiness adorned the front of red envelopes given to each wedding guest with lottery tickets inside.

Traditional Chinese dragon dancers at a wedding!

Images by Sota Dzine

A Korean tea ceremony during a wedding reception.

The Chinese symbol for double happiness on the top of escort cards and table name cards.

A bamboo ceremony arch adorned with orchids and bright roses for an Asian garden ceremony.

Colorful Chinese paper lanterns hanging in a garden as vegetarian summer rolls are passed to guests.

Wooden chopsticks customized with the couple's names and wedding date, tied with red ribbon and tucked into orange silk napkins are the perfect finishing touch to the place setting.

A lovely bride from Singapore chose traditional outfits for her bridesmaids that were custom-made for her in Singapore. Even the tiny flower girl wore a hand-embroidered skirt and top.

These images by Greg Gibson

Wishing you all double happiness today!

Styling Night at Hitched!

Come deck yourself with some pre-holiday sparkle at the upcoming Hitched Styling Night on Thursday, December 19th!
 
What: Hitched Styling Night

When: Thursday, December 19th 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, they'll be showcasing jewelry, veils, headpieces, belts, sashes, hair flowers, and all sorts of baubles and bling from their favorite accessories designers.  As an added bonus, all accessories will be 10% off during the event!

Weddings With Bling!

Who doesn't love a little sparkle? We adore these creative ways our couples have used bling to add drama to their weddings! Above, a bride adorns her wedding cake with antique broaches. Love!!

Bouquets made out of broaches and pins!

We adore shoes with glitz!

image by Fotobriceno

Bejeweled wedding gowns are breathtaking!

Image above by Greg Gibson

Image above by Fotobriceno

Winter White Wedding Inspiration!

Photos by Eli Turner

'Tis the season for wintery white weddings, fur wraps and glamorous frosty decor. We love the look of a glittery winter wedding! Here are some images from our favorite Engaging Affairs winter weddings!

Photos by Eli Turner

When decorating for Winter weddings, twinkle lights are the perfect way to add some magic. And what better dramatic impact that a soaring evergreen all decked out?

Photo by Tony Gajate

Blue lighting, silver linens and tons of glass create a frosty and elegant setting.

Photos by Eli Turner

Winter weddings lend themselves to bling so break out the crystals! In flower arrangements, on cakes, and in bouquets!

And we love a twinkle dance floor to add to the frosty glitz.

Photo by Eli Turner

Or a fun star light pattern to create a magical look for a first dance!

And what is a winter wedding without a fabulous fur wrap? We personally prefer gorgeous fake furs (and they look and feel so real now) and love the contrast of a sable fur against the white of a wedding gown.

Wishing you the merriest of holidays!

Peter Langner at The Bridal Salon at Saks Jandel

Hay-Adams Romance! {Catherine + John}

Congratulations to Catherine and John on their beautiful wedding! I felt so fortunate to work with this charming couple!

Love this moment!  Talk about a special "first look!"

We love the romantic elegance of The Hay-Adams. It is truly one of D.C.'s best addresses and always a spectacular backdrop for weddings!

A beautiful ceremony with decor from Fox Ventures. Lovely and romantic!

Reception fun!

Gorgeous reception setting at The Top of The Hay!

Thanks to Free Spirit for keeping guests dancing the night away!

Is there a better view in DC? Stunning!

Thanks to the amazing team that helped create such an beautiful day:

Hay Adams

Fox Ventures

Free Spirit

Cherry Blossom Strings

Photography by Cliff Mautner

Escort board by Meant to Be Calligraphy

Chairs by DaVinci's

xoxo
Christine

Hayley Paige at Love Couture {Trunk Shows}

Monday Fun-day?

Need something to make going back to work a little easier? We love these hilarious superhero socks on a very fun group of groomsmen! Happy Monday!

A Love Story! {Kelly + Paul}

Kelly and Paul's Love Story from Bowen Films on Vimeo.

Thanks Tom Bowen for this lovely love story for Kelly and Paul!

Calling All Prospective Weddingistas!

photo from Brumley & Wells via RuffledBlog

Engaging Affairs is looking for a new full-time wedding planner to join our team!  If you have experience planning weddings (other than your own or a friend's, please), are comfortable selling yourself to potential clients, and are familiar with the D.C. event market, we'd love to talk with you.

This is an amazing opportunity to join an established and successful wedding planning company (and it happens with us very rarely). We are looking for someone who loves weddings, can handle complex events, is calm under pressure, is supremely organized, and is an all-around delight! We encourage applicants with hotel, catering, rental, or venue experience.

To be considered, send a cover letter telling us why you are perfect and we can't live without you (along with your stellar resume) to Laura Weatherly at weddings@engagingaffairs.com by December 6th. We look forward to meeting you!