Happenings at Hitched!

Mad for Plaid {Flashback Friday}

Clockwise from top left: tablescape (The Party Dress), cake (Flickr), linens (Brenda's Wedding Blog), invitations (Beast Pieces), candles (Things Festive), bouquet trim (Wedsmack), shoes (Things Festive), dresses (Wedding Stand)

Plaid isn't just for Scottish weddings, although it is very appropriate for them. A touch of pretty plaid can add zing to just about any celebration!

Trunk Shows at Carine's!

DC area brides! Don't miss the upcoming trunk shows at Carine's Bridal Atelier! Gorgeous designs by Monique Lhuillier and Bliss!

Grooms in Uniform!

We are inspired by Amanda's Naval Academy wedding to remember some of our military grooms. We just love a man (or woman) in uniform!

Image by Amy Deputy

Images by Greg Gibson

We adore sword arches!

Images by Greg Gibson

Above images by Greg Gibson

We are proud to have worked on some truly wonderful military weddings and we are grateful to all the servicemen and women in all the branches of the military we've had the pleasure to work with. Thank you!

A Naval Academy Love Story {Emily + Nick}

As a daughter of two Naval Academy graduates, I could not have been more happy to have this September wedding at the chapel and in Annapolis.  Military service members obviously hold a special place in my heart and Nick and Emily just added more joy to it!  

The weather for this September wedding could not have been more spectacular!  We started off in the suite with make up by Pattie Martin and Hair by Jewels! 

The Naval Academy grounds and chapel are just amazing and Andrea from the Observatory got some stunning shots in this historic venue!  We then moved on to to a brand new venue located about 20 minutes outside Annapolis right on the water.  We had a wine tasting during cocktail hour and then re-purposed the area for a cigar lounge!

Loved my sweet and sassy bride!

Relysh delighted guests with their interesting cuisine and Doctor's Orders kept the dance floor packed all night long!

 

Love to Emily and Nick, the Lenharts and Rausas, and BEAT ARMY!! :)

xoxo,

Amanda

My wonderful team that made the day so successful:

Ceremony Venue: United States Naval Academy
Reception Venue: Shorehouse Gardens
Hair and Make up: Hair by Jewels and makeup by Pattie Martin
Flowers: Intrigue Design
Caterer: Relysh Catering
Music: Bialek's/Doctors Orders
Cigar:  The Cigar Box
Rentals: DC Rental
Signage: Just Write Studios and Michelle's Memos
Photographer: Andrea Jacobson/The Observatory
Favors: Artisan Confections

A Sneak Peek at a Naval Academy Wedding!

Be sure to see the entire wedding tomorrow!

Flashback Friday {Museum Inspiration}

busts (Style Me Pretty), flowers (Martha Stewart Weddings), cake (Snippet &



Ink), couple kissing (Brides.com), framed escort cards (In Style Weddings), live event painter (Wedding Bee), tablescape (Brides.com), bride (Favors in the City)

We love planning weddings in museums and here is a little art-inspired eye candy. Happy Friday!

Bring on the Baraats!

Engaging Affairs has been fortunate to plan many South Asian weddings over the years. We love so many things about these events but one of our favorite parts is the Baraat. This is the arrival of the groom and his friends and family at the ceremony and it is done with great fanfare and celebration. Traditionally, the groom rides on a horse or even an elephant while friends and family dance around led by energetic dholi drumming. The enthusiasm of this procession is contagious and usually stops traffic in D.C.!

                                     Image by Christian Oth

Image by Greg Gibson

 The wedding party really gets into the dancing!

 Image by Regeti's

 Image by Regeti's

 Image by Regeti's

                                     Image by Regeti's

Images by Kelsey Thompson

 Not all grooms choose to arrive riding an animal, though. We have had guests in open convertible sports cars and even on foot.

Once the groom reaches the entry to the ceremony, the bride's family greets him. The mother marks his forehead and he steps on pottery and breaks it into shards then proceeds into the ceremony.

 Images by Robert Isacson

Thanks to all our fabulous couples who have had such wonderful baraats and let us be a part of the fun (watching and coordinating, of course). We have loved every joyful moment!!