Wordless Wednesday {Their Looks Are Worth a Thousand Words}

Photo by Greg Gibson

Carine's Sample Sale 2012!

Sample Sales at Hitched!

For all of your planning enjoyment, here's a way to help pace your dress shopping with a list of upcoming sample sales at Hitched Bridal Salon.  Don't forget to call or e mail for an appointment: 202-333-6162 or info@hitchedsalon.com

January 11th – January 25th Tara LaTour Gown Event Wednesday, January 18th Styling Night featuring Jennifer Behr Accessories Friday, January 20th & Saturday, January 21st Lela Rose Trunk Show Friday, January 27th & Saturday, January 28th Christos Trunk Show Friday, February 3rd & Saturday, February 4th  Modern Trousseau Trunk Show Friday, February 10th & Saturday, February 11th Amsale Trunk Show Friday, February 17th & Saturday, February 18th Jorge Manuel Trunk Show Wednesday, February 22nd Accessories Night featuring Desla Couture Friday, February 24th & Saturday, February 25th Anna Maier/Ulla~Maija Trunk Show Friday, March 2nd & Saturday, March 3rd Judd Waddell Trunk Show Friday, March 16th – Saturday, March 24th Francesca Miranda Gown Event Thursday, March 22nd Amsale Bridesmaid's Buying Party Friday, March 30th & Saturday, March 31stAnne Barge Trunk Show

Vera Wang Fall 2012 Trunk Show!

Trunk Shows at Chevy Chase Bridal!

Stereo Waltz Films {Danielle & Nick}

Danielle and Nick from Stereo Waltz Films on Vimeo.

Check out this beautiful highlight video from Stereo Waltz Films for one of our weddings! They are based in LA but they travel so we brought them to DC for this wedding. Totally worth it!

Wedding Programs into Wedding Ornaments!

 

Have leftover ceremony programs or invitations? How about making them into a Christmas ornament? Check out these fun ideas for preserving your wedding memories!

Now I'm not the most crafty person, despite being a wedding planner. Perhaps because I've had to do so many wedding projects for so many brides, I just don't relish doing them in my off hours. But these projects look pretty simple. Shred some programs, decoupage them to an ornament, cover in glittery substance, let dry. OR cut programs into strips, jam said strips into clear ornament, replace top. Voila! Happy {crafting} Holidays!

{above pictures courtesy of SuperNovaBride}

Smells of the Season

Happy Holidays!  So, Hanukkah began last night and I may be just one day late for some of you who had decided not to make the traditional potato latkes for fear of the everlasting smell they leave in your home.  I'm here to tell you it's not too late!  (To make them or get rid of that fried oder)

I feel like I have shared this secret with so many friends, clients and vendors over the past week, you should all know it.  While making up those latkes or after, fill a small pot with water and place it on the stove under medium low heat.  Add 2 cinnamon sticks and a quarter cup of cloves and let it simmer.  As the water evaporates, fee free to keep adding water to keep the sweet smell in the air.  Sometimes I throw this on even when I'm not cooking just to make the house smell nice- without artificial sprays :)

Since winter is time for citrus fruits, you can also throw in an orange, lemon or grapefruit to add a light aroma.  Thanks to my mom for this secret remedy that hopefully will benefit many this holiday season.
Cheers!

Sara

A Signature Drink for Winter Weddings {Hot Chocolate Stations}

Norococo

When the weather gets cold, I love hot chocolate!  And I love doing hot chocolate stations at weddings. A couple of weeks ago, we had hot chocolate to-go at a wedding and guests loved fixing a cup before getting in their cars and heading out into the cold.

SimplyandForever

There are so many ways to dress it up: with flavored syrups, sugars, spices, handcrafted marshmallows, peppermint sticks. And offering mini cookies or even donuts to go with it makes the drink even more fun.  So if you're hosting a winter wedding, consider making hot chocolate your signature drink. So delicious!

Bringing the Holidays to Weddings!

Joe Elario

Just a little holiday inspiration as we head into the last few days before the celebrations begin!

What is a December wedding without a Christmas tree?  Unless you're Jewish, in which case check out this cool bride and groom driedel! Happy holidays everyone!

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