Jorge Manuel at Hitched {Trunk Shows}

If you're searching for that just-right blend of edgy and couture, then we've got the perfect trunk show for you! Join Hitched for the Jorge Manuel Bridal Gown Trunk Show on Friday, May 18th & Saturday, May 19th!
 

What: Jorge Manuel Bridal Gown Trunk Show

When: Friday, May 18th & Saturday, May 19th 

RSVP: 202.333.6162 or info@hitchedsalon.com [Please remember, gown trials are by appointment only!]

Details & Perks: Miami-based designer Jorge Manuel's gowns are both architecturally modern and classically chic, creating a fashion-forward feel that is truly his own. But don't take our word for it—these are gowns that you absolutely have to see in person to fully appreciate! At the trunk show, you will have the opportunity to view Jorge Manuel's latest collection, as well as to meet Jorge in person [a true treat!]. As an added bonus, they'll be offering a 10% discount and custom measurements on any gown purchased over the course of the weekend.

Don't miss out on the incredible opportunity to view this spectacular collection—make an appointment today!

The Truth In Innocence

In my opinion the best thing you can you do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you, the right person will still think the sun shines out of your ass. That’s the kind of person that’s worth sticking with.

-Juno

Your Wedding Story {Twenty Pages}

We're always looking for fun ways to personalize weddings, add fun elements to welcome bags or jazz up information for out-of-town guests. Enter Twenty Pages! This company will create a customized magazine featuring your story and everything you want to tell your wedding guests.

You can include whimsical lists of your wedding "stats" or your own Top 10 lists and also cover the essential information guests will want to know like what time the ceremony starts and the addresses of all your pertinent wedding weekend spots.

This is such a great way to share with the people who have traveled to be with you on your special day and it sure beats trying to print it all up yourself or send it out in emails. So check it out and see how much fun you can have designing your own Twenty Pages!

The Ties that Bind

In late March I was a part of one of the most beautiful unions of a bride and groom I can remember.  Michelle and Raj joined their families whose background and traditions include those of the Christian, Persian, Hindu and Filipino faiths and cultures.  As one of our officiants commented after the ceremony, parts of it were "holy chaos" which was perfectly appropriate.

I met Michelle and Raj last February and was actually a part of their engagement, which had yet to come. It was after our first day of venue visits that Raj asked me to help orchestrate his surprise proposal followed by another surprise of family and friends waiting to celebrate at POV at the W hotel.  The whole thing was captured by Juan Carlos of Fotobriceo.

Once the ring was on, the planning really got underway.  These busy doctors were living in Philly during our year of planning together so we definitely maximized activities during their travel time down to DC.

In the end, we had a spectacular day with many personal touches including their new puppy in the form of favors, yummy cookies from Bundles Of Cookies.

The couple got ready at the Hotel Monaco in DC.

Pictures were done under the beautiful arches and inside Union Station.

Their Sofreh was one of the most beautiful I have seen.  Thank you to Poopak and her team at Exclusively Events.

The honey used in a Persian wedding ceremony represents sweetness in life.

The National Museum of Women in the Arts was the setting for their celebration.

The veil and chord is part of the Philipino wedding traditions.

Dominic of Exclusively Entertainment kept the 80's music login crowd 

on the dance floor all night long.

Her's Ringo!

Thank you to the wonderful team of vendors that worked so hard on this event!

Sara

From the Movies

Sometimes, the only way to catch an uncatchable woman is to offer her a wedding ring.

-Big Fish

Justin Alexander at Chevy Chase Bridal {Trunk Shows}

Win a Night at The Movies! {The Five-Year Engagement Giveaway}

 

I recently had the pleasure of attending a premiere for the movie “The Five Year Engagement”!  I thought what a wonderful date night or girls night movie to catch on this rainy weather weekend!

The movie stars Jason Segal (Forgetting Sarah Marshall and How I Met Your Mother) as Tom Solomon and Emily Blunt (Devil Wears Prada) as Violet Barnes, but I think the real scene stealers are Chris Pratt (Parks & Recreation) and Alison Brie (Community) as the Best Man and Sister/Maid of Honor!  Watch out for their amazing interaction and comedic brilliance!  This comedy has its serious moments  as the couple, who gets engaged one year after meeting, deals with life’s struggles of planning a wedding.  Between career dreams and elderly family members, this movie does highlight real struggles that couples often deal with while planning a wedding.  Without giving anything away, I think the overall theme of the movie “nothing is perfect” is something that all brides should keep in mind!  

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Big Honcho Media was kind enough to give us a prize pack as a giveaway so leave a brief description of your engagement story (or your friends or sisters) on our Facebook page and you could win a $25 Visa Gift Card for a “Night at the Movies” and a Five Year Engagement Prize Pack!

One (1) winner will receive:

·         $25 Visa cash card for a “Night at the Movies”
·         Five-Year Engagement Cosmetic bag filled with lip shine, nail file matchbook, eye mask, purse hanger, comb/mirror, faux engagement ring

Prize pack valued at $60

Giveaway open to US mailing addresses only

Prizing courtesy of Universal Pictures

THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT – IN THEATERS APRIL 27

Rent the Runway for Brides!

Watters & W-Too at Love Couture {Trunk Shows}

Vera Wang Fall 2012 Collection!