A Sneak Peek of Sweet Romance!

Just a sneak peek at the gorgeous images from Eli Turner from Amanda's charming Woodmont Country Club wedding a few weeks ago. Soft and pretty and so, so sweet!

Amsale Trunk Show

Before you step out in that spooky Halloween costume next weekend, come get all dolled up at Hitched during our Amsale Bridal Trunk Show on Friday, October 26th and Saturday, October 27th! 

 

What: Amsale Bridal Trunk Show

When: Friday, October 26th & Saturday, October 27th

Why: Designer Amsale Aberra's gowns have been featured on both the big and small screens and are a favorite among celebrity fashionistas, so don't miss your chance to try on her newest collection of chic, modern wedding gowns yourself!

Details & Perks: In addition to being able to see all of the gowns in Amsale's latest collection, you'll have the chance to meet with a representative from the company to assist in selecting the gown that's perfect for you. As an added bonus, all Amsale gowns will be 10% off during the trunk show!

RSVP: 202.333.6162 or info@hitchedsalon.com [Please remembe that all gown trials are by appointment only!]

Wedding Gospel!

One of my favorite ways to add some heart and soul into a wedding is with a gospel choir. And I love using it as a surprise for guests. In this case, we tucked the choir in the balcony and when they began singing the recessional, all the guests looked up in amazement. Talk about a WOW factor!

What is your favorite wedding ceremony music?

Vera Wang 2013 Bridal Collection!

Perfectly Pink {Courtney + John}

The first thing Courtney told me when we met to start planning her wedding was that she loves pink and she and her fiance love good wine!  She and John even got engaged at a Virginia winery.  So we got to work on a pink-infused wedding with tons of amazing wine!

The wedding weekend began with a festive rehearsal dinner at Cafe Milano in Georgetown where the father of the bride revealed a custom caricature he'd had created of the couple.  Then the fun continued at a dessert and drinks reception at The Fairmont, also the site of the wedding reception.

 The couple fell in love with The Fairmont Hotel in DC from the first moment they saw it and the amazing Bob Mikolitch worked with us to make sure every detail was perfect.  The bride and her girls had such fun getting ready in the Fairmont suite the morning of the wedding with Chris Cushing doing hair and Kim Giammarria doing makeup.

The bride fell in love with a magical Vera Wang ballgown and found pale pink bridesmaids' dresses with complementary cream sashes.

John Duffy with Yellow Door Floral Designs created the stunning bouquets and arrangements using tons of pink and white peonies and garden roses.

The ceremony was held at Western Presbyterian Church and was officiated by their family pastor.  Guests enjoyed harp music before the ceremony began then the bride processed in to the sounds of a trumpet and organ.

After the ceremony, the couple took off with the fabulous photographer Elaine Studley of Hay McKenna Photography to Georgetown for some photos on the cobblestone streets.

They also stopped for a quick photo outside the Georgetown bar where they first met!

While the bride and groom were dashing about taking portraits, guests were at The Fairmont enjoying a cocktail hour that featured a Peking Duck station, an expansive raw bar and passed flavored vodkas.

Guests found their escort cards around a beautiful pink floral arrangement filled with wine corks.  Out-of-town guests had also received welcome bags filled with bottles of wine from the winery where the couple got engaged!

A Dixieland jazz band played during cocktail hour and led the guests into the Colonnade Room for dinner.

The bride loved the look of all all white and pink room so we brought in chivari chairs and covered them with made-to-fit slipcovers and pink sashes. Lovely pink arrangements sat over crisp, white linens and each guest found a pink wedding cake cookie on top of their menu card.

The wedding cake featured a pale pink bow, as well.

The bride and groom opened the dance floor with a choreographed first dance then the fabulous band "Nightsong" kept the floor packed for the rest of the evening.

After a wonderful dinner, guests filled bags with pink, white and silver candies. Even the candy jar labels were created to resemble the trademark patterns of the bride's favorite designer, Lily Pulitzer.



Painter Irina Koren created a painting of the wedding throughout the evening that the couple can hang in their home to remind them of the spectacular event.

Congratulations to Courtney and John!! And thanks to Elaine Studley for sharing the gorgeous images of the day with us and letting us share them with you!

Thanks to our amazing team of vendors:

The Fairmont DC
Cafe Milano
Kay McKenna Photography
Dolce Studio Films
Yellow Door Floral Designs
Vera Wang DC
DC Rental
Sunny's Limousine
MSE Productions
Nightsong Band
Kim Giammaria
Irina Koren
Fancy Cakes by Leslie

And special thanks to my assistants Bella and Gingy who patiently tied hundreds of bows over the course of the wedding day!
Laura

The Fabulous Four Seasons Baltimore Spa

Those who know me know that I adore spas and have been to many. My new favorite "local" spa (I'll drive a couple of hours from DC for a good spa) is the Four Seasons Spa in Baltimore.  You may have seen a post several months ago after my first visit to the new hotel (back when it was really new) and my mention of the lovely spa.  Since then, I've returned and basked in the amazing services and the gorgeous facilities.

As much as great masseuses and esthiticians, I love a spa with fabulous steam rooms, saunas and whirlpools.  The Four Seasons Baltimore has these in spades and I could spend an entire day just going from one to the other (with short breaks to relax on the heated stone lounge chairs).  Plus they have incredible views of the Baltimore Harbor and (when the weather is right) a stunning infinity pool that overlooks the water. Heaven!

This spa is the perfect spot for an amazing bride's pampering escape or bridesmaids' weekend and right now they are offering a complimentary mini-facial with any 50 minute massage.  I'll see you there!
Laura

Amazing Wedding Video! {Anisha and Guggan}

Anisha & Guggan - Full Cinematic Highlight from Pixotheory on Vimeo.

We love this amazing video from one of Christine's fabulous weddings at The Willard and The Mellon. Be sure to watch what happens when the first dance gets messed up at 10:18!  Awesome!!

Pinkalicious!

Just a preview of one of our real weddings that was fabulously pink this summer!  Love those peonies!

Emergency Kit Find {Cufflinks To-Go}

As you can imagine, we're always on the lookout for great new items for our wedding emergency kits. This one is genius (and would have come in handy a lot in the past). Tuck this slim stainless-steel card in your 911 bridal bag, then pop off a pair of cuff links when a groomsman forgets his pair.  Cool!

Facebook Giveaway {Brighter Futures Bracelets}

Today we have a little something to make Monday more bearable!  We're doing a Facebook Friends giveaway (hooray--free bling! free bling!). "Like" our Engaging Affairs page on Facebook and you'll be entered to win one of two pretty Brighter Futures bracelets (if you're already our FB friend, you're already entered!)  We'll select two names randomly on Wednesday and each winner will receive a charming handmade bracelet knotted with semi-precious stones (each is unique and will not appear exactly as above).

The bracelets are made by teenaged girls in orphanages and it supports programs that empower, teach and enable girls and young women so they can leave orphanages and be self-sustaining. So join us and win something pretty!  Happy Monday!