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Destination Wedding Details! {Christine & Victor}

More of Christine and Victor's stunning wedding in Puerto Rico. We are obsessed with the gorgeous design details!

Photographer: Greg Gibson

Venue/Caterers: El San Juan Resort & Casino

Bride’s Gown: Wtoo by Watters, Love Couture Bridal

Hair: Bridal Hair by Remona

Makeup: Nikki Fraser, Beauty ’n the Bride

Groom’s Tux: Hugo Boss, Nordstrom

Cocktail: Mango mojito

Florist: Arquetipo

Flowers: White orchids, garden roses, and chrysanthemums

Music/Entertainment: Violines Galanterien for ceremony, DJ Rockhand for the reception

First Dance Song: “Undeniable” by Mat Kearney

Invitations: Designers Fine Press, Michelle’s Memos

Calligraphy: Meant to Be Calligraphy

Printing: Sprites Ink

Stunning Island Romance {Christine + Victor}

Engaging Affairs' own Christine Godsey had the most amazing wedding in Puerto Rico. Check out part one of her stunning wedding!

Photographer: Greg Gibson

Venue/Caterers: El San Juan Resort & Casino

Bride’s Gown: Wtoo by Watters, Love Couture Bridal

Hair: Bridal Hair by Remona

Makeup: Nikki Fraser, Beauty ’n the Bride

Groom’s Tux: Hugo Boss, Nordstrom

Cocktail: Mango mojito

Florist: Arquetipo

Flowers: White orchids, garden roses, and chrysanthemums

Music/Entertainment: Violines Galanterien for ceremony, DJ Rockhand for the reception

First Dance Song: “Undeniable” by Mat Kearney

Invitations: Designers Fine Press, Michelle’s Memos

Calligraphy: Meant to Be Calligraphy

Printing: Sprites Ink

Enaura Trunk Show!

Win a Live Painter at Your Wedding from United With Love!

Photo Credit: Amber Reinink Photography

To win a live painter at your wedding (Jamie Peterson at The Painted Lens), bop on over to United With Love to comment on their blog post and enter! Good luck!

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Meet The Planners {Laura Weatherly}

Last up on "Meet the Planners" is company founder Laura Weatherly. Laura grew up in North Carolina and attended Duke University before coming to D.C. and starting Engaging Affairs in 1996.

Your signature cocktail: Champagne. I always keep a bottle of Veuve Clicquot in the fridge.

Favorite vacation spot: Maui and Venice

Favorite restaurant: Blue Duck in D.C. and Fiction Kitchen in Raleigh

What magazine do you read every month without fail: Southern Living

Guilty pleasure TV: Scandal, True Blood, Downton Abbey

Favorite wedding trend: Laser-cut invitations

Wedding trend you'd like to see die a slow death: improper use of Mason jars (not a huge surprise there), e-vites for weddings

Describe your perfect weekend when you don't have a wedding: morning yoga, yummy brunch with my family, paddle boarding, then reading a good book in the hammock before dinner on the back deck.

Describe your dream client: a couple who has a good perspective on life and who realizes that a wedding is just one important day out of many in their future life together and not the end-all-be-all of their existence

Favorite celebrity wedding: Ellen and Portia-- I love the intimacy and true joy in their wedding!

Meet The Planners! {Erica Selekman}

Today on "Meet The Planners" is Erica Selekman, our fabulous brunette! Erica has worked with Engaging Affairs for over three years and graduated from Radford University with a degree in PR.

  Your signature cocktail: I'm a simple gal-- a light beer :)  And if I'm feeling fancy, either glass of   
  champagne or vodka + soda with a splash of pineapple juice

  Favorite pair of shoes: Red pumps 
  
  Favorite vacation spot: The beach!!!!!  If I could be a sun-goddess I would! 

  Favorite restaurant: The Palm in Tyson's  

  What magazine do you read every month without fail: Washington Biz Journal (I know, boring) 

  Favorite wedding trend: Different height center pieces + and the "outdoor look" with branches

  Describe your perfect weekend when you don't have a wedding: Brunch outside (if it's nice) with  
  good company,  music and eats (Saturday and Sunday if I'm lucky) 

  Describe your dream client:  The couple that just wants to have fun and truly enjoy the day!

  Favorite celebrity wedding: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen  (a classic)

Meet The Engaging Affairs Planners! {Christine Godsey}

Up today in the "Meet The Planners" series is Christine Godsey! Christine has been with Engaging Affairs for almost ten years and is known for her glamorous events and experience with multi-cultural and South Asian weddings. Some things you may not know:

Your signature cocktail:  Pinot Noir is my usual go to but when the mood strikes, I love a good Moscow Mule or Green’s Gluten Free Triple Blonde Ale. 

Favorite pair of shoes:  I LOVE my Corso Como riding boots!  I have had them for over 4 years and they just get better with age.  I wish I could wear them year round!

Favorite vacation spot: I love a little adventure, a little history and a little relaxation. So far, my favorites include: Whistler; Belize; Costa Rica; Meribel, France and, of course, Puerto Rico.

Favorite restaurant:  Going out to eat is one of my favorite things!  Some of my favorites in DC are Fiola, Bourbon Steak and Mintwood.

What magazine do you read every month without fail:  US Weekly, In Touch, Ok!.  I love love love gossip magazines just as much as I love reality TV shows.

Favorite wedding trend: I love what you can do with lighting these days. It is so much more than just uplights and pinspotting.  I love a bride who really understands what lighting can do.

Wedding trend you'd love to see die a slow death:  I Do stickers on the bottom of shoes, hangers with names written in them and monogram gobos.  

Describe your perfect weekend when you don't have a wedding:  Out of town traveling or on the boat!  Always somewhere sunny!

Describe your dream client:  I love clients who are excited about doing something a little different, either with décor or food.

Favorite celebrity wedding: I have to say Crissy Teigen & John Legend.  Wedding in Lake Cuomo and three Vera Wang wedding dresses, one being a gorgeous red stunner.  What more do I need to say?