Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Welcome Back!!

by Ashlee

Hello lovelies! I'm back to blogging and am another year older. Thanks to all those that sent well wishes my way. I cannot get over the fact that September is two weeks away. While I love me some fall weather, I seriously don't think I even got a tan this summer!!

I have owned the DMV area this summer. I have traveled up to the Eastern Shore and as far west as Charlottesville. I love that I get to hop around and check out so many beautiful areas and don't have to sit behind a desk and long for freedom outside. 

Check out some of my awesome summer adventures below! 

Eastern Shore

I did a beautiful wedding on Kent Island at Kent Manor Inn. Luckily the weather held out and we had a beautiful summer night. We had lounge furniture from AFR Rentals that was such a hit. It's where Lisa and I relaxed once we got the party started! Professional pictures will be coming soon from Natalie Lane Photography!

 Fauquier County

My wonderful husband recently got a promotion at his job so they've sent him away for training in Richmond for four weeks. We tried to spend as much time as possible together since he won't be at home until the middle of September. We had a wonderful date night in Old Town Warrenton. One of the reason I love Warrenton so much is because it's where I found my love in Event Planning and Design. I can't believe it's been 4 years since I've become a full time Event Planner. 

Keswick, VA (Albemarle County, VA)
Castle Hill Cider

The hubby and I went out to meet some clients at Keswick Vineyards to do a site visit. We got done with lunch with his family reallllly early and had about an hour to kill before our appointment. We thought we would go to the tasting room of the vineyard but on the way we passed Castle Hill Cider. I have looked into this venue for a couple clients and it has never worked out. The pictures online make it look absolutely gorgeous so I thought why not swing by and have a glass there...O.M.G....the place is absolutely amazing. I must must must must place a bride here. 

Keswick Vineyards

The last stop on our 'tour' was Keswick Vineyards, where we have a wedding OCT 2013. This venue is perfect for an outdoor bride. They have a permeant sperry tent that overlooks the vines and the ceremony and cocktail area has views of the Blue Ridge Mountain in the back. The owner Cindy is such a sweetheart too and gave us a personal tour!

 

It doesn't hurt that their wine is totally delish too :) Keswick is just getting ready to start harvesting the grapes so the vineyard was lush and picture perfect! 

Luckily the next few weeks should be pretty low key and I should be staying around the NOVA area. 

Till next time, happy planning!!

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Rainy Saturday

I had the best day shopping with my little sister and got to end it with with some friends at Miracle Valley Vineyards in Fauquier. Not a bad view to end of the day :)


Till next time, happy planning!!

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Fancy Flats

For tall girls like me, heels were not an option for my big day. I figured it would be difficult to find cute flats, but ladies...there are SOOO many cute options! 

In the market for flats? Then be sure to check these out below!

Nefertiti custom orders- Etsy



Beck- Jimmy Choo

And lastly, my flats :)

Felice- Dolce Vita 


Till next time, happy planning!!









Saturday, June 9, 2012

My Current Obsession with Color!

by Ashlee


Oh yeah guys! Hope you all are having a great start to summer. This 91 degree high today definitely feels like your typical VA summer day! One of the things I love most about summer is the fact that all the bright color trends come back around. If you didn't know, I LOVE color. I would prefer to be in a bright pinks, blues, and oranges, etc all day then a little black dress. 

Lately I've been totally obsessing with bright, chunky accessories. Some of these are perfect to wear with your wedding dress or even to match with bridesmaids! Check out my favorites below! 

I love this J.Crew necklace. I bought it in this color :)

credit: J.Crew

Love this little white dress and matching turquoise shoes!
credit: Polyvore

Kate Spade has some big beautiful pieces too!

credit: OneWed

I WANT THIS!!
Celedonia Twisted Necklace
credit: Bloomingdales

Lastsly, Kendra Scott has an amazing selection of wedding jewelry. I wore a matching necklace, earrings, and bracelet from her line for my own big day!

credit: Kendra Scott

What is so great about Kendra Scott is that if you don't like the color options they have available then you can make your own!!

credit: Weddingistas

What will you wear for you big day? Will you go bold, or choose something more classic?

Till next time, happy planning!! 













Friday, June 1, 2012

National Doughnut Day!

by Ashlee

HELLO!! Wouldn't you know the time I blog it happens to be National Doughnut Day. I LOVE me some doughnuts. My favorite is one with white icing and rainbow sprinkles from Shoppers. I swear Shoppers has the biggest and best doughnuts around. Would you dare to have doughnuts as your wedding cake in lieu of a traditional cake? This couples below did! 

credit: Maria Vicencio Photography (love her!!!)

If you are a lover of doughnuts and want to incorporate them into your wedding day did you know there is a bus that can come to your event here in the DMV area? 

credit: Abby Jiu Photography

 You can find out more information here: Carpe Donut

They also can make great late night snacks or favors!

credit: Martha Stewart Weddings

credit: Ruffled

credit: Abby Jiu Photograpy

I hope you all had a long relaxing weekend. The hubs and I went back to Beaufort, SC, where we were married last fall, to visit with my mom's side of the family. I LOVE it there. So peaceful...well except that my sister came with her two dogs. There were more dogs than people in our house. Luckily we spent more time outside than inside. This is my baby Rusty and I trying to get a tan ;)


That was one happy pup!

Well I'm off to get back to work finalizing some agendas and floor plans for my June weddings. 

Till next time, happy planning!!







Tuesday, May 15, 2012

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!!

by Ashlee

Howdy y'all! Sorry we've been so MIA from the blog. Lisa and I have an event on Friday we just got TWO weeks ago. It will be our first Hindu wedding. I am SOOOO excited to be branching out to different religions! To date I've done Christian, Jewish, and Pilipino. Can't wait till Friday to put another notch in the belt ;)

Any who, today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! I personally do not have a big sweet tooth (unless you're talking about strawberry ice cream, skittles, or starburst..my fav!!), but I actually bought a chocolate chip cookie when I went out for lunch to Wegmans before I even knew it was National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Talk about foreshadowing.... 

Check out some super cute pictures of how to incorporate cookies into your big day!

source: Jen Williams Photo.com
source: Hannah Elaine

source: Jimages Photography

source: unknown

Well it's the National's on Glee and I'm waaaay behind on my favorite show.

Till next time, happy planning!!