The Space Old Stone House   Meridian Hill Park    The Rules Weddings have to meet the following criterion: 1)      A letter submitted to the Superintendent (ROCR) seeking permission has to be on file, indicate in the letter the following: how many people, time, place, knowledge of unbudgeted fee approximately $200.00 a note of intention [...]

Happy Thanksgiving District Bride Guide Readers! I absolutely love this time of year, the family, traditional holiday meals (I’m Italian–and we enjoy our holiday specialties) and decorations make me so happy. This Holiday season is even more special than any other for me because it is my one and only holiday season as a fiance! [...]

If you weren’t aware, the Maryland-National Capitol Parks & Planning Commission held its second annual Not So Big Wedding Boutique this past weekend at the historic Rockwood Manor.  Over 500 attendees came out to receive information on how to plan an elegant wedding for 65 guests for the price tag of $15,000 max! Attendees were [...]

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Delaney and I am a new blogger to the ever-awesome District Bride Guide. I am thrilled to be a part of the blog, as I plan my September 4, 2011 wedding to my beloved fiancé! I am a DC transplant, who just returned to the area this summer. I [...]

Today on RueLaLa.com, find designer deals on wedding gowns, tuxes, and all things wedding related. The prices are amazing. Find Sue Wong and  Nicole Miller for up to 75% off! Not a Rue La La member? Click here here to become one and start shopping!

If you went to the latest Sassanova sale and were disappointed to see the last Kate Spade ‘Lora’ sandal was 5 sizes too big, fear not. I have recently found some end-of-summer savings for your tootsie that will really tickle your fancy. Piperlime, an online sister company of Gap and Banana Republic, is ready to [...]

Happy hump day, gals! I’d like to take a brief intermission from my bachelorette party series (but sit tight because I have a few more coming) to answer a really excellent comment left by fellow District Bride Guide blogger Casie, like, forever ago.  Firstly — GREAT comment, Casie!  You’ve brought up an issue that many [...]

Making a welcome bag or basket can be more stressful than you think. In fact, many brides put this off until the last minute because they think it will be a quick and easy task. But you, being a smart, savvy and creative bride, certainly wants to go above and beyond for her guests and [...]

Brides Across America, a national non-profit organization, will be uniting Washington D.C. military brides with free designer wedding gowns July 10-11 (that’s THIS weekend!). Dozens of new designer gowns will be available, all donated by their respective design houses. In addition, Chevy Chase Bridal will be offering 50% off all bridal gown alterations. Engaged military [...]

Usually falling on the eve before The Big Day, rehearsal dinners have become a fixture on the wedding agenda – and yet another budgeting challenge. While the ever-expanding array of trendy Washington establishments may tempt you to splurge on your inner circle, I encourage you to think more along the lines of Diners, Drive-Ins & [...]