Hello to all the DC, Virginia and Maryland Wedding readers! I’m so happy that I get an opportunity to be a part of this. As an Event Designer and a newlywed I know how important it is to hire the right event decorator/florist to realize your vision and bring it to life. Having worked with [...]

Image via Wikipedia You’ve mapped out the date and possible time of your wedding, but need some direction on the space. Whether a rustic farm, a modern architectural masterpiece or a classic hotel with a garden; choosing the right venue is essential in creating the backdrop for your décor, photographs and your memories. 1) Location, [...]

You’re engaged! Now the fun begins. You know EXACTLY what kind of wedding you want (you’ve been planning it since kindergarten, right?). Then at the stationery store, you leaf through binder after binder until each sample is a swirl of color and a blur of words. The gravity of this first step overwhelms you. The [...]

Image via Wikipedia Phase 1:  Where to Start by Sharia Barksdale He proposed.  You’re getting married!  After you stop screaming and calling everyone you know, what do you do?!  The recession has hit you HARD, you have no money; and still want the wedding of your dreams!  Here is where it’s time to play it [...]

Set in the heart of Baltimore, MD, the famed 1840′s Ballroom has a reputation for being a fabulous and classic venue.  But this gorgeous wedding, photographed by DC photographer Shelby Leigh, takes the charm to a whole new level. I was fortunate enough to catch up with Shelby and get some insider feedback on what she’s now calling [...]

The Venue Shopping Madness: Your first two Wedding Planning Pointers Hi! My name is Casie and I am a local bride-to-be in the beginning stages of planning my BIG day. So what does that mean for you? That means that the priceless Wedding Planning Pointers I learn about how to be an efficient self-planning bride [...]

Image via Wikipedia Welcome to District Bride Guide, our very own community wedding blog! District Bride Guide aspires to become your resource for local Washington DC wedding tips, advice, and a place for you to interact with other brides-to-be. Our group of inspired and active bloggers will cover topics that include fashion, DIY, multicultural relationships, [...]