A Ritz Affair

We recently received some professional image from Visual Sketch Photography of Kelly and Scott's October wedding at the Ritz Carlton in Tyson's Corner. The event was a mix of traditional and modern, with a 1964 white Rolls Royce and vibrant orchids and crystals creating a magical feel.  Here are some of our favorite images. I love the shot of Kelly, she looks like she having the time of her life!  
Vicki 

2010 Green Acres Inspiration - Wedding 360 Contest

Happy Turkey Day! 

I recently entered a contest sponsored by Wedding 360 where they are challenging creativity. The submission required a description and inspiration board that designs a wedding for a couple reminiscent of the show Green Acres, with Lisa, a glamorous wife and Oliver, a traditional farmer type. 

So here is the board I created and to read some of the description please visit the Wedding 360 blog. 

Vicki

First Row: Taylor Creative Inc., Jose Villa, Heather Waraksa/ Second Row: Centric Photography, The Time Photography, ART Design/ Third Row: Jose Villa, Carla Ten Eyck/Fourth Row: Jon Jensen Photography, Karen Wise Photography/ Fifth Row:  Leigh Miller photographer, Wendy Maclaurin Richardson Photography, Henry & Masci Photography/ Sixth Row: Raw Photo Design, Oh How Charming/ Seventh Row: Lisa Lefkowitz, Alders Photography, Elizabeth Messina/ Eight Row: Christian Oth Studios, Tine Pine Press, Christian Oth Studios/ Ninth Row: Henry & Masci Photography, Christian Oth Studios/ Tenth Row: Docuvitae Photography, Tallant House cake/ Eleventh Row: MET Chandelier by Lobmeyr, SharonPappas Photography/ Twelfth Row: Myrtle & Marjoram, Stephanie Fay Photography, Jose Villa/ Thirteenth Row: Squire Fox Photography/Milly Design Studio, Jose Villa, Pieces Inc./ Fourteenth Row: Tom Dixon Design, ART Design/ Fifteenth Row: Missy Cochran, High Style Deco

Red, White & Green

With the holidays just around the corner I put together an inspiration board for a traditional color combination this season. That green necklace would look amazing for a holiday party with a little black dress.  The pie stands from Gretel Home would be perfect showcase holiday treats, and who couldn't use a red purse!  

Vicki

First Row: Good on Paper, Fragola Bags/ Second Row: Gretel Home, Neither Snow/ Third Row: Lepapier Studio, The Hand Maiden/ Fourth Row: Doloris Petunia, Oh Joy!/ Fifth Row: Simple Song Designs, Gretel Home/ Six Row: Maria Vettese, Humade 

All is Calm Inspiration

Here are a few of the little things that are inspiring me this week. I've decided to order my 2010 calendar from Life Love Paper. What a great company name! It makes me think of the engraving on my wedding band "My Friend, My Love, My Life".  I also love the polaroid look that the calendar images have and it will be just perfect on my desk. 


I've also been swooning over so many bib necklaces and the Heart by Ban.do collection. I can't decide on just one. Vicki

First Row: Ban.do, Alices Looking Glass via etsy/ Second Row: 2010 Satsuma Press Calendar, Kam Lamp company via etsy/ Third Row: Alices Looking Glass via etsy, Delphine Studio via etsy/ Fourth Row: Once Upon a Paper 2010 calendar, Simply Bloom Photography/ Fifth Row: Ban.do/ Sixth Row: Alices Looking Glass via etsy, Bejewelled Bespoke via etsy/ Seventh Row: Life Love Paper via etsy 

Best Groomsmen Performance Ever!!! - Check out the video!

We finally received a copy of a video from Veronica and Daniel's wedding where Daniel's brothers and groomsmen preformed the most amazing medley to honor for the bride a groom. Please note the bride and groom love Disney and cartoons. 

I've seen many speeches and performances and this was by far the best. Laura Kay even commented how amazing it was. This video was shot by one of the guest so although it may not be the best quality it did capture the wonderful performance.  I hope you enjoy! 

Veronica's and Daniel's wedding seen here and here was also recently features on The Budget Savvy Bride blog. Take a look. Vicki



Best Groomsmen Medley from Vicki Grafton on Vimeo.

Orange Multicultural Wedding captured by Genivieve Leiper

This past fall, one of our lead planner's, Melody Browning, did a wonderful job coordinating a traditional western ceremony under the trees, a decedent Hindu ceremony in a beautifully decorated ballroom, and a very eventful reception for Meredith and Akhil. The reception even included a family dance off and the DJ's at Dream Day DJ's kept everyone dancing all light long. Meredith and Akhil also selected the amazing Genevive Leiper to photograph all the wonderful events and cultural details of the big day and Genevive captured some stunning images that I'm sure the couple will cherish for a lifetime. Vicki

Purple and Champagne Winter Wedding Inspiration

It's slowly getting colder out and we have an amazing New Years Eve wedding coming up  inspired by the following board.  Some of the amazing vendors that are helping to pull it off are Rocio at A Piece of Cake, Da Vinci's Florist,  the Cherry Blossom String Quartet, and Connor Studios capturing it all. 
Vicki

First Row: Purple flowers, cake from Martha Stewart Weddings, Cake from Abby's Wedding by Eikon Photo/ Second Row: white hydrangea arrangement, lighting by Da Vinci's Florist/ Third Row: Champagne linens, Orchids filled bouquets/ Fourth Row: Sarah Rhoads photography, white bouquet and wooden box/ Fifth Row: photography by Jessica Hill, Hairpiece via Bethany Lorelle, Ira Lippke Photography/ Sixth Row: Courtney Dellafiora Photography, Capital Decor and Events/ Seventh row: Purple flowers via Steve Depino, Shoe Photo by Kate Triano/ Eighth Row: Candles, white bouquet, glass garand/ Ninth Row: PuRple and white bouquet, Holliday & Brown tie, light pink floral arrangement, Justin and Mary Marantz Photography

If one of the above images is yours and we did not provide credit please contact us at info{at}mysimpledetails{dot}com and we will update the post immediately.

Carla David Design

At Carla David Design's open house event in Maryland, Carla got to show of her work and some of her favorite things. We had a blast tasting treats like cheesecake lollipops and enjoying the spiced hot chocolate bar, perfect for any winter event.  One of Carla's must have's was a beautiful Beegee Bag, which I have already requested for Christmas.  Carla customized everything for the open house from the cups at the hot chocolate bar, to the water bottles and the signs for the food and the desert bar. We even left the party with custom gift wrap and gift tags that I'm sure to use very soon.  It's that small touches that help make an event unique and special. Thanks Carla for the inspiration and sharing some of your favorite things.   

Vicki

Brookside Garden Site Visit and Natural & Pink Wedding Inspiration

On Sunday we met with one of our super cool couples at Brookside Garden in Maryland for a site visit. It was a gorgeous day out and we came up with some great ideas for the ceremony layout and flow.

I snapped a few images of the tea house where the ceremony will take place and below is the inspiration for their special day. I love the simple florals, the natural feel and the hint in pink. What do you think? 
Vicki






First Row: Flowers by Mimosa, Unveiled Bridal Designs/ Second Row: Square Pillar Candles/ Third Row: Gourmet Invitations, Katie Anderson photography/ Fourth Row: Unveiled Bridal Designs , Katie Anderson Photography/ Fifth Row: Paper lanterns, Gourmet Invitations/ Sixth Row: J Crew, White hair flowers, J Crew/ Seventh Row: Cloth invite via Artful Beginnings on etsy, clutch via Mollusa on etsy. 

Day After Shoot - Lemon's in the Fall captured by Kate Triano

We're in love with these images from a day after session of newlyweds, Nicolette and Chris. This cute couple was married September 26th 2009, but since they were blessed with rain on their big day, they wanted a few more shots in the beautiful fall weather. This shoot took place on a crisp day near the Hendry House in Arlington and the lighting was just stunning. Nicollete loves knitting and brought the perfect gray knit blanket she made and a lovely yellow scarf, and isn't that vespa with a side-car the cutest thing ever?  


     

Julianne Smith's Garters Now in Our Studio

I know we've raved about Julianne Smith's gorgeous work in the past, but we recently received some samples in the mail and they are just perfection. Each one is supper soft, exquisitely made, and can be customized in so many ways. 


If your in the Fairfax virginia area and looking for a unique garter for your special day, send a quick note to vicki{at}mysimpledetails{dot}com and we'll set something up so you can come see them in person.    


Here are some pictures of our studio which includes samples and portfolios of some of our favorite vendors including the Garter Girl, Laura Hooper Calligraphy, Holland Photo Arts, Kate Triano, Bella Figura, Sara Drake Design, Delphine, Growing Wild Floral Company, Room Service Rentals, and many more. 

Room Service + Long View Galley DC

The other night I had the chance to attend wonderful event hosted by Room Service at the new Long View Gallery in DC. The Long View Gallery is an amazing new venue and I'm sure many brides looking for that ultra urban space will swoon after this venue. Room Services' fabulous furniture groupings and modern details looked stunning in the space and I can't say enough about how important lighting can be to set a mood for an event.

DC Engagement Shoot - My Simple Details + Kate Triano

Sorry I've been missing in action, some horrible bug got me and I've been under the weather for a few weeks.

I do have some great eye candy to make up for it. Yesterday, I styled a shoot with Kate Triano for one of our fun loving clients Astrid and Fred who are getting married in the Dominican Republic next December. It's going to be a great event and I can't wait!

We chose areas around Federal Triangle and the monuments and here is a sneak peek that Kate sent me today. They are so cute and I love their dog Henry with his little mohawk. Furniture was provided my Room Service.