Veronica and Daniel Married with an Amazing and Fun, Jazz Club Reception

On Friday, I was in awe after Veronica and Daniel's friends and family preformed for the couple. The pieces ranged from a touching solo of “Here and Now” accompanied by a baby grand, and a hysterical medley of meaningful songs, including the theme song for Ducktales, in which the whole crowd joined in the chorus with “DuckTales (oooh ooooh)”. So funny!! This was such a fun loving couple and I just can’t wait to post the video of the performances and the photo’s by the fabulous Laura Kay. The amazing flowers were from Barbara at Growing Wild.



Photos by Vicki Grafton and Phong Nguyen of My Simple Details

Aqua and Red - Inspiration for a Very Sweet Bride

I met with an amazing bride the other night who is having her wedding at the vibrant Hotel Monaco in DC next year. She is planning a red and aqua event that fits perfectly with the venue. I designed the below inspiration board to give her some ideas. What do you think about aqua and red?

She's also working with some of my favorite vendors, including Barbara from Growing Wild and Chris Dunn for ceremony music to list a few. You know it going to be a great event!

Row 1: Brides or Martha Stewart, blue vases photographed by Courtney of Flush Designs, Lisa Lefkowitz via Style Me Pretty/ Row 2: Simply Blooms, Brides or Martha Stewart, Tie photo via The Budget Savey Bride/ Row 3: Jenny Yoo dress, bags for out-of-town guests from VegasBride, Brides or Martha Stewart/ Row 4: Heather and Andrae's wedding from The Knot, Table 6 Productions via Style Me Pretty, Candy buffet photo by Jonathan Canlas Photography/ Row 5: yarn-wrapped vase from Sweet Paul, cherry soda from Wedding Style Guide/ Row 6: Elizabeth Messina Photography, Leo Patrone Photography, red and blue balloons from Snippet and Ink, / Row 7: cake photo by Allison Garrett, Sonia Davis invitation via Style Me Pretty.

Here are also some of the great etsy finds that could add a cool touch. The bear would be the cutest gift for the flower girl.

First Row: Poster by Sparkle Power , Shopcloverbelle/Second Row: MackensleyDesigns, Littleellie/ Third Row: BombusCraft, Tiddlywinks

Brew at the National Zoo

Every year near my birthday, which is swiftly approaching on Monday, my (twin brother) and our friends go to Brew at the Zoo, a fund raising event where FONZ Young Professionals raise our commemorative mugs to conservation. This is such a fun event and I recomend everyone check it out. This year we sampled beer from more than 35 microbreweries, enjoyed live music by Gonzo's Nose and Batala, an all women percussion band. All the proceeds support the care for the animals, conservation and sustainability of the National Zoo.

Vibrant, Fun, Cultural Inspiration Board

I recently created this inspiration board around a Vera Wang dress and beautiful Bella Figura Invitation. I am also in love with Anna Maria Horner fabric and it was a perfect fit.

First Row: Sedona Bride via Style Me Pretty, Meg Smith Photography/ Second Row: D. Jones Photography, Elizabeth Messina Photography via Kiss the Groom/ Third Row: Vera Wang dress via SMP’s Look Book , Meg Smith Photography via Kiss the Groom, earrings by Amrita Singh/ Fourth Row: Sakura Photography, Meg Smith Photography, Elizabeth Messina Photography via Kiss the Groom/ Fifth Row: Invitation by Bella Figura, Photo via Kiss the Groom/ Sixth Row: J. Crew Dress, Anna Maria Horner fabric via fabricworm in etsy/ Seventh Row: Photo via Kiss the Groom, Birch Design Studio.

Wedding on The Potomac

Here are some of my quick shots from the gorgeous August 1st wedding of Ashley and Michael at the Fort Belvoir's officer club on the Potomac. I was in love with Ashley’s dress. She looked like a goddess, and you could tell that Michael was truly head over heels for his bride.