From Masquerade Balls and Ghouls Night In to Boos and Booze and Hallow-wine tasting parties, Halloween has always been a time for festivity and creativity – especially when it comes to party planning. It’s the mix of my two passions: ingenuity and planning – and the perfect holiday to let my imagination run wild. Although...
Category: Celebrations
Celebrating Mother’s Day
The Origin of Mother’s Day Since May 1914, the second Sunday has been celebrated as a national holiday to recognize the women that carried and nurtured their children now known as Mother’s Day. A day that is celebrated throughout the world in various forms, this beautiful holiday was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and...
Why We Celebrate Our Clients
Last month I hosted a client appreciation dinner for 50 + clients whom I have had the opportunity to create memorable celebrations. Clients ranged from corporate to weddings to social clients. It was a time to thank and recognize them for entrusting Perfect Planning Events to produce such occasions of value to them. I used...
8 Tips for Hosting the Perfect Outdoor Event
Being outdoors prevails to Nature’s beauty and evokes tranquility in its purest form, however, there are many caveats to consider when planning an outdoor celebration. Below are a few helpful tips to consider when planning an outdoor event, ie., corporate retreats/team building activities/celebrations, social events, weddings. Make sure your guests are comfortable. Consider the weather...
Fashionable Windsor Royal Tea Party for DC Wedding Planners
Today is the “One Year Anniversary” for the Duke & Duchess of Sussex (Prince Harry & Meghan Markle). In honor of today’s celebration, I’d like to reflect back to last year around their nuptials leading up to the big day. I (Perfect Planning Events) partnered with area Washington DC Planners, Howerton + Wooten Events...
2018 Notable Stationery Design Trends
Being invited to any occasion is an exuberant feeling. The recipient receives a beautiful envelope with their name on it saying, “You’re Invited”! And based on the invitation or stationery’s appearance, the guest plans their entire experience to attend around the invitation style to include their dress attire to how they are imagining their...
Vibrant Fall Wedding | Belmont Manor & Historic Park | Eric & Shakétta
Last Fall, we had the opportunity to witness the enduring love of Eric and Shakétta as they said “I do” to each other on the beautiful grounds of Belmont Manor and Historic Park. It was a contemporary garden style wedding as the grounds of the manor provided the perfect backdrop. The Groom (Eric) looked dapper...
4 Tips to Ringing in the New Year and Saying “I Do”!
New Year’s Eve is such a great time of year. It’s the time of year full of renewed hopes, resolutions, and new beginnings. So, why not choose New Year’s Eve to get married? Starting a new year with your new companion surrounded by all of your loved ones and friends at a fabulous party –...
Tis the Season…5 Tips to Planning Holiday Weddings
The winter holiday season is a wonderful time of year. It’s so full of color, music, whimsy, and twinkling lights. It’s no wonder many couples chose to wed at this time of year. For many couples, the holidays are the perfect time to get married since family and friends are already gathered together – plus...
DC Wedding & Event Planner | Welcome to Sunday Brunch | Collard Greens with Toasted Pecans
Welcome to Sunday Brunch! Each Sunday we will entertain and stimulate you with the best in brunch cuisines that will inspire you to host your own Sunday Brunch at home, or provide you with insightful menu ideas for your next wedding, social, or corporate event. Besides, Sunday Brunch is the best meal of the week!...