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...
It has been a challenging time for everyone who have been planning events for several months to have them immediately disrupted; the disruption we have come to know as “COVID-19”. As many of my event professionals, we are proactively working with our clients and event partners to minimize the chaos, and to move forward with...
It’s Engagement Season! What does that mean? Well, it is the time that couples get engaged and they start preparing for an epic and hallmark celebration for themselves and their families. To spread the news, most couples prep themselves for a romantic glam session with a photographer (usually their wedding photographer) to take pictures to...
You’re Engaged! You said “Yes” to the love of your life over the Holiday Season! Your heart is racing, everyone is congratulating you and want to know all the details! Then someone finally asks the question, “When is the big day?”. Then everything pauses because reality has just set in and now you have...
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...
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...
The sun is shining. The birds are chirping, and floral blooms are blossoming! It’s spring cleaning time and that should include your wedding gown. I waited more than 20 years to get my gown cleaned and preserved. I don’t recommend that! It was stained and yellowed, and I felt a strong sense of remorse for...
Emotions are on high and it is countdown to saying, “I Do” or you are a guest at your best buds wedding! It has been tradition that we mostly brood over the emotions of the female essentials when it comes to preparing for the big day, not realizing that gentleman also have their preparation details...
Picturesque villages and mountains, exotic islands, crystal-clear waters, dramatic scenery, and ultra-romantic paradise are just a few words that describe the most sought after honeymoon destinations by Couples documented by our preferred partners at HONEYMOON ISLANDS. Founder & luxury travel expert of Honeymoon Islands, Teresa Belcher, says that the future for honeymoon travel for late...
Ordering stationery (invitations) can be a simple process that can also be complicated if you are not aware of what is needed to make this a smooth process. There are numerous moving parts to what is included in the invitation suite, to etiquette in regards-to wording, to who should be invited, to creating a process...
