From cocktail hour rooftop soirees and all white poolside parties, to rustic vineyard weddings and picnic style backyard barbecues, I’m sharing “Tara’s Tips” to plan the perfect outdoor event (with extra bonus tips that you may not have thought of 😃) to help you host an outdoor celebration full of style and substance – without...
2022 is the year of the wedding BOOM, with an expectation of over 2.6 million weddings to take place – a record 40-year-high! In addition to this resurgence, there are still the repercussions of the COVID carryover of postponed weddings from the past two years placing extraordinary demands on current availability and access. Imagine weddings...
It is that pinnacle time of year, engagement season! From Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day, the most celebrated holidays, is the time when couples get engaged and embark on a new chapter of their lives. For most Couples, it is their first time getting married and even if it is not, the burning question of knowing...
Your wedding day is one of most memorable occasions that you will experience, and you want to celebrate every detail to include your preparation before saying I Do! Whether in a hotel room or getting dressed at home, there are some essential items you need that will get you through the morning with ease. These...
Because of its yielding, unpredictable nature, planning a wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique set of challenges amid a myriad of moving pieces. The landscape shifts and changes every day, leaving couples to face uncertain circumstances and daunting decisions. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, COVID-19 is playing...
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...
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...
In our previous blog, we highlighted (9) fabulous tips to organizing yourself to get you on the path to planning your wedding day. Now that you have taken the first steps to planning, we are now going to provide you with advice on the first (5) wedding professionals you should hire first for your wedding...
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 to...
We were overjoyed this year producing wedding celebrations with all our amazing couples. On October 14, 2017 at Osprey’s at Belmont Bay in Northern Virginia, our beautiful couple, Mike & Carin, started a new chapter in the lives and said, “I Do”. Mike and Carin met at work in 2014, however, they sparked interest...
