Best of Weddings 2018, Part One! Always one of my favorite (and one of the best received) blog post of the year. I love the chance to reflect over the previous year’s work and soak in the joy and privilege that is this job. 2018 was my 11th wedding season, and I still get emotional during first looks, vows, first dances, and all the intimate moments in between— and it’s because of the incredible clients that trust me to tell their stories. To everyone who let me be a part of your 2018, THANK YOU.

And to all of the vendors I’ve had the joy of working with over the last year, THANK YOU for your hard work to make these wedding days perfect. From the 2018 season…

Planners & Coordinators: Kelley Cannon Events, Simply Breathe Events, Claire Duran Weddings, Starlit Events, SRS Events, Sarah Kazemburg, Wedding Co of Williamsburg, A Griffin Events, Sara Muchnick Events, Intrinsic Weddings, and LK Events & Design, & Wedding Savvy. 

Florists: Sweet Root Village, Wild Pollen Design, Amy Lauren Floral Designs, Tourterelle Floral Design, Petal’s Edge, Amaryllis, Love Blooms, Growing Wild Floral, Meg Owen Floral Design, The Flower Cupboard, Amanda Veronee, Philippa Tarrant.

Videographers: Bowen Films, Shutter & Sound, Editing Life Videography,  Ian Atkins,  Gibby Visuals, Mod Edit Films, Center Peace Cinema.

Hair & Make Up Artists: Mimi Tran, Claudine Fay, JKW Beauty, Amie Decker Beauty, Alison Harper Hair & Co., Ariel Lewis, Infinity Artistry, Modern Bridal Studio, Leah Margosis, Glamhouse Dayspa, The Beauty Expert Group, Blushtones, Pretty Weird Beauty, Makeup by Ana B, 

Papergoods: Emily Baird Design, Little Bit Heart, Just Ink on Paper, Jenny Paxton Calligraphy, Dandelion Patch, Aerialist Press, Cardinal & Straw Fine Paper Goods, Merrymaker Fine Paper. 

DJs & Bands: Bachelor Boys,  Millennium, Nightsong, Jump Street, Big Ray and the Kool Kats, Dan Goldman, DJ D-Mac, In Full, Horizon, Rhythm 6,

Caterers: Spilled Milk, Main Event Caterers, , RSVP Catering, Ridgewells, Corcoran Caterers, Medina Catering.

Venues:  Hay-Adams Hotel, The Army & Navy Club, Longview Gallery, National Museum of Women in the Arts, District Winery, Oatlands Plantation, Capitol Hill Club, Williamsburg Inn, Gibson Island Club, Capitol View at 400, The Inn at Willow Grove, Dumbarton House, Mellon Auditorium, Union Station, Commonwealth Club.

Other: Buttercream Bakeshop, Fluffy Thoughts Cakes, White Glove Rentals, Sugarplum Tents, Atmosphere Lighting, Regal Limousine. 

Check back early next week for 2018 Weddings, part two!!

See previous year highlights here! Best of 2014, Best of 2015-2016 part one, Best of 2015-2016 part two, Best of Weddings 2017 Part One, and Best of Weddings 2017 Part Two.

 

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DETAILS

 

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GETTING READY

 

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THE BRIDE

 

 

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THE BRIDESMAIDS

 

 

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THE GROOM

 

 

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THE GROOMSMEN

 

 

 

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FIRST LOOK

 

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CEREMONY