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Fashion Forward Destination Wedding in Remote Island of Formentera, Spain

Amanda and Wyatt took their guests from all corners of the US to the smallest of the Balearic Islands in Spain, to enjoy an intimate weekend full of good food, experiences and love.
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Though Erika and Shayan grew up in the same area of Montgomery County, Maryland (Gaithersburg and Potomac, respectively—just 20 minutes apart), they finally met in 2014. At first, their relationship was long distance with Shayan living in Orlando where he had settled after graduating from law school, and Erika living and working in Washington, D.C. […]

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Our couple J+A chose Sanctuary Adults-Only Resort in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, as their wedding location, and we were tremendously supportive of this choice. We love this resort because not only it offers amazing accommodations and amenities for the guests and it’s just about 15 minutes away from the airport, but also because it gives […]

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We just love a classic Washington, DC wedding! Katy & Taylor’s wedding this past Summer was exactly that. Celebrated with a ceremony at the St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, photos at the Jefferson Memorial and reception at Capitol View at 400, these two really showed their guests some of DC’s beauty. Even though life has taken […]

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You’ve found your perfect romantic match. Now it’s time to discover your perfect wedding day style … in cocktail form! To get started, simply choose the answer that best represents you.   QUESTION 1 – At home, you can be found: A.) Hanging out with friends and family that have popped past for an impromptu […]

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We always like creating a deep connection with our couples. And what happened with Kastyn and Nick is a perfect representation of this. Guys, I miss them so very much. When wedding day came through, I was so overjoyed that everything happened so wonderfully and that they got the celebration of their dreams, but I […]

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Dayana and Troy’s wedding this past September was just picture perfect. The exquisite Great Marsh Estate in Bealeton, Virginia was the most beautiful location for their big day–the garden backdrop for their ceremony alone was something to absolutely swoon over. Captured by the lovely Michelle Whitley Photography and adorned with garden blooms put together by […]

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Kristina & Alden’s fall wedding was one of our very favorites this year. Not only are these two the sweetest, but they both come from wonderful and loving families, which was extremely apparent to everyone throughout their special day. Having family and friends traveling to Washington, DC from all over the world was something truly […]

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Vanessa and Jairo live in Northern Virginia and they had planned for a destination wedding in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Planning for their Puerto Rico wedding was underway and then, for personal reason plans needed to be restructured. So we went ahead and found them a new venue, new date, new vendors, all still in Puerto […]

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Taylor and Ryan’s wedding was the epitome of DC classic elegance. Having chosen The St Regis Hotel as their wedding venue, we knew we were already in for a treat. From the perfect attires to the most gorgeous flowers, and to stunning portraits by the White House, everything about their day was worthy of praises […]

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Cori and Elvis Andrus are Venezuelans living in the United States. Elvis is a baseball player for the Texas Rangers and we were so excited to be a part of their destination wedding in exclusive tourist destination, Cap Cana, located on the eastern shores of the Dominican Republic. For their wedding true magic was made, […]

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