How-To: Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria

How-To: Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria

The centerpiece for our Summer wedding inspiration shoot was this beautiful sparkling grapefruit sangria. We love the idea of gathering friends and family around to celebrate and enjoy a delicious beverage, and the bright pop of color on the airy cake pedestal looks beautiful too. This could easily become a signature cocktail at …

Sneak Peek: Summertime Inspiration

Sneak Peek: Summertime Inspiration

Keep an eye out for the full feature of our sweet summertime wedding inspiration shoot and the recipe for this delicious sangria!  Thank you for the beautiful photo Hannah!  

First Look: Perfectly Poppy Wedding Inspiration

First Look: Perfectly Poppy Wedding Inspiration

We spent an absolutely lovely morning at the Hendry House, a gorgeous restored 20th century mansion at Fort C.F. Smith Park that is available for wedding and event rentals in Arlington, Virginia. The renovated Victorian home offers historic elegance in a natural park setting, right inside the Beltway! Check out …

Prep Work: Photo Shoot

Prep Work: Photo Shoot

  We are gearing up for another inspiration shoot and I am really excited about who we have partnered up with this round! Here’s an iPhone capture as a sneak peak. Very busy weekend ahead so make sure to check out our Instagram for some behind the scenes shots!  

Simply Stunning: DC Courthouse Wedding

Simply Stunning: DC Courthouse Wedding

Every so often I am completely stricken by an image I come across.  As in, there’s a hitch in my breath and I can’t help but stop and stare.  The Simply Stunning blog feature will display these images.

How-To: Simple Cheese Plate

How-To: Simple Cheese Plate

A great cheese plate is the perfect anchor for a brunch wedding. As you’re standing in the grocery store aisle, do not feel overwhelmed by the number of options you have.  Here’s a quick break down to help you prepare and serve a delicious spread while still keeping everything nice and simple.  Tastes & Textures …

Simple Cocktail: Rosemary Lemonade Sparkler

Simple Cocktail: Rosemary Lemonade Sparkler

Pulling this brunch wedding inspiration together was simple and only took a quick trip to Trader Joe’s and a bit of time in the kitchen. We’re going to spend the next few days breaking down how we created our simple, Spring brunch spread. Where better to start than this fresh, light cocktail?  Rosemary Lemonade Sparkler …

First Look: Elegant Brunch Inspiration

First Look: Elegant Brunch Inspiration

March.  If the snow this morning is any indication, it seems as if we are still in the “lion” phase of weather this month.  Spring can be a wild time in Virginia.  Check out these first look photos of the elegant brunch inspiration shoot we did with Jenn of Ribbons & Bluebirds this …