The Fabulous Team:

Design + Planning + Decor – Lauryn Prattes of Table 6 Productions Washington DC
Venue – Lincoln Restaurant
Florist – Edge Design
Bride’s Dress – Amsale from Hitched Salon
Bridesmaid’s Dresses – Alfred Angelo
Make up – Erwin Gomez
DJ– Washington Talent
Limo – Marc Parc
Classic Car – Regal Limousine
Horse and Carriage – Carriages of the Capital

Wanda is a former Redskins Cheerleader and used her dancing skills for their first dance.  The guests loved it!

Lauryn Prattes planned a romantic dinner for two for the couple.  Their hotel room was candlelit after they arrived home from their carriage ride around the city.  

The Fabulous Team:

Design + Planning + Decor – Ritzy Bee
Venue – Newseum
Florist – Sidra Forman Flowers
Bride’s Dress – Jenny Yoo
Bridesmaid’s Dresses – Carol Hannah from Bella Bridesmaid
DJ– Bryan of Chris Laich Entertainment
Catering – Wolfgang Puck Catering
Papergoods – SIMPLESONG Design
Lighting – Newseum

Beautiful flowers by Sidra Forman

Suann of SIMPLESONG Design created these adorable clipboard programs

Johanna and Dave, thanks for letting me be a part of your Newseum wedding!

Washingtonian Bride and Groom is a key resource for DC couples as they plan their wedding in our metropolitan area.  And I am excited for Ken and Izumi’s wedding to be featured in this issue that is on stands now.  And here is the fabulous team that made it all happen.

Event Design / Planning: Amber Karson Events
Venue: Dumbarton House Wedding
Catering: Jayne Havens at Occassions Caterers
Florist: The Enchanted Florist
DJ: Dan Goldman / Bialek’s
Dress: Love Couture Bridal
Hair: Hair by Jewels
Make-Up: Kim Reyes
Musicians: Sage String Trio

It was such a perfect time to take a trip.  Right after the end of wedding season and just in time for our 2 year anniversary.  That’s when my husband, my Leica and I took a trip below the equator to travel around Argentina.  We started off in the city of  Buenos Aires where we were met with the hustle and bustle of the country’s biggest city.  We found the Argentinian culture to have such a warm and inviting flair.  I love how on a weekday, you could find large family groups across multiple generations getting together for a long lunch.  Yes, the food in Argentina was amazing.  And the meals, well they lasted for hours…

After some time in Buenos Aires, we flew to Mendoza, where we tried some yummy Malbec wines.  We toured the wine vineyards and ate lots of steak.  We especially enjoyed the spring weather.  It was so odd for it to be the beginning of November and Argentina was just entering spring.  My husband, Jamey, pulled off a great feat and kept the biggest secret from me.  He surprised me and flew my Mom and Dad to Argentina so that they could join us for our big trip.  Being so close with my parents and them living so far away in Arkansas, it was very meaningful to spend time with them and especially, that my Dad, a big wine lover, could enjoy the wines of Mendoza.

One of the coolest things we did on the trip was go to a home restaurant.  At the home of Martin and Martin in Mendoza, called Los Chocos.  It was here I ate one of the most amazing meals of my life.  All ingredients were local from the Mendoza region and prepared from scratch.  Here is a picture of Martin in his kitchen.  If you ever visit Argentina, I highly recommend it as the first stop on your list.

I can’t wait for Nicole and Donny’s wedding next year.  We had a great time scoping out a location for their engagement session.  Nicole mentioned that she wanted some fall leaves in the background, and I ended up stumbling on this location while while driving to meet them.  From the horses in the field to the fall leaves in the background, it perfectly fit what Nicole was looking for.  Congrats to you and look forward to your wedding in November!

The Fabulous Team:

Planner and Decor: Bellwether Events
Ceremony Venue: St. Patricks Church
Reception Venue: Willard Hotel
Florist: Petal’s Edge
Make-up Artist and Hair: Victoria Stiles
Band: Onyx
Invitations: Paper Source
Dress: La Sposa at Distinctive Bridal Designs
Videographer: Zinnia Films
Trolley: Chariots for Hire

The bridal party rode in the trolley around DC and toasted the newly married couple

Petal’s Edge created the gorgeous flowers that perfectly matched the Willard Hotel ballroom

Katie and Travis, thanks for letting me be a part of your Willard Hotel wedding!

I cannot wait for their wedding next year with Amber Karson Events!

Taylor and Stephen’s wedding in Jacksonville, Florida was featured in Jacksonville Luxury Living Magazine