Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Wedding details...




Photographer and friend Jessica Del Vecchio was kind enough to pull together shots of the details from Ben and Michelle's wedding. Michelle chose soft, romantic colors of peach and ivory to reflect the serenity and reverence of the traditional Jewish ceremony. For the reception, Michelle kicked it up a notch color-wise to accentuate the festive, flamboyent atmosphere: raspberry, orange, and gold with a punch of electric blue. The orchids, arranged by Flowers and Fancies were simply extraordinary--particularly the four foot orchid and willow branch arrangements that flanked the "S" shaped buffet table!




Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Taking the Plunge

After nearly a decade as a lobbyist and health policy wonk in Washington, DC--and just as long planning my own parties for fun--I'm finally setting out to pursue my true passion: bringing people's dreams to life through events. If my time as a "Beltway insider" has taught me anything, it's that attention to detail and follow through are critical in building trusting relationships and making things happen. And that's how I will approach each special event I plan.

I had the opportunity to coordinate my second wedding May 4 for Michelle and Ben in Baltimore, Maryland. My dear friend Jessica Del Vecchio was the photographer, and she captured these amazing moments on film: http://jessicadelvecchio.blogspot.com/ She is brilliantly talented. And more importantly, trustworthy and fun to work with.

As Michelle and Ben's "day of" coordinator, I was responsible for running the rehearsal, executing Michelle's vision, keeping everything on schedule (that is, "herding squirrels"), coordinating last minute details and changes with the vendors, and troubleshooting issues for 165 guests (like tracking down wedding cards--with checks enclosed--that a guest accidently set down on a bus tray of dirty dishes). I was so lucky to work with such kind and wonderful families...and vendors: Ed Hoffman of Hoffman & Co. Caterers, "Escapade" Band, and videographer, Steven Fox.

I'm just getting started and still sorting out rates, but figured I'd get my blog up and running. So if you need help with your wedding, or just don't feel like dealing with the plans for your parents' 50th wedding anniversary dinner...shoot me an e-mail and we can work it out!