georgetown and old town

I am suuuper excited to share Amy and Ryan's photos! I just loved their wedding... everything about it. So charming, so chic, so timeless, so much happiness! I absolutely adore Amy and feel very lucky to have developed our friendship. I'm attached... I missed her while she and Ryan were honeymooning :) I didn't meet Ryan until the week of the wedding (he travels a ton!) but I could instantly see the connection between these two. Amy and Ryan are just beautiful people... inside and out! I can't thank them enough for allowing me to be a part of such a special day. Congratulations you two! xo

Oh my goodness- the photos! Kate Triano is incredible... truly. I can't say it enough. Love her and can't wait to work together again and again!























We had such a fabulous team of vendors!

Vendor Love
Ceremony~ Holy Trinity Church, Georgetown
Reception~ Hotel Monaco
Photography~ Kate Triano
Flowers~ Philippa Tarrant
Cake~ Fluffy Thoughts
Deejay~ Dan Goldman of Bialek's
Bridal Hair and Makeup~ Andre Chreky Salon

put a ring on it

I will always think of Ginny and Jim when I hear Beyonce singing "Single Ladies!" It was so fun to see the new Mr. & Mrs. getting down on the dance floor... they knew every word! Ginny is one of the happiest people that I have ever met and getting to know her was an absolute joy. She is such a gem and Jim was smart to put a ring on it :) From our very first meeting I knew that Ginny and Jim were the real deal. They're the couple that always holds hands and will sneak little kisses just because. So much love! Special thanks to the fabulous Pamela Lepold- as always, she did an amazing job of capturing the day. Congrats, Ginny and Jim!

PS- I love that it's peony season!











Vendor Love
Ceremony~ Christ Church, Old Town
Reception Venue~ Hotel Monaco
Photography~ Weddings by Pamela
Florist~ The Enchanted Florist
Cake~ Fluffy Thoughts
Deejay~ Horizon Entertainment
Bridal Hair~ Red Door Spa & Salon

anna hearts peter

I was so excited when I discovered that Valentine's Day was on a Saturday this year! What a perfectly romantic day for a wedding. Anna was referred to me by previous clients, Liz and Chris (thanks so much you two- I miss you guys!), and we immediately hit it off! And so the planning began...

Anna and Peter were married at Nativity Lutheran Church in Alexandria and the reception followed at the swanky Hotel Monaco in Old Town. Anna, her mother and I had such a ball bringing the wedding day vision to life! The day was filled with such love and it's completely apparent in the gorgeous photos taken by flutterphoto. The food and cocktails were delish and guests loved the photo booth (the hit of the party). The amazing Kendall made not one, but three (!!!) cakes. Talk. About. Yum. The wedding cake resembled Anna's fabulous gown with rooshing and soft flowers, while the groom's cake was designed around airplanes... Anna and Peter do a ton of flying! The birthday cake for Anna's mother was a fun surprise at the end of the evening. I haven't stopped smiling since starting this post :) Such a wonderful day and I am so grateful to have been a part of it all. Congrats, Anna and Peter!

ps- had to include the photo of Anna's rosette clutch- love it!

Vendor Love
Photography~ Alejo & Theresa of flutterphoto
Florist~ Multiflor
Catering~ Hotel Monaco
Cake~ Kendall's Cakes
Deejay~ Aaron Platt of Chris Laich Music Services
Ceremony Music~ Crystal Strings
Bridal Makeup~ Kim Steele

Wedding Style

I am over the moon with excitement! Simply Chic has been invited to join the Grace Ormonde Platinum List. It's such an honor to be part of this exclusive list, which is comprised of the best of the best wedding vendors (nationally!). Grace Ormonde Wedding Style is one of my favorite wedding magazines... it's filled with such fabulous inspiration and photos of truly lavish celebrations. Simply Chic will be featured on the Grace Ormonde website within the next few weeks and in print this fall. Yay! Thank you to Grace Ormonde for thinking of Simply Chic... I am so flattered!

twigs & honey

I am loving Twigs & Honey! This chic line features hair adornments, headbands, bird cage veils, traditional veils, jewelry, ring pillows, boutonnieres and so much more. I adore the vintage feel of these unique pieces, which are made from fine silks, feathers, laces and whimsical accents. Twigs & Honey pieces have an almost organic feel but with a fresh and modern twist. Love the use of different textures! These stylish pieces are such a fun accessory for the bride, bridesmaids or even a night out on the town! It's so hard to narrow it down but below are a few (okay... several :)) of my favorites. Hope you love them as much as I do!

Sunday's Finest

Two Sundays ago, we participated in the Washingtonian Bride & Groom Unveiled Showcase at The Park Hyatt - Washington DC. Katherine and I had such a wonderful time chatting with brides to be... hearing engagement stories and visions for the big day... it never gets old! It was also great to see so many of our industry friends. There was plenty of bubbly and good conversation to be had!

Mindy Weiss, wedding planner to the stars, was the special guest speaker. I completely adore Mindy's work and always find it thrilling to hear her stories and fun and creative planning tips. The day continued with a Monique Luhillier bridal gown runway show. Talk about fab-U-lous! Seeing all of the gorgeous gowns made me want to get married all over again! Ok... so maybe I say that a lot. I am always telling my husband that we should get hitched again. I can't help it- I just love weddings. It's because of this that I have the best job a girl could ask for!

Below are a few photos of our "simply chic" space at the event. We were really proud of the way everything came together! xoxo- Jamie

Rosette Obsessed!

I have become obsessed with rosettes! From headbands and shoes to jewelry and picture frames, rosettes add such a feminine flair. There's just something about them that I love! They are so girly and chic. I came across the most adorable rosette locket on Etsy and had to share. What a perfect bridesmaid gift and one that your ladies can wear everyday. These little lovelies come in five different colors and can be silver or gold plated. The best part- they are only $25.00. I just can't resist!

Blog Love

I was thrilled when the Washingtonian contacted me and asked if I would like to be a guest on their weekly live online chat! I LOVE to talk about any and all things wedding related so I, of course, jumped at the opportunity! Each Thursday the Washingtonian hosts an online blog chat and invites an event professional to be their guest. These chats are a great opportunity for those who are planning a wedding to get free (we all love that!) expert advice, fun and creative tips and answers to those etiquette questions that are enough to make anyone crazy!

One of my favorite questions was in regards to where I find my inspiration and if there are other wedding professionals whom I admire. I had so much fun answering this question! I find inspiration in so many different areas... from online blogs to fashion magazines and even in swatches of specialty papers and fabrics. Mindy Weiss and Colin Cowie are geniuses and they definitely inspire me. I love how personal and reflective of the host/hostess their events are. I always appreciate the sweet personal touches that really leave a lasting impression. This can be something as simple as a handwritten note to each guest, thanking them for being a part of such a special day. I just purchased Colin Cowie's new book, Wedding Chic, and can't put it down! It's filled with so many fabulous ideas and tons of inspiration. It's worth splurging on!

Special thanks to the Washingtonian for having me as their guest. I had a great time! To view the online chat, visit: www.washingtonian.com/chats/shopping/10593.html. Happy planning!