Feature: Capital Romance

 We love LOVE! Check out this magical wedding on Capital Romance! 

Photo by Balance Photography

 Beth just happens to be one of our talented makeup artists :)

Feature: Pretty Pear Bride Fall Issue

 This past fall we had the pleasure of being featured in Pretty Pear Bride's Fall Issue. It is one of the only magazines for plus size brides. The features, photos and magazine is gorgeous and we were thrilled to have our work splashed across the pages. The entire magazine can be viewed online here.

We really enjoyed working with the fab team at Balance Photography and Sweet Baker. Who knew body artwork could be so sweet?  

 

 

Mondays with Mindy: Shows and Expos

A wedding day can take several months to years to plan. These life altering events are becoming more and more elaborate as the years pass. How does a bride (and hopefully groom too) avoid or at least lessen the stress of planning a wedding? Stay organized. Write out a check list of all the details needed for your day and stick to it. Crossing off each item one by one is not only very satisfying, but will keep you organized and less stressed.

Don’t know where to start? Bridal Shows. Bridal shows have come a long way. Since weddings have become more and more extreme, it only makes sense that bridal shows would follow in those footsteps. Bridal shows are a great tool to find amazing vendors local to your area. Not only is it a place to meet these vendors, but it’s an opportunity to see what the best of the best in the industry have to offer.  All the latest and greatest trends are laid out for the brides-to-be to see.  Even if certain vendors are crossed off your list, the expos are wonderful places to get ideas. Say you already have a photographer lined up for your wedding day. That shouldn’t stop you from seeing other photographers work. You may spot a nontraditional photo of the bridal party that sparks your imagination for your own bridal party to try out on your special day. Since most vendors bring examples and samples of their work, you will get a firsthand view of what each business can do. I am neither married nor engaged but love when I get a second to sneak away from our booth to walk around and check out the newest trends! Plus, I have two words for you…CAKE SAMPLES!

Below is a list of upcoming events where you can visit Up-Do’s For I Do’s!!

Hope to see you there!

XOXO Mindy



September 9  Alexandria- Mark Center


September 16 DC Convention Center


October 2 & 3   Wedding 411 Fashion Show


January 5            Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Show


January 13 What’s Up? Bridal Showcase in Annapolis


January 20           Washington Bridal Showcase at the Patriot Center


February 2 & 3     Baltimore Bridal Show


April 7th               Historic Inns of Annapolis

Feb 19- Kelly

Flashback to the colder days, Danielle and I spent a blistery February Saturday with Kelly and her gorgeous and super fun girls at the Hay Adams in Washington, DC. Kelly was a doll and we loved, loved, loved her style. She was amazing and really rocked her red lips. I love her perfectly placed birdcage veil and the silky white gloves that complimented her bridal gown. The flowers were brought in while we were perfecting the final touches and they were GORGEOUS! I've never seen flowers that truly replicated the bride's style better. While all this was going on, Cicely and Jason from Procopio Photography were there. They are by far one on the best DC photographers. We love when we get to work with them! Enjoy these! This was one of my favorite weddings to date!