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A Garden, Colorful Wedding

July 26, 2012 By alexcbwe 3 Comments

Cherry Blossom Weddings and Events had the privilege of coordinating another fabulous and colorful Indian Wedding. Married overlooking the outdoor garden of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. Payal and Mayur said their “I dos” in special Indian fashion. Sticking to tradition, Mayur greeted the bride’s family by a riding a beautiful white horse. After guests took their seats, Mayur and Payal were blest by the priest. After the ceremony, guests were asked to come inside for toasts given by friends and family of the bride and groom, and partake in a lavish Indian buffet. We absolutely love the colors and details that Indian weddings allow. Payal and Mayur took full advantage of the vibrant colors that summer brings, such as reds and purples. Beautiful custom made fans helped keep guests cool during the June outdoor ceremony. There were also the topiary place-card holders, the sweetest cake toppers, and their “guestbook” where guests asked to “leaf” their thumbprint. The cake table was decorated with fabulous family photos of past weddings. Their Indian culture was present throughout the ceremony and reception, and was beautiful to see how all the pieces came together.

Special thanks to Elizabeth Leibundguth for coordinating this fabulous day! Also thanks to KSD Photography for the beautiful photos!

Cheers,

Alexandra Pare is a DC Wedding Planner and owner of event planning firm Cherry Blossom Events. She loves modern details and those ‘WOW’ factors that make each event unique. To learn how Alex and her team can transform your vision into the wedding of your dreams, contact them today for a complementary consultation.

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Rea and Franklin’s Wedding: A Party of a Lifetime

June 28, 2012 By alexcbwe 1 Comment

Rea’s vision for her April 2012 wedding at Sequoia in DC was to be a complete “Party in a Box.” And what a party it was! The fabulous band, Sound Nation kept guests on the dance floor all night long. The dancing did not end until their special “sparkler send off,” overlooking the Georgetown Waterfront. From beginning to end, Rea & Franklin’s wedding decor included meaningful touches from their family & friends. Their Quilt Table Guest Book & peanut brittle favors were a nod to Rea’s Grandmother. Custom bridesmaid’s hangers & bags and a special “Mother-of-the-Bride bouquet tribute” noted those close to the couple. Rea & Franklin are wonderful match, complimenting each other in the best ways.

A great thank you to our coordinator, Alex Strawn, for organizing this amazing party. Also, thank you, Allison & Chris Britton Photography for capturing these wonderful memories.

Have a Happy Weekend,

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Recent Feature in Washingtonian’s Bride and Groom Blog!

June 26, 2012 By alexcbwe Leave a Comment

Cherry Blossom Wedding and Events is thrilled to be, yet again, featured in Washingtonian’s Bride and Groom Blog! This guide to the city highlighted Ayan and Nikoletta’s wedding in their Bride and Groom section. Ayan and Nikoletta’s wedding ceremony and reception were both held at the Four Seasons in Washington, D.C. in March. This wedding was particularly special because it blended Ayan’s Indian culture with Nikoletta’s Greek Orthodox culture. The couple decided to combine their cultures and religions into one beautiful ceremony. What a wonderful, and unique, wedding celebration! Check out our feature here!

Special thanks to Alex Caggiano for coordinating this wedding! Also, thank you to Happy Couple Photography for the wonderful photos!

Have a great week,

Alexandra Pare is aDC Wedding Planner and owner of the event planning firm Cherry Blossom Events. She loves modern details and those ‘WOW’ factors that make each event unique. To learn how Alex and her team can transform your vision into the wedding of your dreams, contact them today for a complementary consultatio

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An Elegant Evening at DAR

December 14, 2010 By alexcbwe Leave a Comment

Jan & Rock were married on a beautiful day in August at Western Presbyterian Church in Washington DC. The guests were transported to the beautiful Daughters of the American Revolution for the reception. The cocktail hour was healed in the foyer while the guests listened to live music. The ballroom looked stunning with chocolate colored lines and tall orchid sprays on the tables which complimented the already elegant room. After dinner, guests danced and mingled on the portico and took photos with the Washington Monument as the back drop. Thanks to Tom and Ashlee of Documentary Associates for these beautiful photos and congrats to Jan & Rock!

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Carolina & James – News Worthy Wedding at the Newseum

September 1, 2010 By alexcbwe Leave a Comment

Carolina and James tied the knot on July 10^th at the Newseum. Luck was with the couple as the dark skies opened up and the heat wave came to a pause for this beautiful occasion. We could not have had a more perfect backdrop for the ceremony. The couple was married on the balcony of the Newseum with the picturesque Capitol Building behind them. After the ceremony, guests headed down to cocktail hour where they picked up their escort cards surrounding an ice sculpture of the Capitol Building! As guests entered the reception room, they were able to grab some candy from the all night candy bar with a 5ft replica of the Washington monument! After a delicious buffet dinner, guests danced the night away to the sounds of Raggs and the All Stars. Thanks to Freed Photography for the photos.