City Glam at the W Hotel

October 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Dramatic lighting transformed the Altitude Room at the W Hotel for Maureen & Mario’s fabulous September 1st wedding! The bride looked stunning in her A-line gown and her sparkling Jimmy Choo pumps were the perfect accent to her look. The color “berry” was tastefully tied into their wedding decor with the bridesmaid’s dresses, paper products and room uplighting. Their families beamed the entire night with happiness for the newlyweds. Guests left with a cake pop favor in hand representing each of Maureen & Mario’s favorite, yet rival NFL teams.

 

Maureen & Mario are such a sweet couple and were a pleasure to work with and get to know! Thank you so much to Cicely & Jason from Procopio Photograhy for these amazing photos! And thanks to Alex Strawn from the Cherry Blossom team for making this wedding a huge successs!

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. Contact them today for a complementary consultation.

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Traditional and Colorful at the Hotel Monaco DC

September 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

AnneRose and Rich’s July 28th wedding was a beautiful and vibrant combination of traditions, family and course fun.The ceremony took place at Our Lady of Mercy on Saturday afternoon. AnneRose incorporated a number of traditions to honor her Indian heritage. My personal favorite was watching every female relative bless her just before she was about to walk down the aisle. It was truly beautiful to see. Guests were then shuttled back to the Hotel Monaco DC for the party. The Paris ballroom looked gorgeous with the all the stunning details- lush centerpieces in shades of deep purples and fuchsia, soft amber lighting, bold linens and a stunning cake. I loved helping AnneRose plan a wedding full of surprise including 3 dress changes and an anniversary cake for her parents. It was their 22nd wedding anniversary on the very same day. The dance floor was packed all night and everyone had a blast!

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Stephen Bobb & David Morley of Love Life Images did an incredible job capturing this couple and the many details of their wedding.

It was such a pleasure to work with AnneRose and Rich. They are beautiful and so is their love. Congratulations!

Special thanks to Elizabeth from the Cherry Blossom team for planning this fabulous day!
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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Waterfront Summer Soiree

August 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

When we met Claire and Andy, they really needed help getting the ball rolling with their wedding which was supposed to happen in just six months. They wanted a traditional ceremony in their local Catholic church and a fun, easy going reception that was colorful and festive. Claire really wanted to stay in Old Town Alexandria but with a water view which isn’t easy to come by. We made a call to Indigo Landing restaurant and couldn’t believe our luck, they were available and it was the perfect location for them. Claire and Andy were married at St. Mary’s in Old Town Alexandria on May 26, 2012. Cocktail hour was outside, overlooking the water under a tent decorated with colorful Chinese lanterns and flowers. The restaurant was decorated with pinks, reds and oranges with a hint of blue. The couple enjoyed a duet of chicken and salmon dinner with their guests and then danced the night away! Congrats Claire and Andy!


 

These clients were fabulous and I greatly enjoyed working with them on their special day! Thank you to Michelle VanTine for these fabulous photos!

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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A Garden, Colorful Wedding

July 26, 2012 By 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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Sophisticated French Countryside Inspired Photo Shoot

July 12, 2012 By 3 Comments

Cherry Blossom recently worked with Michelle Vantine Photography  and were inspired by sophisticated Provence, France elements. We wanted to integrate these Provencal touches such as, the outdoor setting, wildflowers, and a barefoot bride and groom, into our photo shoot. The pictures are stunning, and we look forward to working with all the vendors involved in the future!


A special thanks to everyone who helped us out with this photoshoot! Hitched for the beautiful wedding dress, Michelle Vantine Photography for the lovely photos, Toulies en Fleur for the wonderful flower arrangements, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom for the luxurious furniture, Party Rentals for the exquisite table decor, Hair by Jewels and Strategic Skin for the bride’s gorgeous hair and makeup, and lastly for PaperZest for the charming stationary. We loved working with you all!

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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