FULL SERVICE WASHINGTON DC, VIRGINIA & MARYLAND WEDDING AND EVENT DESIGN EXPERTS
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Planning a Wedding Weekend Is More Than Just the Wedding Day
Most couples don’t realize how many moving pieces go into a full wedding weekend — from welcome events and logistics to vendor timelines and guest experience.
This checklist was created to:
✅ Help you see the full picture
✅ Keep planning from feeling overwhelming
✅ Make sure nothing important gets missed
It’s not a rulebook — it’s a flexible guide you can adapt to your wedding.
Alexandra Pare
Host of Weddings Unscripted
CEO & Founder of
Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events
Alex has spent nearly two decades planning luxury weddings and multi-day celebrations throughout Washington, DC and beyond. Known for her calm leadership and meticulous planning style, she helps couples bring intentional, elevated wedding weekends to life.
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Alison Golt
Co-Host of Weddings Unscripted
Senior Designer of
Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events
Alison specializes in managing complex timelines, logistics, and guest experience — ensuring every detail of a wedding weekend flows seamlessly from start to finish.
Together, they bring real-world experience into every planning resource they create.
About the Experts
Want More Real Wedding Planning Advice?
Alex and Alison are also the hosts of Weddings Unscripted — a podcast where they share honest insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert guidance from nearly 20 years in the wedding industry.If you’re navigating planning decisions and want clarity without the fluff, this podcast was created for you.
Available on major podcast streaming platform.