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Puppy Love

April 15, 2015 by Elizabeth

Abby Jiu Photography London Wedding

As the new owner of an adorable puppy, we’ve got puppy love on the mind.  Here are a few tips for including your four-pawed family members in your wedding day.

 

1)  Make sure your venue is pet-friendly.  If you’re having an outdoor wedding, is there shade for your dog in case it’s a hot, hot day?

2)  Make sure you have someone who can handle the dog other than you or a family member.  Animals are unpredictable and if they aren’t behaving or need to take care of business, you don’t want someone attending the wedding to miss out.

3)  Make sure they look their best.  Have them groomed the day before and, if appropriate, add a little bow tie or tutu to make it official.

4)  Don’t forget treats, food and water (and poop bags) so that all their basic needs are taken care of.

5) Everybody say “Cheese!” Don’t forget to let your photographer know that you want pictures with your pet(s).

Renouf Photography BC wedding

 

I know I’m biased, but I think Miss Darley would make a great flower pup!

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~Elizabeth

Filed Under: Real Weddings, Wedding Style Inspiration Tagged With: etiquette, real wedding, resources

Weekend Wanderlust: Snow Day

January 14, 2015 by Elizabeth

Are you planning a romantic winter proposal or snowy honeymoon? My husband and I are getting ready for a weekend away on the slopes and I’m just smitten by the romance of it all.

Take a snow day with us today and enjoy the beauty of newly fallen snow, hot toddies, sharing an open fire, and the adventures charming mountain resorts like these have to offer:

Topnotch Resort & Spa, Stowe, Vermonttopnotch

The Pitcher Inn, Warren, Vermont

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The Inn at Lost Creek, Telluride, Colorado

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Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado

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Stein Erickson, Park City, Utah

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Post Hotel, Lake Louise, Banff, Canada
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Four Seasons, Whistler, Canada

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~ Hillary

Filed Under: Destination, Travel Fabulously Tagged With: away we go, Destination Wedding, resources, travel, winter

Spring Intern

January 12, 2015 by Elizabeth

EDE Spring Intern

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September 15, 2014 by Elizabeth

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2014 Design Trends

May 12, 2014 by Elizabeth

Many of my Clients and Pinterest followers comment that I pin a lot of interior design photos on my event inspiration boards.  For me, designing an event is very similar to designing a living space.  Both require a balance of function and flow with style and creativity.  Also, entertaining is an extension of how we live.  Whether you’re entertaining in your backyard, at a historic museum or in the convention center, bringing in the gracious hospitality and unique personality of your lifestyle is one way to ensure a successful and meaningful event.

In 2014, some of the design trends we’re tracking and looking to for inspiration include:

Bold Black

The chicest of chic, an entire room painted black or a major focal point, black is no longer taboo in home design

Black 2014 Design Trend

via Pinterest: sukio.com

Glamorous Gold

Subtle to spectacular, this color and material make a statement

Gold 2014 Design Trend

via Pinterest: thebeautifulsoup.com

Wood Wonderful

Dramatic wood installations and signature pieces can be modern and traditional

Wood 2014 Design Trend

via Pinterest: contemporist.com

Rock Solid

Incorporating natural stones, cement, and tile that mimics stone

Rock 2014 Design Trend

via Pinterest: lushhome.com

 

We asked one of our favorite local event designers, Amaryllis, for their insight into this year’s design trends.

“We’ve been noticing a greater focus on gold accents and overall [color] schemes, and, of course, think the outcome is beautiful! The color can be incorporated anywhere from tabletop designs to containers in brushed, classic and modern styles. We love the “go bold with gold” mentality and foresee this becoming a big [event design] trend throughout 2014.”

Photo: Eli Turner

Photo: Eli Turner

 

Check out our 2014 Design Trends Pinterest board for more trends ideas.

Filed Under: Creative Sparks, DIY, Inspired Events, Resource File Tagged With: event design, inspiration, resources, trends

2014 Food Trends Pt. 2

April 15, 2014 by Elizabeth

In our previous post, we introduced you to some of the food trends we’ve been tracking for 2014.  Recently, we asked some of our industry colleagues to comment on how they are already incorporating current trends into their events or to make their own predictions for hot new ideas.  Here’s what they had to say.

Trend:  Celery

At Your Event:  Chap Gage of Susan Gage Caterers predicts that celery is going to be the newest veggie Chefs and mixologists alike will be elevating and highlighting.  He has created two custom cocktails featuring this often over-looked green that can pack a mighty punch of flavor.

Aquavite Celery Martini

Photo courtesy of: Susan Gage Caterers

Celery-Aquavit Martini

2 oz. Linea Aquavit

1 oz. Celery simple syrup

.5 oz. Dolin Blanc

Top off with soda water

Garnish with celery

Rim with smoked sugar

 

Celery simple syrup

1 Cup water

1 Cup Sugar

3 stalks of celery (chopped)

Boil water, add sugar until dissolved, add celery and simmer for 10 minutes

Strain and allow to cool (will last in your fridge for a couple of weeks)

 

Celery Greyhound

Photo courtesy of: Susan Gage Caterers

Muddled Celery Greyhound

2oz Jensen Gin

2oz Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice

Small handful of celery greens

 

Muddle greens in bottom of a rocks glass

Add ice

Add juice and gin

Lightly stir

 

Trend:  Cauliflower

At Your Event:  Wolfgang Puck Catering at The Newseum offers a delicious and unique first course highlighting the media’s pick for veggie of the year.  The Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Indian Spices shows just how versatile this pale sister of broccoli can be.

Wolfgang Puck Cauliflower Soup

Photo Courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Catering The Newseum

 

Trend:  Artisan Gin

At Your Event:  Occasions Caterers has been noticing an increase in custom cocktail bars at events.  To highlight this year’s trend of artisan gins, offer a selection of small batch gins, including DC’s own Green Hat Gin.  Then, invite your guests to mix their own cocktail with an assortment of options like housemade syrups; fresh herbs and berries; citrus peel ribbons; lemongrass sticks and candied ginger batons, small batch tonics, fresh squeezed juices and more.

Photo courtesy of Occasions Caterers

Photo courtesy of Occasions Caterers

Trend:  Juicing

At Your Event:  Kimpton properties across the country are now featuring fresh juice menus, and The Hotel Monaco Baltimore’s Juice Caboose Break offers a fresh and healthy option for meetings and events.

Kimpton Juice Bar

Trend: Hyper-Local

At Your Event:  Farm-to-table dining and local, seasonal, green events continue to grow in popularity. Some venues are going beyond sourcing at local farms and actually growing their own produce.  The Hay Adams Hotel recently announced a “partnership with the University of the District of Columbia’s College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) to serve locally grown produce from its Muirkirk Farm. The farm uses sustainable growing methods to produce a range of fresh herbs and vegetables including ethnic crops not native to the US, but that can be grown locally.”

Hay Adams DC farm

Photo courtesy of Hay Adams

 

Filed Under: Around Town, Creative Sparks, Foodie Finds, Resource File Tagged With: event design, food, resources, trends

Featured On: United with Love

August 7, 2013 by Elizabeth

Rebecca and Jason’s gorgeous Spring Hay Adams wedding is featured on United with Love today!

 

Hay Adams wedding Elizabeth Duncan Events

 

Thanks to all the amazing vendors who helped:

Venue: The Hay Adams Hotel
Officiant: Noah Fabricant of Washington Hebrew Congregation
Wedding Planner: Elizabeth Duncan Events
Photography:Connor Studios
Flowers: Sidra Forman
Band: DC Fusion
Farm Tables & Chalkboard Frames: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Calligraphy: Arney Walker Calligraphy
Hair: Christophe Jouenne
Make-up: Lorna Basse
Lighting: Frost Lighting
Cake: Kendall’s Cakes
Wedding Gown: Ulla-Maija from Hitched Salon
Bridesmaids: Two Birds from Bella Bridesmaids
Groom’s Attire: Brooks Brothers

Filed Under: News, Wedding Style Inspiration Tagged With: real wedding, resources, spring, wedding

Featured On: United with Love

July 25, 2013 by Elizabeth

Metallics, the third and final look from our Runway to Table Photoshoot is featured on United with Love today.  Again, a huge thanks to all the vendors who helped make this such a fun and fabulous experience.

 

runway to table metallics wedding style

 

 

Filed Under: Creative Sparks, Fashionable Bride, Wedding Style Inspiration Tagged With: DIY, Fashion, inspiration, resources, rustic, wedding

Featured On: United with Love

July 11, 2013 by Elizabeth

So excited to have Part 1 of our Runway to Table photoshoot featured on United with Love today.  We had so much fun working with our fabulous vendors to bring the latest runway trends to life as wedding and event designs.

Photo : K. Thompson Photography

Photo : K. Thompson Photography

 

Huge thanks to all of the vendors who contributed, especially K. Thompson Photography, Sidra Forman Flowers, Just Paper and Tea, and DC Rental!

 

Stay tuned for Part 2 and Part 3, scheduled for the next two Thursdays on United with Love.

Filed Under: DIY, Wedding Style Inspiration Tagged With: DIY, event design, resources, wedding

Featured On: District Weddings

June 10, 2013 by Elizabeth

So excited to have Melissa and Lou’s gorgeous Dumbarton House wedding featured on District Weddings today!  Check it out here.

Dumbarton House wedding

Filed Under: News, Wedding Style Inspiration Tagged With: real wedding, resources, spring, wedding

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