sailing away | liberte schooner excursion

What an amazing time of year... Spring! And next, Summer. These coming months are our absolute favorite for weddings and other fun things to do in the DC Metro area.

If you're looking for something special to entertain your wedding guests, bridal party or even a unique place to hold your rehearsal dinner, check out the Liberte Schooner where you can sail along the magnificent Chesapeake Bay in a 49 passenger schooner.

We've chartered the Liberte for a clients pre-wedding excursion for their guests and they had a blast! They ate, drank and sailed into the sunset -- happy and merry!

What a fantastic way to celebrate your special event!

Happy sailing!

nicely quoted...

"If only everything

were this sweet."

quote from: a splenda sugar packet :O)

wedding vendor spotlight} ethan yang photography

go green | green inspiration

We are feeling very green inspired today... Happy, luminous, green!!! This color truly makes us smile... Enjoy the green!

Green is a beautiful and exciting color to add to any wedding color scheme!

Happy green!

texturally appealing : vases

Containers really do matter. We feel they add intrigue, accentuate and enhance the beauty of the floral design. Clear square or cylinder glass vases are a thing of the past… Blah vases are out. Chic, vintage, unique is definitely in. There are many amazing floral design vase options for you to choose from. Today’s vases are made of various materials such as recycled glass and metals and unique in shape, design and texture. These facets add a level of interest and design to any centerpiece design.

At By Design Events, we love to work with interesting containers, vases and materials in our floral designs to create a one-of-a-kind piece for our clients. Take a look at these eclectic vases…

photos courtesy of accent decor

Shy away from the plain clear glass vases and ramp up your centerpiece design with an interesting vase or container.

Happy designing!

they're engaged | ebony + michael

We are so thrilled and honored to be working with Ebony + Michael on their upcoming May wedding! They are an amazing couple and we've really enjoyed the planning process and getting to know them. :O)

Ebony + Michael recently took their engagement photos with Jenny James Photography and all we can say is WOW! Jenny did an amazing job... We're looking forward to the wedding day and the amazing pictures she'll capture... Enjoy!

If you're looking for a fabulous + creative photographer and spectacular wedding pictures be sure to give Jenny a buzz!

Happy picture viewing!

oh, la, la! : dress accessories

Accessories are most definitely a girl’s best friend! We love to accessorize. Take a look at the oh so chic sashes and vintage brooches we found on Etsy. We think a simple accessory can add so much more to a bridal gown or bridesmaid dress.

Fashionistas, turn any simple dress into a one-of-a-kind piece by adding a fabulous sash or brooch!

etsy retailer: lulu splendor

etsy retailer: garter lady

etsy retailer: sweet lily boutique

etsy retailer: lulu splendor

etsy retailer: portobello

etsy retailer: tocatta

etsy retailer: little white dresser

etsy retailer: wee gardens

Happy styling ladies!

color sprung | bridal shoes

Long gone are the days your bridal shoes must match the color of your wedding dress or wearing silver or muted tone shoes just to be safe. Today’s chic and sophisticated brides are bolder with the various color palettes and expressive with stylish shoes. Stir up your bridal shoe ensemble and express your inner chic and personality on your wedding day!








Be bold. Be you... Color it up ladies!


Happy fabulous shoe shopping!

our favorite things : peacock essentials

A recent visit to the fabulous Pier 1 has us dreaming of stunning peacocks! Take a look at these fun and fabulous peacock essentials...

Happy shopping!