The DMV Wedding Blog

07/29/2021

Summer weddings - yay or nay? It's been a HOT one this July, but these tropical vibes are IT 😍🌴🌺☀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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07/26/2021

Whatever you choose for your wedding day, it should feel like YOU! Nothing is off limits as long as it feels authentic ❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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07/12/2021

Goals on goals 😍 We've been LOVING tented weddings this season. I mean, how dreamy is this?!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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07/09/2021

With the right team, fairytales can really come true 😍✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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06/17/2021

Are you - or do you know - an amazing stationer or calligrapher? We are looking for a guest writer to give our readers some advice when it comes to custom invitation suites, signage, place cards, and other wedding goodies. Shoot us a DM to learn more!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[Image Description: A photograph of a flay lay, including white envelopes addressed with pink calligraphy. They stamps are light shades of blue and pink, and the envelopes are lined with a watercolor landscape. The set up is accented with pink and white flowers, including ranunculus and orchids.] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

06/15/2021

Today we published our very first wedding feature! This gorgeous, colorful, interfaith wedding was shot by the talented last September in the midst of the pandemic. Social distancing, masks, and hand sanitizer were a huge theme as the couple wanted to provide a wedding that felt normal, but ultimately safe. Learn more about Jessie & Sufyan by visiting our blog now!

Vendor Team:
Photography: Samantha Jean Photography
Venue: Maryland National Golf Club
DJ: Jamology, Inc.
Gown: I Do I Do Wedding Gowns
Men’s Attire: Men's Wearhouse
Bridemaids’ Dresses: AZAZIE
Hair: Amanda Kearney
Makeup: Samantha Beers
Rings: Colonial Jewelers

06/11/2021

✨ENGAGEMENT SESSION TIPS ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨Don't match - coordinate! Think about using a color palette that will compliment your personalities and your closets. If there's an outfit you feel super confident in, now is a great time to show it off! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨Think about bringing a fun prop to let your personalities shine - think champagne, smoke bombs, or your favorite accessory. Or, stop by your favorite coffee or ice cream shop to add in some fun.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨This is your time to get to know how your photographer works, and vice versa. Speak up about what poses/prompts you love, and which ones might not feel as authentic to you and your partner.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨ Your photographer WANTS to see your love! Don't be afraid to hug, kiss, and giggle without being directed. Those candid moments make for amazing pictures.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[Image Description: A full-body photograph of two men standing in Federal Hill Park in Baltimore, MD. Behind them we see a faint Baltimore skyline, a lamp post, trees, and benches. One of them is in a navy shirt and gray pants, and the other is in a floral shirt and navy pants. They are holding hands and kissing.]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

06/11/2021

Thinking about adding drone footage to your wedding coverage? Here's what you'll need to know!

Drone footage has been a hot add-on for a few years now, especially when it comes to wedding videography. It seems like a simple enough service, but there's a lot to think about when having a drone at your wedding. Drone footage is not permitted everywhere. Your photographer or videographer should b...

06/07/2021

We're go for launch! 💎⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Our brand new website is LIVE, our second newsletter hit inboxes early this morning, and our first blog feature is coming soon! We couldn't be more excited to finally let you in on this project, and include you in all we do moving forward.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The DMV Wedding Blog has three main missions:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💎Create a safe space for diverse love stories in the DC/MD/VA area, including all races, sizes, gender identities, sexual orientations, and ability levels.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💎Lift up ​DMV wedding professionals through publication and education.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💎Provide resources to engaged couples, and showcase creative partners who are committed to inclusivity & accessibility. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We're looking forward to all the partnerships and collaboration ahead. Keep an eye out for more exciting things happening this week, and please SHARE this post to spread the love!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

06/05/2021

This is your sign to treat yourself this weekend! ☕️💕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[Image Description: A photograph of an Indian bride wearing a champagne-colored sari, holding a venti Starbucks cup. In focus, we see her hands, adorned with henna and french-tip nails, and her pink drink with "BRIDE" written across the cup in black and red letters.] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

06/04/2021

Here’s how we’re feeling about there being ONE weekend between our brand new website being a draft and being published. We can’t wait to pull back the curtain on The DMV Wedding Blog, AND have you be a part of it! There are so many ways to get involved - just shoot us a message for more info 💛💎⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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05/27/2021

If you won't do it, then who? Stop holding yourself back from an extraordinary life, and do 👏 the 👏damn 👏thing 👏⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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[Image Description: A wide photograph of two grooms in an industrial venue. Dre, a Black man with a full beard, is wearing a pink velvet jacket, white turtleneck, black pants, and tawny suede boots. Will, a Black man, is wearing a navy jacket, light green turtleneck, blue ripped jeans, and brown dress shoes. Dre and Will are looking away from each other and holding one hand between then. Behind them we see a glimpse of an oak sweetheart table accented with pink florals and white candles.]⠀⠀