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Holiday Hosting: Can you host AND enjoy the party?

Holiday Hosting: Can you host AND enjoy the party? holiday centerpiece thanksgiving

It’s a challenge to achieve perfect host status and still leave yourself the time and energy to celebrate with your guests. This comes to the forefront over the holiday season when being together is the entire reason for our celebration. How can you do it when you’re stuck in the kitchen, finalizing little details, stowing […]

Luxe Larz Anderson House Wedding | Washington, D.C. | Caitlyn & Srey

Luxe Larz Anderson House Wedding | Washington, D.C. | Caitlyn & Srey

This Parisian-inspired luxe wedding at the Larz Anderson House in Washington, D.C. was planned by Alyssa Glorioso of Glorious Weddings & Events on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Alyssa is a wedding planner and designer available for weddings and occasions in Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, and destination.  Larz Anderson House is a historic property located in […]

Historic Londontown Wedding | Edgewater, Maryland | Tracy + Eddie

Historic Londontown Wedding | Edgewater, Maryland | Tracy + Eddie

This coastal garden wedding at Historic London Town  in Edgwater, Maryland was planned by Alyssa Glorioso of Glorious Weddings & Events on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Alyssa is a wedding planner available for weddings and occasions in Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, and destination. London Town & Gardens is a historic property located just outside Annapolis, […]

What your planner wants you to know when it comes to catering proposals

What your planner wants you to know when it comes to catering proposals

Selecting a Caterer that is a Good Fit What to look for in your proposal The catering proposal is an estimate Catering proposals are different than your planner or photographer, which are typically a flat rate. Of course those can change if you add on, but when you sign on with your caterer it is […]

District Winery Wedding | Navy Yard, Washington D.C. | Sarah + Danny

District Winery Wedding | Navy Yard, Washington D.C. | Sarah + Danny

 wedding day: 09.03.2021         district winery | washington, d.c. the story This romantic and stylish wedding at District Winery in Washington, D.C. was planned and designed by Alyssa Glorioso on Friday, September 3, 2021. Alyssa is a wedding planner available for weddings in Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, and destination. Sarah and Danny and […]

Featured Editorial | French blue Industrial | Culpeper, Virginia

Featured Editorial | French blue Industrial | Culpeper, Virginia

A design featuring French blue accents and summer textures at the Refinery in Culpeper, Virginia. Refined meets industrial at this Virginia wedding venue, a gem situated right outside the Shenandoah mountains. Planning and design by Alyssa Glorioso, of Glorious Weddings & Events.  Glorious Weddings & Events specializes in DC area weddings and special occasions. We […]

Featured Editorial | Spring Elopement | Bethesda, Maryland

Featured Editorial | Spring Elopement | Bethesda, Maryland

A whimsical meets modern springtime elopement at historic Glen Echo Park, right outside Bethesda, Maryland. This Maryland wedding venue was the perfect backdrop for this art deco inspired elopement — before elopements became “the thing”.  Planning and design by Alyssa Glorioso, of Glorious Weddings & Events.  Glorious Weddings & Events specializes in DC area weddings […]

Venue Profile | District Winery | D.C.’s Premier Wedding Venue

Venue Profile | District Winery | D.C.’s Premier Wedding Venue tasting room of District winery, in D.C., looking down from mezzanine

On the blog today we’re featuring a venue partner that we (and our couples) love: District Winery.  District Winery has become known as one of D.C’s most sought after premier wedding venues Intentionally designed for those who are looking for an effortless turn key experience and a flawless guest experience. By Alyssa Glorioso,  lead planner […]

7 things to consider before you select your wedding venue

7 things to consider before you select your wedding venue Couple exchanging a kiss at the end of their ceremony, with arch in background

Are you JUST engaged? Congratulations, love! Before you dive into wedding planning head-first, I highly suggest taking some time to soak it in together.  Wedding planning is exciting, and a million other emotions… one of which can be stress or overwhelm!  Before you begin, take some time to celebrate you two and the fact that […]