Green with Envy: Pantone 2013

It's official - we're seeing green for 2013.  You may think green is only appropriate for Christmas, St. Patty's Day or the Wizard of Oz - but when paired with the right color, you can use it anytime.  We should be seeing the trend play out in fashion, interor design and weddings this year.  For weddings, we'd pair it with aqua in the spring or peach in the summer for an elegant southern soiree.  What color would you pair it with?

via Snippet & Ink

Also, check out our black and white art gallery chic shoot from this past year, which featured gorgeous emerald earrings and accents!

Real Wedding: Meg & Jason

Exciting news - we have some gorgeous detail shots to share with you from Megan & Jason's vintage garden-inspired brunch wedding at The Engineer's Club.  Victoria from Romance of Flowers did a great job pulling together the vision with florals.  The bride collected lots of vintage china, glass and silver in the months leading up to the wedding to use as unique vases.  Full wedding post to come soon from the official wedding photographer - meanwhile, these photos are courtesy of Kaki from Romance of Flowers (who was part of Victoria's team!)  What a talented lady.

And of course, planning + design by us!  (Strawberry Milk Events)

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Photoshoot for Engaged! Magazine

We are thrilled to share our recent collaboration with Engaged! Magazine.  We had the honor of again styling the dress feature for the newest issue.  Unlike the last issue at Keswick Hall, this was shot in a studio instead of on location, with more of a whimsical/fashion vibe.   With only one model and twelve dress changes, this meant that each dress/shot was a complete set change as well as hair/makeup change.  Also adding to the mix: a stubborn English Bulldog with separation anxiety.   It was a long day - but certainly worth it!  The model, Jamie Bowersox, looks like a living Barbie doll - I had so much fun styling and dressing "Barbie" all day...a bit nostalgic.  We had so much fun working with this uber-talented team of vendors - enjoy and stay tuned for a behind the scenes video in our next post!

Photography - David Hartcorn

Gowns - Betsy Robinson, Love Couture, Riziks

Jewelry and Accessories - Betsy Robinson, Tabandeh, Nordstrom, Henri Bendel

Hair - Murat, formerly with Four Seasons DC - 202.277.7646

Makeup - Carl Ray, Four Seasons DC

Bouquets - Janet Flowers

Shoes - Neiman Marcus

Furniture - DC Rentals

Cakes - Ritz Carlton DC

Champagne - Moet & Chandon

Production, Props and Styling - That's us!  Strawberry Milk Events

Stubborn English Bulldog - Actually my father's, but I'm accepting offers on his behalf ;)

Real Wedding: Lili & Andrew: Vintage Garden Party

Featured on the cover of Washingtonian B&G - Summer/Fall 2012

Our first clue that Lili & Andrew were a laid-back, fun loving couple was when they booked us for "day of" planning all the way from Florida.  They loved our portfolio and trusted us to tie up all their loose ends, execute their vision and make sure everything was in place on the big day. No in-person consultation or long distance phone call.  I love that they knew what they wanted and could make decisions - a planner's dream.  Our suspicions were confirmed when we found out that they were photographers and graphic designers with a knack for surfing, vinyl records, art and thrift store shopping.  They described their personal styles as retro-chic with a pop-punk edge.  How fun is that??  Not surprisingly, the two had a strong vision for what they pictured on their big day - a simple yet whimsical garden party, with a slight nod to Alice and Wonderland.  I love how much these two infused their personalities into every detail.  They even put a 50's spin on the garden party complete with an 18 piece swing band.  Their families are really into swing dancing, so after dinner there was a 15 minute swing lesson from their personal instructor.  This way all guests could participate and dance the night away in true swing style!  Jump down the rabbit hole with us for a few minutes to enjoy their fun wedding photos:




Photographer - Love by Serena
Ceremony - St. Jude's
Reception - Brookside Gardens
Flowers - Elegance & Simplicity
Caterer - Main Event
Hair/Makeup - O'Hair Salon
Cake/Cupcakes - Cake Love
Band - The Swing Machine
Transportation - Awards Limousine Service
Tent/Rentals - Grand Event Rental
Paper - designed by Bride & Groom
Planner - Strawberry Milk Events