Lunch at BLT Steak!

I had the privilege today of meeting some awesome women and networking over lunch at BLT Steak at The Ritz Carlton. Kim, their catering sales manager organized this amazing lunch and it was a perfect opportunity for all of us to meet and share stories! I was able to chat with Sarah Bradley from Blue Feather Media, Rebecca Stoddard from Shade of Green Events, Erica Stawick from Green Shoes Weddings and Events, Sabrina Delio and Kim Bachelder from The Ritz Carlton, CarrieAnn Drinnen from Serendipity Events, Tonya Braddock From BLUSH Wedding and Events, and Christine. It was so nice to finally meet and catch up with everyone and hopefully we can do it again soon!
xoxo,
Kate

Waxing Poetic

On my vacation I went into the cutest little shop on Second Street in Lewes called Coral Cove! I noticed beautiful big shells full of these amazing charms. When chatting with the owner I found out that they were charms from a company called Waxing Poetic Jewelry. When searching through all of the various charms I began to think of the millions of ways that you could use them. One of them especially caught my eye, which said “The. Mrs” I thought how cute that would be tied to a bridal bouquet or the various initial charms that could also be tied to bouquets as well. With the various styles of letters and sayings, you could use these for bridesmaid gifts or a gift for a new mom with there child’s initials…the opportunities are endless. Checkout their website or if you would like to order straight from Coral Cove call 302-270-9420. Happy Shopping!

Xoxo,
Kate

Blair and Adam!

When I first met Blair and Adam, I could just tell how in love they were! Throughout the meeting they listened to one another bounced ideas off each other, and you can tell they are very excited about their upcoming Charlottesville wedding!

When meeting with clients, I love hearing their story. So here is their story about how they met and how he proposed!
Adam and I met during the fall of our first year at UVA. He lived in a dorm far away from "grounds" but as fate would have it, so did one of my best friends from high school. The moment she met Adam she said "You have to meet my friend Blair, she's YOU but a GIRL!" We finally met and hit it off right from the start and become fast friends! After attending many Greek "date functions" together and other social events, we made it official the spring of our second year :) In our 4 (almost 5!) years of dating we've made a great group of friends, settled in the DC-metro area, have been lucky enough to take on vacations with both of our families, and much, much more!
Adam got down on 1 knee and asked for my hand in marriage while we were on a winter getaway in Puerto Rico in March 2010. I was COMPLETELY surprised (although I had hoped it was coming soon), and I said YES! We spent the remainder of our vacation soaking it all in and calling family, friends, and loved ones! Planning got started for our May 2011 wedding in Charlottesville, VA almost immediately thereafter! We're so lucky to have Kate helping us along the way! She's drawn up inspiration boards, sent us ideas for invites/flowers/colors/rehearsal dinner agendas, helped with ALL of our questions, and more! I know that our wedding will be smooth & flawless because we've got her on our side!
I am so excited to work with them, and their wedding at King Family Vineyards is going to be AMAZING!!! I can’t wait to be a part of their big day. Cheers Blair and Adam!
xoxo,
Kate

I'm Back!!!

I am so sorry that it has been so long since my last post. I have been on vacation, but now I am back and ready to blog!
Before I get back on track, I wanted to list my top ten favorite things from vacation:
1. Watching one of my favorite couples get married!
2. Swimming in the bay on a hot day.
3. Eating Grotto's Pizza!!
4. Spending time with family and reliving many beach traditions.
5. Date night with the hubby!
6. Relaxing on the beach.
7. Reading a good book.
8. Realizing the importance of friends, and spending time with friends from long ago.
9. Getting lots of good news!
10. Singing in the car!
Check back this week for new ideas and exciting news!
xoxo,
Kate

Meet Anna!

Anna and I were introduced through a mutual friend, Erin McDermott. I first saw Anna’s work on her Etsy website when looking for a save the date for a client. After going back and forth with Anna and my client, she came up with a save the date that was perfect for them! She responded right away and her proofs came super fast, and she presented various ideas in sticking with the theme. I was so excited to have met such an awesome vendor so after this project was over we met for lunch to discuss our future endeavors.

Anna brought with her samples of her work and they are GEORGEOUS!!! She meets with a client, listens to what they want and then goes from there. Pictures don’t do her work justice, she uses various paper types and fonts that are beautiful and her work is truly one of a kind! She has just now launched her website so be sure to check out Nuage Mulberry.
I look forward to working more with Anna in the future!
xoxo,
Kate

I DO Details was featured!

I DO Details was featured on Michelle John's blog, All The Delightful Things! Thanks so much Michelle!
xoxo,
Kate

Best Impressions Caterers

Today I met with Donald from Best Impressions Caterers and he could not have been nicer! We toured the space at Bryon’s South End and then sat down to chat about food!! The space is beautiful and offers a cozy feel with the modern chandeliers and the option for an outside cocktail hour or to keep everything inside the space. It is perfect for a reception, rehearsal dinner, dinner party, or a corporate lunch or brunch.

Best Impressions Caterers offers s lot of different choices when choosing a menu. Whether it be for stations or a seated dinner they can caterer their menu to fit the couple or group! Donald said some of their specialties are their crab cakes as well as their shrimp and grits! I just had to ask him about the adorable and delicious looking mini sliders with the sweet potato fries, and he said those are quite popular for a passed hors d'oeuvres or a late night snack for your guests! He thinks that the level of service as well as the quality of their food, is what sets them apart from the rest. It was a pleasure meeting Donald today and I look forward to working with Best Impressions Caterers in the future!
Cheers!
Kate

The Mint Museum

Today my journey took me to The Mint Museum’s Randolph location where I was able to speak to David and tour their beautiful space! The space is amazing and there are so many different ways that you can have your event there. Whether it is a small ceremony in one of their beautiful gardens, a larger event on the patio, or a seated dinner inside, the opportunities are endless. David has a ton of experience and is familiar with many different layouts to make your event spectacular! The Mint Museum Uptown location is relocating and will be open on October 1, 2010 and I can’t wait to check it out!
Make sure to check out the Mint Museum's beautiful space for your next event!

Thanks David for all of your insight and I look forward to working with you in the future!

xoxo,
Kate

Michelle John

Michelle and I were able to catch up and discuss our new business adventures the other night and it was a blast! Michelle still works in the corporate world, but her love for fashion and accessorizing sparked her interest to begin her own business. Michelle began Delightful Fashion where she can wardrobe edit, personal shop, or assist you with your fashion styling! While doing this she also enjoys being a Stella & Dot consultant and pairing these adorable accessories into her clients wardrobes! Check out her website as well as her Stella & Dot website to purchase jewelry or if you are interested in hosting a trunk show! Best wishes Michelle as you embark on this exciting new adventure!
xoxo,
Kate

Melissa Lamkin

Have you ever looked in your closet and said “I have nothing to wear” or you have been in a wedding where you are running around steaming or ironing your dresses? Well I have had the privilege of meeting a wonderful stylist named Melissa Lamkin who can help you with these needs! Melissa has always been into fashion! She worked for Lucky magazine right out of college and then worked for Destination Weddings and Honeymoons among others, traveling and styling various photo shoots! As her friends quickly noticed, she had the fashion eye and could piece things together so she began helping them out!

Melissa offers a lot of styling options whether it is closet editing, personal shopping, or creating look books. One of her specialties is bridal styling! She enjoys listening to a couple and finding creative ways to bring out a couples personality and wedding style. She can help you style your engagement photo session, rehearsal dinner, wedding week, and your big day! Melissa always has a smile on her face, and I have really enjoyed getting to know her! She is super talented so make sure to check out her website!


Xoxo,
Kate