Tag: Lisa Schulz

A Dolce Real Wedding: Behind-the-Scenes for Marry Me Group’s Free Wedding Giveaway / Part 1 of 2

Samantha & Jason were married the last weekend of August and the circumstances of their wedding day may have seemed quite regular on the surface: a beautiful setting, a happy couple, happy guests on the lawn and the sparkle that each wedding embodies.   But what will always set Samantha & Jason’s wedding apart from the majority of weddings is that they won their wedding.  Yep, you read that right!  Samantha & Jason won a free wedding through Marry Me Group, and EVERYTHING was free.  We were thrilled to participate by capturing their memories on film.  We thought it would be fun to show you the behind-the-scenes footage of just what it takes to put on a wedding.  You’ll see people sweating and out of breath, working with single-minded focus and determination….and we all do this every weekend!  Participating vendors are listed below.  Enjoy this fun little video and keep your eyes peeled for a highlight of the wedding itself, coming soon…

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The Posh Planner, Stephanie Ascari Photography, Taylor Made Cakes, Stonewall Golf Club, Kenna’s Cookies, Olivera Music Entertainment, Holly Chapple Flowers, My Mobile Salon, Paperzest, Capitol Chocolate Fountains, Capital Party Rentals, Reston Limousine, Acuity Audiovisual, Richard Kirk and Dolce Studio Films

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Originally posted September 16, 2009

Last night I donned my pencil skirt and heels and hit the town to attend not one, but TWO industry parties!  First I attended the ISES 2009-2010 Launch Party at The W Hotel on 15th St. in DC.  Afterwards, I jetted over to The Knot Wedding Network’s Industry Networking Event at The Historical Society of Washington DC, a few blocks away near Mount Vernon Square.  Other than feeling very “Sex & the City” in my social prowess, I also had a great time connecting with the people who share in the experience of working special events.

Left to right: Lisa Schulz, Jamie Sears, Stephanie Ascari, Haynal Papp, Terri Eaves
Left to right: Lisa Schulz, Jamie Sears, Stephanie Ascari, Haynal Papp, Terri Eaves

It’s a rare thing to be able to chat breezily with coordinators, photographers, florists, site managers and caterers.  All of us are in high-speed work mode at events and can rarely discuss more than the schedule or logistics.  Last night we were able to connect, reminisce and make future plans.  It was fun!

A special shout out to some of the people who make our workday easier:

Coordinators: Jamie Sears at Simply Chic Events, Terri Eaves at Bash, Vicky Choy at Event Accomplished, Lisa Schulz at The Posh Planner

Photographers: Andrea Jacobson of The Observatory, Stephanie Ascari of Cleverly Candid,  Sandi Foraci of Sandi Foraci Photography,  Greg Gibson of Greg Gibson Photography and Amie Otto of Amie Otto Photography

Event Sites:  Alison Okobi of The Hay-Adams and Susan Gruskin of The St. Regis

Entertainment: Chris Laich of Chris Laich Music Services

It was great seeing you last night!

left to right: Haynal Papp, Greg Gibson, Chris Laich
left to right: Haynal Papp, Greg Gibson, Chris Laich
left to right: Haynal Papp, Andrea Jacobson, Amie Otto, Vicky Choy
left to right: Haynal Papp, Andrea Jacobson, Amie Otto, Vicky Choy