Tag: special events

Happy Anniversary Bride & Groom!

Originally posted October 20, 2009

Working in special events is always special, so it’s hard to argue that any event can preempt that experience and be ‘more special’.  That said, it’s always nice to attend a work related special event where we’re not actually working with camera in hand!  A couple of weeks ago I attended Washingtonian’s one year anniversary party for their oh-so-fabulous new magazine, Washingtonian Bride & Groom.  

To say it was a collection of some of the most talented people working in the wedding industry is an understatement.  It was also a collection of some of our favorite people to work with, so it was a real pleasure to be there.  Washingtonian featured some fun images of the party on their website and I’ve included a couple of shots here.  Congratulations to the staff at Bride & Groom for their excellence in work and for celebrating their first year anniversary!  Well done!

Haynal Papp (Dolce Studio FIlms) & Andrea Jacobson (The Observatory)
Ray Bialek (Bialek's Music), Haynal Papp (Dolce Studio Films) and Ed Witles (The Elegant DJ).

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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