June 26, 2018

Why this behind-the-scenes ninja & logistical badass is the wedding planner of your offbeat dreams

Sometimes an offbeat vendor just melts into our mindset so well that they've felt like they were always a part of us. That's exactly how I felt when listening to Meigh McNamee-Mahaffey, wedding planner extraordinaire, from Lula Mae Special Events. From month-of coordination to full-on event planning, this behind-the-scenes ninja and logistical badass is absolutely the right fit for offbeat couples…

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  April 19, 2018

This rad pop-up wedding had glitter, sequins, and huge rainbow mural LOVE

We wanted something small that fit us, but could also include our children and family. We didn't want to just run off to the courthouse. We wanted it to be simple and stress-free. We bounced ideas of locations back and forth. Maggie from Pop! Wed Co. suggested the "LOVE" mural at Blagden Alley. We were in DC for New Years so we checked it out and fell in love with it.

  December 8, 2017

Praise hands for the mad skills of this Washington DC photographer (and snag a discount!)

Devon's been our girl for SO long now that her stellar work is peppered throughout our site practically everywhere. From snazzy shoes shots to photography as art roundups, you'll find examples of her work and how much she adores working with offbeat couples all over.

Y'all want some proof that our sponsor and Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC photographer Devon Rowland will rock not only your portraits, but the whole story of your wedding day?

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  August 28, 2017

A metalhead boat cruise wedding with headbanging and battle-axes

My wife and I originally met through our university's Metal Club, so it was only natural that we have a metal-themed wedding to celebrate the style of music that brought us together. The venue was the bottom floor of a yacht that does lunch/dinner cruises, which we chose to both reflect our desire to have both a classy affair and a mark our viking voyage in life as wife and wife.