Day #8: Let's Enjoy a "KISS"

Jessica & Jason Ahn were married at Chantilly National on May 9, 2015.  

It was a gorgeous day full of love and laughter. 

Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Ahn for spending you special day with us!

Leslie Moran, Photographer, captured their love and is one of CNGCC's Preferred Vendors

Leslie Maron Photography

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Day #7: Advice From Wanda's Cakes

Coordinate your Wedding Cake with your Dress Design:

My son was getting married in June and I was searching for a new and fresh idea for their wedding cake.   After a few sleepless nights, I decided to create their wedding cake to coordinate with the bride's gown.   Working with the dress photo, the bottom tier of the cake (photographed here) coordinated with the puffy skirt of the dress, the middle tier with the pleats of the top of the gown and the top tier just delicate and pretty to coordinate with my beautiful daughter-in law's lovely personality.   The neckline of the dress was trimmed with glistening stones and thus the same trim was used between the top two tiers.   Working off the dress design allows your cake baker the opportunity to maximize  their creative talents to create a truly unique cake and all of your guests will be amazed when they see the resemblance.   

All Couples get FREE Delivery with their Cake with Wanda - Contact Wanda at Wanda's Cakes:wandascakes@cs.com

Day #6: How to incorporate the Sport you Love...

It's Football Sunday and as we get ready to cheer on our favorite teams, we remember how our couples incorporated their alma mater, their favorite teams or the sport they enjoy playing together. 

Incorporate your team with your theme, your linen colors for the tables, grooms cakes, wedding cakes and more!

Day #5: Have a little Trust...

We are going to dedicate our 5th Day of KISSmas to Michelle and James Chu.  They were our Wedding of 2015! I recently asked her what advice she would give future couples and one was to "Trust Aleks".  Well she did, she trust me and the Chantilly Team a LOT.  

Knowing renovations were to be complete in January-February timeframe, they still decided to book their wedding on March 28, 2015.  Now, I have worked with a lot of couples, but these two were calm, cool and collected the ENTIRE time...there is a chance that I was "freaking out" more than they were.  But as we expected, renovations completed, they got married at a nearby church and came to Chantilly National to dance the night away.  

Michelle, your advice is flattering but really...Michelle and James...Thank YOU for trusting us but also just being you. 

It was our pleasure to be your host.

Day #4: Ceremony Programs

Ceremony Programs are not necessary but if you DO have them, 

remember your wedding is OUTSIDE :)  

Chalkboards & Fans were the most popular choices in 2015

Day #3: Let's Enjoy A "KISS"

Today, lets reminisce a Chantilly National "First Kiss"

Rachel and Joe Norcio got married here on a perfect summer day in June, 2015.  

They are expecting a baby boy in March of 2016. Congratulations to the newlyweds! 

We are looking forward to seeing pictures of the little one soon!  

Thanks again for hosting your wedding here with us!

KRISTI MCKEAG PHOTOGRAPHY

Day #2: Unique Wedding Guest Book Ideas

A wedding guest book is one of the things you physically get to take away from your wedding day.  It contains sentimental notes from your loved ones wishing you happiness, good luck and endless joy.  A guest book is a great way to tell a story about the two of you, give them an idea of what you all like to do together.  It is a way to make it a little more personal and something you'll see more around your house versus a book you might put on a shelf.  

Here are some fun ideas from our 2015 Brides

Board games:  Do you and your perfect match enjoy playing board games?  What if every time you played Jenga with your friends you were reminded of your special day?

Benches: We had a couple this year that actually MADE their  bench (shown in picture, top photo) but you can easily buy a bench for your guests to sign.  Can't you just imagine drinking a nice cup of coffee in the morning reading the sweet words from your family and friends?

Something for the wall:   You can take a photo of the two of you for guests to sign around or do a cool shadow box where your guests sign hearts and drop them into the box.  These are things that can be displayed in your house for all guests to see.  One of my favorites was when a couple incorporated the fact that they were from two different states.  The states were printed and their guests were able to sign all around the states.  It was like two states became one that day!  I am sure it is hanging on their wall now.

Polaroid Picture: Shake it like a...yeah we all want to sing it and boy do your guests actually sing it!  I have watched this option be a great way to "break the ice" and get your guests ready for the party.  Want to see what happens when you give your guests the camera?  This is the option for you!