Day #10: Bridal Shows are upon us!

I have been a vendor at a lot of these and I have seen many overwhelmed brides so I have put together a list together of the top 3 tips for attending a show. 

Top 3 Tips for Attending a Bridal Show:

1. Have a plan.  If you still need a cake, find cake, don't go toward the flowers

2. Bring water - there is a lot of food tasting, not a lot of beverages!

3. Print Address Labels at Home - vendors will want your information, 

have these ready instead of having to write your name 1000 times :)

Day #9: Rain, Rain, Won't Always Go Away...

On Day 9 of KISSmas, Natalie Seng from Perfectly Designed talks to us about what happens when the weather doesn't cooperate the way we hoped...

"Tiffany and Justin were the absolute sweetest couple to work with. We had an amazing day planned for the two with a beautiful outdoor ceremony and a cocktail hour overlooking the greens. But mother nature had other plans for them. The day of their wedding and the days leading up to it, Hurricane Joaquin, was bringing us category 4 strength winds and rain. But not to worry we simply transformed the ballroom into a romantic and candle lit ceremony space that had an incredible view of the golf course. After all getting married to each other was the most important thing and it didn't matter if we implemented plan A or B. So even Joaquin couldn't prevent the two lovebirds from getting married. By the end of the night, the rain held of enough for a few shots in the drizzling rain (by the amazing Marirosa!) as well as a sparkler send off. Congrats again Tiffany & Justin, love really does conquer all!" - Natalie Seng

Both Natalie and Marirosa are Preferred Vendors at CNGCC!

Natalie Seng

Owner & Creative Director

Designed Perfectly Events, LLC

Direct: 703.867.7384

www.designed-perfectly.com

Photography by Marirosa
703.307.7074
www.photographybymarirosa.com
www.facebook.com/photobymarirosa
www.photographybymarirosablog.com

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

www.lesliemaronphoto.com

hello@lesliemaronphoto.com

571.306.3029

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