A Proposal Toasted with Cream Cheese

So every Wednesday morning my daughter and I go for a bagel breakfast at our favorite little spot, Ize's Bagelry, and yesterday we got an extra special treat.  They have a "Trivia Question of the Day" and if you answer correctly you win two free bagels.  Well as we were enjoying our bagels and schmear a young gentleman came in and requested that the question of the day be changed to "THE" question for his girlfriend who was about to come to the bagel shop.  The owners happily obliged and changed the question.
As a wedding planner, I had to stay and witness this!! About 20 minutes later the girlfriend came in and went to order her bagel and then suddenly stopped.  She turned around and there her boyfriend was on bended knee!  The whole shop erupted into applause as she accepted!!

Now, technically she answered the question correctly, so does she get 2 free bagels as well???

Have you ever witnessed a proposal??? Tell me about it!!!

Ella-Rue Consigned Couture!!

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share DC's newest consignment experience....Ella-Rue

Owner, Krista Johnson, is not only is super sweet, but has such a great eye that I am sure the store will be filled with wonderful treasures!  Krista and I have also been chatting about wedding dress consignment, which I will definitely keep you posted on!!
Congratulations and good luck, Krista!!

xoxo,
Jen

The Art of Weddings

Today I had the pleasure of seeing one of my favorite vendors perform her magic after the wedding.  Maggie O'Neill, owner of O'Neill Studios hand delivered recent client (and SoCo planner extraordinaire), Bridget Reed Newby, her wedding masterpiece.  We commissioned Maggie to do live painting during Bridget and Frank's rooftop extravaganza at The Hay Adams Hotel this past May.  Bridget and Maggie discussed the work of art prior to the wedding, and together they decided that the bridal party, the view, and of course the happy couple would be the focus of the painting.
Not only did Bridget hire Maggie to create a timeless work of art to capture her wedding, but also entertain guests.  Guests were in awe of Maggie and her amazing talent...who wouldn't be?!?!?!

Maggie hard at work!  Photo Jennifer Lust

So, I was beyond excited to go to Bridget and Frank's to see the finished product, and it was better than I imagined it would be!

The finished masterpiece...I just love it!

Maggie O'Neill and Bridget Reed Newby 

Close up shot, can't believe the Monument, White House and Jefferson Memorial were all capture along with the beautiful bridal party!

Maggie is not only a talented artist, but my client for her June 2011wedding!  I cannot wait to see what we pull off for her wedding.  All I can say is she has mentioned custom made furniture, painting her own bridesmaid dresses and tonight said, "I wish the guests would have costume changes!!!".  It is going to be in the words of Rachel Zoe, "BANANAS!!!".

xoxo,
Jen

Carine's Sample Sale

It is time for great deals on great dresses.  This Sunday, July 18th, Carine's Bridal Atelier is opening its doors for a Summer Sample Sale.  Be sure to arrive early so you can get a great spot and a great deal!

Happy Shopping

Jen

District Weddings Favorite!

It is nice to receive a cheerful email on a dreary day like today!  We just received word from the AMAZING blog District Weddings letting us know that we have joined the elite group of vendors listed as District Weddings Favorites!

Here is a preview of our listing!

SoCo Events

Phone: 301-467-5585 * Web: www.socoevents.com * Email: jen@socoevents.com

SoCo Events is known for their ability to create a unique wedding day that merges both a fresh yet traditional design no matter your size or budget. Founder, Jennifer Stiebel, is a graduate of The University of Maryland, and native Washingtonian. She is praised for her creativity and energy all while keeping a friendly and calm demeanor. With a keen focus on building a memorable event, SoCo Events’ passion and dedication will guide you through your planning process so that you can sit back and enjoy the big day!

Thank you to District Weddings, we are honored and thrilled to be one of your favorite things!

xoxo, 

Jen

Fluffy Thoughts Open in McLean!!!

I had the pleasure of visiting McLean's newest specialty bakery, Fluffy Thoughts, on the first day of business! Owner, Lara Stuckey, is one of the most artistic and skilled cake designers in DC, and opening this flagship location has been a dream that and we at SoCo Events are so happy to see it come true for her!

The bakery is adorable and of course smells beyond delicious!

They were giving out mini cupcakes to all the patrons, and we had to try more then one....just to make sure they were all good :) We left with some cupcakes and beautiful fluffy French macaroons which barely lasted the car ride home!

I particularly loved the separate tasting room where brides and grooms can sit for a consultation and later a tasting.

Please visit the new locations and tell Lara we said "hi!" We also picked up a cupcake for my daughter's first birthday treat, and I know it is shameless, but I had to post a picture of Sloane eating her first cupcake ever!! She gave it a big Thumbs Up!!!

Washington Post Wedding!!!

Our great couple, Brenda and Jon's wedding last weekend was featured in yesterdays Washington Post 'On Love'! The "Fewish" (Filipino and Jewish) wedding was a blast to plan and design from the ice blue and white ceremony to the adorable cake homage of their little maltese!

Enjoy these pictures, and look out for more to come!