Exceeding Expectations Wedding & Event Mgmt Co.: centerpieces

This past weekend we were honored to work with Anh Thy & Nghi on their wedding ceremony and reception. Their 65 person ceremony took place at the historic Woodlawn Plantation in Alexandria, Virginia. I can not say enough about the helpful and welcoming staff at Woodlawn. They were always willing to assist whenever we needed anything. The couple hosted a traditional Vietnamese ceremony, followed by a traditional American ceremony on the lawn of the plantation. Maryam Flowers provided the gorgeous ceremony and reception flowers for the couple. The orchid and crystal backdrop that she created looked absolutely gorgeous during the ceremony. After the ceremony the couple greeted 300 guests at the Waterford in Springfield. The venue was a perfect fit for Anh Thy and Nghi. The Waterford staff did a great job taking care of our Bride, Groom and their guests. The guests danced the night away with a live band (Red Sun) and really had a great time. We really enjoyed working with Anh Thy & Nghi, and wish them all of the best on their new journey together. A few non-pro pictures below: Woodlawn Plantation before ceremony setup:

Ceremony chairs and arrangements set

Beautiful backdrop created by Maryam of Maryam Flowers

Ceremony underway

Room for cocktail hour set and ready for our guests

Placecard and favor table

Centerpiece decorated with butterflies and pink rocks.

Candle centerpieces with butterflies. (The centerpieces looked amazing when we dimmed the lights).

The pink and white candy bar was a huge hit among the guests.

A few months ago I was contacted by a co-worker of one of my friend’s regarding a destination wedding. The bride (Nicole) called Exceeding Expectations and inquired about our Partial Planning package for her destination wedding in San Diego, CA. Nicole had booked a few of her vendors, but was still in need of a photographer, hotel room block, florist, Officiant, design assistance, and stationary assembly. After meeting Nicole, we were very excited and anxious to start working. Throughout the five month planning period, we researched and booked her remaining vendors. Exceeding Expectations also designed and handmade Nicole and Nic’s pocketfold invites and menu cards for their twelve guests. Veronica and I arrived in San Diego two days prior to Nicole & Nic’s big day. We ran errands for the couple and finalized the wedding details. Below are a few pictures we took with our camera. Working with Nicole and Nic was an absolute dream.