tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85945244870695965652012-01-27T16:34:43.976ZTHE BLOG OF AN UNCOMPLICATED WEDDING & EVENT PLANNERLeslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.comBlogger3741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-90467692303161098272012-01-27T16:34:00.000Z2012-01-27T16:34:43.984Z

Happy Friday! This morning I'm excited to share Chantal and McKinley's wedding video trailer (Chantal and McKinley were one of our favorite couples from last year). The video was shot by Jet Kaiser Films. Jet and his assistant were a pleasure to work with and their work reminds me of why videography is a good wedding investment. Chantal + McKinley {hd + super 8mm wedding trailer} from Jet

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and our QR code for an uncomplicated, yet undeniably elegant ™ Valentine’s Day dinner date.

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On sale now, online only, at The Limited.com, wedding gowns marked down from $400 to $35.99 and $59.99. They make great second dresses (if you're so inclined). Some are final sale, but at these prices, worth the risk. Purchase them here.

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Yesterday, I found the following paragraph in an article that went on and on about the excess of wedding budgets today: In the good ole days, “weddings were performed in the bride’s home church, where the groom wore his first and possibly only suit and the bride wore a modest dress made by a family member or friend. The reception was usually cake, punch, an assortment of nuts and snacks or hors

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-54428909570431878632012-01-01T01:50:00.004Z2012-01-19T23:41:19.198Z

Best skim latte EVER! Today is my favorite day of the year. Full of good food, good will and good intentions. It also means the start of the new year, new wedding clients, and more moments like these. I took these photos at Patisserie Poupon in Georgetown; home of the best skim latte in Washington, DC! I joined my clients here last Tuesday for a cake tasting. I had six good reasons (kidding).

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I'm presently listening to the relaxing tunes on this free Holiday Playlist 2011 I downloaded from MP3.com as I prepare for this evening's holiday party. Over the past couple of weeks I've worked on the party playlist with the kind of obsessive compulsion that will some day drive me mad. Through my research, I've discovered a LOT of holiday music; more that I ever imagined existed. I've even

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I did an interview last week with Refinery29 about surviving the holiday season. I shared some stress-relieving tips. My biggest tip is to get a lymphatic drainage massage at the start of the holiday season. Read more about it's benefits here. "But," you're saying, "we're in the middle of the season." Never fear, stop by your local health food store today and pick up a box of Emergen-C and take

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via The City Sage When it comes to design magazines Rue is one of my favorites. Edited by two extremely talented and creative ladies, every issue is chock full of eye candy and inspiration, and the holiday issue is no exception. Check it out here. Now, set aside some time to do so, because you'll be here awhile. Happy Holidays!

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This year my holiday cards were sent out on time. Thanks to Cocodot.com! As a wedding planner colleague of mine used to say: "el cheapo and el neato". Last year's cards are still sitting on my desk (stamps and all), so in order to send cards at all this year I had to resort to electronic ones, although I don't like receiving them myself...ha! If you've checked out my Pinterest boards lately (

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This year my holiday dinner theme is Pinecones and Peppermint. I was inspired by the picture above, which I found on ReadyMade's website. There's an article on how to re-create the look if you wish.

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-8147348127398355162011-11-28T05:16:00.004Z2011-12-01T21:22:26.472Z

For the past two weeks I have been enjoying an unplugged vacation (except for that one moment of weakness when our cruise ship pulled into port in Florida and I discovered that there was free WiFi on the beach). For the most part it was easier than I thought it would have been to be unplugged. I spent the time reconnecting with my loved ones and friends, and playing Bingo. Don't give me that

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Last week's event was superfantabulous! We received rave reviews that evening for the flowers, the food, the room and the event overall. I thought it couldn't get any better, and then I got these pictures of the event setup (shot by photographer John Healey). A great way to start the new week.

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Everything old is new again. Such is the case of the eco-friendly Terrarium that is experiencing a comeback in a big way, especially at weddings where modern brides are insisting on living centerpieces. What's more with the terrarium you can do-it-yourself or leave it to the pros here and here.

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I love intimate weddings and destination weddings, and my opinion of one of the best places to have an intimate destination wedding in Washington, DC is on the National Mall. To clarify, because quite often when couples ask me about getting married on the Mall, they’re asking about the Washington Monument.You cannot get married at the Monument, but you can get married in three places on the

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One of the hottest dining trends today is the Food Truck. They’ve certainly breathed new life into the DC lunch scene, and I must admit the Curbside Cupcakes food truck always makes me smile.  I have a mental block when it comes to eating from a food truck though. It’s my "ham sandwich." Recurring memories of my mother admonishing my siblings and I as children: “do not to buy anything to eat from

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Saturday's wedding was fabulous! and that is a direct quote from the bride. I grabbed this picture from the photographer Andrew Morrell's blog. I can't wait to see the rest. Congratulations Chantal and McKinley!

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Because they sell practical, and delicious wedding gifts. If I were to get married again, please send me the Big Brunch Gift Box.

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-58258532846217429812011-08-02T22:56:00.000Z2011-09-05T20:23:56.601Z

LOVE these decorative pendants at Pottery Barn Kids. Perfect for bridal and baby showers (or dressing up your nest). 

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Yesterday's wedding was hot! parasols and water were going like hotcakes, and sun block was being traded like cigarettes in prison (or so I've been told; I've never actually been to prison). But it was beautiful, and exactly the way the bride envisioned, and that's enough for me. See my non-pro pictures below. Congratulations Erika and Ignatius!

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These days I'm loving James Duigan, the fitness trainer to the stars (or Elle Macpherson). I scour the internet to read anything he's written, and that's how I stumbled upon his wedding workout published on the Beach Tomato blog, which, btw, is very bookmark-worthy. What I like about the workout (and basically everything James Duigan sells) is it's simplicity, and its results. Check out the

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I cannot believe it has already been a year since we saw you both down the aisle. We had a great time at your wedding and we wish you many more beautiful memories. Happy Fourth of July to everyone!

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-7773830147052409632011-06-27T15:11:00.002Z2011-06-27T15:15:19.967Z

Found this chalkboard table numbers project on Style at Home Magazine online. It sounds like a wonderful weekend task to do with your fiance/fiancee, especially if you're planning an Anthropologie wedding and want to add as much handmade love as possible to your big day. But if you're not crafty, don't despair, there's always Etsy. Who says the handmade love has to come from you? Anyhow, I

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Last week I was in the Bay Area. Two representatives of the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau met me at the airport and whisked me away to the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay resort for a progressive lunch. The first course was cheese – a collection of five artisan cheeses (including a selection from Harley Farms), dry apricot jam, Marcona almonds and multi-grain walnut bread. This

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Yesterday, the ladies over at United With Love published an article on Signature Cocktails (+ recipes!), and here's why you should care: they featured one of the signature cocktails that our Memorial Day Weekend clients will serve at their wedding: The Maker's Heart. Paul Kountz of Chef's Expression came up with the idea after our clients gave him a list of their favorite liquors and flavors, and

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-91983771542277916612011-05-09T13:45:00.000Z2011-05-09T17:50:39.622Z

Manolo for the Bride recently blogged about Blue and White Porcelain-Inspired Wedding Dresses and I can't get them off my mind (in particular, the one on the top left!). What do y'all think? Do you love it like me or want to throw it in a heap with a bunch of terrible china patterns?

Jennanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-16484499567037963012011-04-29T16:45:00.000Z2011-04-29T16:45:31.413Z

So I know this will make me approximately the worst wedding blogger in the world, but I did not get up and watch the royal wedding this morning. I know, I'm ashamed of myself. In my defense, I haven't been sleeping well and I had to work today. And I have it Tivo'd and have some wine chilling, take-out on speed dial, and plans with some wonderful ladies to tune in tonight. And I've spent the

Jennanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-57062393834011782702011-04-21T09:53:00.027Z2011-04-21T09:53:00.345Z

One of the trends I've seen crop up more and more frequently and that I adore is the one-shoulder dress. Whether for the bridesmaid, the bride herself, or even for the very daring mother-of-the-bride, I've seen some wonderful, whimsy, classic one-shoulder gowns lately! For the Bride, there are so many wonderful choices, from simple and elegant to fun and flirty to, of course, Vera. Tia by

Jennanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-45886124939961253882011-04-13T01:28:00.016Z2011-09-05T21:06:32.529Z

Yesterday's event was perfect! On Friday evening when the decision was made to relocate the event from the Hirshhorn Museum to Halcyon House to avoid cancellation if a Government shutdown did occur, I would not have dared to use such a lofty sentiment. But I was working with professionals. A few tweaks to the design combined with great weather, and the "Plan B" venue seemed like the natural

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-17471374413907641382011-04-12T08:54:00.003Z2011-04-13T02:35:03.843Z

The royal wedding rapidly approaches (I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around the fact that it's APRIL!) and the wedding blog-o-sphere talks of little else. Of course, the loudest of all the buzz? The Dress. Who will design it, what will it look like, whether there will be more than one: all mysteries at this point.All the speculation, with very few confirmed details, can get a little

Jennanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-23478063384292879062011-04-01T09:16:00.004Z2011-04-13T02:46:21.931Z

I know I'm about a million years behind in talking about it, but it's been three months and I'm still obsessed with the White by Vera Wang bridal collection for David's Bridal. It could possibly be because this gorgeous pink dress reminds me of spring, and it's April 1st and 40 degrees here in the District; maybe if I share it with all of y'all, spring will decide to rush in tomorrow (cross your

Jennanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-17812781134746171332011-03-29T00:23:00.000Z2011-03-29T00:23:00.461Z

At every initial consultation, I ask: “What is your fun element?” couples usually respond:“We want a candy buffet…a photobooth…a caricature artist…an ice-cream truck…a bellydancer…a game of Croquet…”It’s become so common lately for weddings to have a fun element (some say unique, but I daresay photobooths and candy buffets are not unique) that they have become a part of the script.Therefore,

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-49120573020263370842011-03-25T06:43:00.003Z2011-03-31T17:39:45.083Z

Diffa's annual Dining by Design took place in New York City earlier this week, and I have been drooling over images of the tablescapes ever since. (Check out Habitually Chic for some serious eye candy). Every year, I mark this showcase on my calendar not because I am invited, or better yet, invited to design a table, I mark it because it's here where I get a glimpse of the future event design

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-17516075675270754222011-03-21T22:32:00.003Z2011-03-23T13:54:07.563Z

Ever since I was a little girl I have been in love with ecclesiastical architecture…okay, churches. The stained glass windows, fan vaults and bell towers evoke a sense of reverence. The presence of the divine.Churches inspire me, and fortunately, I live in the Washington, DC metro area, which has a plethora of beautiful churches. I snap pictures of them while sitting in traffic (I've set my GPS

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-63484481762247276452011-03-17T22:08:00.006Z2011-03-17T22:17:04.908Z

Set your DVR. Friday's episode of DC Cupcakes (on TLC, Fridays at 10 p.m. Eastern) will feature a cupcake wedding dress. We, here at Leslie-Manning Events, fully expect that the lines around Georgetown Cupcake are about to get a whole lot longer.

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-67847076991533895402011-03-10T22:15:00.004Z2011-03-10T22:25:00.923Z

Today's floral mock-up and tasting for an upcoming Spring event made me smile. A bright spot in an otherwise rainy and dreary day.

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-13655143802231794702011-02-25T11:07:00.002Z2011-03-23T14:03:50.300Z

I love FISHS EDDY for many reasons. And today's reason is the We Do Mug.

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-12326928702418375692011-02-23T21:32:00.003Z2011-02-23T21:35:59.238Z

What’s better than an 11 a.m. flash sale? An 11 a.m. flash sale of exactly what you’re looking for. Enter The Aisle New York. It’s luxury wedding attire without the luxurious price tag (ah-em).The Aisle features bridal gowns, shoes, jewelry and accessories from designers like Jenny Packham, Oscar de la Renta, Reem Acra, The Romantics, Elizabeth Fillmore and Alberta Ferretti and offers a mix of

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-28825158805306658752011-02-18T18:46:00.012Z2011-02-18T19:11:15.592Z

Anthropologie’s new wedding brand, BHLDN (Beholden), launched on Valentine’s Day just in time to ride the current trend of Rustic Elegance weddings now renamed “Anthropologie” Weddings, and described as rustic, eclectic, home-spun and eco-friendly. If you're a fan of this trend, it does not end with weddings. As this birthday party featured in Chicago Home and Garden Magazine proves. LOVE this

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-55204591026645556812011-02-15T09:10:00.001Z2011-02-15T09:10:00.160Z

Do nothing. Seriously. This was the best advice I have ever received and taken. I had to sit on my hands and resist the urge to call everyone and start planning the wedding of my dreams.Two weeks later, when I started to tell family and others, it was like I had put something out into the universe that I could not take back. Any doubts or concerns I had about marriage had become magnified,

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-43490492838889449872011-02-10T15:47:00.000Z2011-02-10T15:47:00.445Z

Bookmark these for your Rustic Elegance Wedding! Bottle bow and neck ties. I have a friend who thinks they're stupid. I think she lacks vision (or maybe I lack vision). Whatever! I still love them.

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-90226857909070895672011-02-07T20:17:00.003Z2011-02-15T22:03:31.335Z

Raise your hand if you were addicted to Bridalplasty. E TV’s controversial new series in which “brides-to-be [competed] in challenges to earn plastic-surgery procedures in a quest to win their ultimate dream wedding.” It was my most recent guilty pleasure. If you caught the finale last Sunday, Allyson’s fiance’s face when she revealed her new look was priceless, which is the mindset you would

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-3537264333048249332010-12-14T22:54:00.000Z2010-12-15T21:00:19.824Z

Recently, the National Restaurant Association asked over 1500 chefs nationwide to predict the restaurant trends for 2011. I was just pouring over the survey results with a fellow planner trying to determine which ones would most likely influence wedding and event catering menus in 2011. Here are my top picks from the NRA's Top 20. See the full list here.Gluten-Free and Allergy conscious (finally!

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-17294926479272153672010-12-03T20:41:00.002Z2011-02-09T22:03:53.519Z

We're working with a client who is planning a "rustic elegance" wedding for next summer. The bride found the most endearing collection of bottle vases for her tables (and is saving a bundle on flowers). I have been sourcing these charming bottles ever since and I hit the mother load on Napa Style.com. Here are a few of my favorites: Budget friendly tip: I recently bought a collection of vintage

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-26518482752275924042010-11-30T18:35:00.003Z2010-11-30T19:05:18.030Z

I used to live in the city. Most mornings I would step out my front door and into Starbucks for a tall, non-fat latte with extra foam. Then I would walk next door to Marvelous Market for an almond crescent or an orange muffin. If I needed groceries, I would cross the street to Safeway and maybe stop into the CVS next door to compare prices on drugstore items.These days, I step out my front door

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-58758544246340573072010-08-10T19:49:00.003Z2010-08-12T17:50:02.682Z

As you might have guessed with my constant references to cupcakes and wedding cakes, I am a baking addict.Seriously. If there is one thing I love more than wedding blogs, it's baking blogs (and cooking blogs...okay, that's two things. Shh, don't tell Leslie).I was raised by a good Southern mama, so I was taught from a young age that one of the most important ways you show someone you love them is

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In another episode of Jenna-the-bridesmaid, my beautiful bride-friend and I have had a lot of discussions (read: opinionated arguments) about what kind of shoes a bride should wear. I am of the fierce opinion that you as a bride are in an absolutely stunning, typically-floor-length, white gown and the perfect accessory to that is a pair of kick-ass crazy colorful shoes. What other dress perfectly

Jennanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-56914536276888008842010-08-03T17:29:00.003Z2010-08-03T18:26:24.760Z

I promise this post is not (once again) about guest books, but before I get right down to it, I just have to share this (courtesy of the lovely Texan ladies at Groom Sold Separately). Clearly the universe has heard my pleas for guestbook art, and the blogosphere complied. So adorable!Today's real post comes from my experience as Jenna the bridesmaid (rather than Jenna the assistant to an awesome

Jennanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-7454548179371617032010-07-29T08:18:00.001Z2010-07-29T12:18:30.412Z

In the vein of last week's post featuring an alternative guestbook option, I had been thinking a lot about variations on the idea, particularly on creating guestbooks you can display as art. One of our LME couples had guests sign a framed record of a song that meant something special to them. Another couple I know is using a huge frame for one of their wedding pictures and having all guests leave

Jennanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-24363857709056320312010-07-26T08:33:00.003Z2010-07-26T19:30:45.216Z

I have a very strange attraction to all things chalk: sidewalk chalk, chalkboards, doesn't matter, I love it. I don't even really mind the dust.Recently, the obsession has manifest itself into a yearning to take the chalkboard paint and paint one of the walls in my kitchen to create a chalkboard (although I don't think my housemates would be pleased). Chalk for kitchens and children is cute, but

Jennanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-62046625271311415852010-07-22T17:48:00.004Z2010-07-22T20:32:37.245Z

I am an absolutely unashamed Martha Stewart junkie. I really would be perfectly content to quit my job and become a trophy wife so I could stay home and bake and craft. Which is why it's no surprise that it was the fabulous team at Martha Stewart Weddings who turned me on to today's idea I love.I'm not huge on the traditional idea of a guest book. I just think that it's something I'd have but

Jennanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-77361305353411490602010-07-19T15:22:00.004Z2010-07-22T18:55:17.806Z

Editor's note: I'm a genius and wrote this on Monday afternoon and then hit "save" instead of publish. Looks like keeping up with a blog for months won't help the technologically illiterate as much as you'd think. Sorry!---------------------------One of my absolute favorite things about summer is the amazing flowers that you see everywhere. When it's cold and snowy out, I miss the greens and

Jennanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-37370274264366144772010-07-16T15:38:00.004Z2010-07-16T15:47:10.656Z

I know I've been a little lackluster on the inspiration for the past two weeks (there have been a whirlwhind of unexpected but wonderful guests in my life!), but I promise next week I will be back to regular posting.For now, let's leave you with a little weekend goodwill for our local brides: a sample sale at Carine's Bridal Atelier up in Georgetown! This Sunday ONLY from 10am-2pm, Bridal Gowns

Jennanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-16441244177488817992010-07-09T18:19:00.005Z2010-07-12T19:15:51.389Z

Congrats to Steffi, who won our DesignApparel.com giveaway of the Jessica McClintock clutch! Here's what she said!steffi said... I would love to see my mom in something like the Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Gathered Matte Jersey Dress because I love casual, relaxed wedding and my mom usually prefers when her dresses have sleeves, so it would make us both happy. Steffi, if you'll send me your contact

Jennanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-62799291636049626952010-07-01T18:18:00.004Z2010-07-01T19:06:20.894Z

One of the most important rules of any wedding, whether you attend as a guest, a wedding party member, or even as the coordinator, is to never upstage the bride. She may be wearing a big white poofy dress or a classicly simple sheath, but a wedding is her day.The rules vary depending on your own traditions and culture as to what color to wear, and the wedding itself will dictate how formal the

Jennanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-23985074829779128512010-06-25T14:12:00.000Z2010-06-25T16:21:23.561Z

No, not that secret. The secret to stressfree wedding planning. Actually, that's an oxymoron. Wedding planning is, by its very nature, stressful (and on so many levels). Therefore, finding ways to reduce and manage its stress is key. Hiring a wedding planner is one surefire way. However, there are stressors that a wedding planner will not be able to assist you with, those have to come from within

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-75855514730955752422010-06-14T17:39:00.003Z2010-06-14T18:09:26.377Z

Leslie likes to tell me constantly that the cupcake phase, particularly cupcakes instead of wedding cake, was very "2008." She is 100% right, but part of my soul still adores anything cupcake-related!Today's item I love is something akin to a possible compromise: cupcakes as escort cards! I saw this over on Elizabeth Ann Designs and fell in love. As much as I love pictures of any kind, shape, or

Jennanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-68527436132843110692010-06-10T21:52:00.000Z2010-06-10T21:52:00.462Z

Recently, I met with a potential client who is going the route of drop-off catering versus full-service catering for their wedding day. As they talked excitedly about their plans and the substantial savings to their bottomline due to eliminating the labor and equipment charges that come along with full-service catering, I kept getting flash-backs to one of our earlier weddings where the couple

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-23991886071179293192010-06-02T14:54:00.007Z2010-06-04T16:31:26.066Z

Today, because it's June and Friday and I'm in a tip-top mood (not to mention about 800 years behind in blog-reading), you get TWO very special things I've fallen in love with! Both are brought to you by Etsy shops (which is one of those things I'm loving all year!), both are customize-able, so you can get them to add even more personal touches to your special day, or buy them for your favorite

Jennanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-61035917226808690252010-05-26T20:08:00.012Z2010-05-26T21:13:33.277Z

Last month, I did a dinner event at the American History Museum. They were dining under the flag, hence the red, white and blue color scheme and I had one problem: the space was cavernous, but the group was small (80 people max). So how do you make a handful of people feel comfortable in a huge space? Lighting! Of course. There are times when I think lighting can be overused, but I can’t ignore

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-78258226567245184562010-05-24T16:24:00.003Z2010-05-24T16:30:54.510Z

Adding to my list of favorites that I'll share with you: outdoor movies. Summer is my absolute favorite season and, armed with my picnic blanket, some iced tea, and a gallon of bug spray, my preferred activity of the summer is attending outdoor movies. The DC area hosts a plethora of outdoor movie screenings and they are, in my opinion, the best way to spend a summer night!So when Kathryn, over

Jennanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-1949113079316546592010-04-30T12:22:00.000Z2010-04-30T16:21:20.925Z

Colin Cowie and I had lunch yesterday (at least that's how I want to tell it; it's my story after all). In actuality, I bumped into him on the trade show floor on my way to get free crepes from The Crepemaker. Meeting Colin was much sweeter. Earlier, shortly before his keynote, he turned around in his chair and made eye contact with me, and I just knew he was excited to see me (again, my story

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-11077650455790817352010-04-23T13:56:00.004Z2010-04-30T01:14:48.024Z

As I've said before, I have a weakness for wedding cakes. It's probably because I love to bake and create new, gorgeous pieces of art that are also completely edible, but the wedding cake is typically one of my favorite parts of any weddings.Wedding cakes are particularly unique because anything goes: you can have a typical 3-tier white cake, your bakery can create a cake shaped like a beehive,

Jennanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-6457093450658661722010-04-13T08:22:00.000Z2010-04-13T14:37:15.411Z

I felt impressed to rerun this post, because recently my next door neighbor has been doing some fancy landscaping in his front yard. What started out as admirable now looks like the garden aisle at the Home Depot. Someone needs to stop him. Last night, he hung the Christmas tree lights. Well, there's no accounting for taste, so take my advice with a grain of salt.At a recent wedding, the bride

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-6329089869888016052010-04-01T20:55:00.006Z2010-04-01T22:24:21.014Z

A few weeks ago, I threw a co-ed baby shower for Jenniffer Manning-Scherhaufer (the "Manning" in Leslie-Manning Events) and her husband Mario at their home in the Maryland suburbs. I had a simple plan - gather some friends, stock the bar, order finger food and shower the couple with baby gifts. To that end, I called their local Whole Foods. I knew I would get great food and presentation, and earn

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-49327271291537804162010-03-26T17:33:00.010Z2010-03-29T19:43:09.508Z

Leslie and I are both avid followers of Manolo for the Brides and their wonderful ideas! That's where I found today's gem: wedding dress paintings.Everyone has different advice on what to do with your wedding dress after the Big Day; it's often the most expensive piece of clothing you own, particularly for one you'll never wear again. Keep it. Save it for your children. Donate it. Sell it

Jennanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-67131479976206960182010-03-17T06:12:00.000Z2010-03-17T06:12:00.293Z

I’ve seen many brides stress themselves out over welcome bags.“What do I put in them?” They ask.For starters, a walking map, subway and bus maps, a shopping and dining guide, event listings, tickets for a trolley tour, an exhibit or show, water, snacks, a weekend itinerary or you can purchase them ready-made and let someone else worry about what goes into them. However, I’ve seen many wedding

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-8620849761571729832010-03-14T14:57:00.000Z2010-03-14T16:55:01.367Z

ends today. Read all about it in their press release below.Love is in the air … and so is the flutter of show-stopping bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses, wedding gifts and so much more. As part of Gilt’s Wedding Weekend, in collaboration with Martha Stewart Weddings, from March 12-14, we'll be bringing you everything you need, want and can’t imagine walking down the aisle without — from

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-54089427363298297872010-03-11T18:28:00.006Z2010-03-11T18:39:08.600Z

Okay, I know it's not 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, but at 5 p.m. yesterday I was on my way to the Preview Event of the Sunset Room at National Harbor (more on that later). Anyhow, since I only received two comments, I'm going to do like my friend Oprah and say: You're both winners! You get a car! and you get a car! um...I meant car-D. Ginger and Kim, I'll be in touch.

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-9459554744725768272010-03-10T11:20:00.000Z2010-03-10T16:22:03.789Z

These are your last few hours to enter for a chance to win this MissNowMrs.com gift card. I will draw a winner at 5 p.m. EST today.MissNowMrs.com gift card valued at $29.95 (the cost of the service).I blogged some time ago about the process of changing my name. If I had it to do all over again, I probably wouldn't. The time and patience it took was more than I had to give, and if I had measured

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-38248334433372426932010-03-08T16:05:00.004Z2010-03-08T16:26:33.508Z

The wedding of Bachelor couple Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney is scheduled to air tonight at 8 p.m. on ABC. The odds of a "Bachelor" marrying his pick is about as great as my Powerball chances, so I must tune in to witness this historic event (spoiler alert: he did not dump her at the altar for Melissa Rycroft).This morning, a sales rep at the Terranea Resort, where they got hitched, sent me a

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-74614388120124015722010-02-25T19:53:00.005Z2010-03-01T21:29:46.248Z

I'm usually a big fan of wedding cake styles being fancy and colorful, but I love this new, modern chic take on a cake!The Knot featured the cake as one of it's recent "15 Cheese-Free Wedding Ideas" and I think I'm in love! I'm not huge on the blue ribbons, but I adore the idea of incorporating a quote or words that mean something to the couple on the cake.

Jennanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-72224131920270644212010-02-24T15:57:00.003Z2010-02-24T16:06:50.063Z

Volanni Flowers is offering brides 40% off on bridal bouquets for weddings booked in 2010. Michael Lanni is one of my favorite floral designers - talented, accomplished and unpretentious - a great combination. To get a better idea of his designs and philosophy or to see his amazing work, visit http://www.volanni.com/ or their blog at http://volanniblog.wordpress.com/. Tell them Leslie sent you.

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-6833938272598296332010-02-21T23:15:00.004Z2010-02-21T23:32:52.485Z

Today, I attended the wedding showcase at The Mayflower Hotel. I was checking it out as a possible venue for a client. The whole time I was there though, I kept confusing it with The Willard. They're both grande dames and full of ghosts, I'm sure. Yes, I do believe ghost stories. I've stayed at several historial properties over the years and they were all full of stories of the ghosts of dead

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-26157391087320711062010-02-19T16:30:00.011Z2010-02-19T17:05:09.208Z

Black & White Color Schemes.I have a very classic style of clothing, tending toward business casual (with a wardrobe consisting mostly of my two great retail loves, Ann Taylor Loft and JCrew). Unsurprisingly (and some would say, boring-ly), many of my favorite pieces are in black and white. There's just something so inherently elegant about a simple black and white cardigan or printed shirt that

Jennanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-15824544503462503092010-02-11T20:38:00.004Z2010-02-11T20:49:31.174Z

Hello Decidedly Uncomplicated blog-readers! I’m happy to be aboard! Leslie gave me a great introduction, so I’ll just dive right in!While I wasn’t much of a girly-girl (and still think I’m not, although working for a wedding planner may be a very strong argument to the contrary), one thing I have always loved is a pretty dress. Which is why, when a wonderful friend asked me to be a bridesmaid in

Jennanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-65779378134893569402010-02-11T04:31:00.003Z2010-02-11T04:56:25.907Z

The other Jennifer (Carter, not Manning). Jen joined the Leslie-Manning Events team last summer as a day-of assistant and now she is my left-hand woman (not a typo). Jen is a senior at George Washington University and an International Affairs major. She is extremely detail-oriented (thank heavens!), friendly, outgoing, has a great sense of humor, and a BlackBerry (which shamed me into getting one

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-35862655633420181312010-02-08T03:29:00.004Z2010-02-08T04:01:03.113Z

My worse nightmare happened this weekend, and no, it was not the 30 inches of snow, the overnight bus ride to get back to DC before the blizzard or risk spending the weekend in an over-priced New York City hotel room. It wasn't even the fact that somehow a fire broke out on the bus, and I almost got stuck in Philadelphia instead (although that's running a close second). No, my computer crashed!

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-50154291742304278042010-01-31T03:34:00.008Z2010-01-31T04:15:07.041Z

I have to admit I was less than thrilled when I had to go to San Diego, California last week. I had just spent six days in Florida and I was not looking forward to leaving home again, because, as I always say, it doesn't matter how luxurious the sheets, how well fluffed the pillows, how comfy the robe, how delicious the food, how large the flat screen TV, how many "Still in Theaters" movies I

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-67794515060377775702010-01-20T01:38:00.004Z2010-01-20T02:21:57.294Z

Leslie-Manning Events, LLC has been chosen to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2010. This award recognizes the top 5 percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service and professionalism.The Bride’s Choice Awards™ are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds (brides and grooms) through extensive surveys and reviews, which means

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-81409662222472457032010-01-08T18:35:00.000Z2010-01-08T18:35:00.719Z

A binder/organizer. Regardless of whether or not you hire a professional wedding planner to assist you in planning your nuptials, you will need a system to organize all of your wedding-related tools and materials. Most wedding books and magazines suggest a three-ring binder, a set of tabs, a three-hole punch and a set of categories (i.e. catering, flowers, photographer, attire, etc.). However,

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-38715522552216942272010-01-03T15:07:00.002Z2010-01-03T15:12:18.973Z

I’m not a big fan of card boxes (or any inanimate object that I have to keep my eye on all night for fear that it grows legs and walk away). However, I do like these that I found at Estilo Weddings. They’re very elegantly done.

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-25743238118611041022009-12-27T03:49:00.005Z2009-12-27T04:11:01.739Z

I've always admired this flower mobile from PB Teen, and now it's on SALE!A beautiful addition to the dinner party table.

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-20953828735595012772009-12-09T16:31:00.009Z2009-12-09T16:46:57.437Z

Save Payless may be the last place you will look for your bridal shoes, but with the Lela Rose Unforgettable Moments Collection – seven different styles in 64 different colors hand-picked by the bridal attire designer herself, and priced at $44-$50 – it may be time to reconsider. Splurge On a pair of “The Anti-Wedding Wedding Shoe” by Hey Lady. These beauties are $360 sparkly dollars. I feel

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-59958559041732280612009-12-07T19:30:00.003Z2009-12-07T19:43:48.095Z

Discovered this site today in a trade magazine. The Red Velvet Cookie Sandwich almost made me bite my screen. These cookie sandwiches are perfect for bridal showers, tea parties, wedding favors even the wedding cake itself. What a yummy idea!

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-73071349757821296882009-11-19T16:15:00.004Z2009-11-19T19:08:48.598Z

Can't wait for Black Friday to shop the sales? Me either. I'm always on the hunt for a bargain, and this week I found quite a few worth passing along, and they're selling out fast, so don't delay.Shop Papyrus for favor boxes and bags for your bridal shower.Iomoi has stylish and inexpensive notebooks for journaling your thoughts, ideas, or to jot down your to-do list. Also, check out the vintage

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-22945101250784277272009-11-12T17:09:00.002Z2009-11-12T17:20:32.326Z

Fandecks! I found this idea on Wedding Style Guide (Australia’s version of Martha Stewart). Below is their description:"Designers from all disciplines use them…Fandecks are a great way to keep swatches in order when visiting suppliers. Make one for the florist, the stationer, the dressmaker, the stylist–anyone who needs an overview of the big day. Chicago screws, from craft shops, mean books can

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-72212879365681824142009-11-10T18:06:00.006Z2009-11-10T22:17:35.459Z

Extra! Extra! read all about it on FashionTribes.com. Creed, the fragrance choice of many celebrities, First Lady Michelle Obama, and me is now available online at Creed Boutique. Previously, it could only be found in select Nordstrom stores, Neiman Marcus, Oglivy and Creed stores. I first learned of Creed when I sampled their wedding day fragrance Love in White at Neiman Marcus last year and

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-44297464464768424502009-11-08T22:06:00.004Z2009-11-08T23:02:01.433Z

Okay, pretend today is October 31st. And while you’re at it, pretend you didn’t notice that I didn’t post my finds for September either. In a down economy, it’s a good thing to be too busy to blog. Take my word for it. I’ve experienced the alternative; I’ll take too busy.Anyhow, I’ve been finding a lot of great stuff lately like these Dessy flip-flops to match their bridesmaids dress colors.

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-27950141832230087982009-10-27T23:21:00.004Z2009-10-27T23:57:12.516Z

Kate Hudson sparked a lot of wedding rumors when she was spotted earlier this month in Manhattan doing this photo shoot for Harper's Bazaar magazine, but what struck me about this photo was not so much the dress as it was the flowers in her hand. There is something natural and inherently beautiful about this simple bouquet that makes it absolutely stunning. I also like the idea of wrapping the

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-14584956746899806332009-10-23T19:24:00.004Z2009-10-23T20:27:40.334Z

So, last week Friday, I was in Montreal, Canada working and experiencing different things like Kinesiology, which I signed up for at Studio Bliss and then I followed that up with a lymphatic drainage massage that rescued my sinuses (in turn rescuing me), but that's not how I wasted a hundred bucks. That happened when I visited Oglivy's and happened upon the Talika counter. You see, I learned

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-90638878701072033852009-10-06T10:04:00.000Z2009-10-06T10:04:00.040Z

When I heard the news yesterday that Conde Nast killed Modern Bride and Elegant Bride, I thought of that song from The Buggles: "Video Killed The Radio Star." I want to believe that blogs are killing the wedding magazines (it's long been rumored), but some famous blogs are becoming wedding magazines...oh well, the circle of life. I do know that I am going to miss Elegant Bride. It was one of my

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-61032962085917464592009-10-05T19:09:00.004Z2009-10-05T19:13:02.888Z

Again, what an ending! Read Kaja and Dan's love story in the OnLove section of last Sunday's Washington Post and also online here.

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-69213197041970457332009-09-25T20:45:00.005Z2009-09-25T21:06:12.400Z

It's been a crazy couple of weeks; however, I'm happy to report that our wedding season is over. This year it ended a little earlier than usual, but what an ending. We worked with a terrific couple - Kaja and Dan - at a venue that's quickly becoming one of my favorites - the House of Sweden. If you're a regular reader of this blog, you may remember our last event at the House of Sweden. It was

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-46238653441656239522009-08-31T19:24:00.002Z2009-08-31T21:34:34.101Z

Eliminate morning breath (share this with your hubby!): Rinse at night with Crest Pro Health Night. Trust me, it works!Nippies and Nundies - ladies, 'nuff said.The other Hook-Up. I found this on Fashion Tribes.com and ordered one. Now I can't wait to use it. I think it will become my new favorite thing.Learn another language free of charge through the BBC. J'apprends à parler français!Need help

Leslie Weekeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15213300612738075773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8594524487069596565.post-15636062747194806532009-08-23T17:14:00.003Z2009-08-23T17:38:21.124Z

Last week, my nephew-in-law made a speech at his wedding reception thanking me for my help and encouraging his guests to hire a wedding planner for their nuptials, because "they point out all of those little things you don't think about." Well, here's one of those little things - food. Maybe this only happens with my family, but that week leading up to the wedding is usually full of last minute

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Last week, I was in Toronto, Canada tying up the loose ends and coordinating my niece's wedding. I have never had so much fun working. What an awesome couple! and I'm not just saying that because they're family; it was awesome working with them. I was so honored when Suzanne and Kyle asked me to help coordinate their day (and let me tell you there's no pressure like making sure your niece has the

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You Bar!Last summer, I bought a LOT of granola bars and nut bars to stuff into welcome bags for clients who were into health and wellness and wanted to give their guests a healthy option amidst the chocolate and champagne. Oh, how I wished I had known about You Bar then. A company that lets you build your own health bars, trail mixes and shakes, and name them! I was just playing around on the

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This month's Elle Decor magazine says that Amethyst is the new hot color in home decor. The violet hue is also making a statement in the bridal industry. Since one takes inspiration from the other.Dress: AmsaleShoes: Charles DavidBouquet: David StarkInspiration image: Style at Home Magazine

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Recently, a friend said about me: "You’re incredibly resourceful and a fountain of information…from shoes to event sites." This compliment could have gone either way - good or bad - it means I spend a LOT of time surfing the web, but it also means that I find a lot of stuff (the usefulness of some is still yet to be determined). Therefore, I've decided to do something new on my blog. At the end

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Style your wedding with Elite Occasions!For over 17 years Elite Occasions have been serving Washington, DC as the premier gift basket company..Almost two years ago, I blogged about their Washington, DC tote bag of goodies for your out-of-town wedding guests, and now I am excited to share that they have officially entered into the weddings market with the birth of “Elite Occasions Style Your

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