Mitch & Shawn’s Modern, Chic Washington DC Elopement
I’ve lived in Washington, DC for 7 years now (god, typing that makes me feel SO OLD), and for some inexplicable reason I’ve never witnessed the Pride Parade. So this year, I made up for it tenfold, but...
View ArticleJay & Kurt’s Intimate Elopement at United Church of Christ in DC
I’m still in Oklahoma (made a quick trip home to my parents’ house in NJ this weekend to see my husband, and family and meet my brand new niece) but will try harder to get more posts up this week. For...
View ArticleWedding Advice: Why I’m Not Dieting for My Wedding
Whenever I see advertisements or blog posts titled “Bridal Bootcamp” or “shed the pounds fast for your big day”, I cringe and a part of me dies inside. Wedding dieting is something I will NEVER...
View ArticleKristen & Nicki’s Intimate, Washington DC Courthouse Elopement
Two beautiful brides and one simple courthouse elopement. We’re keeping it simple on the blog today with Angel Kidwell Photography. Don’t forget about our DIY Makeup Workshop this Sunday too! Tickets...
View ArticleCapitol Romance Best of 2014: Best Washington DC Weddings of the Year
When I started this blog it was my mission to find Washington DC weddings that did not fit the traditional, opulent norm of what most people think of when they hear the term “DC wedding”. I wanted the...
View ArticleLauren & Michael’s Intimate Elopement Wedding at Woodlawn Manor
Images: Jon Fleming Photography Everyone here knows I love a good elopement but what I Really love about Lauren & Michael’s intimate Woodlawn Manor wedding is that even though it was just the two...
View ArticleTaylor & Nate’s Intimate Washington DC Pop Up Wedding at the National...
Images: Pop Wed Co It’s FRIDAY! We made it. Woof what a week. Maybe it’s the whole pregnancy thing but this week just kicked my ass! Andy & I will be wrapped up in baby classes all weekend, but I...
View ArticleCaitlin & Michael’s Intimate Maryland Wedding on a Boat
Images: Daysy Photography via Two Bright Lights It’s been a week. This one felt long – maybe because it was officially my last week in an office until September (not sure that has really hit me yet)....
View ArticleKatie & Soleil’s Intimate, Gorgeous Elopement at the Westin in Georgetown
Images: Harmony Lynn Photography submitted via Two Bright Lights I love elopements that don’t skimp on gorgeous decor & details. Just because you don’t have a massive guest list … or heck, in this...
View ArticleKnieriem Designs – Custom Wedding Dresses & Accessories in DC!
*Sponsored Post* I get emails from new vendors from time to time – ones just starting their business in DC or ones that just recently moved to DC from another area and are trying to get into the DC...
View ArticleGuest Post: The Difficult Decision to Change Your Wedding Date (& Going With...
We’re back to blogging after finally getting caught up from vacation and heading into an awesome (but not at all relaxing) weekend. I had my 2nd wedding of the season (and there’s already an amazing...
View ArticleRose, Eggplant, & Teal Inspired Elopement Styled Shoot
Images: Nikki Schell Photography via Two Bright Lights This weekend did not actually flash by in an instant. It was actually quite great. Friday night Andy & I pretended to be young again, got a...
View ArticleMeg & Kayla’s Intimate, Art Deco Inspired DC Wedding
Images: CYork Photography Today we have a modern, intimate DC elopement to share – two lovely ladies that first met on Tinder, but quickly grew to a lasting friendship and eventually a relationship!...
View ArticleLauren & Jesse’s DIY, Old Angler’s Wedding in Potomac, MD
Images: Captures by Justine Another super sweet DC area wedding is on the blog today (crushing it this week!). This one features two adorable people and their COMPLETELY DIY wedding in Maryland. They...
View ArticleRachel & Deaglan’s Washington DC Elopement at The W Hotel
Images: Valerie Demo Do the weeks feel somehow longer since last Tuesday or is it just me? I’ll admit I am still riding the struggle bus over here and wondering if/when these feelings will ever end. I...
View ArticleLiz & Gabe’s Intimate, Bohemian Inspired Art Gallery Wedding in Washington DC
Images: Valerie Demo Photography An intimate elopement at a DC art gallery? Yup – I can’t think of a better post for Valentine’s Day! Gabe & Liz’s modern, intimate DC wedding was all about love,...
View ArticleLauren & Ben’s Intimate DC War Memorial Elopement
Images: Lissa Ryan Photography This weekend felt like the calm before the storm. There is so much about to happen in mine & Andy’s lives, that I am having already starting to bubble over with how...
View ArticleA Simple Chesapeake City Hall Springtime Elopement in Maryland
Images: Marshall Arts Studio Sometimes all you need is a simple, intimate elopement to remind you what weddings are truly all about. Happy Tuesday Romancers. They met on the USS Roosevelt. She was...
View ArticleFunky & Offbeat State Fair Inspired Wedding Elopement Shoot in Virginia
Images: Awesomesauce Photography I know a lot of bloggers don’t like blogging styled shoots anymore – but some of them are just SO fun and inspiring, I still publish them – because when else do you...
View ArticleWedding Inspiration: Italian-inspired Outdoor Wedding
Images: Alessandro Mari Photography Friday. We made it. It was a week. I spent Monday-LATE Wednesday in Denver for work, and then Andy day tripped to NYC Thursday for a meeting. I cannot believe how...
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