Claire Duran Weddings & Events

Claire Duran Weddings & Events Full-service luxury event planners based in the DC area & Dominican Republic, specializing in local, US and international destination weddings.

Claire Duran is a full service event planning consultant, passionate about transforming ideas into reality by using creative elements, sharp organizational skills and an unparalleled attention to details. Claire's approach to event planning, in particular, is to work hand in hand with the clients so that their vision, traditions, and personalities are all embraced in their celebration. At Claire D

uran we believe that every event, even if traditional, should be unique, stylish, and elegant. Our objective is that on your special day, my hard work will allow you and your loved ones to relax, enjoy the festivities and focus only on creating beautiful lasting memories. We serve clients not only having their events in DC, MD, VA, but also those wishing to get married in the Dominican Republic.

Altos de Chavon in Casa de Campo was designed as a replica of a mediterranean village, so it’s no wonder that so many we...
06/02/2026

Altos de Chavon in Casa de Campo was designed as a replica of a mediterranean village, so it’s no wonder that so many wedding couples love it. It offers a rare blend of old-world and tropical beauty. Unbeatable! When L+K chose this iconic setting for their ceremony last October, they entrusted us with making it uniquely theirs. What an honor this was: embellishing one of our favorite spaces in the world and making it the perfect space where they’d say YES!

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For L+K’s Welcome Party, we reimagined Minitas Beach Club at Casa de Campo from the ground up, a curated evening of inte...
06/01/2026

For L+K’s Welcome Party, we reimagined Minitas Beach Club at Casa de Campo from the ground up, a curated evening of interactive experiences, exceptional cuisine, and the kind of atmosphere that makes time stand still.

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There’s something quite special about a black canvas and giving us permission to transform it. L+K’s Rehearsal Dinner in...
05/29/2026

There’s something quite special about a black canvas and giving us permission to transform it. L+K’s Rehearsal Dinner in the backyard of their family villa in had everything we love: deep intention, numerous textures and patterns, an explosion of color, great food and lively music. This was surely a night to remember!

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05/28/2026

As seen in , April 2026 issue.

We’re beyond excited to finally share the images and videos from L+K’s wedding weekend this past Fall at .

Over the coming days, we’ll take you through each celebration that made this weekend so special, beginning with their intimate Rehearsal Dinner at their villa (and personally, one of my favorite setups, ever).

Planning and designing for clients like these is truly one of the greatest privileges of what we do: impeccable taste, genuine kindness, and complete trust throughout the entire process. Creating under those conditions is an indescribable joy, and we’re deeply grateful for the experience.

A heartfelt thank you as well to the incredible creative partners and production team who brought this weekend to life. For this evening specifically:

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K+C’s Ceremony at Salamander Resort in Middleburg was “in jeopardy” all day long, with rain in the forecast right around...
05/25/2026

K+C’s Ceremony at Salamander Resort in Middleburg was “in jeopardy” all day long, with rain in the forecast right around that moment. We were ready to execute Plan B if needed, but we hoped and prayed hard that the skies would clear up for them... and they did! We were beyond happy that they could have this beautiful moment with their favorite people, just as originally planned. While we’ve witnessed rain make an appearance for wonderful people too, and I dont want to give it a bad rep, nature’s collaboration was for sure a moment of gratitude!

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So grateful for the new friendships, fresh inspiration, and all the incredible ideas we’re bringing back with us. We’re ...
05/21/2026

So grateful for the new friendships, fresh inspiration, and all the incredible ideas we’re bringing back with us. We’re heading into next week excited to refine our processes and systems so we can serve our clients even better ... and maybe even implement a few changes to our internal systems that will make our own lives a whole lot easier, too 😅

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Lighting: License To Kill
Social Media: Second Shooter
Immersive Greeters: License To Kill

Band: License For Goodwill

Live Event Artist

05/18/2026

Tomorrow, off we go, and I, to another . Cannot wait!
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A Welcome Party at Salamander’s Equestrian Center: the beginning of a wonderful weekend for K+C 🥰Planning / Design by Ph...
05/15/2026

A Welcome Party at Salamander’s Equestrian Center: the beginning of a wonderful weekend for K+C 🥰

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