Darning Needle Events + Design

16/05/2022

Dessert tables just got a whole lot yummier😋.​​​​​​​​
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15/05/2022

How about a 🍃springtime lunch 🍽 underneath a linen draped pergola?

14/05/2022

HOSTING A WEDDING DURING THE SUMMER?☀️​​​​​​​​
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Checkout 👇🏾 this mini list of some of my favorite✨ florist-approved blooms that are PERFECT for warm weather soirées.​​​​​​​​
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✔️Gardenias​​​​​​​​
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13/05/2022

How committed to your happiness are you?

12/05/2022

“How do some women have like 10 Bridesmaids? ​​​​​​​​
I don’t even like that many people.” 🙃​​​​​​​​
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Jewelry: 3shades_chic​​​​​​​​
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12/05/2022

“What wedding dress style best suits me?”​​​​​​​​
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Not sure which direction to go for your wedding gown? Torn between the body-hugging mermaid silhouette or a full-skirted ball gown?​​​​​​​​
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Maybe you’re sold on soft, neutral -colored fabrics? Or perhaps your heart lies with crisp white and timeless textures?​​​​​​​​
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The truth is, many brides take to social media and online magazines to get bridal inspo for their ‘wedding look’ And let’s face it, things can become overwhelming, pretty quickly.​​​​​​​​
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With so many options and swoon-worthy Pinterest boards, remember that NOTHING compares to actually stepping into and zipping up a gown in person.​​​​​​​​
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Most of us aren’t used to donning fancy gowns in our everyday attire. So visit a bridal shop and give yourself the opportunity to actually SEE yourself in different silhouettes and colors. Take 360 pics and be open to trying things that may even seem outside of your comfort zone. ​​​​​​​​
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At the end of the day, the dress that leaves you unable to take your eyes off yourself in the mirror, THAT’s your winner.​​​​​​​​
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10/05/2022

During the summer months I like to make fancy cocktails for my friends and drink them in fancy vintage glassware😎 🍹 . Sort of like these glasses from ​​​​​​​​
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I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect frozen drink and came across this fun Strawberry Daiquiri recipe with basil🌿 simple syrup from on Pinterest. (I mean…when is basil syrup ever a bad idea)​​​​​​​​
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Sooo excited to give this recipe a try this week! This also seems like the perfect signature drink for an outdoor, summer celebration. 🍉🤔​​​​​​​​
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Cheers to summer!​​​​​​​​
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Strawberry Daiquiri w/Basil​​​​​​​​
¾ cup basil simple syrup​​​​​​​​
4 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen​​​​​​​​
¾ cup white rum​​​​​​​​
½ cup lime juice, fresh squeezed​​​​​​​​
2-4 cups ice cubes

09/05/2022

If you’re reading this, consider it a sign to HIRE A PLANNER for your next gathering.​​​​​​​​
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I can’t tell you how often I see folks forgo hiring an event planner only to find themselves frazzled and overwhelmed throughout a process that should be fun and exciting. ​​​​​​​​
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Look, I get it. You’re brilliant, organized, and maybe even do a great job managing logistics. Buuuuut planning an event is way more than securing vendors and showing up to a pretty space. ​​​​​​​​
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There’s a lot of behind the scene event management that quite frankly, can become a TIME-SUCK for a host planning an event on their own. And if there’s one thing we all wish we had a little bit more of, it’s TIME ⏳. ​​​​​​​​
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Working with an event planner allows your vision and event priorities to be managed and executed while YOU get to focus on all of life’s ‘other’ things that demand your attention.​​​​​​​​
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Think of it as any other time-saving investment. Sort of like loading dirty dishes into a dishwasher that within an hour or so, delivers clean dishes for your use. Sure, you COULD clean all the dishes by hand…buuut you could also just push the START button and go do something else 🤷🏾‍♀️.​​​​​​​​
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DM us if you’re planning an event and want to discuss how we can help you save you time!​​​​​​​​
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13/02/2022

around the corner and you still have NO CLUE what to wear?​​​​​​​​
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Dont worry😟. I promise, you’re not alone. Deciding what to wear and picking the perfect location for those special pics is sort of a big deal, I get it.​​​​​​​​
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But believe it or not, picking attire for an engagement photoshoot is actually pretty easy. Just BE YOURSELF. I know, I know… It sounds cliche and sort of corny but your goal should be to look like a ✨GLAMORIZED✨ version of YOU. If you don’t like or feel comfortable in what you’re wearing, you’re PROBABLY not going to look very comfortable in your pics 😬. And who wants to look awkward and tense in their engagement photos 👀. ​​​​​​​​
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You and your hunny are the star of the photo shoot. That means you get to set the stage to what works best for you guys! So wear that dress that makes you feel confident AF. Or those little jeans that he loves to see you in. Do you. Seriously 😉

11/02/2022

QUESTION for event industry professionals?​​​​​​​​
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What wedding trends are you excited to see slowly dying in 2022?? ⚰️​​​​​​​​
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For me it’s useless party favors. I’ve seen couples spend money on favors that honestly, their guests barely even remembered 🤷🏾‍♀️😬. Don’t get me wrong, nailing the details and small touches of a wedding are absolutely essential. But I’m glad to see some couples are opting to put 💰towards things that make the actual experience more enjoyable and memorable for their guests.

10/02/2022

So let’s talk about how I fell in love 🤍 with the Blooming Plate set from ! ​​​​​​​​
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I’m always a fan of white plates bc I know that food tends to looks best on white plates. But THESE white plates were something special. The abstract shape, the gold rim, the variety of sizes! Such a fan.​​​​​​​​
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10/02/2022

When the lighting is just right, a lush wall of greenery becomes stunning focal point. ​​​​​​​​
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08/02/2022

When the backdrop is Washington D.C., it’s kinda hard NOT to have stunning wedding photos .​​​​​​​​
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07/02/2022

May your Monday be as fabulous as you are😉.​​​​​​​​
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07/02/2022

✨magical moments…

04/02/2022

It’s Friiiiidaaaaay! And you’ve managed to make it through the week without slapping anybody. 👀​​​​​​​​
Salud! 🥃​​​​​​​​
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03/02/2022

Planning a micro wedding and not sure what to serve your guests? 🙋🏾‍♀️​​​​​​​​
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One of the biggest perks of a smaller guest count is more freedom with FOOD! Ditch the traditional, predictable salad for the first course and go for something your guests will ACTUALLY remember 🙃.​​​​​​​​
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Asparagus Salad | Poached Egg | Fresh Fig | Tarragon Vinaigrette ​​​​​​​​
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02/02/2022

When your bridesmaid’s platinum pixie 🧚 steals the show.​​​​​​​​
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📸Brookesilvermanphoto

01/02/2022

Natural light makes everything better.​​​​​​​​
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30/01/2022

It’s the quiet moments for me. 🤍

30/01/2022

All Black Everything.🖤
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29/01/2022

Gearing up for another snowstorm here in the DC area! 🥶❄️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That means hot chocolate couch dates with my hubby and movie binges under cozy covers with my kiddos. 🖤🖤 Enjoy your snowy weekend!❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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14/01/2022

03/01/2022

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Yes please 🙋🏾‍♀️

31/12/2021

Is it Spring yet? 🌸

30/12/2021

✨If your dreams don’t scare you…they’re not big enough.

29/12/2021

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09/12/2021

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This was such an dope collaboration. We got to create new partnerships with amazing businesses and had WAY too much fun enjoying the food and music.

09/12/2021

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06/12/2021

05/12/2021

Es**rt Cards 🆚 Placecards⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What’s the difference? 🤔 Do I need both? 😬⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Not quite sure what to do?? Don’t worry, it’s a great question and this quick read from tells you everything you need to know! (🔗 in bio)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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https://www.brides.com/story/difference-between-place-card-escort-card

04/12/2021

“Life is a party. Dress like it.” -Audrey Hepburn

03/12/2021

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These brass beauties set against a moody, black backdrop literally make my heart flutter 🖤🙃. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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02/12/2021

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01/12/2021

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30/11/2021

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11/07/2021

Loving these tropical cocktails featured by 🍍🍹

Signature cocktails are an easy way to show your personality and style while having a little boozy fun.

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08/11/2019

✨Loving the fall color palette in the groomsman’s boutonnières! 🍂 🍁