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Or a giant "Engaged AF" banner shellacked in glitter. Or a balloon arch crowning a floral backdrop of faux roses. Take a recent proposal at La Vie, the sceney Wharf restaurant with waterfront views curated for sunset TikToks and the kind of glitz ’n’ glam favored by the Real Housewives of Potomac set. (No, really,

Whether you're looking for simple proposal ideas or extravagant plans, here are expert-approved ways to pop the question.

When local bride-to-be Amanda Lee arrived at the Virgin Hotels New Orleans on Feb. 19, she didn’t quite know what she was walking into. “A fun fact about my

When local bride-to-be Amanda Lee arrived at the Virgin Hotels New Orleans on Feb. 19, she didn’t quite know what she was walking into. “A fun fact about my

Nikki and Simona's concerns about forming mommy tribes in the DMV area turned into a major non-profit and a highly successful annual conference.

Photographs by Iris Mannings When Roxanne and Brian realized they’d need to postpone their big wedding in St. Lucia, they planned an affair with just eight guests in a suite at DC’s new Riggs hotel. “We chose the suite specifically because it felt very much like a Parisian pied-à-terre” (reminiscent of their City of Light engagement), says the bride, who designed the wedding herself (she owns the interior-design firm Parlour Design House). The suite served both as the ceremony and din...

Share If you’re looking for floral inspiration, particularly for wedding bouquets, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we’ve rounded up 65 real-wedding bouquets we love. If you’re just starting to plan and hoping some prettiness in the way of bridal bouquets will help inspire your bigger design picture, this list features an array florals, color palettes, textures, and styles linked to dozens of real weddings. If you’ve got most of your vision down and you’re just looking for hel...

Credit: Iris Mannings Photography Meet Dr. Nicole Cammack, Dr. Danielle Busby, Dr. Dana Cunningham and Dr. Jessica Henry, a group of four psychologists setting out to make waves with their company Black Mental Wellness. While each of the women brings unique experiences and expertise to the table, the team is united behind one mission: "Were really trying to break down that stigma about mental health services in the Bl...

The cape was part of the dress. Felix Crown Felix Crown photographed a bride who opted for a sophisticated look for her civil ceremony. The ankle-length Imad Eduso Bridal gown has a structured bodice and sloped collar that leads into the statement cape. The flowing fabric acts as an alternative to a floor-length veil, and it gives the bride a sleek look thats perfect for her low-key nuptials. Dresses with built-in capes had a moment in 2020. Felix Crown photographed a bride who opted for a soph...