by mayamahoney | Dec 26, 2024 | Real Events
We have planned several events for Shirley over the years so when it came time to her DC baby shower, she enlisted us again! We were so excited to work with her again and make her vision come to life for such an important event. Her theme for the shower was “Teddy...
by mayamahoney | Dec 19, 2024 | Real Weddings
Derrick and Paolo’s Torpedo Factory wedding featured beautiful personal moments that captured these two as individuals and together as a couple. One of Derrick’s sisters, Jenny, created a large Life Map (and smaller handouts for guests) of Derrick and Paolo’s...
by mayamahoney | Dec 5, 2024 | Real Events
Earlier this year we helped plan the DC PartySlate Party at Vera Cocina and it was truly a career highlight for Maya and the team! Maya had been wanting to do this annual DC event with PartySlate since 2021 and when they asked her to do this earlier in the year, she...
by mayamahoney | Nov 14, 2024 | Real Weddings
Annabel and Zack’s Washington National Cathedral wedding took place on a sweltering June day, but everyone made the best of the heat wave! With the ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral and reception at Dumbarton House, this was one for the books!...
by mayamahoney | Oct 24, 2024 | Real Events
DC nonprofit fundraiser planning is a big part of H&L in addition to wedding planning and social event planning. In 2024, we have helped plan several nonprofit fundraisers, including the Holistic Haitian Alliance Raise The Roof Gala and the Seabury Resources for...
by mayamahoney | Oct 10, 2024 | Real Weddings
Tyra and Pete’s DC War Memorial wedding was a highlight of our spring! It was a beautiful, although windy, spring day with pretty blue skies accenting DC landmarks. The couple met on Tinder. Tyra and Pete initially matched in 2016, but only chatted through the...
by mayamahoney | Sep 19, 2024 | Real Events
Earlier this year we had the honor of planning the Junior State of America anniversary party. The event was held at National Museum of Women in the Arts and it is such a gorgeous venue! This was a special anniversary to celebrate 90 years of JSA. As with any event, we...
by mayamahoney | Sep 5, 2024 | Real Weddings
Catherine and David’s Belle Haven Country Club Wedding featured the sweetest couple who absolutely adore each other. Along with their loving friends and family, this was one of those days where you truly felt honored just to witness such a beautiful love story....
by mayamahoney | Aug 22, 2024 | Real Weddings
Cassie and Jack’s Hyatt Regency Bethesda Wedding was a highlight of our spring! Cassie and Jack are very kind and sweet people. They knew they wanted a planner and once they determined what level of service they wanted from a planner, they were all in. They...
by mayamahoney | Aug 8, 2024 | Real Events
We love planning birthday parties and this Ritz Carlton Georgetown Sweet 16 was no exception! We planned this Sweet 16 for the daughter of one of our longtime clients and we just adore this family! Alysa’s Sweet 16 was a celebration to remember with her family...
