Washington Bridal Show

Hello to all newly engaged couples in DC, VA, and MD. There is a great bridal show going on this Sunday.

Be Inspired. Be Informed. Be Wowed. See Amazing Fashion Shows, Taste the Cakes, Smell the Flowers, and Experience it all live and up close at the Washington Bridal Showcase!

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Sunday, January 20, 2013

11am-5pm

Patriot Center-George Mason Univ.

4500 Patriot Circle

Fairfax, VA 22030

For more details check out www.bridalshowcase.com

Discover new ideas and uncover the latest trends

Chat with local wedding professionals

Enter to win valuable prizes

This Bridal Show Information is brought to you by Culinary Brides

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The Wedding Salon

I always say I love my job, I can never get tired of saying that. One of things I get to do on my job is attend great bridal shows and get to meet amazing brides, and industry professionals. On September 10, 2012 I got to attend the Wedding Salon. See a few pictures below (forgive the unprofessional pictures)

 The cake was delicious.......I had two slices

 I attended with my lovely big sister Temi. She certainly made me feel like a bride and not a planner (p.s. my wedding is in 4 weeks *smiles*)

 The model brides looked lovely

 I ran in for a quick picture

In the end I got a rose and lots of other great items :) It was a fun event, and I was glad to participate. For more about The Wedding Salon, see description below.

"The Wedding Salon is a bridal trade-show that connects brides, planners and the press with the best vendors in the industry.

The Wedding Salon events feature companies in a variety of categories, including photographers, florist, venues, gowns and formal wear, wedding planning, catering, beauty services, videographers, wedding travel and honeymoons, and many more.

The Wedding Salon is not an ordinary bridal expo, but, instead, a luxury bridal showcase featuring the best wedding vendors and the newest trends."

Other participants were:

Participants

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5th Ave Parties and RentalsAmerican AirlinesAmerican Laser SkincareAn Xquisite AffairBridal Beauty AssociatesCake PanacheCharm City CakesCHEFWORLD Inc.DC Photobooth LLCDermalogicaÉlan ArtistsFairfax at Embassy RowFlowers by DanielFujimarHoneymoon IslandsHPNOTIQ Jax PhotographyLa Concha Renaissance ResortLe Fabuleux EventsLos Sueños

Mixing Maryland WeddingsNannytainment EventsNewseumPalace ResortsPerfect PlanningRooftop Events LLCSanderling Resort & SpaSecrets Resorts & SpasSoftBox Media PhotographySoliloquy Bridal CoutureTell ChroniclesThe Islands of The BahamasThe KnotThe Madison The Registry @ Bloomingdale’sThe Ritz-Carlton, Tysons CornerTime for Travel, LTDTravelling Bean- The Espresso Catering Company Washington's Best MusiciansZoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts

Congratulations

Hello readers, so during Christmas we decided to get in the spirit of giving with our first annual “Lifetime Giveaway.” 

We are so grateful to all the wonderful couples that decided to enter for this special FREE service. We had a number of entries and it was difficult for us to select because each couple had such a great story and vision. However we had to select decide based on our criteria, and there was one clear winning couple!!!!!

RAE Affairs is excited to announce Opeyemi Olude and Isonguyo Udoka as the winning couple of our annual “Lifetime Giveaway.” Congratulations to you both........and thank you to all the couples that entered, we wish you all the happiness in the world.

Check back in soon for more on the winning couple

Destination Minnesota

I always wonder who is more eager to see the picture and video highlights of a RAE Affairs weddings, the couple or the RAE Affairs team?  I am sure the correct answer here is the coupleJ; however, I know I am always excited when I get an email with wedding pictures or videos.

Below I have posted a video link to a destination wedding in Minneapolis Minnesota that RAE Affairs had the privilege of planning on August 20th 2011. When I think of Ronke and Aaron’s wedding all I can do is smile because of how beautiful their day was. They are truly an amazing couple, and I hope you get to see a glimpse of their day from the wonderful video below put together by MyGuy Media.

Thanks for watching!

http://vimeo.com/33232313

RAE Wedding Video Highlight 9-4-11 wedding

Hello world, it has been a while. Busy season for RAE this summer; it humbles me to say so :). Enjoy the video highlight of the beautiful wedding of Asibeli and Chubba. I can't wait to post pictures. RAE had an amazing time coordinating their wedding, such a wonderful couple who love each other so much. Their wedding party and guests were full of life and amazing.

I will share some more when the pictures come around. For now, enjoy the wedding highlights

http://vimeo.com/29455125

RAE Affairs

RAE wedding Ameze and Julius Video Highlights

I get so excited when I see video highlights to my events, because sometimes things go so fast and at the end of the night I feel like "it's over already? Can we do this again in slow motion? :)" Ameze is a dear friend of mine and when she got engaged I was thrilled at the opportunity to plan her wedding. Ameze had some unique ideas, she is really a one of a kind bride "amazing Ameze" as I love to call her. I had too much fun at Ameze and Julius wedding and I hope you enjoy watching this video of her highlights as much as I did.

Thanks to all the vendors that made this day special, and thank you to Kauri Media for this lovely highlight video. I will post the wedding pictures soon and include the name and information of all the fantastic vendors.

Enjoy the video and thank you to the couple again for letting RAE Affairs plan your big day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxq2MSVpHeg&feature=related

1920's Inspired Wedding Video Highlights

From the first time I met with Yinka and Tolu about their wedding in 2010 they knew exactly what theme they wanted; which was a 1920's themed wedding. They are a very unique couple that love that era, and wanted to incorporate bits and pieces of that time into their big day. I am very happy for the lovely couple, no one can deny the love and passion they have for each other and I wish them both all the best in marriage.

Enjoy their video highlights from the wedding by Kauri Media my favorite video professionals, they captured the couples vision excellently well.  I will post the wedding pictures soon and include the name and information of all the wonderful vendors.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qxplnI7EoI&NR=1

Pictures from their wedding to come

RAE F&F April 30th 2011 Wedding Pictures

It was a blast planning and coordinating Femi and Folarins wedding which took place on April 30th 2011 in Baltimore. Thanks to my assistant RAE planners Sola and Gboyinde for making the day happen. Below is a link for photos posted by the official photographer for the event Tunji Sarumi, who by the way I think is an amazing photographer (his work speaks for its self). Enjoy

http://www.tunjisarumi.com/2011/06/femi-folarin/

Photo Credits "Tunji Sarumi Photography" http://www.tunjisarumi.com/

It's she lovely

Fabulous Decor by BCG Events

You get to see a picture of the great photographer Tunji (man in the middle).

As a planner the vendors are really the ones who make me look good, so I will love to acknowledge the vendors for this event:

o   Floral and Décor : BCG Events http://www.bcgevents.com/               443-983-9532

o   Planner and Coordinator: RAE Affairs (ME) http://www.raeaffairs.com/   240-274-2269 

o   Photography: Tunji Sarumi http://www.tunjisarumi.com/                 443-846-1112

o   Videographer: Mustapha Amego                                                       202-234-2984             

o   Reception Rentals: Soft Touch Rentals                                              301-792-3320

o   Food: Kingsway Catering (Mrs Onimole)                                           301-772-0768   

o   DJ: Demeji D2 Productions:                                                                301-537-6520

o   Cake: Debbies Cake Studio www.debiscakestudio.com                    410-206-3714

o   Live Band: Akin and the Melody Makers                                            240-505-9420

o   Invitations and Ceremony Programs: Olumide Imagein Designs       240-780-6999

o   Brides Jewelry: Bedazzling Jewelry  http://www.bdjewels.com/          240-780-6999o   Reception Programs- XclusiveCards (Tola Oluyemi)                         410-271-9183

o   MC: Dapo Shadare                                                                              301-254-5334 

o   Transportation: Martins Sedan and Limo                                           301-260-9393

o   Make Up: Shade Falade                                                                      301 793-6777

o   Hair Stylist: Eveyln Mann                                                                    301-404-8506

  o   Chairs Davinci Florists www.davinciflorist.us                                     301-588-8890

o   Candy Table: D'posh Events http://www.dposhevents.com/             08191475632

o   Hotel: Marriot Towson                                                                        410 324-8100

Thanks Femi and Folarin Sodeke for the opportunity to plan and coordinate your special day. As always I wish you a happy married life.