A Stunning New Ring on Your Finger?

Posted by Zuriana on December 30, 2009

Congratulations on planning the first day of the rest of your lives together! 
‘How do we get started planning our wedding?’  That’s the same thing I asked when my future husband proposed.  Start by taking time to savor your engagement.  When you’re ready to start planning your wedding it is important to set a realistic budget.  […]

 Save $500 at Newton White Mansion, Oxon Hill Manor, or Prince George’s Ballroom

Posted by Zuriana on December 23, 2009

Photo credits: Department of Parks and Recreation
Win a coupon good for $500 off your rental rate for the beautiful Newton White Mansion, Oxon Hill Manor, or Prince George’s Ballroom!  Plan your wedding in an elegant setting offering ambience, spectacular views, and a convenient location.
Book wedding planning services, or purchase a minimum of $175 in favors, […]

 Oxon Hill Manor’s Bridal Showcase is Today!

Posted by Zuriana on November 15, 2009

5 hours and counting until today’s Vendor Showcase at Oxon Hill Manor!
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Oxon Hill Manor
6901 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Stop by, say hello and learn all about why we love assisting our clients plan their dream wedding!  Find out how we can save you time and money.  Learn how we’ll help you […]

 You’re Invited to Discover the Joys of Wedding Planning!

Posted by Zuriana on November 10, 2009

Image courtesy of Oxon Hill Manor
Learn how you can have fun planning your wedding.  Yes, I said FUN!  If you’re not having fun allow us to assist you in discovering all the pleasure and excitement you should be having planning your wedding this Sunday at Oxon Hill Manor’s Fall Vendor Showcase!
November 15, 2009
1:00 PM - […]

 Sandals Caribbean Night is Sunday!

Posted by Zuriana on August 19, 2009

Photo credit: Zuriana’s Elegant Occasions
Join us for our Sandals Caribbean Night on Sunday, August 23rd!
Romance, unsurpassed service, gourmet cuisine, watersports, off-shore island adventures, golf, amazing beaches, and breathtaking sunsets in exotic locales such as the Bahamas, Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia, Turks & Caicos…
Are you ready for your vacation? Learn all about Sandals, Beaches, Royal Plantation, […]

 Free Wedding Giveaway

Posted by Zuriana on July 29, 2009

On July 30, 2009 from 6-8pm, both The Admiral Fell Inn and Pier Five Hotel will be hosting an Open House and announcing the Grand Prize Winners of the Wedding Give-a-Way Contest.  Enjoy complimentary food and beverages during the special giveaway event and experience all that the hotels have to offer! 
Open houses are a great way to […]

 What Ceremony Time Should I…?

Posted by Zuriana on June 30, 2009

Often couples who order personalized wedding invitations from us, or hire Zuriana’s Elegant Occasions to plan and coordinate their wedding ask ”should we list our ceremony time 30 minutes earlier than the actual ceremony time?”  Our guests usually run late, we don’t want them to miss the ceremony…
The answer is ‘no’ you should not indicate that your ceremony […]

 Thank You to Chapel of Love Ceremonies!

Posted by Zuriana on June 21, 2009

Thank you Reverend Starlene Joyner Burns of Chapel of Love Ceremonies for featuring our article on “How to Select a Professional Wedding Planner” on your blog!
I had the pleasure of working with Reverend Burns on two beautiful weddings in 2008.  Reverend Burns will create a wedding ceremony that reflects your personal style, feelings, and beliefs. 
Chapel of Love Ceremonies is perfect […]

 Church Policies

Posted by Zuriana on March 9, 2009

If you are planning to get married in a church it is important that you understand and follow church policies.  Many churches have policies concerning what can or cannot be done for a wedding ceremony.
While your individual church will have its own set of rules and regulations, in general most churches have the following guidelines:

Typically a […]