Enchanting Garden Themed Wedding In Baltimore, Maryland

Destination wedding cost: what you need to know Many couples associate destination weddings with “cheaper than a stateside wedding.” An all-inclusive package you see on your family vacation may come to mind. But don’t take this as fact – destination weddings can often be more lavish than a local wedding!  Be careful what resources you’re […]

Photos by Terri Baskin Photography Tijé and Tony’s wedding at the InterContinental in Washington, DC was the epitome of pure elegance and sophistication. The all-white florals with very minimal greenery and accents of gold created a timeless look that had guests swooning. Leading up to the wedding ceremony, the couple opted for a first look […]

Photos by Shumanev Production Timmesha and Donell celebrated their nuptials on New Year’s Eve with an over-the-top circus themed wedding at Dock 5 in Washington, DC. When it came to planning their big day, Timmesha and Donell broke the mold with a dark and moody circus themed wedding that was anything to “clown” about. The circus theme […]

Dee Dee’s baby shower was inspired by the classic children’s book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” written and illustrated by author Dr. Seuss. Anticipating the arrival of her baby boy (Major), Dee Dee imagined the adventures that her baby boy will take in life and thought that it would be a wonderful idea to use […]

There is an undeniable sense of enchantment when it comes to a garden inspired wedding and April and Jason’s wedding was a real-life fairytale. The blush, nudes, and greenery floral installations by Sweet Root Village painted the perfect vision for a botanical romance. Some of our favorites details were the massive ceremony arch, the grand […]

Parents-to-be Melissa and Blair Williams hosted a Camp inspired baby shower to welcome their second baby boy, Bryson. Melissa, the owner, lead planner, and designer at B Astonished Events enjoys creating experiences rather than traditional parties and events. Instead of a baby shower, Melissa wanted her guest to feel like they were visiting a campground […]

We are so happy to share that we were named one of the best wedding planners in America by BRIDES! Thank you to the BRIDES team for recognizing the ASTONISHING work that we create here at B Astonished Events. It is such an honor! Visit BRIDES to read about Melissa Williams, owner of B Astonished […]

Large-scale weddings may be paused due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean you need to postpone your wedding.  Washington, DC has seen a rise in micro weddings and we’re thrilled to see this new trend gain traction. As one of the first to pivot in this direction back in April, […]

This whole COVID-19 pandemic is still up in the air, and the brides of 2020 are dealing with so much uncertainty. We’re not going to try to pretend that we have all of the answers to the unique and difficult scenarios, but Melissa Williams (CEO of B Astonished Events) did have a chance to check-in […]

The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted our normal way of life just as the window for brides shopping for their fall 2020 wedding gowns was beginning to close. Wedding planners typically encourage their brides to purchase a gown at least 8-9 months preceding their wedding date. This time-frame allows for production, unforeseen shipping delays, alterations, and shoe […]