A Washingtonian Party at The Willard
Remember when we took a tour of The Willard Intercontinental? Well a few weeks after I took those photos I had the opportunity to experience an event at this historic hotel. Washingtonian magazine hosted a luncheon for the wedding vendors they feature in every year’s “They Know Weddings” list. This year they are launching a brand new magazine solely aimed at brides and grooms. Finally us wedding vendors won’t have to share January’s issue with the top 100 restaurants! Washingtonian Bride & Groom magazine will be on stands this winter and again over the summer.
In the lobby there were these cute pink cocktail tables set around:
I love how the linens were different but complementary. Not everything at an event needs to match:
Photos of the gorgeous ballroom. This place was packed with talented wedding vendors!
Some jumbo sample magazine covers suspended from the ceiling:
One corner of the room had a few wedding cakes on display:
Up front there was a stage where the Washingtonian editors shared information about the new publication. This photo is exciting for us event planners who will notice the gorgeous clear Louis Ghost Chairs:
The room featured a mix of square and round tables. Every centerpiece was lush, huge, and just luxurious-looking. Rick at Amaryllis came up with these beauties:
Menu cards were displayed at each place setting. I just love the Willard’s in-house china:
I neglected to get a photo of my amazing beef tenderloin lunch. Here’s the first course of mushroom ravioli:
Dessert was a mini white chiffon cake with white chocolate mousse. Check out the chocolate figures standing against the cake:
Photographer Kathy Blanchard also grabbed a handful of photos and shared them on her blog. Obviously they’re prettier than mine. Check them out!
Tags: amaryllis, dc, pink, washingtonian, willard