Grit & Grace Inc

05/22/2020

Goodstone Inn & Restaurant

“THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT. Not just this epic modern romantic tablescape, but the fact we surprised our clients who decided to have an intimate ceremony yesterday and all their wedding vendors came together to give them a taste of their postponed wedding to come! From their flowers, to the linen, the DJ, menu cards, our photogrpaher and videographer all showed! Honestly this was maybe even more special that what was to be this coming Saturday (their original wedding date) and now we get to prolong their excitement a little longer and disinvite ‘Rona as a topic of major conversation next Spring 🤞🏼”
~ Grit & Grace

05/05/2020

A Magnolia-Themed Backyard Wedding in Alexandria, Virginia

Hooray! Enjoy some eye candy with our latest feature on Marthastewart weddings . It ends with a taco delivery if you were wondering!

Go inside this timeless wedding in Virginia, complete with a green-and-white color palette and magnolia-themed reception.

03/31/2020

Grit & Grace Inc

03/25/2020

Tonight! Christie Will be the first host to kick of Cocktails with Carats & Cake. Tune in! #CocktailswithCaratsandCake @caratsandcake

03/25/2020

This is a tough time for everyone and postponing your wedding is a hard pill to swallow. Take note on some suggestions from some of the top planners Carats and Cake polled. http://caratsandcake.net/protip-howtopostpone/

03/15/2020

Sign the Petition

Please sign this petition to help support the small business in the event industry! https://www.change.org/p/donald-j-trump-federal-aid-package-for-events-industry?recruiter=1051024745&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_abi&utm_term=psf_combo_share_abi&recruited_by_id=76d1cbb0-6657-11ea-a453-057aaca041ed&utm_content=fht-20795479-en-us%3Av2

Covid-19 Federal Aid Package for Events Industry

02/07/2020

Martha Stewart Weddings

The most gorgeous couple inside and out...

Iconic landscapes, sunset tones, and thoughtful surprises made this couple's day, set in Highlands, North Carolina, so magical.

Photography: Perry Vaile Photography
Facebook: Grit & Grace Inc

01/27/2020

This Couple Thanked Their "Village" in the Most Creative Way During Their North Carolina Wedding

It Takes a Village, And You Are Our People. Thrilled to share our clients amazing destination wedding at Old Edwards Inn with a very talented group of vendors! https://www.marthastewartweddings.com/7573668/village-north-carolina-wedding-perry-vaile?utm_source=instagram.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=marthastewartweddings_marthaweddings&utm_content=igstory&utm_term=20200127

Go inside this couple's creative wedding in North Carolina, which thanked their "village"—their guests—for supporting them. They planned their colorful, sunset-inspired wedding in just five months.

01/16/2020

This Styled Shoot is Filled With Swoon-Worthy Reception Table Ideas

Bold, unique and stand out. Can you guess which Tablescape Design was ours in the latest Washingtonian Weddings Magazine?

https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/01/14/reception-table-ideas/

Check out our tablescapes feature to not only learn how these gorgeous creations came to life, but also get some wow-worthy reception table ideas, too.

01/09/2020

Carats and Cake

Truly amongst all my favorite planners is honor and showing this unbelievable installation that was for Chelsea & TJ at-home wedding over again is a joy!

Best Backyard Designs of 2019
The best ground-up installations we've seen this year: http://bit.ly/3548wU2

01/09/2020

Carats and Cake

This weather has us yearning for Mexico....let’s relive our last wedding there...

#FromCaratstoCake featuring Katie & Nick's beachside #Mexico destination wedding. See every sun-drenched moment from planner Grit & Grace Inc at this pop of pink filled soiree at NIZUC Resort & Spa. http://bit.ly/2LMvcSb

12/13/2019

White In Revery

Quite easily one of the most wonderful and emotional weddings we have ever had the honor of being apart of.

Here it is – Our most EMOTIONAL wedding video we have ever filmed. Grab the tissues, you will need it!

Feel free to share with friends and family ❤️

12/13/2019

Carats and Cake

Such a wonderful wedding to relive!

#FromCaratstoCake featuring Katie & Nick's beachside #Mexico destination wedding. See every sun-drenched moment from planner Grit & Grace Inc at this pop of pink filled soiree at NIZUC Resort & Spa. http://bit.ly/2LMvcSb

10/05/2019

Martha Stewart Weddings

Another stunner!!!! Hooray for sharing this Special Spring Beauty!

Gigi and Kyle's Parisian-themed wedding included Champagne, Chanel-inspired corsages, custom façades that looked like they belonged on French cobblestone streets.

Photography: Abby Jiu Photography
Event Planning: Grit & Grace Inc

10/03/2019

Fruit Decorations Take Center Stage at This Chic DAR Wedding

Never going to get over this fabulous one! On the cover of Washingtonian Weddings magazine now and you can read the article here! https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/09/24/fruit-decorations-dar-wedding/

Jacqueline and Stephen chose to dress up their venue with fruit decorations and other citrus-inspired details to create a modern-with-a-twist setting.

08/12/2019

Martha Stewart Weddings

The couple asked florist Canteiro Weddings to create tall centerpieces—that wouldn't hinder guests' conversations—using a mix of red and pink roses and tulips. Smaller carnation-centric arrangements, placed in gold geometric terrariums, were placed flush on the tabletops.

Check out more from this couple's wedding: https://trib.al/cCYrw5e

Photography: Abby Jiu Photography
Event Planning: Grit & Grace Inc

08/02/2019

Join us at Planner Suite Conference in January! Use our special code: LRitchieTPS2020 to sign up! https://plannerssuite.com

07/31/2019

Martha Stewart Weddings

Hooray! Sharing this epic wedding on Martha Stewart !

Cancun's vibrant sunsets inspired the pink, red, and gold color palette Katie and Nick selected for their Caribbean beach wedding celebration, complete with a waterfront reception dinner.

Photography: Abby Jiu Photography
Event Planning: Grit & Grace Inc

07/28/2019

Birds & Beese...Let’s talk about it. Guys last night was beyond epic, enjoyable + enchanting. What an incredible wedding to design + plan along side this family and with the best vendor team in town. It was all truly #meanttobeese @lindsaydubroff @jcbeese @missydubroff dancefloor design @saima_says_design which was from the invitations 🐝

07/10/2019

Consider This Pink-and-White Welcome Party in Cancun, Mexico, Your Guide to the Ultimate Big-Day Kick Off

All white and pink Mexican welcome reception from our clients epic wedding earlier this year featured on Martha Stewart Weddings today https://www.marthastewartweddings.com/660584/pink-white-cancun-welcome-party-abby-jiu

This couple welcomed their guests to their destination wedding with a beach party decorated in pops of hot pink.

06/04/2019

Washingtonian Weddings

Never going to be over this super science savvy wedding!

Science nods included subtly themed letterpress menus, periodic-table-reminiscent place cards, and a deconstructed decal of the double helix on the bar. A color scheme of navy, black and gold combined with greenery to complete the winter-wedding look.

Photographs by K. Thompson Photography
Planning & Design by Grit & Grace Inc
Florals by Sweet Root Village
Venue: Carnegie Institution for Science

https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/06/03/science-themed-wedding/

05/10/2019

Guys...We’ve been converted to full blown Rent The Runway obsessed ladies! So much easier than looking for the perfect dress for an event or for a work meeting. We were deemed ambassadors too and you can now get a month of Unlimited RTR for 50% using our code: LRITCHIE50 or CYERKS50

Unlimited means you basically get a closet of four items on repeat, exchange, or keep for a whole month.

You’re welcome!

Go to: www.renttherunway.com

03/09/2019

Hair & Makeup Artistry by Claudine

Happy International Women’s Day to all my boss ladies! Weather you’re the boss of your household, your job or your company, together we make this world go round! 🌎 hair by me, brides makeup by me, makeup by @julierichardsmakeup. Photo @lisaziesing for @abbyjiu | bouquet @hollychapple | BOSS ladies pictured @gritandgraceinc @etccoordinators

02/27/2019

Will never get sick of this suite!!

Gorgeous wedding planned by Grit & Grace Inc and featured on Style Me Pretty yesterday. We received so many requests for evergreen with foil this winter, so this suite was ahead of the trend! Swipe right to see the fun detail.
Photography: @lisaziesing for Abby Jiu Photography
Planner: Grit & Grace Inc
Calligraphy: Just Write Studios Calligraphy & Design
Venue: Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown
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02/16/2019

Gorgeous Green DC Wedding at The Fairmont Washington

Hooray!!! Finally able to share and shout about Alana and Daniels gorgeous green wedding featured on the front page of Style Me Pretty today!!! https://www.stylemepretty.com/2019/02/16/gorgeous-green-dc-wedding-at-the-fairmont-washington/

With Grit & Grace Inc. behind the planning and design and Holly Chapple on florals, the fete features the prettiest green color palette.

01/23/2019

Newly Engaged? Currently planning and completely lost? Want to simply pick our brains and ask all the questions? Come join us!!!

Calling all Brides 💍 You are not going to want to miss our upcoming Wedding Workshop with the amazing ladies from Grit & Grace Inc . Come get FABulous tips on how to plan your wedding, while enjoying the process. This Specialty Event is on February 27th from 6-8pm. Register now because SEATS ARE LIMITED. Tag all your best Bride Friends 👰🏼 https://www.arworkshop.com/loudoun/events/special-guest-wedding-planning-with-grit-grace/

01/11/2019

Garter Gorgeousness!

Dolce, Dolce, Dolce // There are few words for this bride's style, it was so on point that I'm rendered speechless. Legit. Check it out in all its D&G inspired glory in the current issue of The Knot. I have no words for you either Grit & Grace Inc - you blow my mind every. single. time. working with you is all my dreams rolled into one!

⬅️ Scroll left to see her heirloom up close, and personal.

Find your heirloom to love forever, simply visit our link in bio 💕

Photography Bonnie Sen Photography | Planning and Design Grit & Grace Inc | Floral and Production @amaryllisinc | Venue Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown | Hair and Make Up Hair & Makeup Artistry by Claudine | Video Bowen Films | Rentals White Glove Rentals and @dcreventrentals | Stationery Haute Papier | Calligraphy Laura Hooper Calligraphy | Welcome Box Cookie Sugar Studio | Matchboxes ForYourParty.com |Dress Oscar de la Renta | Bridal Salon Carine's Bridal Atelier | Veil Lela Rose | Shoes Christian Louboutin | Bag Sarah's Bag Bride @vanessalily
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01/08/2019

Still in love with this November wedding!

Hello textures!!! We’re loooving this modern table set up with out black plates and gold + black flatware✨ @gritandgrace totally nailed the design with tropical florals from Sweet Root Village and super fun menu cards created by Brave Creative Design!⠀
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Design: Grit & Grace Inc | Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen | Paper goods: Brave Creative Design | Venue: @districtwineryweddings Photography: Abby Jiu Photography | Base plates and flatware: Something Vintage Rentals @ District Winery

01/08/2019

Deliciousness with Haute Papier !

Drama Mama in the BEST possible way! We loved working with @vanessalily and Grit & Grace Inc to bring their dramatic Italian-inspired vision to life in what was our most colorful wedding suite of 2018! Swipe for a few of our favorite pics.
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Photography Bonnie Sen Photography | Planning and Design Grit & Grace Inc | Floral and Production @amaryllisinc | Venue Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown | Hair and Make Up Hair & Makeup Artistry by Claudine | Video Bowen Films | Rentals White Glove Rentals and @dcreventrentals | Custom Napkins @bellalinolinens | Napkin Rings @terrain_gatherings | Stationery Haute Papier | Calligraphy Laura Hooper Calligraphy | Bottle Labels Paper Daisies Stationery | Bottles San Pellegrino Fruit Beverages | Welcome Box Cookie Sugar Studio | Matchboxes ForYourParty.com | Music Entertainment Exchange | Officiant @withthisringitheewedd | Dress Oscar de la Renta | Bridal Salon Carine's Bridal Atelier | Veil Lela Rose | Shoes Christian Louboutin | Custom Garter The Garter Girl | Bag Sarah's Bag | Bridesmaid Dresses Jenny Yoo Collection | Groom's Attire Suitsupply | Bride @vanessalily @ Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

12/21/2018

A wonderful way to end the year! Thank you to everyone who voted!

10/20/2018

The longest king table ever turned out better than we could of imagined!

At this NIZUC Resort & Spa wedding, over half the couple's 150 guests sat at this long table overlooking an infinity pool.

Check out the full wedding feature: https://trib.al/ppqXmNa

Photography: Abby Jiu Photography
Event Planning: Grit & Grace Inc

10/18/2018

Never going to be over this incredible wedding weekend and this design! Thanks Martha Stewart Weddings for sharing

The reception décor fit seamlessly into the rest of the event's design. "The emphasis was on mixed metals and artfully-arranged leaves," the bride shares.

Check out the full wedding feature: https://trib.al/s2ne3Yg

Photography: Abby Jiu Photography
Event Planning: Grit & Grace Inc

10/17/2018

Grit & Grace - Highlight

So we did a Podcast for Northern VA Advice Givers and if you want to give it a listen there are some good BTS and little tidbits of advice that we share https://vimeo.com/294637573

This is "Grit & Grace - Highlight" by Northern Virginia Advice Givers on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

10/15/2018

Even WeddingWire is glad we came!

Orange you glad you have this killer seating chart tool? 🍊 Check it out here: http://ow.ly/OQUX30md6ZJ

{Planning by Grit and Grace Co.}

08/23/2018

One of our favorite publications, Domino Magazine , asked us about classic color combos we love. Can you guess what we said? https://www.domino.com/content/classic-wedding-color-scheme