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Eclectic Fete

Event and Wedding Design Event Designer. Fête Rebel. On the road to discover how YOU celebrate YOU!

05/20/2023

It's giving Behind the Scenes! 🤩

Behind the Scenes of our fabulous wedding at HQO Waterside Events! 🤸‍♀️

03/02/2022

On this here , let’s go where the money resides!

We are going to talk about MONEY and INVESTING in your wedding.

Yes, I said INVESTING, because having a “budget” is for the poors.

Both these scenarios are the types of inquiries wedding pros receive all the time. One is realistic, one lives in fantasy dream land. Here’s the breakdown as to why:

NOTE: For the purposes of debate, we are qualifying that we are ONLY discussing true wedding creatives—not your cousin neem that does this sometimes for the family reunion mmkay?!

Scenario A is NOT THE MOVE!! This BUDGET is for the poors.

A catering meal is going to run you in the realm of $150++ for a good two or three course meal PER PERSON. A pair of Jordans cost more than that. So a $5,000 budget for 300 people?! You’ve got McDonald’s money, so go home and feed yo kids.

A $5,000 budget may get you ONE of those items on his list, but not all of it!! Hell, the live band alone will run you $5k and up!

Open Bar?! FORGET IT! The math ain’t mathing people!! Happy Hour drinks will run you $12-15+ per drink. You’d spend $4,500++ for ONE DRINK for all 300 people. How many drinks do YOU have when you go out?! I’ll wait.

Scenario B is the more realistic option!

Considering a city-center venue, an elevated food and beverage experience with a lower guest count, this investment will stretch a lot more to crafting the wedding of HER desires—so if you want less, find less!

And let’s clear this myth: THERE IS NO WEDDING UPCHARGE! If you hear someone spouting this foolishness, sage them and wish them well on their delusional way!

WEDDINGS COST MORE because more is required to produce them.

That’s it. That’s the post.

We only get ONE SHOT at this!! There are no do-overs, so the ex*****on of the day needs to be damn near flawless!

This post isn’t to shame anyone because every dollar matters. But the funds you reserve for hosting a wedding should be INVESTED WISELY into the best possible strategy to produce your dream day. Dreams can be expensive, so plan accordingly!

03/02/2022

We’ve had an amazing time speaking to some incredible couples and families lately, but we’ve noticed not everyone is prepared for the planning process!

Here are our top 5 Things to Know Before Hosting an Event!

Once you have these basics down, CALL A PLANNER! Eclectic Fete can curate your event success strategy for a stress-free experience! Visit the link in our bio to learn more!

11/01/2021

Halloween AND Day of the Dead?! Two of our FAVORITE holidays!

But this right here?! Definitely our most memorable venue to date! 👻

Happy Anniversary to our hauntingly happy Eclectic Fete couple The Bartols!

10/12/2021

Reception reveal for the Garvin-Short Wedding! Our FAVORITE part of the day! 🥰 🥳

Thank you to our incredible team who made this day SEAMLESS!!

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07/23/2021

Guess who's speaking about her editorial shoot today?! 🙋‍♀️🙆‍♀️🤸‍♀️⠀
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If you want to know how my team curated this love letter to DC, join me over at AWP of Greater Washington, DC] at 5pm to hear all about our award-winning shoot!⠀
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LAST DAY BEST DAY! Missed any of the previous conversations? No worries, check out the replays on our page or IGTV!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Tonight at 5:00pm we wrap up the conversation with Sharia Barksdale, DC wedding & event designer of Eclectic Fête about her team 'A CHOCOLATE CITY LOVE AFFAIR' and her experience with designing an editorial shoot that was staged in a few locations in the city.⠀⠀⠀⠀
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07/22/2021

"I heard it's the BOMB, and ya got going on..." // Backyard Band by way of Tupac 😂⠀
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The reign of the mambo sauce just won't let up!⠀
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Check out our latest feature in Capitol Romance! 🥳⠀
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07/21/2021

Join me and some of my favorite gal pals and AWP members as we talk about our entries from the 2020 AWP Styled Editorial Competition!!⠀
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You will learn exactly how to put together your own editorial shoot, what worked well and not so well, and much more!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Feel free to catch up on interviews on Facebook or IGTV via AWP of Greater Washington, DC.
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The 2021 AWP Editorial Competition has launched!! If you're a creative and are interested in participating on a team, head over to AWP of Greater Washington, DC for more information!⠀⠀⠀
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07/15/2021

My heart is bursting with JOY. 🥰⠀
Growing past your fears to accomplish a goal you set for yourself feels incredible!!⠀
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Thank you to everyone that came out to receive those jewels. ⠀
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Now I surely better see some new editorial shoots on my timeline. 👀⠀
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Because I surely reserved my next shoot location today! 🥳🍾🤸‍♀️⠀
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07/11/2021

How it started vs. How it went. 🔥⠀
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Styled Shoots (known as Editorials in the publication world) are an essential tool to market your business.⠀
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On July 13th, I'm partnering with to teach an introductory course that will give you 7 steps on producing an editorial shoot that gets you published!⠀
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- How to build your brand through strategic creativity.⠀
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If you are a creative in any capacity and desire to create impactful content for your brand, this is definitely a must!!
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The link to register is in our bio!
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07/09/2021

Editorials (also known as Styled Shoots) are an essential part of the wedding industry. ⠀

Playing "dress up" with live dolls is SO. MUCH. FUN! 🤩⠀

But did you know if done correctly, these shoots can bring you MORE BUSINESS?! 🤯⠀
Join me July 13th to learn how to produce a styled photo shoot that will help elevate your brand!!⠀

This isn't just for wedding creatives either. ⠀

This class is for influencers, business owners, and anyone looking to curate content for their products or services!⠀

It's $25, an hour of your time, and a lesson in visual positioning to attract your dream clients!⠀

https://www.awp-dc.com/event-registration
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06/15/2021

"Everyday I'm with my team" //

WE OUTCHEA!! I am so pleased to announce that the coolest team to ever do it has been featured on !!

Check out Jay and Danyelle's DC-themed vow renewal editorial shoot here: https://thecoordinatedbride.com/styled-shoots/graffiti-glam-a-chocolate-city-love-affair-styled-wedding/

Planner & Designer:
Photographer:
Videographer:
Hotel:
Venue:
Florist:
Stationery:
Calligraphy:
Rentals: , ,
Cake Designer:
Caterer: Effie's Catering & Special Events
Couple: &
Hair:
Make-up Artist:
Groom’s Attire:
Bridal Accessories:
Wedding Gown: .of.bellachic
DJ:
Performer:
Officiant:
Favor Cookies:

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