Government gals reinventing themselves to focus on creative DC weddings? Count us in.
Julianne Smith and Nole Garey used to work for the Department of State & The White House. Now they’re all about fresh ideas and inspiration at United With Love.
They grew tired of stuffy black suits and red, white and blue – and now spend their time on creative DC weddings.
Luckily for all of us, Julianne & Nole spent a few minutes with us for one of our Famous 5 interviews.
Blog. Smog. Why does DC need another blog?
We are tired of the same old, same old. Weddings are no exception to the boring gray suits and tired styles that plague the halls of Congress. It’s time to spice things up and showcase all the hidden gems in DC’s wedding world! As former DC-area brides ourselves, we already knew there are couples out there who crave unique and personal weddings of all styles, sizes, and budgets. All that creativity and talent just needed a place to shine.
We know, we know, we get it all the time. Weddings and the lace and the tulle and the hoopla can be nauseating for everyone except the bride (or groom). On the contrary, at United With Love we believe that weddings can and should be a celebration – for everyone! We want to minimize the drama and bring out the fun and the love and the gorgeousness in local weddings. Whether you’re a total romantic or a complete cynic when it comes to weddings, we’ve got inspiration and ideas for you. (If nothing else, you can check it out just for the pretty pictures, that’s OK too.)
Unless your co-worker happens to be your BFF with a role in the wedding, there’s only so much wedding planning that your co-workers can tolerate. But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t surf in silence. Check out United With Love if you want someone who understands how excited you are to be getting married!
Um, because we say so! Seriously, both of us have former lives in politics and government. We left it all behind to pursue other passions. Julianne is a stylish wedding garter designer (www.thegartergirl.com) and Nole is a stationery blogger extraordinaire (www.ohsobeautifulpaper.com). We know the ins and outs of the wedding world, but we are neutral parties to DC wedding scene. Plus, we know a good picture when we see it. And, when we don’t know, we have plenty of expert friends that we can turn to for help and professional advice.
Oh yes! If you are a couple planning a wedding, take it from us; aside from the actual ceremony, photography is the most important aspect of your wedding. You’ll want to treasure your wedding memories forever, so you need photographs to capture the most beautiful and meaningful aspects of your day. United With Love features the best in wedding photography and, believe us, there are some talented photographers in this town!
BONUS QUESTION: Can I send you my bridezilla sister/friend/co-worker/neighbor?
Send us your stressed out brides (or grooms), and couples on the edge. We promise to whip them into shape and give them peace of mind with solid advice and plenty of inspiration. We don’t mind talking about color palettes and bridesmaid dresses for hours on end. It’s all worth it to see a smiling couple on their big day!
Go check them out at United With Love.
