The Best Wedding Vendors in Kettering, MD

The Best Wedding Vendors in Kettering, MD

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1000+ Wedding Vendors in Kettering, MD

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Petal Burst Designs LLC 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Kettering, MD
  • Offer

Petal Burst Flower Design Studio is a floral design studio that specializes in wedding and event decor. Owner and lead designer Margie is passionate about telling your one-of-a-kind love story through lovely arrangements. With over 15 years of experience, she strives to exceed your expectations through her designs. Whether you’d prefer elegant, modern, elaborate, or simple flowers, this florist and her creative team are happy to bring your vision to life.

Working with Petal Burst Designs was an absolute delight! As a photographer, I have a strong appreciation for fresh, beautiful florals as they truly add to the beauty of a wedding day. I also was so grateful to Petal Burst for allowing us to briefly use the space they were currently setting up in so the couple had the perfect spot for their First Look! I really hope to work with them again in the future as their kindness and gorgeous designs really bring a wedding day together :)
Karisa Lomax, 5 months ago
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The ARISCREATIONZ Projects 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Kettering, MD

YOUR PASSPORT TO LUXE EVENTS and DREAMY WEDDINGS! An Event Management Consultancy & a Wedding planning company specializing in Planning, Coordination &Décor services. Our mission is to deliver High-Quality events &Priceless memories for our clients with a team passionate about creating unique experiences &exceeding client expectations. Professional wedding planners are often used by couples who have little spare time available for sourcing and managing wedding vendors in addition to all the beautiful custom details that makes us love what we do. Our job is to make sure you enjoy the wedding planning process as much as possible.

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Amaka and her team took over like we wanted and literally covered everything. The best part was how they helped us save tons of money on our wedding. Don't be hesitant in booking. Book them with confidence and I promise you will not be disappointed. Everything about your wedding will scream luxury and will be well organized. The price you pay is well worth it Somehow they found a way to even get my husband involved in the planning process because Amaka made it a fun process. She also gave us a planning book to help keep track and our own personalized google sheet that literally had everything including our guest list and how everyone would be seated. Amaka was always available when needed and if she wasn't, she delegated someone else. My husband and I loved attending vendor visits with her and she would always offer to treat us to lunch/dinner whenever we had appts. They went ABOVE and BEYOND to make sure the wedding was blissful. I recommended her to a friend who has a destination wedding next year and they are already in love. A planning company that knows what they're doing, very honest with you rather than telling you what you want to hear and extremely resourceful. We also got to save on decor because they provided rentals since we booked the full service planning and Amaka with giving us tips on how to save on decor. We wanted them to actually do the decor :-( but they couldn't at that time and was honest about it. However, I am excited about ariscreationz doing the decor for my friend's wedding.
Jenni, 2 years ago
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Jennifer Fern Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Welcome to JFP, where passion meets precision. As a dedicated photographer by heart and an aerospace engineer by profession, I bring a unique perspective to capturing your most cherished moments. My goal is to create a seamless, luxurious experience for every couple, ensuring your wedding day flows effortlessly. I understand that your wedding is one of the most significant days of your life, and I’m committed to making it memorable. With an eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, I specialize in delivering a blend of documentary style images and classic portraits that reflect your unique love story.

Jenn was absolutely incredible to work with. I felt SO lucky when I came across her work on social media - which was genuinely more beautiful than photographers charging 2x or more. I probably inquired with 10 photographers beforehand, but the moment I found Jenn, knew we'd choose her for her beautiful work. We loved our engagement photos, and she gave us (stunning) sneak peek wedding photos the day after our wedding! From her "detail" shots, teaching us how to pose (thanks!), scoping out the best spots for beautiful shots, creating a wedding day photography timeline for us - she was so professional, creative, and easy to communicate with. Also as a side note, she is an engineer and I don't know how she is blessed in equal measure with both left-brain precision and right-brain creativity. She also has some very cool options, like Super8 film, polaroids, etc. that we opted to add on - her work is timeless and beautiful and I can't recommend her highly enough. Jenn - thank you so much for capturing these moments for us to look back on!
Allison S., 5 months ago
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Oxford St. Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,700
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Imagine a wedding photography experience that’s more than just photos—one where your story is captured with depth, intention, and artistry. Our approach blends editorial style with a photojournalistic touch, ensuring each moment, from the quiet glances to the grand celebrations, is preserved in its truest form. Serving Washington D.C., NYC, and Florida—but always ready to travel wherever love takes us—we limit the weddings we accept each year to give each couple the attention they deserve. Let us help create a collection of images that feels like poetry—rich, authentic, and filled with emotion.

It was such a pleasure working with Juniett and Julian! They sincerely care about their craft and producing the highest quality product with the subjects in mind! I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer!
Anisha Zaman, 6 months ago
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Keep Calm And Wed On 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Kettering, MD

After 25 years as a full-time wedding planner and event designer based in Washington, D.C., Veronica Cole created Keep Calm And Wed On. We believe that couples should not have to sacrifice the luxury of professional guidance and experience of a wedding planner simply because you don't have a large budget. We help you save time and money on your wedding planning journey to keep calm and select the best vendor that fits your needs without breaking your budget. By combining our virtual wedding planning services with wedding day management, we can assist couples from anywhere in the world!

My venue for a Baby Shower brunch backed out at the last minute less than a full week before the event. I contacted Veronica and she immediately put me at ease and was able to reach out to her team and contacts. The next morning she already had options prepared. In 4 days we had a beautiful venue and excellent menu (Old Ebbitt Grill) while staying within our budget. She was a real life saver and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone and hope to have an occasion to utilize her tremendous skills in the future. She is above and beyond capable, a true talent and skilled professional!
Laura, a year ago
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Alyssa Monica Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,350
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Alyssa Monica Photography is an event photography company servicing Washington D.C, Maryland and Virginia. Established in 2011, Alyssa Monica Photography's preferred style of shooting events is using a photojournalism approach, capturing natural and candid images. Creativity has no limits, and the goal for all clients is to view an event album that tells a beautiful story of love from the beginning to end, full of fun and detail. Moving quickly, Alyssa captures every joyful and emotional moment, as well as all the details that go into planning the perfect wedding day or event.

I cannot begin to tell you how amazing Alyssa is!!!! Very professional! We hired her as our photographer for our wedding! She did not disappoint!!!! She captured so many beautiful moments. We received our final photos and we were blown away!!! She is simply the best! I cannot thank her enough for the wonderful and amazing job she did! I would definitely recommend!!!
Talishia, 2 days ago
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Bird's Eye Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $950
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Taken from her nickname, "Jaye Bird" given by her late grandmother and her vision for creativity, "Bird's Eye" was developed. Jaye is a self-taught District of Columbia & Maryland-based photographer. She is dedicated to capturing life in its vast array of colors, emotion and sentiments, while creating a relaxed atmosphere to allow clients to simply, BE themselves. She believes that ALL people are extraordinary in their own way and reflect beauty and life. It is always her mission and passion to help others and therefore, provide affordable services and great memories for each of her clients.

Awarded Best of Zola
I selected Birds Eye Photography because of the way in which she captured events. I wanted a look that was more so pictorial from my entertainment artsy look; one that was more dramatic. Jaye gave me that in more.
Dawn A., 4 years ago
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MiniCrop Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Kettering, MD

MiniCrop Photography, LLC is a minority-owned photography business located in Alexandria, VA--specializing in creating timeless weddings, engagements, and portraits digital imagery. We are committed to creating love stories of couples and the loved ones whom they love by capturing the joy and beauty of their bridal milestones.

Awarded Best of Zola
When I tell you I AM IN LOVE! Our wedding photos are absolutely beautiful. She captured the true essence of me and my husband! I will never be able to sing enough praises about her and her work. She was such a joy to work with! She made sure to prioritized the most important photos that we wanted to capture. So book her and you will not be disappointed!
Megan B., 3 months ago
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Madison Avenue Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Madison studied theatre at Virginia Tech with a capstone in event design. She has been in the Washington, DC wedding industry for six years starting as an intern and working her way up to owning her own business. She has produced weddings at a variety of DC/VA/MD venues, been seen in Washingtonian magazine, been a guest speaker at her alma mater, and leads her own team of wedding planners.

From the first meeting Madison and her team have blown us away. They have taken our small little ideas and turned them into an amazing full blown vision. Madison and her team have answered all our questions and have done an amazing job of easing all of our worries. I truly cannot recommend Madison and her team enough. They have an amazing ability to make your dreams come true.
Kendra B., a year ago
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Shots by Mag (Maggie Morris) 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Kettering, MD

I have the coolest job in the world: I create emotional time capsules for my couples (and hopefully you too). That way, you get to be fully present on your wedding day and you get to relive that day over and over again with the same intensity, joy and love. My not-so-secret sauce is this: I get to know you. I find out what makes you and your lover tick, and then, I craft a visual story that's reflective of you. My utmost goal is to create joyful imagery for folks who want things documented exactly as they felt.

Awarded Best of Zola
There simply are not enough good things to say about Maggie and her ability to capture our love! We wanted to shoot somewhere a bit untraditional, and needed someone with a detailed eye to capture the beauty of the venue while still allowing us to be the center of the show! Maggie communicated with us constantly and helped us both feel comfortable throughout the shoot. Her timeline for editing was reasonable and well worth every dollar. We feel so lucky to have been able to work with her to capture memories that will last us a lifetime.
Kate & R., 4 years ago
Heather Meadow Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Kettering, MD

The fearless Elizabeth Carberry Creative team brings over 15 years of collective experience. After having studied Art History at Dickinson College, Elizabeth went on to start her first company, an art and artist consulting firm in 2011. Pivoting her role as brand manager, creative director and marketing guru for DC area artists, Elizabeth focused on small businesses and start ups, and began applying her creative eye to photo styling and content creation. It was through the passion of styling and creating small moments of beauty that she found her love for love and desire to plan the weddings of the amazing couples that she works with.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a wedding photographer, I've worked with my fair share of planners and wedding professionals from all over the country. I can confidently say that working with Elizabeth and her team was one of the best experiences we've had with a planner! She's professional, confident, a great problem solver / communicator, and knows exactly what we need to do our job well. She has a true talent for seeing the day with an artist's eye and makes couples feel totally at ease throughout the day. I would hire her for my own wedding if I was getting married again! Do not hesitate to book her - you won't regret it.
Erinne Sitz, 2 years ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Kettering, MD
  • Offer

Hello! My name is Christian. I'm an artist. Whether camera shy or not, my couples and their friends or family have a great time with me and I make the experience pretty easy and enjoyable since I'm an awesome director. It has taken me a lot of studying, practice and natural talent to get to where I am today. I've documented over 600 weddings leaving many happy clients in many different areas of the world. If you're looking for someone to help you bring out the best of your wedding day and capture pure life, pure energy, pure love, so you will remember it forever... Me and my team have an incredible reputation for a reason!

From our first contact with The Talented Photographer, we knew we were in good hands. Their communication was very helpful and easy, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. The quality of their work was great, with beautiful photos that perfectly captured the special moments of our wedding day. The photographers were punctual, friendly, and professional, making them a joy to work with. We had the best experience we could have hoped for, and would highly recommend The Talented Photographer to any couple looking for an award-winning photography team to document their special day.
Jane, 2 months ago
Mark Joven Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Hey I’m Mark! A photographer and videographer based in Washington, DC, originally from sunny central Florida. I’ve been honored to have my personal creative work featured in Stencil Magazine and The Phoblographer. With experience ranging from Disney’s Photopass program to weddings, events, and even automotive photography, I bring a diverse skill set to every shoot. My passion for capturing moments and my technical expertise in both photography and videography ensure that each session is tailored to create timeless, captivating imagery.

We found "Mark Joven Photography" through my fiancé who worked with him before during group trips with his friends. I really liked the photos he took we booked him for our engagement photos and he did NOT disappoint at ALL! He brought two assists with him and spent 2 days taking photos for us at multiple locations of our choosing! Mark was very professional and made each day go by seamlessly! We hung out like old friends and made a day of Magic Kingdom after taking our photos at our favorite places in the park! We got all our shots back within a week of taking them and they were all so beautiful I cried! They are some of the best pictures I’ve ever had! We decided to hire him for our wedding as a videographer and backup photographer should we need him! Also his prices are SUPER reasonable and affordable! If you’re looking to book him I wouldn’t hesitate! I’m pretty sure we’re gonna use him for future milestones! Mark is definitely a 10/10 and as a former photographer myself I am VERY picky when it comes to my photography so I can say I don’t say 10/10 unless i truly mean it!!
Kenya T., 22 days ago
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Jennifer Nolan Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Kettering, MD

I am honored to preserve the legacy of love! I believe love is magical and deserves to be captured beautifully. I create images that are classic, romantic, and refined. I cherish tradition and aim to capture moments that you want to look back on for years to come!

Awarded Best of Zola
Jennifer and her husband were our photographers for our wedding earlier in December and we could not have been happier with our choice. They helped so much throughout the planning process and with developing the timeline and were incredibly quick and efficient responding to my many emails. They are so lovely to work with in person and I love watching their dynamic between each other, as well. It's never comfortable being in front of a camera but Jennifer makes it feel so natural, just like you're hanging out with your loved ones (which you are!). We already got our sneak peak of the album and we are SO madly in love with all of the pictures and impressed by the speed in which Jennifer was able to get them to us. If you want gorgeous photos from the most personable and efficient couple there is then PLEASE go with Jennifer Nolan Photography. Thank you both for everything!!
Ashley, 2 years ago
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Imani Entertainment DJ, Karaoke, & Photobooth Service 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Kettering, MD

I am Andy Yorke aka DJ Hpnotiq, President of Imani Entertainment DJ, Karaoke, and Photobooth Service and I would love to provide DJ entertainment for your wedding or event. I have had a twenty-one year professional career in radio, sixteen of which as an on air personality with WHUR, WOL, WJZE, WGAY, WKYS. As a club/mobile DJ, I have provided DJ entertainment for numerous Weddings, Corporate Events, School Events, Sweet Sixteens, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceaneras, Showers (Baby and Bridal), Fashion Shows, Store Openings, and Private Parties. I have performed at several clubs. bars, and event venues in DC, MD, VA, DE, and PA.

Awarded Best of Zola
Andy is a professional through and through. His knowledge of music is impressive and what he doesn't have on file, he finds and puts it on file for you. He not only listens to the needs for your party, but makes appropriate suggestions that can only come from someone who has depth of experience. He goes out of his way to make your event a success and is one of the most fair and honest dj's I've ever worked with. I have recommended him before and gladly use his services again and again.
Lydia Harris, 4 years ago
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Andrea Jane Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,399
  • Serves Kettering, MD

As a visual storyteller, I’m here to document your love and family story. My vision is for each hand-edited photo to bring you right back to each heartfelt moment that you experienced with those closest to you. Together, let's create timeless, warm, and genuine editorial imagery that truly reflect your dream wedding day. I will be there to bring your dream photos to life, and also discreetly capturing the raw and authentic moments as they naturally unfold.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had an incredible experience with Andrea Jane Photography in August 2023! Andrea captured every moment beautifully and made us feel at ease and it really came through in the pictures. The photos are absolutely stunning and will be cherished forever. Andrea’s professionalism and creativity truly exceeded our expectations, and this won’t be the last time we see her. We had one shot to get this right and couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. Highly recommended!
Tiffany G., a year ago
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Blue Sapphire Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Blue Sapphire Events is a wedding planning firm located in Falls Church, Virginia. We specialize in consulting and creating realistic wedding budgets for our clients and allocating their budget to create their desired aesthetic and guest experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
Where do we even begin? Working with Kolena from Blue Sapphire Events was an absolute dream! We had provided the tent and rentals for her client's wedding and leading up to the event, she was nothing short of amazing. She is super communicative, organized, and easy going. It takes someone special to be able to manage multiple vendors and create a backyard wedding from the ground up, and Kolena did just that. Thank you for being so great to work with!
Honeywood Rentals, a year ago
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Brookside Gardens 

5.0

Wheaton, MD
  • Venue
  • Up to 120 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Open house

Brookside Gardens Wedding Venue Showcase is this Sunday November 19, 2023 11am-2pm. Located in Brookside Gardens Visitor Center Auditorium, the event is free and open to the public. Come speak with Brookside Garden Staff and over 15 vendors including caterers, photographers, and planners! Brookside Gardens is a picturesque wedding venue located in Wheaton. Defined by its immaculate lawns and tranquil green spaces, this 50-acre property welcomes you and your partner to enjoy a unique celebration. This botanical garden is replete with vibrant floral arrangements with a selection of indoor and outdoor event spaces that will surely delight your guests. This gem is ideal for couples seeking a peaceful wedding venue. Founded in 1969, Brookside Gardens has set the scene for countless celebrations, while inviting couples to enjoy the venue’s natural beauty. Able to host up to 120 guests, at Brookside Gardens, the experienced events team will work with you to bring your dream wedding to life.

We chose Brookside Gardens for our wedding because it's such a beautiful location and so close to DC where we live. We worked with Jennifer and her team along the way and they were responsive and incredibly helpful (giving us ideas for how to set everything up, what couples have done in the past, etc.) We had our wedding in the Yew Garden and our cocktail hour in the Fragrance Garden before moving inside for the reception and it was all stunning and we were able to go to several spots in the gardens for our golden hour photos (Japanese Tea House, rose garden, I could go on and on!) I 100% recommend Brookside Gardens for any wedding and am so grateful that we were able to get married there!
Melissa K., 4 months ago
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Amandacreates Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Hello, and Welcome! My personal philosophy is: ​ "When you commit yourself to do something, do it from the heart." Photographing you is not only a hobby, but a timeless commitment and passion to capture authenticity in the memories we are about to create.​I love seeing the beauty and emotions in people. I am not here to treat you as my client, but as a friend who I can make a connection with, and who is letting me capture those perfectly imperfect moments you wish to see. Let's chat more!

When you start wedding planning, it is so overwhelming to decide on vendors when there are so many available. But we are so happy we chose Amanda to be our wedding photographer! My husband and I had never had professional photos done, and when we had our engagement photo session, Amanda helped us become more comfortable and photographed us naturally, while also giving us suggestions for poses and actions so she could get some great shots. We saw our engagement photos and they were so beautiful, we were so excited to have her photograph our wedding! Throughout the process, Amanda was always fast to respond and answered any questions we had. She even guided us on our wedding timeline and was so helpful since she has photographed so many weddings. On the day of our wedding - she fit in with all our friends and family for the vibe of our wedding - fun, relaxed, and loving! We appreciated that she listened to everything we wanted for our wedding photos, but also made suggestions for things that she knew she could photograph amazingly! Now looking at our photographs, we are blown away by how beautiful they are and how she captured the day and us as a couple. Thank you so much to Amanda for capturing our best day ever!
Emily Z., 5 months ago
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Divine Event Design LLC 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Kettering, MD

I have been planning weddings and events for 15 years. After college, I worked as a meeting planner for several years, while also earning my International Wedding Planning Professional certification (IWPP). My love of special events is what convinced me to start my own business. I love working with clients to create their perfect vision. My goal is to take away the stress of the day so that my clients are able to enjoy themselves. I am able to help by suggesting venues and vendors, site visits and contracting, communicating and working with vendors, on-site coordination, setup, and post-event cleanup and follow-up.

Diane was easily the best decision I made for my wedding. From the very beginning she had lots of helpful planning documents, answered every question I had, gave us ideas when we couldn't figure out how or when we wanted something to happen for our special day, stayed over time on our planning / check in calls to make sure we felt that we covered everything, and did all of this with a smile and supportive, kind attitude. You're going to spend a lot of time with your wedding planner / coordinator, so it's important that they're a good person and you like them! Well Diane is a gem of a human being, and I really do feel like I made a forever friend in her. Throughout the planning process and on the day, there were times when I just needed emotional support, and she was there for me. Her communication is prompt, consistent, and thorough. She got back to me on every email in a timely manner with all the answers I needed. I didn't realize at the time but strong communication was probably the MOST important aspect that made working with vendors 1000x better, and Diane excelled at it. Additionally, in the lead up to my wedding day and on the day itself, Diane was on top of EVERY detail. She went above and beyond to make sure that everything was PERFECT - just as I always dreamed it would be. From helping me iron my wedding dress while my bridesmaids and I were getting our makeup done to overseeing every vendor arrival and setup to making sure transitions from each part of the day were smooth - she did it all. No detail was too small for her, and because she's a total professional, she thought of everything! I cannot say enough good things about Diane, her abilities as a planner, and her warmth as a person. She will be the best decision that you make for your wedding, too.
Rachel, a month ago
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Music by Anthem 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Kettering, MD

When you choose Music by Anthem, you are choosing musicians who love what they do and sincerely value your satisfaction. You are assured of inspired performance and outstanding service, a combination that makes Music by Anthem your best entertainment value. Anthem understands the importance of your event, whether an intimate gathering or a large celebration. We set the perfect musical mood, no matter the size or purpose. You are free to relax, enjoy the music, and enjoy the occasion along with your guests.

Awarded Best of Zola
We love working with Music by Anthem. Their musicians are professional, reliable and easy to work with. Their music enhances any event.
Margo, 4 years ago
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Gabriela Müller Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Serves Kettering, MD

I'm Gabriela Muller, a DC wedding and elopement photographer willing to travel for you anywhere in the world to capture genuine moments. If you are looking for timeless, true-to-color, romantic images, you found your gal! Let's make your memories last forever and keep your story through generations.

Awarded Best of Zola
Gabriela's Wedding Package was comprehensive and fully satisfied our requirements. In wedding planning, Gabi was responsive and available. It was easy to coordinate with her regarding our vision, budget, and standards. From beginning to end, Gabi was on-site, professional, and captured the special moments during our busy day. Her editing work was outstanding and we have quality photos that will last forever!
Vanessa & A., 2 years ago
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Sienna Turecamo Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Kettering, MD

With an editorial and fashion-inspired approach Sienna shoots each event with both film and digital mediums, reveling in the artistry and emotion of each moment. Serving inspired events that crave more than just your everyday wedding images, but photographs that stand by themselves as art. Sienna is based out of Washington D.C. and New York City and travels worldwide. Sienna has been named an inspiring female entrepreneur, has been published in BRIDES, Business Insider, People and she has been a featured artist on PBS's television series Artistic Encounters, along with many other publications.

Awarded Best of Zola
To say I’m obsessed with Sienna would be an understatement. She is absolutely amazing beyond words can express. Her aesthetic, vision, and client satisfaction are impeccable. I hope I get to work with her again in the future so I can continue to experience her magic and art!
Jenny D., a year ago
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Visuals by J. McKenzie 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Jamaal (J. McKenzie) has been described as an ever-evolving romantic, a perfectionist and a serial creative. With a perspective deeply rooted in expressive art-forms such as musicianship & spoken word, Jamaal approaches every story with an unwavering respect and veneration for each moment. Bred in Brooklyn, New York and tempered in a variety of cities across the vast United States and South America, Jamaal brings a familiar, yet fine-tuned touch, lodging echoes of that vastness in every image. Jamaal produces timeless visuals and agencies across the conduits of creative genres, exploring the roots of the emotions at the core of us all.

Awarded Best of Zola
I initially had first hand experience with Jamaal's work while being in a good friend's wedding last year. A this wedding Jamaal was great. He paid attention to detail, was prompt and on time, didn't need to be told to capture certain moments, etc. When it came time for my big day, I knew I had the perfect person in mind. My wife and I decided to go the conservative route and have a small wedding w/ reception dinner at a restaurant. However, based on our wedding photo sneak peaks that Jamaal provided after; you would think it was a bigger wedding that what it actually was! Which is exactly what we wanted. He captured every moment perfect. My wife and I are happy to have worked with J. and hope to use him in the future for whatever occasion we have coming up next! Thank you again J!
Brandon G., 3 years ago
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The Garden Alexandria 

5.0

Alexandria, VA
  • Venue
  • Up to 120 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,050

This reclaimed warehouse is a two-minute walk from the Van Dorn Metro station on the Blue line. The rustic and industrial-chic event hall is perfect for film and photo projects, team meetings, corporate events, presentations, parties, and weddings! It features 2,000 square feet of space and can hold up to 200 people. We have a complete sound system and welcome outside food and drink. Reach out today to start planning your dream event.

I found The Garden ALX here on Zola and was completely satisfied with our experience. We had a kid-friendly Sunday afternoon reception and the venue fit the bill perfectly. They had multiple packages to choose from and an hourly rate as well. We had a four hour reception and they threw in two hours of free setup and an hour to take down and clear up. They also have yard games and other add ons you can include. Mary was great to work with and helped with any questions along the way. The only advice I would give is to reach out to them directly instead of through Zola for a faster response initially. Given the high price tag if venues in the DC area The Garden is a great option if your wedding is under 100 guests and you are looking to have a more casual reception.
Aislinn D., 3 months ago
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Makeup by Ivett 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 8
  • Starts at $615
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Ivett and her talented professional team specialize in makeup and hair for Weddings, Photoshoots, Special Occasions, and Commercial Work in Virginia - Maryland - Washington DC. - Worldwide. Our team of experienced, friendly professionals pamper you before your wedding day or your special event, so you can relax and focus on the things that really matter. Like looking fabulous (and feeling even better)!

Ivett was absolutely incredible!!! She is so talented! My entire bridal party, my mom, my mother in law, and I all looked so stunning! The makeup was simple yet elegant! I also love how Ivett has two hairstylists, Sadira and Reem! They were amazing! I truly looked and felt like a princess on my wedding day. I can’t recommend Makeup by Ivett enough!
Meredith P., a year ago
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Veux Beauty (Hair and Makeup) 

4.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 20
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Kettering, MD

A luxury beauty experience for the modern woman! My beauty philosophy is simple, "When you look good you feel good. When you feel good you do better".I started Nina Renee beauty because I believe that we all deserve to have the celebrity-style beauty experience of our dreams. As a high-end makeup artist servicing some of Washington DC's most prestigious residents for over eight years, I always found it hard to find my "Glam team".

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My experience was nothing short of incredible! Hair and makeup was one of the most important vendors to me so when I saw the work that the Veux team produced I knew that I needed to book. They checked in on my several times during the process and really worked with me to narrow down my ideas. I am extremely happy with my wedding day results and I encourage any bride reading this to invest in this service. They are everything that they say more.
Mackayla T., a year ago
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Genesis Delight Catering 

5.0

  • Caterer
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Our highly experienced design team is ready to help you create the wedding of your dreams. Choose from our fully inclusive wedding packages or request a custom menu and designer touches to best fit your vision. In addition to our delicious and unique cuisine, our team can also assist you with vendor referrals, rentals, linens, place settings, beverages and event event coordination.

I cannot say enough GREAT things about Genesis Delight Catering.  From the moment we went in for the initial tasting to the meal that was served at the wedding, everyone was wonderful and the food was delicious. The caterers arrived on time to set up, the place settings were beautiful, appetizers were amazing and the luncheon was wonderful.  All of the guests asked who provided the food saying it was the best they have ever had at a wedding or any other event of this type.  Thank you so much for enhancing an already special day and just having it go over the top with wonderful staff and food.
Rachel M., 19 days ago
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Chris Coyle Films 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Chris Coyle Films is a wedding videographer based in Arlington, VA, who can help you document every extraordinary moment of your big day. Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a lavish reception, this professional can tell the story of your celebration through artistic videography.

Chris is a phenomenal videographer! My wife and I are beyond pleased with the work he did leading up to the wedding, during the wedding, and afterwards. Some highlights of what makes Chris stand out: - Very personable and easy to work with/convey our vision to. We had a couple meetings with Chris leading up to the wedding - he was very understanding of what we wanted and what important moments to capture. It was exactly what we'd envisioned. - Drone footage is always an awesome scene-setter! Especially with the beautiful green of the DMV area. - After Chris produced the videos from our wedding, he asked for our input to see if there was anything he could make better. We had some minor requested adjustments and made it perfect - I feel that is particularly telling to Chris' care and attention to quality. Overall, Chris was well worth every penny and now my wife and I will have these special memories on video for the rest of our lives. Thanks Chris!
Tyler S., 2 months ago
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Luxy Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Photography register moments for generations to come. It documents lives. It brings you back to the past. It reminds you of how you were feeling at the time those images were taken. This is why I love it so much. And the whole reason why I created “Luxy”. My goal is to help our clients feel the same way I do when I look at photographs of my life. The immense joy and pleasure of knowing that I - as everyone else - have a story to tell!

I have worked with Tai in many projects and she is so inspiring! As a fellow photographer, working with her has been a pleasure and I am so happy to know that we have people and businesses like this win our industry! Not only she is a great professional but she is incredibly fun to have around. Looking forward to ur next projects together!
Albert, 10 months ago
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Laura Louise Events & Design 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Born and raised in Maryland, and will forever be a Maryland girl at heart. I relocated to Virginia in 2015 after graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park (GO TERPS). I started my planning journey in college, planning my sorority's events, along with various corporate and charity events. After graduation, I started shadowing wedding planners in the industry, learning the ever-changing world that we call wedding planning, and the rest is history! I love making couples dreams a reality!

I've worked with Laura twice now in a professional capacity and she is absolutely amazing. Her designs are flawless and she is so easy to work with. She communicates in a clear and concise way, accurately describing her vision for the florals and overall design, making our job so easy. While her visions are always clear, she also leaves plenty of room for our artistic interpretation, so that our unique style is able to shine. She always provides all the information I need and I never have to track her down, chasing answers, and I certainly never have to bother the couple, as she is always on top of things. On top of all of that, she is extremely kind, making her even more fun to work with! I love Laura!
Haley, 2 years ago
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Simply Fresh Events 

5.0

  • Caterer
  • Starts at $35
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Simply Fresh Events is a favorite caterer in Maryland, Virginia, and DC, offering creative catering for weddings, galas, corporate, and social events. Our innovative cuisine and meticulous service create memorable experiences.

I’m basically speechless. This company is truly so amazing! They made all my wedding dreams come true and they are top notch with service ensuring my husband and I were taken care of! Always ensuring we have a drink in hand and snack or meal when and if needed! They took care of us in EVERY ASPECT! Even to the point I was able to walk down the aisle and the manger on site from simply fresh that day noticed my pocket of my wedding dress was sticking out so I was able to fix it before going down the aisle, so glad she told me because my pocket sticking out in all the photos of a once in a lifetime moment would have really not been great! They have incredible communication from before you book, after you book the tasting and just being flexible for meeting and walk through! The food was incredible (like seriously INCREDIBLE) and they ensured EVER single detail was exactly as I dreamed! I really am so happy I booked with simply fresh and would over and over 100 times again!!! If your unsure about to to book with for catering stop looking now and book simply fresh I’m the most sure you will not regret it! Wish we had some pictures of the food. All of the food was plated beautifully! Even our salad had eatable flowers! (I mean come on) and I really just could not have asked for anything more from simply fresh! For our cocktail hour we did crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms and bruschetta! For dinner we did a garden salad, a chicken option, a steak option and a veggie option they were all to die for! Like seriously people are still talking about how amazing the food was and our wedding was over a month ago.
Taylor, 10 days ago
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Lotus Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Kettering, MD

My passion for photography grew when my daughter, Lotus, was born in 2004 and I began documenting her childhood with an eye toward catching each irreplaceable moment. Soon, friends and then friends of friends asked me to photograph their children and families. Before long, I was documenting the lives and milestones of people all over the DMV area. I realized how happy I was connecting with people and capturing special moments, and so I launched Lotus Photography in 2012 - named for my first muse. I fell in love with capturing weddings in 2017 and I have been hooked ever since!

I highly, highly recommend Georgette with Lotus Photography. She is the sweetest, most joyful, gifted photographer and as an event planner and day-of wedding coordinator I genuinely love working with her. She is sweet, bubbly, kind, and incredibly talented. 11/10 recommend!!
Penderview Events LLC, 6 months ago
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Jessica Rabelo Photos 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Kettering, MD

Hi, its Jessica, I am a couples and wedding photographer based in Virginia. My clients are so special that they find themselves a friend for a lifetime, not just another wedding vendor. I take time to know you! I love learning about your love story, the proposal, etc. I am hopeless romantic, so I will probably shed a tear at every wedding I attend or photograph.

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Jessica is AMAZING, we hired her for our wedding and also did the engagement pictures with her. I am brazilian and since she is also I thought maybe my now husband would be a little uncomfortable taking the pictures but no way, not with Jessica, the way she makes everything seems so smooth and simple makes you think you are spending a good afternoon with a friend! And her work is definitely THE BEST! On my wedding day she managed to speak both languages with my family and my guests and took so much amazing pictures that now is hard to choose! Everyone loved her job and she sent the pictures so fast that I was really impressed! From now one my dates for events with pictures will depend on her agenda. I can’t wait for the next sessions of her capturing our love!
Adila S., 5 months ago

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