Ray handpicked the first 8 members, rebranded the band as Big Ray and the Kool Kats, had a rehearsal or 2, recorded a demo and almost immediately the band found itself with almost more work than it could handle. 8 guys traveling around, throwing the equipment into Ray’s conversion band and playing everything from outdoor concerts to nightclubs to fraternity parties, each all the while holding down full time day gigs.

It is important to find someone whose work you LOVE — but I also believe that it is just as important to find someone who will bring out the best of who you are within those photos. My favorite quote from Annie Leibovitz is “a thing that you see in my pictures is that I was not afraid to fall in love with these people.” This resonates with every aspect of what I believe in. I find it important to get to know you, find out who you are and what you both are to each other. Photography is my passion — I will never give you anything but my all.

Kevin and I live in Maryland, about 20 minutes outside of Baltimore, with our daughters Payton and Hallie and our rescue pup Sadie! When I am not shooting weddings or families I am either cuddling with Kevin and the girls watching Netflix, getting my sweat on at the gym, volunteering with the beautiful souls at Araminta Freedom Initiative, spending time with friends and family, or dreaming of our next beach trip. We are lovers of light and beauty, capturing timeless moments that will last for generations.

I've always had a love for planning events, but it wasn't until I planned my own wedding in 2005, that my love to help others have a smooth and stress-free wedding experience was born. Combined with my heart for service, my passion is to deliver you a memorable and exceptional event that exceeds your expectations and wow your guests.

I take each client/project personally, I am very organized and detailed oriented about every couple that trust me with the biggest day in their life so I give my all to every couple. I care about my client vision and emotions for that day as well as their financial ability and support.

Hi, my name is Tanya Wilbon and I want to thank you for taking the time to learn more about my passion, my creative outlet, and my company. I founded The Event Group International many moons ago under the single premise that everyone, no matter their circumstance, should have access to flawlessly executed and unforgettable event experiences.

A Fine Fête offers bespoke wedding planning services for couples anywhere! We thrive on connecting with our clients, getting to know them and most importantly having fun! No matter if it’s a single-day celebration, multi-day affair or destination event we are here to guide our couples through their planning experience, offer moral support and as many glasses of bubbles that might be needed. The end result? An unforgettable and fabulous event that is an unmistakable reflection and celebration of each couple!

Every celebration needs…Plenty of love and laughter… you bring the love, and we’ll make sure you have a good time! Unforgettable moments A few happy tears… don’t worry, we’ll bring the tissues! Special touches… because your event should reflect YOU!…and a pinch of magic!

The JoGo Project is an ensemble of musicians who all come from different backgrounds to create a fresh fusion sound that appeals both to the mind and the body. Founded in 2014 by Chuck Brown alumnus Elijah Balbed, the group features several other DC natives as well as graduates from Howard University who have since claimed DC as their home. The JoGo Project has been known to bring audiences to their feet – so if you book this band, be ready to dance!

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Staying at the apex of the mid-Atlantic region’s competitive blues and roots music scene for a career that spans three decades isn’t easy. But that’s what the Bad Influence Band has done — even while extending their reputation across the country thanks to wildly entertaining, high-energy performances, extensive airplay and three well-received albums.

Moose Jaw is Prince George’s County, Maryland’s premiere bluegrass ensemble! Organized as a cooperative, they performing traditional, not so traditional, original and not so original tunes for varying audiences throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Inquire about reserving Moose Jaw for your bar, wedding or other private event!

Bud’s Collective is a powerful group of pickers from the hills of West Virginia. While their music reflects roots firmly planted in Bluegrass tradition, they do not hesitate to add to it in ways all their own. Playing a tasteful mix of front man Buddy Dunlap’s original material and popular hits ranging from Stevie Wonder to Alabama and all points in between, Bud’s Collective has been making waves in the music scene since the inception of the group in 2012.

When fate, family and music become one, you find the Low Low Chariot. Singer-songwriter JD Sutphin toured for years with his rock outfit, Madrone, gaining thousands of fans and even radio support. But even with their success, his maternal grandmother told him repeatedly “Country music is gonna find you.” And one fateful Christmas it did, in a decades old stack of songs unearthed by his family, written by his own grandfather who died on July 4th, 1974, before he could record them.JD’s grandfather, Jim Freeman, an incredibly accomplished musician in his own right, toured with bluegrass greats Ralph Stanley and Bill Monroe.

Harmony Of Virginia is owned by Professionally-Trained Harpist Shelley Greene who has 20+ years' performance experience and an exquisite sound! Shelley specializes in providing Classical, Sacred, and Contemporary music to add a touch of elegance to any type of special event!

Tired of the same old clichè wedding DJ? Aren’t we all. DJ Ramzy breaks the monotony of wedding DJs and brings 16 years of professional DJ experience to your dancefloor! DJ Ramzy has performed alongside some of today’s top artists including Pitbull, Ludacris, Harry Connick Jr, The Wu-Tang Clan, and Logic. Ramzy has DJed weddings all over the United States including California, North Carolina, Florida, Arizona, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, and of course, Washington, DC.

I'm a northern VA-based wedding photographer who believes that finding your forever love is a gift worth celebrating! But not every love story is the same. I pour my heart into learning more about my couples' stories from the very start and tailoring their experience with me the same way I would if I were photographing my best friend's wedding... to make that magic happen, I use my secret ingredient (personal connection)! And after 2+ years of capturing couples' celebrations, I am proud of the consistent feedback from my clients, telling me that I have accomplished all of that and more!

Christine & Danny here! We are Photographers/Videographers in the D.C. Maryland and Virginia area and we are based in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. We photograph Adventure Elopements, Weddings and Couple Sessions. Our goal is to capture your love story. We shoot love in a way that captures authenticity in that dreamy romantic kind of way. We will make you snuggle, race, dance in an empty field and whisper silly things to each other because having your portrait taken should at least be fun. Love & Sol are the two main ingredients to our signature style. Sol is latin for sun and we love to capture it, the love part, is where you come in.

You just have to live and life will give you pictures. The first time I saw the photographs of Henri Cartier-Bresson, I knew photography was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life! His mantra is exactly how I approach wedding photography. I want you two as a couple to enjoy your wedding, having the best day of your lives, and amazing photographs will come from your joy.

I am a christian, that much should be obvious. I am a product of the hip hop culture, but I’ve always loved music even before I gave my life to CHRIST. When I first entered into relationship with GOD thru CHRIST there weren’t a lot godly examples in hip hop music. This has changed over the last 10 – 15 years. This shift has drawn me back to my culture and has awaken my interest in DJing. I have been spinning for 7+ years, and I never stop learning. I love playing in front of people, and there is nothing like that energy.

We know just how important your wedding day is to you, and we're committed to providing you with the most beautiful arrangements, bouquets, and corsages to make your bridal experience unforgettable. Herndon Florist Inc. is located in downtown Herndon, Virginia. Our shop is family-owned and operated, and has been delivering extraordinary wedding flowers to the Northern Virginia area for over 50 years. Our experienced and talented staff prides itself on going that extra mile to make sure your wedding flowers are nothing less than perfect.

We are Garrett and Megan Pitts, the husband and wife team behind the cameras of Megapixels Media. Together we are Fearless, Personable and Professional photographers passionate about building relationships and creating unforgettable wedding experiences. We are in love with capturing life-changing moments and crafting images that are dream-worthy, charismatic and timeless. But even more than that, we are dedicated to helping couples get the best value out of their wedding planning process.

I am a t-shirt wearing... animal-loving... travel obsessed, Love is Love Believer, foot in mouth extroverted introvert, wedding & wildlife photographer based outside of Washington DC... I have been shooting weddings around the world for over 10 years. My work mixes all the best parts of wedding photography... intimate little moments, truly epic portraits, and fun family photos that are more than just stand here and smile. I work with my couples to create unique pieces of artwork, making their images stand out from anything they have ever seen before. My photographs are Bold, Colorful, and Real.

UMBER bride&groom & Events is the premier choice for professional wedding planning in the Washington DC area. Whether you have a detailed vision of your big day or are unsure where to start, we will work one on one with you to ensure your wedding will leave you and your guests with memories you’ll treasure forever. With years of experience in the industry, you can trust you’re getting the very best with UMBER bride&groom & Events.

Candy+Co. is a full service event planning agency that creates quality, unique, customized events. If your needs includes a guest list full of your friends and family, we want to get personal with you. Working with our team means collaborating on your vision to create a quality, unique event customized to you. (And maybe a little more YOU than you could have imagined, just saying.) Whether it’s a wedding, mitzvah, or [insert other party of your dreams], we’ve got you covered.

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". So, I went to work to bring together a highly curated team that "Just gets it". The nr beauty co team is comprised of diverse and experienced beauty artists who are amazing at what they do.

WE'RE BAAACCCKKK!!! FLIP D' SCRIP IS STILL ALIVE AND KICKING AND IN OUR 26TH YEAR! Founded in 1995, Flip D' Scrip Productions Inc. is a Multipurpose organization dedicated to the promotion of positive entertainment for adults and families. We are facilitators and sponsors of a variety of social events (from the Black College Reunion to HU HipHop Conference) throughout the east coast. We also promote the market and distribute music, products, and artists alike.

Hi there! Thank you for taking a look at my page. I'm Ciara, the creative designer behind She Blooms. We are based out of Charlottesville, VA. Let's meet and create your beautiful arrangements for your special day.

Founded in 2011, we are a team of 3 lead planners and 6 assistant planners with a passion for producing modern, multicultural weddings. We have experience working on American, Caribbean, Nigerian, Liberian, Ethiopian, Sierra Leonean, Salvadorian, Jewish, Ghanaian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and more cultures.

Milestone Luxury Events is a Virginia based wedding and event planning company who services the RVA region and beyond! We go above your expectations to provide exceptional service and meticulous planning to provide you with the day of your dreams. We offer full service planning and design specialized to your vision. Sit back, relax and allow us to help you curate a luxurious experience from beginning to end. We look forward to helping you make your event memorable!

Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days in your life. It marks the first day of spending the rest of your life with your best friend. It would be a pleasure to assist you with the begin of the rest of your life.

As a child, I always envisioned things differently than most. My artistic mind was in constant motion whether it was learning a new skill, playing softball or merely just trying to manage everyday struggles as a child of a single mother. Observing some of the strongest women I've ever known overcome obstacles daily, lead me to believe that anything in this world was possible.

Del Corazón is a Latin-American bakery that offers classic pastries and cakes with a taste of cultura. The bakery is a Latina-owned business born in the middle of the pandemic. Del Corazòn, where we cook from the heart, using fresh and quality ingredients to make culture-filled pastries and cakes to bring a taste of home and nostalgia to our clients.

Nearly 900 Weddings in 8 States! GAZZE "The Fun Band!" is a wedding band based in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland. With 10 pro-level musicians and a 3 person technical team, GAZZE is ready to serve their clients with the best music and the latest equipment. They know how to get your party started. As a 9 Time Winner of the Couples’ Choice Award Winner, they take experience and talent to a whole new level. GAZZE consistently plays the right songs at the perfect moments, with exceptional attention to sound and entertaining performances. 5 out of 5 (Marianne) Hiring GAZZE was hands-down the BEST decision I made while planning my wedding!

I’ve fostered a passion for visual storytelling for as long as I can remember! I love creating emotive albums of photographs that tell your organic story and help eternalize “once in a lifetime” moments. Timeless, authentic, and inspiring.

Drink Up: Mobile Bar Concepts is a luxury bartending service catering to a nationwide clientele. At Drink Up, we take great pride in providing expert-level bar services with unique and innovative mobile concepts, which are guaranteed to impress and excite your guests.

A client experience focused photographer, my work is detail driven with a penchant for emotional human connection captured preserving a curated frame through carefully selected backgrounds, motion and light. I focus on storytelling, bringing all the parts of your day together like a patchwork quilt unique as each moment unfolds.

Hi Everyone, I'm Bron, the chief creative here at The Flower Guy Bron. I'm a wanderer of the world and a modern day Renaissance man. I love art, good wine and great company, oh and of course flowers. My work with flowers is organic and my most natural expression. I let the blooms whisper and I listen. Therefore, it’s not always rocket science, but sometimes it is and I rise to the occasion. I live by the simple principle, "Be your best self" and encourage others to join me.

*Please contact us directly at britt (at) beetwosweet (dot) com if you don't hear from us within 24 hours on Zola* Our style is rooted in creative wedding photojournalism, influenced by art and lighting design to tell compelling stories through imagery. We are committed to keeping it real because we want to document each wedding celebration as it really unfolded and to visually show how it felt to be there. We don’t stage moments or alter our surroundings, everything is real and shot with a keen eye for composition that reveals the essence of the atmosphere or portrays a mood, whether romantic, fun, quirky, or emotional.

We are filmmakers capturing wedding films. Our style can be described as “documentary” with a lot of influences from high-end cinema and fashion. The wedding day itself has a lot of strong and emotional moments. So instead of staging, we focus on capturing these special moments that cannot be re-created. We always use a discreet approach while filming. Our goal is to be invisible and unobtrusive as possible at all times. We are guests with a camera. We believe this is the best way how to capture one of the most important days of your life.

Cherry Crush Band is an experienced, high energy, professional wedding band, we are the perfect choice to make your wedding a special and unforgettable event! We have played many of the top wedding venues in the Greater Philadelphia Area as well as numerous popular venues in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

I have been photographing professionally for almost a decade and knew almost immediately that weddings and couples would be my passion. I have a wide array of experience in photographing families, maternity, newborn, boudoir, and fashion, but my main focus has always been wedding and engagement photography. Aside from many professional developmental courses and workshops in photography I also have a double B.A in Music (Vocal Studies) and English along with an MBA. These have given me the knowledge, skill, drive, and professional development to run a successful wedding photography studio.

With over 20 years of experience, trust Events by MDM Associates to partner with you to plan your next meeting or event – The Difference Is In The Details! Let us plan the event you are dreaming of!! We provide assistance for all the aspects of your wedding starting by searching for the right location for your ceremony, showing you historical parish churches or glamorous town halls, giving you assistance for civil, symbolic or legally binding religious weddings. We help you with the dinner, reception, the photographic service, flower decorations, accommodation as well as activities for guests and suggestions for your honeymoon.

Big Guava Events is a wedding planning company located in Tampa, Florida. This team of professionals assists couples in planning every aspect of their wedding journey, from engagements and rehearsals to the last dance. They strive to reduce the pressure facing to-be-weds by overseeing every design and coordination detail. So, you and your loved ones can relax and look forward to the special occasion knowing that your dream day is in safe hands.

Hey gorgeous! This journey started some years ago when my life changed with adult acne. I suffered for over 8 yrs with low self esteem, countless crying nights and thousands of dollars spent on products and doctors visits before I found something that would work for my skin. In that time I started to wear makeup to try to cover my imperfections and as time went on I started to perfect my craft and people would request my services. I then went to get professionally trained and started Vays Beauty.

My name is Nick and I've been a photographer for the better part of a decade. I find that I'm happiest when the camera is in front of me. I've been an artist for as long as I can remember. My natural inclination is to create. I'm a midwest guy from Ohio. I currently live in Washington, DC with my wife, Annie, my daughter, Juniper, and my boxer, Duke. I love food, music, and traveling. I also love extra legroom on airplanes. In my dreams, if I wasn't a photographer, I'd be playing drums for John Mayer.

We're a photo + video team that’s here for all things love - documenting yours and sharing ours. Plus, we give 15% back to your favorite charity as a way to put a little love back into the world. So glad you're here!

I'm William, a dedicated and passionate photographer/videographer based in Washington, DC. My love of photography was born out of my love of travel. While exploring other countries and cultures, I was using my phone to document the people that I met and the places that I have been. This led me to buy my first professional-level camera; it has been with me ever since. I consider my photography style to be timeless. When I'm not behind the lens, you'll find me at my local movie theater or spending quality time with my family and friends.

Hey guys! My name is Paul Kwak and I am a wedding videographer serving the Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia area and worldwide! I have a Bachelors in Film and Media Studies from the University of California, Irvine and dream of winning an Oscar one day! We are known for crafting beautiful, classy, timeless, and emotional wedding films in addition to being professional and simply providing excellent service. For over 8 years and with over 200 weddings under my belt, I continue to provide a stress-free environment for our couples , unobtrusive, and having ninja-like presence as well so don't hesitate to contact us!