tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72409697723372179622011-07-08T07:59:29.520-04:00Hosted by Cristina Curcio of Cristina Maria Special Events, Washington DC area event planning company providing full service, partial planning, day of coordination, and consultation services. Cristina Maria brings a local eye, event planning expertise, top notch organization and service, a great love for planning parties, and a fresh perspective when executing personalized events that express you!Cristina M. Curciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04566230902844627963noreply@blogger.comBlogger581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7240969772337217962.post-66562191999057132402010-09-14T15:28:00.004-04:002010-09-14T15:31:22.968-04:00

Don't forget to hit up the Sneakerball After-Party tonight!Great cause and a great time!www.sneakerball.org

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For those that missed our Annual Preview Event check out this video from from Washington Video about our Spring 2010 Preview Event on April 25, 2010.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zKPrceP0icMaking Events Uniquely You!CRISTINA MARIA SPECIAL EVENTS

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Cristina Maria Special Events would like to invite you to join us and our fabulous group of Event Partners for the Spring 2010 Preview Event.RSVP:Space is limited. You must RSVP at here to get on the official guest list!WHAT:--Spring 2010 Preview Event--Enjoy drinks and a catering tasting by MK Catering Inc, a wonderful weekend afternoon on THE beautiful rooftop in Rockville, music, entertainment

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As a friend and fan of Cristina Maria Special Events, you are invited to the after party for tonight's Weddzilla Rock the Launch part.Check out the invitation on Facebook here.CRISTINA MARIA SPECIAL EVENTSMaking Events Uniquely YOU!

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It's here! The flash mob video from yesterday promoting tonight's Weddzilla Rock the Launch Party where 100% of the proceeds from the silent auction are going to The Children's National Medical Center.Check out the video....See you tonight!Cristina Maria Special EventsMaking Events Uniquely YOU!

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Cristina Maria Special Events, a Weddzilla Launch Partner, would like to extend a special invitation to you.You are not going to want to miss out on Weddzilla's Rock the Launch Party taking place in our very own city of D.C. on Feb 25th! For more information on the event and to RSVP go to http://ow.ly/133li and officially be added to guest list.Not only will you be able to network with brides

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Cristina Maria Special Events was featured in the Examiner!If you haven't all ready had a chance to check it out click here to read the article on our event last summer. We co-hosted it with Mervis Diamond Importers. We featured MK Catering, the Chocolate Chick, and Professional Bartenders & Servers.We had so much fun planning and executing this themed special event. It was our delight to

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Thank you to all those client, vendors, fans, and friends of Cristina Maria Special Events who voted for us in Bethesda Magazine's Best Of survey.We are excited to share with you that we won Top Vote Getter for the Best Party Planner of 2009!As promised to our Facebook fans and Twitter followers here is the page where Cristina Maria Special Events was featured.Thanks again to all those who voted!

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Check out our upcoming series on Uniquely You Inspiration blog posts.In the meantime, check out out this great site sharing with you a series of different inspiration boards to help you determine your color scheme, theme, and great decorations.Inspiration Boards brought to you by Magnet Street WeddingsCRISTINA MARIA SPECIAL EVENTSMaking Events Uniquely YOU!

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Planning your wedding and realizing how much bridal magazines cost? It can really add up. I would know. For those I don't subscribe to I purchase at the book stores and grocery stores. Wowzers! When you own as many bridal and event magazines as I do you know how much they can cost. Luckily I get few of them for free. I am happy to share them with you so you can save that money for other

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Want extra savings for your wedding? Make sure to apply these discounts codes...Wedding Tracker: Promo Code AFF25 to save 25%Exclusively Weddings: Promo Code YZ110 (expires 6/30/10) to save 15% on purchases of $125 or more. This site is great! Your one stop shop for wedding invitations, favors, bridal party gifts, accessories, gifts for the newlywed couple, and SO much more!DC-area wedding

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Over the year I have been asked by clients and friends whether they should get wedding insurance. It is not mandatory but I strongly recommend it if you are spending a significant amount on your wedding. You wouldn't buy a car without car insurance. It is the same idea. A wedding planner or day of coordinator serves as insurance to make sure everything runs smoothly so you, your bridal party,

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Find a handy listing of the DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia showcase and expositions for brides-to-be and b'nai mitzvah-to-be.Please refer back to this posting frequently for updates on showcases and expos for 2010. More and more will be added throughout the year.BridalThe Great Bridal Expo:Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Hilton Alexandria at Mark Center (Alexandria, VA) 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (

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Don't miss out on winning a free wedding from my beloved MIX 107.3!!!!Jan 4 to Jan 21: Registration PeriodJanuary 22: Top 5 finalists selectedJanuary 22 to 28: Online Voting PeriodJanuary 29: Winning Couple AnnouncedFeb 1 to 5: Wedding WeekFebruary 5: Wedding Day!Register here.Shine in your moment!

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Help support a GREAT CAUSE while have a GREAT TIME by attending the Kick-Off Party for Mark's Run 2010.WHEN: Thursday, January 28th 7-9pm atWHERE: Tony & Joe's, Georgetown (3000 K Street, NW)WEBSITE: For more information click here.RSVP to alexis_polakoff@landon.net.There is no Admission Fee. Lite fare. Cash Bar. 21 and over only.Casual Attire.Silent Auction and Raffle to benefit the Mark Ferris

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You're not going to want to miss this!!Please join Washington Life magazine and Mona Taner for the launch of her new boutique inside Mervis Diamond Importers. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'ouevres with Mona on Friday evening. Come back on Saturday and Sunday for Mona's trunk show.Discover a distinctive diamond and 18-karat gold collection from the woman who is not afraid to have a little fun with

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Readers of Everything Events blog,As a reader of our blog you are privileged to being invited to all the hot, fun events going on in and around DC. I have another great event to share with all of you.Celebrate Fall with Greg's List-DC and Fresh Boutique of Georgetown (located at 1205 Potomac St., NW) on Friday, November 6 from 6:30-8:30pm at "Fresh for UNICEF!" Join them (and me!) for an

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Feel free to check out the 2-page online article of the Cristina Maria Special Events red carpet event for Jim Coleman Cadillac of Bethesda and Washngton Life Magazine!http://www.washingtonlife.com/2009/11/01/red-carpet-curb-appeal-at-coleman-cadillac/Stay tuned for pictures from the event!

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For my fellow DC event industry professionals that follow my blog,Don't forget that Tuesday, October 27th is the night of the Metro Event Specialists Halloween Networking Event. It is the final MES event of the year so you don't want to miss it!Be sure to RSVP at metroevents.org (or go to the Halloween Networking Mixer page) to have your name added to the guest list and to ensure there is a

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This is not your typical bridal show! Montgomery Parks Event Center is challenging wedding vendors to create a joint wedding package for a ceremony and reception for 65 guests for under $15,000. The packages include catering, floral arrangements or other centerpieces, music, photography and a Montgomery Parks Event Center rental.WHEN:Sunday, November 8Noon-5pmWHERE:Rockwood Manor11001 MacArthur

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We invite all our engaged readers to attend The Registry at Bloomingale's Tysons Corner's bridal show event coming up in 2 short weeks!Please see the invitation below for more information.

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Readers of Cristina Maria Special Events' EVERYTHING EVENTS blog are welcome to attend the red carpet event happening this Wednesday, October 21 in Bethesda.To attend, please RSVP at SRXevent.com.This evening is made possible by the wonderful hosts, Jim Coleman Cadillac of Bethesda and Washington Life Magazine. In addition, the amazing Special Featured Sponsors who are responsible for this

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From now until October 31, 2009 PreOwned Wedding Dresses is offering a great contest! You have a chance to win a $2,500 jewelry rental from Adorn Brides! The winner will be selected on November 2nd. Click here for more information and to enter.You are not going to want to miss out on this. Adorn's jewelry is absolutely gorgeous. You can wear thousands of dollars worth of jewelry on your

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Washington Life Magazine has listed Cristina Maria Special Events in their September issue's 2009 Balls & Galas The Hot List for Event Planners.Washington Life is a wonderful publication which focuses on local DC-area events and vendors. It was established in 1991 and is the premier luxury-lifestyle magazine in the metropolitan area. They cover the area's most exclusive private parties, galas,

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Feel free to check out The Examer's coverage of the Diamonds & Chocolate Soirée here.Photo by McArthur Newell, II of BoldLifestyle PhotographyFor more pictures of the event check out the Jason Weil Photography pictures featured on the Cristina Maria Special Events page on Facebook and DC Metromix's pictures.It wouldn't have been possible without all my wonderful vendors involved. They did such

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In case you haven't heard, 9 of Bethesda Row's restaurants are hosting their own Restaurant Week this week from Monday September 21st to Sunday, September 27th. They are offering two-course lunches for $12 and three-course dinners for $30.For more information check out Washingtonian's article.

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Hi Friends, I greatly appreciated your support for and business with Cristina Maria Special Events. I would be so grateful if you could please take a moment to vote for 'Cristina Maria Special Events’ in Bethesda Magazine’s Best Of List as the 'Best Party Planner' (category #64) at www.bethesdamagazine.com. I recently joined one of my preferred caterers, MK Catering Inc. to manage their

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I'm so glad everyone had as much fun as I did at the Diamonds & Chocolate Soiree. That's what it was all about! Thank you to everyone for your emails and messages.The signature drinks created for the Diamonds & Chocolate Soiree were a big hit! They were cleverly intertwined into the "diamonds & chocolate" theme with their special names, Diamond Chocolate martini, Ruby Red Peach martini, and

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Don't forget about the Running of the Brides sale at Filene's Basement tomorrow in Friendship Heights. For more information see my previous posting.Have fun!Shine in your moment!

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This is one element that is often overlooked by those new to event planning or are amateur wedding planners. I'm impressed by the brides who even think to ask me about this. Blue Orchid's blog (Scottsdale, AZ wedding planners) provides a helpful blog post that answers all your questions (even the ones you didn't think to ask). Check it out!Take a note of the comment made on this blog article.

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For helpful tips on this subject check out the Scottsdale, Arizona event planning Blue Orchid Blog posting from last month. The Blue Orchid blog explains how the price you pay for your vendor is not their salary and what goes into the money you spend on your wedding.If you have any further questions please do not hestitate to contact Cristina Maria Special Events at info@cristinamariaevents.com.

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DC Metromix has posted their pictures from my Diamonds & Chocolate Soiree event this past Wednesday. The wonderful professional pictures shot by Jason Weil Photography will be available in a week. In the meantime, DC Metromix has put up their pictures of the special event. Check it out!Yep! That's me, Cristina Curcio of Cristina Maria Special Events on the left with my fellow hosts (from left

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Best video ever! A friend of mind shared this video with me yesterday and I have to admit I cried. I know, I know. I'm a sap but I just can't hold the tears back when it comes to weddings, especially with something as personalized and touching as this wedding processional. It is so easy and inexpensive to make each and every wedding a unique special event that exudes the personality and heart

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OneWed's "POP your Platinum Proposal" contest winner was announced this morning! One lucky couple has been awarded his & hers hand-engraved platinum wedding bands designed by Kirk Kara valued at over $4,500. Check out the announcement on One Wed's bridal blog, Savvy Scoop, which includes the winning proposal story and other top contenders.For those who are not familiar with the contest check

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For those who are getting started on the hunt for the perfect diamond engagement ring, check out this help video courtesy of my friends at Mervis Diamond Importers.Shine in your moment!

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Cristina Maria Special Events' Diamonds & Chocolate Soiree special event is featured on the Weddings Unveiled Magazine blog. Check out more on the magazine here. Get inspired. I know I do!Shine in your moment!

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Don't forget that tonight is the Sky AT Five event at The Rooftop at the Rockville's Town Center. The party starts at 5p.m. and goes until 11p.m. The Rooftop is located at 155 Gibbs Street in Rockville’s Town Square. Just take the elevator to the 6th floor/rooftop. The first 100 guests get a free Peroni, so come early and stay late. I've been and it is such a great time. It is nice to enjoy a

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If you are not already familiar with Harriet Kassman it has been a staple in Friendship Heights for several decades. It is a warm and friendly shop to visit when enjoying a nice afternoon of shopping or if you are specifically in the market for eveningwear, sportswear, bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and accessories.Unfortunately, Harriet Kassman’s bridal salon is closing! Harriet has decided

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I posed the question, "What's could possibly be yummier than diamonds and cupcakes?" in my recent blog posting. If you were like me last spring you thought there could be no better pairing that diamonds and cupcakes. But together Mervis Diamond Importers and I, Cristina Maria Special Events, are hosting a special event that will top the diamond encrusted cupcake... Diamonds & Chocolate Soiree.

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If you are familiar with my friends Mervis Diamond Importers and my blog than you already know about the birth of the first ever diamond encrusted cupcake in April 2009. Well back my popular demand they brought it back in May for the Martin Flyer Ring Trunk Show May 1-2, 2009!I was able to check it out on May 2nd. Not only that but I got to indulge myself with one of the tasty cupcake treats.

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I wanted to share with my bridal readers an exclusive event coming up next weekend from my friends at Westin Arlington Gateway. You are not going to want to miss this!There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a champagne tasting, a fashion show, and more! See the invitation below for all the details.Shine in your moment!

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For those of you who have children preparing for your bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, or to go back to school, you should check out Back to Basics ™ program on Sunday, July 26, 2009. I'm honored to share with you details on this manners workshop for kids hosted by Deborah Joy Block of The Wedding Dance Specialists, friend of Cristina Maria Special Events. It can help prepare them to be well behaved

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The save-the-date for the 3rd Annual Turning the Page Gala event I mentioned yesterday went out this morning! Here's your very own copy of the invitation! I hope you can join us!

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For those of you who are regular readers of my blog, you know that I always like to share everything fun going on with events whether it is tips for your own event or details on fun, local events going on. After all this is the "Everything Events" blog.Well I have another fun event to share with you. This September is the Third Annual Turning the Page Gala. If you haven't already heard of the

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Life is always filled with endless To Do lists and days that never seem to be long enough. Don't forget to take a break from your busy and time consuming event planning and your To Do lists to enjoy some fun with your loved ones. I always hear from married couples who didn't use a wedding planner, that they didn't feel like they had time to enjoy the engagement because they were busy with work

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I would love to help you get your platinum wedding bands for FREE so I have to share with you a contest going on courtesy of OneWed.com and Platinum Guild International.OneWed will be awarding one lucky couple his & hers hand-engraved platinum wedding bands designed by Kirk Kara valued at over $4,500 in their "POP your Platinum Proposal" contest as a nod to the movie “The Proposal” that dropped

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Recently engaged, soon-to-be engaged, or just like me you just like to look at pretty things? Then don't forget to swing by and visit my friends at Mervis Diamond Importers Verragio Ring Trunk Show this weekend, Saturday & Sunday, June 13-14. There is a reason the Casanova-Curcio women in my family all wear Mervis diamonds. See for yourself.They will be showcasing Diana and Verragio. These

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No need for us to break the bank to have fun especially when money is tight. Whether you are saving for your wedding or feeling the squeeze from the recession, we can all enjoy a free thing or two. Check out this blog on information on FREE events in DC.http://freeindc.blogspot.com/Enjoy!

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Filene's Basement Running of the Brides Bridal Event COMING TO DC NEXT MONTHFilene's Basement is known for its bargains on everything from fashions to home goods, but perhaps the store is most famous for its annual Bridal Gown Events when brides-to-be can save hundreds, even thousands of dollars on designer wedding gowns.When: Jul 31, 2009 8:00 AM - 9:00 PMWhere: Filene's Basement at Mazza

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Take a break from the wedding planning or attending the wedding events (I know it is the season of bachelorette parties, showers, and weddings!). Enjoy your engagement with your fiance or time with close friends. Need a suggestion of a fun and inexpensive event to attend? Well I have a great one if you are looking for something fun to do outdoors in the DC area this summer. Check out one of the

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Need a creative wedding, anniversary, or milestone birthday gift idea? If you have already heard about it, you have to check out Excitations for that perfect, unique gift.Select Washington, DC or whatever the city is for your beloved and shop away for cool gifts. They have several nifty categories to choose from:You can get a cooking class, wine tasting, fighter pilot ride (yep, that's what I

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Check out Wedding Consultant Peter Brown's blog posting on ways to save on your wedding.Article: Tips and Tricks to Help You Save Money on Your WeddingArticle: How to Have a Wedding on a Budget Budget Wedding Planning and IdeasHappy planning!If you have any further questions please do not hestitate to contact Cristina Maria Special Events at info@cristinamariaevents.com. We are happy to help!

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Big news! This weekend Cristina Maria Special Events' official company website was launched! Check out our webpage at cristinamariaevents.com! More will be add to our site soon. For those in need of a highly professional and creative web designer and developer, I am happy to recommend the services of Jon Carey Lechliter. He is actually one of my former clients! Oh how the tables have turned.

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Check out the article just posted on CNN. "25 Financial questions to ask before the wedding" by Real Simple.I promise you these questions are more thorough then your priest will ask you at pre-canna or your overprotective (and loving!) parents will ask you about your significant other. Great questions to talk about and consider especially if you are thinking about getting engaged.I'm Love's

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I love diamonds. I love cupcakes. What is better than putting the two of them together?! Jonathan Mervis of Mervis Diamond was thinking the same thing when designing their $30,000 diamond encrusted cupcake with Classic Bakery for the April 3-4 Wedding Ring Trunk Show at their Tysons Corner location. Check out the gorgeous pictures taken by Labor of Love at the Mervis Diamond Blog.This one below

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Welcome to our new blog!Cristina Maria Special Events has lots of fun things in store! We have several fun and informative articles to be posted soon – Upcoming Bridal & Trunk Shows, Mitzvah Shows, Vendor Spotlights, Venue Spotlights, Details on Cristina Maria's Weddings and Private Parties, Creative Party Ideas, Ring Shopping 101, Themed Parties Tips, Special Invitations to Exclusive Events,

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What can I say? I am a born event planner. When I am not planning events for clients or friends, I am attending them. I would love to share with you some fun events to attend in our metropolitan area.I'm a festival junkie. I have to admit. And when I hear of fun events, parties, and festivals going on in the area I have to share it with my friends and family. It has gotten to the point where

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Here is a handy listing of the DC, Maryland, Virginia showcase and expositions for brides-to-be and b'nai mitzvah-to-be:BridalWashington Bridal Showcase:September 13, 2009 at the Dulles Expo Center (Chantilly, VA) 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.September 20, 2009 at the Martin's Crosswinds (Greenbelt, MD) 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.October 4, 2009 at the Bethesda Marriott Hotel (Bethesda, MD) 11:00 a.m. - 5:00

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