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When most couples get engaged, hiring a wedding planner isn’t the first item on the “to-do” list. First comes the excitement—calling family, celebrating with friends, dreaming about venues, pinning inspiration, and imagining what the wedding day will look like.

Planning feels manageable.

Until it isn’t.

As your wedding begins taking shape, vendor contracts multiply, timelines become more complex, family opinions enter the conversation, and suddenly you’re coordinating dozens of moving pieces for one of the most important days of your life.

That’s often the moment couples begin asking themselves: “Do we really need a planner? And if we do, how much help do we actually need?”

The answer isn’t simply full-service versus partial planning. It’s about deciding how you want to experience your engagement and who you trust to work closely with throughout the process.

At Boizelle Affaires, we always love a May wedding. When seasonal beauty is paired with the timeless luxury of the St. Regis, the result is nothing short of extraordinary. Mary and Jeff’s wedding was a perfect reflection of that harmony: modern elegance layered with deeply personal touches, their love for travel and a heartfelt nod to special people in their lives.

Wedding planning is filled with so much excitement and many moving parts. The in between months of engagement feel both energizing and overwhelming, especially when decisions wait just around the corner. If you’re recently engaged or already into planning, you may be wondering what to do first. This wedding planning checklist outlines the most important steps to take early so you can move forward confidently and stress-free.

Wedding planning entails many small decisions along the way that culminate in creating a beautifully intentional celebration. One detail that often confuses couples is the difference between seating charts, escort cards and place cards.

In a season filled with planning, budgeting and decisions, it’s easy for date nights to be forgotten or another item on your “to-do” list. At Boizelle Affaires, we believe date nights do not need to be elaborate but rather, small intentional moments together can strengthen and deepen your connection as you approach your wedding day. Whether you’re newly engaged or knee-deep in wedding planning, here are some of our low-cost date night ideas in DC designed to help you slow down and bond as a couple.

At the heart of every wedding is gratitude. By weaving thankfulness into every moment of your celebration, you create an atmosphere of warmth and connection that your guests will remember long after the last dance. At Boizelle Affaires, we help couples design celebrations that not only look beautiful but also feel meaningful.

Your wedding day is filled with countless special moments; it’s a time for sharing love and making memories with all your beloved guests. It’s an opportunity to give your guests a night they won’t forget and throw a party celebrating your commitment to forever. It’s an event where guests share stories, raise glasses and the dance floor comes alive! Here are some tips to guide your planning in creating an unforgettable wedding reception for you and your guests that feels seamless and personalized.

September is a beautiful time for couples to plan their nuptials. The soft rays of sun and fresh fall air was the perfect setting for Laura and Joshua’s wedding day. Early this year, Laura and Joshua reached out to us about their desire to exchange vows amongst an intimate group of family and friends. We were delighted to be a part of their special day.

Surrounded by the most loving family and friends on a beautiful autumn day, Annie and Bryan celebrated one of the most important days of their lives in the heart of Washington D.C.

If you are recently engaged, congratulations! After engagement there is a rush of emotions and thoughts that flood in all at once. As you approach the substantial task of planning an entire wedding, you may be asking, “Where do I begin?” Deciding a budget should be on the top of your list. We know that jumping into venue tours and researching florists can be so fun! Before you jump too far into any of these wedding plans, ensure there is an established budget.