running of the brides®

If you've never heard of The Running of the Brides® at Filene's Basement, you are seriously missing out. I attended this event in D.C. with my sister about this time last year, and I don't know if it was the 278 cups of coffee or the pure adrenaline that kept me so excited about the day.

{Team UVA geared up to rush the store.}

Eight different Filene's Basement locations host The Running of the Brides® only once a year. Famous designer gowns are marked down $249.00 to $699.00, that can normally cost up to $9000! Union Square, NY is happening this Friday. Check the official website for dates and locations of all eight events!

{photo by Gary Higgins and Robb Cohen}

I'll give you a fair warning though. HAVE LOTS OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY. It was exhausting. Check out my recap of last years event here.

eco-beautiful launch recap

As reality smacks me in the face coming home from my wonderful trip to NYC and the few cabin fever-filled snow days, I wanted to share some 'net love I found from the eco-beautiful weddings launch party!

First check out the very urban, amazing venue, 632 Below.

Get a feel for the launch party from this video by Wedded Luxe on Eco-Beautiful's Daily Blog.

Always a Blogsmaid, the planner behind the launch, came up with this great idea to surprise the never surprised wedding professionals.

And a run-down, with pictures, from The Good Life.

Keep checking eco-beautiful weddings blog for more updates and photos as Katie continues to post!

engaged: blair + marshall

The always talented Meghan McSweeney sent over these gorgeous images of Blair and Marshall's Spring engagement session in Richmond, Virginia's historic Church Hill district.





The urban view is just breathtaking. Thank you to Meghan for sending over these stunning photos. Check out more of her work here!