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Best Wedding Venues in Washington DC

The Best Wedding Venues in Washington DC for Your Dream Wedding

Posted on September 12th, 2023

Washington DC is a beautiful city with a rich history and culture, making it a popular destination for weddings. There…

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Crafting Unforgettable Wedding Experiences: The Role of Creative Themes

Posted on August 8th, 2023

When it comes to planning a wedding, there’s an immense opportunity to transform it into a one-of-a-kind experience that resonates…

Summer Wedding Planning Tips

Summer Wedding Planning Tips for Couples in the DMV Area

Posted on July 11th, 2023

Planning a summer wedding in the DMV (Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) area can be an exciting and joyful experience….

Nigerian and Cameroonian Wedding Traditions at Cynthia & Fru's Special Day

Nigerian and Cameroonian Wedding Traditions with Cynthia + Fru

Posted on June 8th, 2023

Love knows no boundaries, and weddings are a beautiful reflection of diverse cultures coming together.  In this wedding feature, we…

2023 Trends in Wedding Planning

2023 Trends in Wedding Planning by Mimi Ebichi

Posted on May 10th, 2023

Mimi Ebichi Events is your go-to wedding planner for the latest trends and ideas that add a personal touch to…

Samantha and George's Yoruba-Western Wedding

Wezoree Feature: Samantha & George’s Fusion of Cultures

Posted on April 19th, 2023

Our beautiful couple, Samantha and George, was recently featured on Wezoree.com as they celebrated their wedding – a multicultural celebration….

Corporate Event Planning by Mimi Ebichi

Planning Corporate Events That Wow: 5 Creative Strategies and Techniques

Posted on April 12th, 2023

When it comes to corporate events, the goal is to create an experience that will leave a lasting impression on…

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Planning the Perfect African-American Wedding: A Complete Guide

Posted on February 9th, 2023

African-American weddings are a celebration of culture, heritage, and love. It is a time to honor the African-American tradition and…

Ultimate Fall Wedding Guide

The Ultimate Fall Wedding Guide

Posted on October 17th, 2022

Fall weddings make a romantic backdrop for the start of your marriage. In fact, it is now the most popular…

Wedding Ceremony Checklist

The Wedding Ceremony Checklist

Posted on September 8th, 2022

The wedding ceremony is the heart and soul of a wedding event. We have extensively discussed its importance and how…

Bridal Hair and Makeup

How to Make Your Wedding Hair and Makeup Last All Day

Posted on August 16th, 2022

The wedding hair and makeup complete the bridal look as they complement the wedding gown, bouquet, and accessories. Whether you…

The Complete Wedding Transportation Guide

The Complete Wedding Transportation Guide

Posted on July 14th, 2022

What is a Wedding Transportation Guide? Wedding transportation is just as important as most or any of the parts of…

British Vogue Feature Mimi Ebichi Bride

Mimi Ebichi Bride on British Vogue

Posted on June 21st, 2022

We are so happy and grateful to announce that our dear bride Mayowa Pamphille and groom Enyi Onukwubiri were featured…

Choosing Your Bridal Bouquet: Ultimate Guide

Choosing Your Bridal Bouquet: Ultimate Guide

Posted on June 9th, 2022

Your bridal or wedding bouquet is an important element of your overall wedding style. The type of flowers, colors, size,…

How Much Do Wedding Planners Charge?

Wedding Coordinator: Roles, Responsibilities, and Checklists

Posted on May 13th, 2022

The wedding coordinator is an essential player in a couple’s wedding. S/he is normally in charge of the venue logistics,…

Destination Wedding Planner Tips

Destination Wedding Planner Tips: Pros & Cons, Costs, and More

Posted on April 13th, 2022

Are you dreaming of a fun, and unique destination wedding? Destination weddings are a choice for couples who like a…

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Multicultural Wedding Planning: Combining Two Cultures in a Wedding

Posted on March 16th, 2022

There is always something unique and memorable with multicultural weddings because of the blend of two cultures. Friends and family…

How to Infuse More Culture and Love in Arab Weddings

What to Look for in a Full-Service Wedding Planner?

Posted on February 22nd, 2022

When planning for a wedding, hiring a full-service wedding planner may have probably crossed your mind. Though it can be…

Top Wedding Theme Ideas for 2022

Top Wedding Theme Ideas for 2022

Posted on February 21st, 2022

We all know for a fact that the wedding industry is ever changing and dynamic. If you are one of…

How to Set a Wedding Budget

How to Set a Wedding Budget

Posted on January 26th, 2022

Planning a wedding can be both exciting and daunting – from choosing a wedding date, reception venue, wedding favors and…

How to Plan an Intimate Wedding in 2022

How to Plan an Intimate Wedding in 2022

Posted on January 12th, 2022

There is no doubt that the pandemic has created a significant impact on the wedding industry today. Emerging trends and…

How To Pick the Right Wedding Caterer

How to Pick The Right Wedding Caterer

Posted on December 22nd, 2021

Choosing the right wedding vendors is no easy task. For most couples, it takes a couple of weeks, months even,…

How to Plan Your Wedding Reception: 5 Top Advice

How to Plan Your Wedding Reception: 5 Top Advice

Posted on December 22nd, 2021

A nice wedding celebration will not be complete without a fun-filled and well-prepped wedding reception. For most couples and their…

What to Look for in a Full-Service Wedding Planner?

Are You Planning a December Wedding? Here are 5 Tips

Posted on November 28th, 2021

December is packed with celebrations, food, and family time. But did you know that it is also one of the…

Getting Engaged During the Holidays: What to do Next?

Getting Engaged During the Holidays: What to do Next?

Posted on November 28th, 2021

It is not a secret that Christmas time is the best chance to pop up the big question. It is…

How to Plan a Wedding Ceremony

How to Plan a Wedding Ceremony

Posted on October 22nd, 2021

The wedding ceremony is the most significant part of your wedding as it seals your love and commitment for each…

Top Wedding Trends in 2022

Top Wedding Trends in 2022

Posted on October 22nd, 2021

The wedding industry has gone through major changes for the past years. As the times were changing, wedding trends have…

Mimi Ebichi Events Wedding Planning Virginia, Washington DC

How to Plan a Wedding During Covid-19

Posted on September 27th, 2021

Tying the knot in this time of pandemic offers so many challenges. While things are now uncertain, questions like “what…

What is a Henna Night?

What is a Henna Night?

Posted on September 23rd, 2021

Wedding traditions vary from culture to culture. With the different emerging and classic wedding traditions that we have come to…

Is a Full-Service Wedding Planner Worth It? Here are 5 Benefits.

Is a Full-Service Wedding Planner Worth It? Here are 5 Benefits.

Posted on August 18th, 2021

Planning a wedding is a tell-tale story of most married couples. As most of your married friends have already told…

Planning an Outdoor Wedding

5 Tips on Planning An Outdoor Wedding

Posted on August 18th, 2021

Weddings in the time of COVID have really brought a drastic change to the facets of the wedding industry. For…

How to Relax on Your Wedding Day (and be a calmer bride!)

How to Relax on Your Wedding Day (and be a calmer bride!)

Posted on July 14th, 2021

Months before the wedding day, the preparation always gets more stressful as it nears the big day. For a bride…

Wedding Veil 101: To Wear or Not to Wear

Wedding Veil 101: To Wear or Not to Wear

Posted on July 8th, 2021

Veil or no veil? You decide. While it is traditional that brides wear a veil on their wedding day, it’s…

June Bride Wedding Dress Ideas

June Bride Wedding Dress Ideas

Posted on June 24th, 2021

Every bride-to-be dreams to become a June bride at some point. Traditionally, the month of June is known to be…

How to Hold Your Bridal Bouquet: 3 Tips

Posted on June 21st, 2021

The right hold is everything! Your bouquet is a lavish and iconic wedding accessory that puts accent and statement in…

Wedding Reception Decor Ideas

Wedding Reception Decor Theme Ideas

Posted on May 19th, 2021

Choosing the perfect wedding theme is an extremely hard thing to decide on. What more about picking the right decor…

How to Relax on Your Wedding Day (and be a calmer bride!)

Beauty Regimen Tips for Brides

Posted on May 19th, 2021

Most brides tend to get anxious on the days leading to their BIG day. While prepping up for a wedding…

What to Look for in a Full-Service Wedding Planner?

How to Pick the Right Wedding Flowers: 3 Tips

Posted on April 20th, 2021

Picking the right wedding flowers for your wedding is like a woman picking the right shade of lipstick – the…

How Much Do Wedding Planners Charge?

How Much do Wedding Planners Charge?

Posted on April 20th, 2021

All wedding planners and organizers come at a price. While it is so often that investing in a good wedding…

Washington DC the best place to marry

Why Washington DC is the Best Place to Marry

Posted on March 24th, 2021

There is no denying that Washington is one of the best cities to get married in. If you are looking…

When to Hire a Wedding Planner

Planning Your Wedding? When to Hire A Wedding Planner

Posted on March 15th, 2021

Wedding planning is not always about fun and excitement. In reality, wedding planning starts from deciding over a wedding budget…

Bride Diaries How to Prevent Chaos on Your Wedding Day

Bride Diaries: Wedding Planning Chaos and Where to Find Help

Posted on February 22nd, 2021

One remarkable reality that we live by in the wedding industry is that there is no such thing as a…

Groom Diaries: What to Do After Popping the Big Question

Groom Diaries: What to Do After Popping the Big Question

Posted on February 10th, 2021

If you are a groom-to-be reading this post right now, congratulations! You have come to the right place. Asking the…

Why invest in wedding videography

The ULTIMATE Wedding Planning Guide for the Newly Engaged

Posted on January 28th, 2021

“We are finally getting married!” is probably one of the most fascinating and exciting lines to hear and say. But…

Weddings During and After the Holidays

Weddings During and After the Holidays: Yay or Nay?

Posted on January 12th, 2021

There are couples who opt to celebrate their love during the most wonderful time of the year. Sure, this is…

What to Look for in a Full-Service Wedding Planner?

How do I Plan a Nice Wedding on a Budget?

Posted on January 12th, 2021

By the time that you are reading this, you are probably bombarded with a lot of questions in your mind….

The Truths About Wedding Anxiety (yes, they exist!)

The Truths About Wedding Anxiety (yes, they exist!)

Posted on November 21st, 2020

Wedding preparations can be fun and exciting until we get to the hardest parts. With a lot of pressure and…

How to Avoid Wedding Horrors

8 Wedding Horrors and How to Avoid (or Deal with) Them!

Posted on November 21st, 2020

Whether you like it or not, wedding mistakes are very common in the industry. Albeit there are things beyond your…

How to Plan an Intimate Wedding in 2022

How Much is Too Much in Making a Guest List?

Posted on October 26th, 2020

The preparation for your big day is no big joke. In reality, it can be any couple’s greatest nightmare if…

How to Infuse More Culture and Love in Arab Weddings

The Difference Between a Wedding Planner and a Venue Coordinator?

Posted on October 14th, 2020

It is very common in the wedding industry to confuse (and sometimes interchange and overlap) the roles of a wedding…

It is not that hard to thank a vendor

Why Should I Hire a Wedding Planner?

Posted on October 6th, 2020

A Do-It-Yourself Wedding is every couple’s dream and nightmare rolled into one. While you can only do as much, putting…

How to plan a wedding during covid 19

10 Things Wedding Vendors Wish You Knew

Posted on September 3rd, 2020

Behind every great wedding is a team of competent and reliable wedding vendors. Choosing the right pool of wedding vendors…

Why invest in wedding videography

Why You Should Invest in Wedding Videography

Posted on July 28th, 2020

Weddings can be financially-challenging during this time of the pandemic. From wedding invites to the reception, wedding preparations may cost…

How to Plan an Intimate Wedding in 2022

Ideas For Your Wedding Exit

Posted on June 30th, 2020

Every wedding ceremony deserves a grand finale exit. As much as the bridal walk is the most awaited moment, the…

The Varmala in Indian Weddings Washington DC

The Significance of Varmala in an Indian Wedding

Posted on May 20th, 2020

What is the Varmala and Why is it Significant in Indian Wedding Tradition? It is no secret that some wedding…

What is Vidaai

Vidaai Ritual in Hindu Weddings

Posted on May 19th, 2020

What is Vidaai? One of the most emotional and vivid moments of a Hindu ceremony at an Indian wedding is…

3 Reasons to Make Sure Your Smile Is Ready to Say “I Do”

3 Reasons to Make Sure Your Wedding Smile Is Ready to Say “I Do”

Posted on May 14th, 2020

  As an experienced wedding planner, I can make this entire process easier and less stressful for my brides. After…

How to Plan a Wedding Ceremony

Why is wedding ceremony important?

Posted on May 1st, 2020

  The wedding ceremony is one of the major, if not the top highlight of a wedding. It brings two…

Wedding at a time of corona virus

Weddings in the Time of the Coronavirus Pandemic: How Brides Can Cope

Posted on April 1st, 2020

  We all know weddings come with a hefty amount of time for preparations. Regretfully, there are several wedding preparations…

Best Time to Get Married Wedding Tips

When Is The Best Time To Get Married?

Posted on March 25th, 2020

Finding the right time to settle down into the family and married life is really a big leap of faith….

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10 Ways To Manage Your Wedding Guest List

Posted on March 13th, 2020

Coming up with an actual list of your wedding guests may not be as exciting as your food and cake…

Top 10 Biggest, Most Common Mistakes that Brides Make

Top 10 Biggest, Most Common Mistakes that Brides Make

Posted on February 23rd, 2020

Don’t fall into these common traps of wedding planning mistakes. Wedding planning is both an exciting and exhausting process. It…

Traditional African Wedding by Mimi Ebichi Events

Featured: Traditional African Wedding

Posted on December 18th, 2019

Mimi Ebichi and Team put together a styled shoot to showcase the vibe and richness of a traditional African wedding….

Bride changing her last name

What You Need To Know About Changing Your Last Name

Posted on December 2nd, 2019

You’re finally married, the honeymoon was wonderful, and now your finally back home as newlyweds! This means it’s time to…

Multicultural Luxury Wedding Destination Planner Washington DC

Honeymoon Destinations That Will Top Your Wedding

Posted on December 2nd, 2019

Planning the honeymoon is always fun, especially if it’s somewhere you’ve been dreaming of going. If you don’t already have…

Afghan Wedding Planner in Washington D.C.

Persian Weddings in DC and Virginia: What Makes Them a Unique Experience?

Posted on October 28th, 2019

One of the most traditional Asian weddings is a Persian wedding. They date back to the time of Zoroastrianism, hence…

Is a Full-Service Wedding Planner Worth It? Here are 5 Benefits.

The Most Luxurious Indian Wedding Venues in Virginia

Posted on August 27th, 2019

Indian weddings are one of the most colorful, rich and celebrated cultural events in any Indian family. The myriad of…

Wedding Vendor Relationships

WEDDING VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS- Part 1

Posted on March 17th, 2018

It’s true that there is no wedding without a bride or groom, and it is also true that beautiful and…

Top Honeymoon Destinations Wedding Planning

Honeymoon Destinations That Will Top Your Wedding

Posted on November 2nd, 2017

Planning the honeymoon is always fun, especially if it’s somewhere you’ve been dreaming of going. If you don’t already have…

What You Need To Know About Changing Your Last Name

Posted on October 26th, 2017

You’re finally married, the honeymoon was wonderful, and now your finally back home as newlyweds! This means it’s time to…

Wedding Venue Hyatt Regency Reston

What To Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Venue

Posted on October 19th, 2017

Getting engaged is such an exciting moment, and it’s easy to want to jump right in to all things weddings….

Why You Need To Get Wedding Insurance

Posted on October 12th, 2017

One thing that doesn’t get talked about enough in wedding planning is wedding insurance. Don’t think it’s a necessity? Not…

Little Known Tips That Will Make A Huge Difference In Your Planning

Posted on October 5th, 2017

There are so many things that go into a wedding, but planning doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are a…

Best wedding venue in Virginia

5 Tips For Picking Your Wedding Music

Posted on September 28th, 2017

“Hey DJ, won’t you play that song? To keep me dancing all night long!” There’s so many reasons to love…

Wedding Kiss

Wedding Gowns

Posted on September 21st, 2017

Wedding dress shopping is an incredible experience, and one that many brides have been excited about for for years. Whether…

wedding invitation etiquette

Invitation Etiquette: Wording, Mailing, and Other Important Details

Posted on September 14th, 2017

It’s time to send those invitations! Confused on the wording? Don’t know when to send them? Keep reading! Traditional Wording…

June Bride Wedding Dress Ideas

The Difference Between Wedding Management and Full Planning

Posted on September 7th, 2017

If you’re engaged and starting to think about the details, odds are you’ve started thinking about hiring a planner to…

Things you may have forgotten in your wedding budget

Things You May Have Forgotten To Put In Your Wedding Budget

Posted on August 31st, 2017

You’re engaged! It’s all so exciting – you’ve said yes, set the date, picked the color scheme and maybe even…

Full-Service Wedding Planning

Why You Should Hire A Wedding Planner

Posted on August 22nd, 2017

Hiring a planner can save you tons of money, and even more time. A planner will help you find the…

How to get the groom involved in the wedding planning

HOW TO GET THE GROOM INVOLVED IN WEDDING PLANNING

Posted on July 5th, 2017

  Involve him from the start. Contrary to popular belief, your groom longs to be a part of the whole…

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Frequently asked questions for your Wedding Planner

Posted on July 5th, 2017

CONGRATULATIONS to all the engaged brides and to all the current and future Mimi Ebichi Event brides, welcome home! You…