Launch of Washingtonian Bride & Groom Magazine
Sept. 11. 2008


Today I had the pleasure of attending an invite only luncheon for Washingtonian Magazine's new launch of their magazine, Washingtonian Bride & Groom. It will replace the January "Best Of" listings for wedding vendors. You will still be able to find all your favorite vendors just in a wedding exclusive magazine, not mixed into the January issue. It will be printed 2 times a year, January and June.


It took place at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington DC. I got to mingle with the "Best of DC" and enjoy the menu which consisted of mushroom ravioli and seared halibut.


I want to send a warm thank you out to everyone at Washingtonian for hosting such a gret event and for being such an integral part of weddings in the Washington DC Area. I have been chosen to be a part of their "Best of DC" list for the past 5 years.

Chris Laich, me and Amy Raab

Amy Raab & Raquel Shutt of Wedding Savvy

Chris Laich, Michael Bonfigli & Ralph Alswang

Nicole of Sota Photography, me and Jennifer Hughes

Santorini, Greece, 2008


When we were in Greece we took 5 days and went to Oia on Santorini in Greece. It was so amazing! The views are unlike anything you have ever seen. As a photographer I was overwhelmed by all the possibilities! If any of you out there are thinking of going to Santorini, it is definitely worth it - although there were some things that we were disappointed about. There are really no good beaches there. We pretty mcuh knew this because the island is all volcanic rock so the edges of the island go right down into the water. There was one black sand beach but it was very overcrowded. We were glad we stayed in Oia because it was very peaceful there. The main town of Fira (or Thira) was very overcrowded with tourists. Oia was much more quaint and we had a room that overlooked the Caldera and the water. The rooms that are on the cliffs are worth it! Bring your $$$$!! Especially right now with the Euro so strong. All in all I would have gone again - but not for too long - I liked that we went back to Kefallonia which has the best beaches in Greece.

View of Oia at Sunset

Can you find Pete? It's like where's waldo! (Look dead center under umbrella)

The view from our room's patio

Kefallonia, Greece, 2008


This July we went to Greece for 4 weeks. We had a wonderful time!! Below are pictures from Kefallonia, the island that Pete's parents are from. They have a house there so we stay with them when we go.

Assos on Kefallonia

Myrtos Again!