February 1, 2016
Winter DC Elopement Roderick & Johnny January 8, 2016 Venue: Historical Church in Dupont Circle Photographer: Starlene Joyner Burns, Startum Images MD, NoVa, DC Wedding Officiant: Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns DC Marriage License Proxy Service: Starlene Joyner Burns
January 19, 2016
Why Hire a Wedding Planner Expert Advice from Kawania H. Wooten of Howerton Wooten Events Tell us about your business When did you start your event planning business? August 2007 What inspired you to start an event planning company? I have been planning events for non-‐profits since 1989. For years, everyone had been telling me…
January 17, 2016
Wine Country Virginia Wedding Middleburg, VA Nestled inside of wine country VA, the Goodstone Inn and Restaurant sits, embracing every opportunity to show off its hospitality and culinary skills. On November 7, 2015, Dr. Janice C. Blanchard and Dr. Eneya H. Mulagha tied the knot in Middleburg VA. It was my honor to be there…
January 12, 2016
PRESS RELEASE The DC Marriage Knot NAMED WINNER IN THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2016 Tenth Annual Best of Weddings Awards Honor the Top Wedding Vendors Across America WASHINGTON, DC, January 1, 2016—STARLENE JOYNER BURNS of The DC Marriage Knot is pleased to announce that she has been selected as a 2016 winner in The…
November 14, 2015
Wedding Officiants’ Cost Expert Advice from DC Wedding Officiant Starlene Joyner Burns How Much Should You Pay a Wedding Officiant? This is a question often asked. Now I’d like to explain the officiant’s fee. Some ministers offer wedding services outside their church, either as a way of serving their community or earning extra…
November 11, 2015
Robin and Latrycia Seneca Lodge Wedding October 24, 2015 What a wedding! This event was full of so much fun, joy, love, and happiness for the couple. Their family did not need any coaching from the DJ to get out on the dance floor. These party ladies and gentlemen were ready before the ceremony…
October 27, 2015
Eloping in DC Melissa and Matthew’s Same Day Marriage Matthew was about to deploy, and the couple decided not to separate without being husband and wife. So the Universe gave them the perfect day to exchange their vows before a few close relatives, and then provide them with the right officiant to expedite their extemporaneous request. Elopement Day August 7, 2015…
October 12, 2015
DC Wedding and Elopement Expert Starlene Joyner Burns, Premier Wedding Officiant & Professional Photog I’m often called for advise because many couples get stuck on what to do and where to begin planning their elopement or wedding. So I tell them the same thing I’m sharing with you. Everything starts with PLANNING! There are two kinds of…
May 4, 2014
DC Elopement After 14 years together, this couple Rebecca and Kelli exchanged their vows before their closest family and friends at the Hotel George. They gifted me with a special made bracelet that I now called my good luck charm. Their future sister in-law made it to symbolize the work I do. “Happily Ever After.” …
May 4, 2014
A Beautiful Virginia Wedding A beautiful day and a beautiful couple. Dan and Alix shared their vows of love before their family and friends on May 3, 2014. The “BBQ Bus” used to cater their event delivered some delicious barbeque. Officiant: Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns Planners: Wedding & Event Planning by Completely Yours Venue: Agricultural History…