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 Karen Duckett Events, Reimagined. Now Introducing One Eleven Design House.

A Multi-Sensory
Wedding Weekend

Designed to Be experienced

We design and orchestrate the full arc of your celebration as a series of intentionally crafted chapters—welcome cocktails, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, farewell brunch, and the refined moments in between. Each chapter stands on its own while reinforcing the overarching narrative. 

Our full-service structure ensures that nothing is left disconnected or out of sequence. Full service planning is provided by Owner and Creative Director, Karen Duckett— a certified wedding planner with 17 years of regional experience and more than 150 weddings produced across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. Event execution is owner-led, supported by a dedicated team of Production Assistants.. The full service process includes budget advice, venue selection, wedding event design, logistics management, timeline curation, guided vendor selections and more.

Event execution is owner-led, supported with a team of Production Assistants.
 

Full-Service Wedding Planning & Design 

Signature Service

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Foundation

Creative Process

Management

Our couples' weddings have been featured in:

 Virginia Living, Wine & Country Weddings and Style Me Pretty.

"The only regret I have about hiring Karen is not doing it sooner. Not only is Karen well-connected, but she is highly respected — so even as a last-minute client, she was able to work with our vendors and give us our dream day. From design to logistics, she thought of it all."

— ALLY C. ·
FIVE STARS · GOOGLE REVIEW

The Foundation

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Over 17 years in hospitality has taught us that the very best wedding experience is directly connected to when the planning partnership begins.

With 111, we come in early — uncovering your unique hospitality style, connecting with your personalities, learning your love story, and discovering your vision for the day.

We guide your initial budget conversations, assist in venue selection, and map out the planning stages in sequence — saving you time, money, and the stress of decisions made out of order.


111 PLANNING STRATEGY

Your attention belongs
to each other.
Ours belongs to everything else.

Intentionally structured yet deeply personal. We develop a design narrative rooted in color, texture, architecture, and sensory cues.

Once the final plan has been refined through collaborative selection, we curate your vendor team, build your floor plans, and refine timelines that support the narrative rather than compete with it. 
 
This is why partial or month-of planning no longer aligns with our standard—because a story this meaningful deserves start-to-finish direction. 

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111 Creative process 

We create cohesive, beautiful wedding weekends architected to tell your story from Welcome Party to Departure Brunch.

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"Karen took my vision — that I struggled to describe in words — and brought it to life. She was absolutely wonderful and extremely thoughtful in her design and communication. She encouraged me to lean into my love of color, emphasizing how your wedding is a reflection of YOU and your partner."



- Georgie w. | Omni homestead resort | 5 Star google review

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Team
Execution

Your only job is to relax and enjoy the celebration at hand. 

begin your planning experience

When your wedding day arrives, our dedicated team is by your side-- managing every logistical detail, overseeing vendor coordination, styling and guiding your wedding party with care. From the moment your first guests arrive to the final farewell, every element of your event is seamlessly executed under the expert leadership of Owner and Creative Director, Karen Duckett. 

At One Eleven Design House, we believe your wedding planning journey should feel as joyful as the day itself. From the very first conversation to the moment you say, "I do", we are here to guide, support and ensure every detail you've envisioned comes to life before your eyes. 


111 Event Production

Our greatest joy is watching you be fully present-- soaking in every moment, every laugh and every tear as two families become one. 

We are rooted in faith, driven by purpose, and grounded in the belief that your wedding weekend will exceed all expectation...

testimonials

"From the moment they arrived, they brought such calm, kindness, and professionalism that instantly put us at ease. She anticipated our needs before we even realized them, kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes, and made sure we could be fully present to soak in every moment. Our family and wedding party kept commenting on how organized and seamless everything felt — and that's entirely thanks to her and her team."

Jen & Thomas

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"While many people would just say that you do what you're paid to do, I say you are gifted at what you do and you do it with excellence."

Dou- Father of Bride

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"Karen provided invaluable counsel and preparation leading up to the event. Our wedding was held at a non-traditional venue, so we heavily relied on Karen’s experience, expertise, and connections to ensure a successful wedding."

Kristy + Sean

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"I may never know all the little details the KDE team took care of — and that is exactly why I know they were the dream team. All I remember was that the entire day was perfect. The morning of my wedding, I couldn't find my veil and started to panic. Karen stepped in, reassured me it would be okay, and said if it came down to it, she would personally drive 45 minutes to my home to pick it up herself. Minutes later, Karen found it — where everyone else had already searched. I'm so thankful for that moment. I felt so reassured knowing Karen was by my side for any possible situation."

Grace & Jonathan

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"Karen took away 99.9% of the stress and flawlessly managed both the prep and day-of events. She pours her heart and creativity into it. We still look back in awe of her professionalism, creativity, and expertise."

Grace & Jonathan

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"I could not have enjoyed myself without her. I was able to be there for my daughter — helping her get ready, fully present — because I knew Karen had everything under control. Even when our venue backed out on promises, Karen was there every step of the way making sure my daughter's special day was indeed magical."

Beverly- Mother of Bride

One Eleven Design House serves couples with wedding budgets typically starting at $100,000 and extending well beyond —

including multi-day estate and tented celebrations in the $175,000–$250,000+ range across the D.C., Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Charlottesville markets.

Our planning fee investment varies by scope. Inquire for details.

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