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Marriott Ranch Wedding

Alison Zuchowski Hunt and Walter Hunt’s wedding is one of  the cutest and most heartwarming weddings that I have seen in a long time! The vintage, rustic theme is adorable.

Alison, the bride tell us more about her wedding vision:

Once we took a tour, I knew it was the perfect place for us.  It had everything we were looking for; rustic, cozy vibe (the fall colors would be perfect), the outdoor ceremony, and the one thing on Walt’s criteria was to have the ceremony and reception at the same location and a place where all of our family and bridal party could sleep.  It was everything we wanted! The landscape is breathtaking (who knew this majestic view was just 40 minutes away!?) and the facility is truly unlike anything else in the area; but what sealed the deal was the amazing service.  The mountians, the cows (oh yes, the cows!), the leaves, the air, the history, it made our wedding day fun, memorable, unique, perfect…like out of a bridal magazine.  I wouldn’t have asked for anything else.

The ceremony took place outside in front of a bright red house, under large trees that sprinkled the lawn with autumn leaves.

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Meridian House Wedding by Paul Morse

Today’s wedding by photographer Paul Morse was full of love, emotion and beauty. Jaye and Ben’s ceremony took place at St. John’s Episcopal Church with the reception at the fabulous Meridian House. From these pictures, I can tell that I just want to be friends with Jaye and Ben, their family and guests…what a happy, sweet group…

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Farewell and Best of Luck to Devon

It is with mixed emotion that we bid our Founder of District Weddings, Devon Pearce Fahner, farewell.  Over a year ago, Devon combined her incredible vision, creativity and tenacity to start the blog, and lay the foundation for this ultimate wedding resource for brides and industry professionals in Washington, DC.

As some of you may remember, Devon was married this past September.  And, her wedding most certainly showcased her incredible taste, organization and attention to detail – not to mention that Devon was one of the most poised and gorgeous brides I have ever seen!  Here is a peak at the incredible photos by Patricia Lyons of Devon’s Friday night Rehearsal Dinner…

So you ask, what now?  Well, leave it to Devon to find the next perfect step in life.  Moving to Chicago, Devon has merged her passion for weddings and her love affair with beautiful paper design to embark on her new chapter in life, representing Cheree Berry Paper in the Windy City.

So, get excited, because Devon will be back in the District for the rescheduled Engaged! in Washington event on Sunday, March 28th from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Ritz-Carlton, representing Cheree Berry Paper.

We wish her the best of luck and look forward to her updates as she continues to take our fabulous wedding industry by storm!  In the meantime, here is more eye candy for your enjoyment!  oxox.

Breathtaking, right?!

The fabulous vendor team behind Devon’s Friday night celebration:

Venue: King Family Vineyard

Catering: A Pimento Catering

Floral and Decor: Beehive Events

Cake: Kendall’s Cakes

Paper: Cheree Berry Paper

Calligraphy: Elizabeth Porcher Jones

Photography: Patricia Lyons Photography

Lighting and A/V: Blue Ridge Lightforms

Videography: Blue Sky Films

Make Up: Lindsay Steffens Montgomery

Hair: Bridal Hair by Remona

Woodend Sanctuary Wedding

With this winter wonderland around us, today’s wedding brings the warmth of the spring that is just around the corner. From the oh-so-talented photographers The Happy Couple, I love the natural setting of Erin and Owen’s wedding at Woodend Sanctuary in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

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The antique fabric that makes the Chuppah is so lovely.

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Real Wedding by Andrew Reilly

When Andrew Reilly, the incredibly talented photographer, sent us this wedding, I can honestly say it took my breath away at first sight.   The Airlie Center in Warrenton, Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC, has such a natural, stately beauty.  This wedding is full of the type of details that we love here at District Weddings.

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The bride, Michelle Finley, was absolutely stunning.  So classic, so elegant.

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Here come those fantastic details… from the programs to the personalized fans…and the perfect, understated ceremony…

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Then onto dinner… How charming are the topiary escort cards?!

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And, the classic cake…

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Congratulations to Mike and Michelle – best wishes for Happily Ever After!  Thank you, Andrew, for capturing the day and sharing your fabulous work!

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