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Halcyon House Wedding

No matter what your neighborhood or profession, if you live in D.C., you most likely  know about the famous, fun kickball leagues. Sara and Owen, who were married last year, met during a game of kickball – very fitting for a D.C. couple!

At their wedding in heart of Georgetown at the Halcyon House, Sara explains, “We wanted the overall vibe of the wedding to be fun and different, yet still have a very classic feel to it. We absolutely did not want a typical wedding venue, which made the Halycon House perfect.”  The venue allowed them to achieve this dream of “fun yet classic” for their wedding: the downstairs space is a blank canvas, and very modern, providing the couple with ample room to use their imagination and create their ideal setting, while the upstairs space is more traditional.

The variation among rooms of the house let Sara and Owen use a different color scheme and theme in each room. The end result was incredibly unique – full of fun, beautiful, and diverse décor by Amaryllis Florist, Capital Décor and Events, Pam Barefoot and Frost Lighting!

Dinner was served in the spacious lower level of the House, which had been transformed from a typical concrete basement into a classy, elegant dining room. Everything was lit with a red hue – so very romantic.

After dinner, the guests were led upstairs into a completely different environment than where they had just dined – suddenly they were stepping foot into a room with bright colors, fun patterns, and glowing colored lights. Sara and Owen loved seeing the looks of shock and awe on the guests’ faces as they saw the dance area – a total change of scenery from the dining room! They say that the unexpected, wild atmosphere “really let our guests know that it was not time to let loose and have a great time, which is ultimately what we wanted.”

After the ceremony and reception, Sara and Owen sped off to their Bahamas honeymoon in an elegant, vintage Bentley!

The fabulous vendor team:

Ceremony: Trinity Methodist

Venue: Halcyon House

Planner: Atrendy Wedding, Pam Barefoot

Caterer: Main Event Caterers

Photographer: Rodney Bailey

Florist: Amaryllis Florist

Band: Eleven Eleven Band, Jazz Trio

Décor: Capital Décor and Events

Cake: Fancy Cakes by Leslie

Lighting: Frost Lighting

Makeup: Leah McKay

Hair: Sachi Medlicott

Photobooth: M J Alexander

Transportation: Atlantic Valet, Fleet Transportation, Fairfax Limo

The Hay Adams New Year’s Eve Wedding

On December 31, 2009, The Hay-Adams hosted a fabulous New Year’s Eve Wedding. Sara, Jeff and their guests arrived from St. Matthew’s Cathedral to celebrate their special day while ringing in the New Year! It was exactly the way Sara & Jeff wanted to begin their lives together. And, it was quite the party!

The cake display looks delicious – a midnight treat to welcome the new year!  Love the party hats! What a fun way to say hello to 2010!

The fabulous vendor team:

Venue: The Hay-Adams

Wedding Planner: Elizabeth Duncan with Pineapple Productions

Florist: Jack Lucky Floral Design

Photographer: Deb Lindsey Photography

Band: Backstage

Cocktail Music: Bel Canto Strings

Make-up: Leah McKay

Hair: Christophe Jouenne

Dessert Display: Just Cakes

Wedding Cake: Kendall’s Cakes

Lighting: Frost Lighting

Linen/Chairs: DC Rental

Four Seasons Wedding

Today’s Real Wedding is a perfect example of a wedding that embraces the season, personal taste and a fabulous DC venue.  Claire Sullivan and Harlow Voorhees were married last October at the splendid Four Seasons of Washington, DC. Rick from Amaryllis worked closely with the bride and her mother, Lila, to design a look that was unique and embraced the time of year.

The autumn color palette, the moss, the full blooms – wow, I LOVE it!  The ceremony took place in the Dahlgren Chapel in Georgetown.

If you have been lucky enough to dine at the Four Seasons, you know that their food is out of this world.  On the night of Claire and Harley’s wedding, over 300 guests dined on a quadrant plate menu, that included Crabcake with Vegetables slowly Poached in Olive Oil, Bell Pepper Roue and Micro Greens; Slow Cooked Short Ribs with Celery Root Puree & Whole Baby Heirloom Carrots; Korean BBQ Shrimp with Tropical Fruit Salad, Chili Oil; Mushroom Carpaccia with Tomato Brunoise & Micro Greens Garnish – YUM!

The service was a la minute so everything happened in real time.

The dessert was a tasting portion of the bride’s favorite of traditional apple crisp with Four Seasons flair of housemade cinnamon ice cream.  Later in the evening, the hotel served traditional wedding cake.  And, guests got down to one of the best bands in town, Sound Connection by Andy Kushner Entertainment.

The fabulous vendor team:

Venue: The Four Seasons, Washington, DC

Floral/Decor: Amaryllis

Photography: Freed Photography

Planner: Michele Hodges Events

Band: Sound Connection by Andy Kushner Entertainment

Lighting: Frost Lighting

Rentals: Party Rentals Ltd.

Videography: Suburban Video

Transportation: International Limo

Real Wedding by Jodi Moraru & Associates, Part II

Oh, I wish I had been a guest at this wedding.  I wish I could be a guest at every wedding planned by Jodi Moraru & Associates, but this one is particularly lovely.

Listen to these absolutely perfect details… The signature cocktail?  The “Perfect Pair.”  The chuppah?  Suspended baby’s breath.  The first dance?  Acoustic Rihanna!  Don’t you wish you had been there?!?

 

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Look at the cupcake flowers, beautifully created by Fancy Cakes by Leslie.  And just in case their guests were still craving something sweet, the couple (with Jodi’s help) arranged for strolling dessert carts attended by waiters.  Love it!

 

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Who is responsible for all of this beauty?  One of D.C.’s BEST…Amaryllis.  I know it seems like I call everyone “one of D.C.’s best” but really, it is true.  This blog is dedicated to showcasing the work of D.C.’s top wedding professionals, so when I say they are the best, I promise it’s the truth!

And the rest of the dream team assembled by the oh-so-talented Jodi Moraru

Photography: Matt Mendelsohn

Room Block: Hotel Monaco

Videography: Blue Sky Films

Pipe and Drape: Fabrications

Caterer: Occasions Caterers

Lighting: Frost Lighting

Ceremony Musicians: Crystal Strings

DJ: Chris Laich

Hair: Giselle Zlotnisky

Make-up: Kim Giammaria

Transportation: Chariots for Hire

 

Thank you, THANK YOU to Jodi, Danielle, and the entire team at Jodi Moraru & Associates.  If you are looking for a planner to infuse your wedding with beauty, charm, and personality, this is your crew.  Give Jodi a call!