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This past April, Roya and Nima were married at The Mayflower Hotel. Roya describes the wedding as magical and perfect — a night of total bliss!
With a stunning bride, a romantic ball gown, a horse and carriage, a perfect Persian ceremony, and elaborate decor, this wedding was a total show stopper!
Elizabeth Meyer and Ryan Kirkpatrick were married at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in Easton, Maryland. I don’t think that they could have had a more perfect outdoor fall day – it was beyond lovely! Michael Bennett Kress captured the celebration with such amazing attention to detail and emotion – I am absolutely swooning!
At District Weddings, I love getting to see all kinds of Real Weddings from local vendors! Despite the hundreds and hundreds of wedding that I have checked out to date, so many local, talented vendors continue to amaze me with their attention to detail and their passion for each project. Today, I am delighted to share with you this wedding from Suburban Video, one of my favs! Don’t you just feel like you were right there with them?!
Kim Nelson and Jeff Kolar were married at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Washington, DC with the reception in the Willard Room of the historic Willard Hotel.
Paul Morse sent over these fabulous photographs that capture this traditional wedding filled with bits of unexpected flare.
Sara Franklin and Jennifer Jorgenson of Social Scene kept the show running smoothly.
I love the DC-esque pictures of the bridal party — our home is like no where else in the world!
How fun is this escort card display?!
Beautiful towering orchid arrangements by florist John Duffy of Yellow Door.
The fabulous vendor team:
Ceremony: Saint Peter’s on Capitol Hill
Reception and Catering: The Willard Room, The Willard Hotel
Florist: John Duffy of Yellow Door
Hair Stylist: Elegant Hair by Giselle
Planners: Sara Franklin and Jennifer Jorgenson
Photographer: Paul Morse
Videographer: Bill Bowen, Suburban Video
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
District Weddings Editor