22/08/2024
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21/08/2024
These end-of-the-night details are more picture worthy than you might think. 🎞️
Check out the latest wedding trend here:
These late-night snap shots capture the end of the wedding party's vibe. Here are some of our favorite in-the-moment scenes from local photographers.
14/08/2024
Consider an olive green color palette for your fall wedding.
Mary-Esther, a research associate from South Carolina, and Keith, a dentist from Brooklyn, met as freshman at Notre Dame. The pair dated for almost ten years after a first date that included seeing the movie Argo, before Keith popped the question at an Airbnb under the guise of going to a friends’...
09/08/2024
From skyline views to cherry blossom decor, this couple’s DC love story inspired their DC-themed wedding.
Maria, a congressional staffer from DC, and Nate, a commercial real estate marketing professional from Bethesda, met at a masquerade-themed birthday party for Nate’s cousin, who Maria knew through work. They talked for a long while before Nate took off his mask and Maria said she thought, “oh go...
22/07/2024
It's like rain on your wedding day—This couple refused to let a torrential downpour stop them from making the most of their ceremony.
Two years after Sarah, from Middleburg, and Jon, from North Carolina, were introduced by mutual friends, Jon proposed at Sarah’s 30 birthday dinner on a group trip to Costa Rica. Though he’d stood up to make a toast, Jon had to switch gears when he realized the space was too loud for anyone to h...
21/07/2024
A family-style meal with unbelievably good food—what else could you ask for at an intimate dinner party wedding?
Rebecca, a congressional staffer from Connecticut, and Matt, a doctor from Potomac, met on Hinge and got to know one another at what would be Rebecca’s first—and last!—Hinge date at Maxwell Park in Shaw. Three years later Matt proposed while the pair were on a cross country skiing trip in Mont...
20/07/2024
It’s a love story—This couple said yes to a Taylor Swift-inspired signature cocktail for their big night. 🍸
The classic black-and-white reception was full of candlelight.
20/07/2024
Lilac, gray, and cream—The perfect color palette for a spring celebration. 🪻
Jade, a business consultant from Minneapolis, and Aric, a collegiate basketball official from Chicago, were introduced by Aric’s sister, who Jade worked with on staff for the Georgetown women’s basketball team. Jade and Aric hit it off immediately, and three years later, at Aric’s sister’s w...
19/07/2024
Summertime weddings call for colorful floral details. 💐
The tented summertime affair took place on the water and included family recipes.
19/07/2024
This September garden-party celebration was decked out in greenery. 🌿
Attorneys Anna and Brandon met in law school. Initially, their time together was spent as part of a group of friends hanging out together after class, but within a few weeks, they realized there was something more between them, and Brandon asked Anna out on the date. The date—which started at (the...
18/07/2024
Late night burgers and fries? Say no more.
This hot-pink floral wedding went all out with food as well as decor.
The ceremony florals at this intimate summer soirée are an all-time favorite.
18/07/2024
Look no further for inspiration for the flower-filled wedding of your dreams. 🌸
Asantewaa, a healthcare operations professional from Boston, and Kenneth, an attorney from Tallahassee, first connected on Hinge. Because the met during the pandemic, their first date was a walk around Central Park. Fourteen months later, Kenneth proposed inside the butterfly exhibit at the American...
17/07/2024
It’s all in the details—from a signature scent to a custom logo, everything about this special day was classy and memorable. ✨
Jourdan, a food blogger from Potomac, and Brandon, a management consultant from Westchester, met on Hinge. Two and a half years after a first date at Union District Oyster Bar and Lounge, Brandon proposed. Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Get more W...
17/07/2024
Planning the perfect foodie wedding?
This couple’s special day featured an upscale pizza-party vibe with colorful pride-themed donuts for dessert.
Pride-themed donuts were for served for dessert.
16/07/2024
This one-of-a-kind carnival-inspired wedding is sure to brighten up your day. 🎠
Allison, from New York, and Jared, from Waco, Texas, met on Hinge. On their first date at Hank’s Cocktail Bar in Petworth, Jared says they lost all track of time: “We ended up having a similar sense of humor, and the conversation moved from serious to silly and back again without losing a step,....
16/07/2024
A transformative gown was the perfect touch at this elegant and fun DC wedding.
Leeza, from McLean, and Brett, from Illinois, met working for the same tech company. Four years after a first date at the Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo, Brett proposed one evening on the rooftop of the Ambassador Hotel in Chicago. Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook |....
26/05/2024
This hot pink-fuchsia-orange color palette is popping off.
What do you think?
The goal for this January wedding, says the couple, was for the day to feel “open, airy, colorful, relaxed, and fun.” To accomplish that, they decorated the window-filled venue in shades of hot pink, fuchsia, and orange.
24/05/2024
DC skyline views make for the perfect wedding day backdrop!
This couple exchanged vows on the venue’s grand staircase and the reception took place on the rooftop.
Grand stairs were the backdrop for the ceremony and the reception took place on the rooftop.
21/05/2024
Who wouldn’t want a “golden hour” themed wedding 🌅
Olivia, a physician assistant from Alexandria, and Douglas, an ICU nurse from Raleigh, met as students at Appalachian Station University. After six years of dating, Douglas proposed at Olivia’s parents’ vacation home. Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pint...
19/05/2024
This day at the Anderson House was decorated in shades of black, white, navy, and gold, and full of personal details.
Ben, vice president of enrollment at St. John’s College, and Dave, a partner at the advisory firm the Brunswick Group, met in DC in 2015. They hit it off on their first date, noting “immediate bicoastal differences” in their outfit selections: Ben, from Massachusetts, donning a sports coat, an...
19/05/2024
Keeping it intimate—this couple married in front of just 18 guests in December.
High school sweethearts Alice, a resident physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Navon, a procurement specialist, dated for 12 years before Navon proposed at a dinner to celebrate their dating anniversary. Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Get m...
19/05/2024
Four-day DC-area wedding! The grand decor included over-the-top florals at every turn.
She’s a DEI director from Alabama; he’s an attorney from Massachusetts. Just a year and a half after Alisha and Vivek clicked on a dating app, he proposed at Top of the Town overlooking the DC skyscape, with friends and family on hand to further the surprise. Their 300-guest, four-day July weddi...
18/05/2024
Classic white and gold vibes at this DC Ritz-Carlton wedding.
Emily, a NICU nurse from Silver Spring, and Michael, a data analyst from Annandale, recognized each other on a dating app as having a mutual friend. They exchanged numbers and met for dinner at Union Market for a first date that would last six hours. Three years later, Michael proposed on the Nation...
17/05/2024
Check out this stylish outdoor wedding at the Wharf. The evening ceremony was followed by a reception with drag performances.
The evening ceremony was followed by a reception with drag performances.
18/03/2024
A Very DC Wedding 🌸
Madeline, from Kentucky, and Jonathan, from Great Falls, met as students at Georgetown University and connected romantically after meeting up again a few years after graduation. A s’mores-making first date on the rooftop of Madeline’s apartment in August marked the official beginning of their re...
13/03/2024
Secret garden vibes
Tani and Ilan met through a mutual friend as students at Union College. Seven—some long distant—years later, Ilan proposed to Tani at the National Arboretum. Their October rooftop wedding featured a fall color palette with a “secret garden” vibe created by lush florals and ceiling covered in...
08/03/2024
Secret garden wedding vibes ✨🌿
Tani and Ilan met through a mutual friend as students at Union College. Seven—some long distant—years later, Ilan proposed to Tani at the National Arboretum. Their October rooftop wedding featured a fall color palette with a “secret garden” vibe created by lush florals and ceiling covered in...
06/03/2024
Julianna and Brian’s modern and sophisticated black-and-white wedding is timeless.
Julianna and Brian’s modern and sophisticated black-and-white wedding is timeless. Right off the bat, Julianna stunned in a strapless A-line gown accessorized with a sexy, but modest, cut-out neckline. She completed her look with a pearl-embellished veil and, for a sentimental touch, her great-gra...
02/03/2024
This ballroom wedding included all the opulent details.
For those who love elegance and show-stopping florals, take a note from Reiko and Kevin’s ballroom wedding. Held at the Willard InterContinental, this opulent celebration spared no details when it came to creating a fairytale-inspired, pink-and-gold setting. From the towering arrangements, consist...
02/03/2024
Planning a summer wedding? Check out this one for inspo!
This August restaurant wedding proves that summertime is one of the best seasons to get married in the District. Krissy and Max’s wedding day featured Potomac river views, custom marquee lights (and a sparkler-filled grand entrance), silk gold bridesmaid dresses and sleek groomsmen tuxedos, frozen...
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