Real Weddings: Melanie + Scott

What better way to celebrate the launch of EAD’s Washington DC wedding guide than with a beautiful DC wedding!  Melanie and Scott’s celebration absolutely fits the bill – gorgeous images by Terra Dawn Photography, a fabulous rehearsal dinner under the Key Bridge, and an elegant ceremony and reception at Dumbarton House. The rehearsal dinner was held at the Potomac Boat Club – the bright and colorful setting is perfect for a rehearsal bash, and the view can’t be beat!

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The next day, Dumbarton House was home to their intimate ceremony and reception.

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Melanie and Scott selected and ordered fabric for the reception tables, and wine bottles in silver buckets filled with flowers did double-duty as gorgeous centerpieces.  Fun fact: Melanie’s florist, A Little Shop of Flowers, is the same florist she ordered her prom boutonniere and corsage from!

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Melanie, thank you for sharing the details of your wedding with me and good luck with your new home in Brooklyn!

The following Washington DC area wedding vendors contributed to Melanie and Scott’s wedding:

Photography – Terra Dawn Photography
Floral – A Little Shop of Flowers
Ceremony and reception venue – Dumbarton House
Catering – Keith Johnson
Cake – Fancy Cakes by Leslie
Gown – Nicole Miller
Stationery – Keegan Meegan
Suit – J Crew
Rehearsal dinner venue – Potomac Boat Club

For more Washington DC weddings and to follow EAD’s two DC-area bride bloggers, visit the Washington DC local wedding guide!