Classic Georgetown Wedding

Irene and Bryan couldn’t have pulled off their crisp, classic wedding any better than they did, and we love these sweet images from Audra Wrisley Photography & Design that highlight the best of the day. For the ceremony at Epiphany Catholic Church, bridesmaids wore deep navy (Bryan’s favorite color) dresses from J.Crew alongside Irene in a lace-embellished Monique Lhuillier creation. All of the ladies carried soft flowers in tones of pink (Irene’s favorite color) by MultiFlor. Guests at the reception at Trump National Golf Club were treated to decor in the same shades of pink and cream. We love fun details like Irene’s pink glitter Kate Spade Charm heels and the cascading pink flowers down the side of the couple’s classic wedding cake. Such a lovely day—see it all in the gallery!

We love this absolutely classic féte hailing from an illustrious museum in our nation’s capital today. This Washington DC wedding was photographed by one of our favorites, Lisa Blume, and it is elegant and so special and timeless. According to Kelly, she couldn’t take her mind off of the National Museum of Women in the Arts’s design and sweetly, how she could picture traipsing down the staircase to meet her dear dad at the bottom to walk her down the aisle to her beau Jamie (tears!). Speaking of tears, we had to mention this touching detail. Kelly needed to have her grandmothers there in some way, so to commemorate these wonderful women in her life, she shipped in two paintings from North Carolina of them and had her grandmother’s tea cup in her bridal suite. Endearingly, the teacup was a gift her grandmother gave to her sister for her wedding.

There’s something utterly magical about DC during the cherry blossoms. It is the most romantic time of the year, and Liddy and Mark took full advantage of the gorgeous scenery during their April wedding. The couple met and fell in love while attending Georgetown Law School, so it was only natural that they hold their ceremony at Georgetown University’s St William Chapel. They fell in love with Daughters of the American Revolution, which overlooks the Washington Monument, for their reception. The classic DC feel was perfect for their cherry blossom arrangements created by Succulents and Saffron. From designing their own invitations to creating a German “beer garden” in honor of Liddy’s parents’ home in Berlin, the couple infused many unique and personal touches into their day. Every detail is perfect, right down to the cake from Buttercream Bakeshop. We adore each timeless image from Virgil Bunao!

It’s no wonder that classic style rules the day at Meghan and Aaron’s Chautauqua, New York, affair–after all, the wedding was held at The Hall of Philosophy at Chautauqua Institution, an education center and summer resort where Meghan’s family goes back generations. To set the tone for their day, the couple sent out vintage-style stationery designed by the groom, Aaron Fetter. Following the outdoor ceremony, where bridesmaids wore short pink Jenny Yoo Collection dresses that sweetly coordinated with hydrangea bouquets by Francesca’s Floral Design, guests headed to the resort’s Athenaeum Hotel for a laid-back reception that included a buttercream cake from The Cakery, plenty of dancing, and the release of paper sky lanterns, which lit up much the way Meghan did in her Watters gown! We love these images from Hunter Photographic and can’t get enough of all of the beautiful details waiting for you in the gallery!

We love the crisp, preppy palette of Jill and Greg’s Texas destination wedding! Inspired by a nautical and tailored choice of colors, the couple thought the bold hues would stand out nicely during their outdoor ceremony at The Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Bridesmaids carried bold orange and yellow bouquets from Pizzini Designs that popped against their navy dresses, while Jill were a feminine lace Elizabeth Fillmore gown that we adore! Shannon Cunningham Photography captured great details like grass green trellis print table linens at the reception, a floral monogram on the resort’s indoor limestone fireplace, and monogrammed stationery from Love & Wit Paper Co. We’re crushing hard on this sweet soiree—see it all in the gallery!

Oh, the absolute gorgeousness of Val and David’s swank and intimate destination wedding in England… we almost can’t handle it! The English rain is so beautiful in these lovely photos by Olivia Leigh Photographie, and we’re dying over David’s top hat. Val and Dave found the perfect Catholic church for their wedding mass in Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception Farm Street. Following the service, where the vintage lace look of Val’s Monique Lhuillier gown complemented the historic look of the church, the couple treated guests to an amazing reception at Great Fosters. Fairynuff Flowers helped created a cohesive English garden theme throughout, with bold blooms and lots of soft greenery. Even the coral color of the J.Crew bridesmaids dresses looks straight out of the countryside! To make sure everything went off with only one hitch—theirs!—Val and Dave enlisted the help of Andri Benson of Always Andri Wedding Design. Their vision came together perfectly—see it all in the gallery!

Jessica and Daniel opted for an intimate ceremony atop the roof of the Bryant Park Grill, which we find sweetly romantic! Jessica remembers walking through Bryant Park as straight out of a fairytale, with locals and tourists sharing their congratulations and taking photos. It was a celebrity moment! Romantic pink and gold was the theme of the day, with a bubblegum pink Bill Levkoff bridesmaids dress, NYC skyline invitations from Bella Figura, and the pretty spring florals—featuring Jessica’s adored peonies—from Verde Flowers. Our hearts are aflutter over the vintage look of Jessica’s Allure Bridals gown, Pronovias veil, and gold glitter Kate Spade heels. Lindsay Madden Photography captured the grace and elegance of the day so perfectly, we almost feel as though we are there, too! Join in the fun in the gallery!

Tracy and Mark infused tons of character into their Chicago wedding day, and the entire affair is just lovely! Tracy’s beaded Allure Bridals sleeveless gown with lace and flowy train is timeless but perfectly on trend, too. Chocolate brown bridesmaids dresses by Jim Hjelm are a sophisticated choice for a city wedding, especially one held at Gallery 1028, with it’s exposed brick walls and wood beam ceilings. We love the woodsy florals infused with white roses and green hydrangeas from Studio AG, which are also found on the modern square cake by Alliance Bakery. These images from Todd James Photography are filled with warmth and light—gorgeous setting, gorgeous couple!

The Cincinnati Music Hall is such a classic, elegant venue for a wedding, which is exactly what Katie and Jared were thinking when they selected it for their own day. Words flat-out fail us when trying to describe Katie’s Jim Hjelm gown, with its fairy-tale tulle skirt and totally amazing lace cutout back. Short taupe Watters bridesmaids dresses complete the look, brightened with the pink and cream bouquets by “the best florist in town,” says Katie, Skip Dorl of Kreutzer & Dorl Florists. The color palette was even carried over to the dessert by Lisa’s Cakes, a pretty buttercream confection topped with pink flowers and gray ribbon streamers. We adore this lovely day photographed by BRAUN Photography!

Could Chelsea and David’s pink and white wedding be any prettier? Take a minute to gush over these images from Jade + Matthew Take Pictures and we think you’ll agree the answer is no! Chelsea and David tied the knot at The Olde Pink House in Savannah, Georgia, an elegant restaurant inside an 18th century mansion. Chelsea looked stunning in her lace Jenny Packham gown, which she accessorized with Badgley Mischka peep-toe pumps. But we think the soft pink invitation suite by La Paperie really set the tone for the day—elegant and understated, the stationery matched the decor, including the white centerpieces in mercury glass, which the bride and her family put together themselves! Swoon over the entire gorgeous day in the gallery!

We’re not sure it gets more breathtaking than celebrating your wedding at a winery in Sonoma! Stephanie and Frank chose the gorgeous Viansa Winery for theirs, and the couple agrees that “reality exceeded our expectations!” Volatile Photography captured every little detail, from the soft pink and cream blooms fashioned by Vanda Floral Design to the vibrant rose-topped cake from Fleur de Lisa. The romantic tented reception area, with lots of pink, white and gold details, is making us swoon. We are in ooh-la-la love with Stephanie’s hot pink Badgley Mischka shoes—the jewel-encrusted brooch on each one repeats the same detail as the edging of her Pronovias gown. It’s the little things that make a big day!

United Kingdom residents Erin and Aaron chose the gorgeous La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California for their candlelit, 80-guest destination wedding celebration. They loved the glamorous, old-world, old-Hollywood feel of the hotel and were inspired to create an intimate gathering filled with blush and ivory flowers, silver mercury candles and vases, and gorgeous lace accents. How stunning is Erin’s off-the-shoulder gown? Truly elegant and timeless, you are sure to enjoy these photos by Jackie Wonders Photography!

After Jessica and Zach got engaged, they sweetly joined Jessica’s parents on a trip to DC to celebrate their wedding anniversary. One of their excursions there was to take a walk on the grounds where her parents held their wedding ceremony, the National Cathedral. Naturally, they were so smitten with the gardens and the buildings that once they found out the Gothic-style cathedral was now hosting wedding receptions in addition to ceremonies, the New Yorkers jumped on the chance to get married there. Jessica wanted an “elegant and ethereal” day so with the help of Caroline Dutton Events and Kate & Lilly Floral Design, they drew inspiration from the Bishop’s Garden on the grounds. With Audra Wrisley capturing all the pretty pale pink roses, peonies, greenery, and everything in between, the duo said their I do’s and partied the night away in one of the most amazing venues we’ve seen.

Dana and Steven were married at the historic Tranquility Farm in Purceville, Virginia. The beautiful vineyards and rolling hills were the perfect backdrop for their day. Stunning florals and greenery by Colleen Rogin West complimented the flora and fauna of the estate perfectly! Dana was stunning in her Maggie Sottero lace gown, while her bridesmaids donned pale blue chiffon bridesmaids gowns. We simply adore all of the sophisticated rustic details and the beautiful imagery from Nikki Santerre Photography!

Julie and Ross’s love story began like any budding romance in college: Julie walked into a summer party Ross was already enjoying, and she caught his eye immediately. After he scrounged up enough courage to chat with her, they found out they both were attending George Washington University in DC. Realizing you couldn’t get any more serendipitous than that, Ross asked Julie out on a date and the rest was history. With an epic wedding proposal at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Temple of Dendur exhibition, the duo followed it up with more amazing architecture and chose to wed at Philadelphia’s Cathedral of Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and hosted their reception at Union Trust. Julie donned a stunning Berta wedding gown with vine detailing and Ross was the spitting image of a classic Hollywood leading man in his J. Hilburn tux. Kristin Weaver Photography’s captures show us all of the glitz and glam of the day and it instantly transports us to this fun fête.

Melissa and Travis always knew they wanted a small wedding. Their intimate dinner at Winston-Salem’s Spring House Restaurant ticked every box: a timeless and elegant setting, unforgettable food and drink, and treasured personal details. Melissa stayed true to her initial vision of a neutral palette with sophisticated hints of metallics. Amy Lynne Originals designed lush, clustered centerpieces of calla lilies, roses, peonies, lisianthus, hydrangea, and ranunculus, paired with a sea of candles in glass cylinders. The linens—handmade in India and passed down through Melissa’s aunt—were sheer with gold threading and beading, adding just the right hint of sparkle. From the custom cocktails honoring the couple’s two pups to the beautiful images captured on film by Red Boat Photography, this entire wedding is not to be missed!

Debbie and Johnny may have started their relationship on different continents, but that was no match for this couple as they have trotted across the globe together! They ultimately settled in Texas alongside both of their families, and chose to hold an intimate wedding in Grapevine’s The Laurel. Sarah of Keestone Events crafted a romantic and classic wedding with a modern twist. Debbie loves neutral feminine colors and selected a peach and blush palette with pops of gold and sage, and Petals Couture created lovely garden-style arrangements to accentuate the dramatic ballroom. Debbie’s Justin Alexander gown is positively stunning, and her maids selected pink frocks from Azazie. Photography was incredibly important to the couple, and the fine art style of Allen Tsai was a perfect match – we are smitten!

Chloe and Troy’s spring wedding oozes classic Washington DC charm! The couple worked with Roberts & Co. Events to celebrate Chloe’s hometown with an elegant soiree at the Carnegie Institution for Science. A color palette of blush and gold for the reception paired with a heavy dose of candlelight, and fun details such as a southern-inspired biscuit bar with fried chicken, jam, and butter insured a fantastic guest experience. Chloe even kept the best secret ever from her guests: the Washington Nationals Presidents visited for a raucous dance party! From the stir sticks featuring their pups to the stationery accented with dogwoods to represent Virginia, this is one DC event we won’t soon forget, and it’s all captured wonderfully by Kristen Gardner!

Erin grew up spending summers nearby Horseshoe Bay Resort, so when selecting their wedding venue, she and Alex knew it would be the perfect choice! Situated an hour outside of Austin, the picturesque lakeside location is naturally gorgeous, and the couple selected their color palette of French blue and sage green based upon the surroundings. Working with Eclipse Event Co., Erin and Alex formed a cohesive vision: clean, classic, and welcoming. Erin shares “I wanted elegant yet un-fussy florals, which Gypsy Floral and Events translated into works of floral art.” With painterly arrangements set inside ginger jars and a showstopping hanging arrangement adorning the ceremony pavilion, we have to agree that these florals are heavenly! Read on to see the gorgeous images captured on film by Brittany Jean Photography and hear more from Erin—this Texas wedding is a favorite!

Molly and Paul’s romantic desert wedding makes the most of the stunning mountain backdrop of Red Rock Country Club. The December Las Vegas weather was warm enough for an outdoor ceremony, which featured a positively gorgeous wedding arbor designed by CITY blossoms. Molly embraced having a winter wedding and selected a palette of silver and gray with lush ivory blooms for a simple yet elegant look. Molly accented her Justin Alexander lace gown with a fingertip veil and chic loose waves styled by Amelia C. & Co.. Her gown also held a special surprise for Paul! Molly shares “My husband plays baseball for the NY Mets, and we both agreed to keep baseball out of our wedding decor. But since baseball is such a huge part of our lives, I surprised him with the Mets emblem patch inside my dress as my “something blue”. He saw it for the first time during the garter toss and the look on his face was priceless.” From the joyous ceremony to the reception glimmering with candlelight, there’s so much to love in all of the beautiful images by KMH Photography!