Julia and Jordan’s spring wedding at Moonstone Manor was nothing short of a floral dream. Inspired by their engagement under the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC, the couple wove their love for pink florals throughout their entire day. From delicate blush blooms to vibrant fuchsia accents, every detail mirrored their story and celebrated the joyful season of new beginnings. The picturesque grounds of Moonstone Manor provided the perfect backdrop for their celebration, blending historic charm with lush springtime beauty.
A Modern Love Story
It all began in 2014 with a simple swipe on Tinder, proof that love can blossom in the most unexpected places. Julia recalls that it was “love at first swipe,” and their connection quickly deepened beyond the digital spark. Built on mutual respect, honesty, and heartfelt conversations, their relationship thrives on adventure whether exploring new cultures, savoring local cuisines, or simply strolling through the grocery store together. They are self-proclaimed “HUGE foodies,” savoring life as much as they savor each bite.
The Moment She Knew
For Julia, the realization came early, she couldn’t imagine a life with anyone else. Jordan’s unwavering support, his ability to empower her, and his genuine care made her certain he was the one. “I didn’t want to imagine anyone as wonderful as he is,” she says. This deep connection became the foundation for their shared dreams, and it’s a bond they continue to nurture every day.
A Surprise Among the Cherry Blossoms
When Jordan planned the proposal, he knew it had to be magical and a complete surprise. Disguised as a 7-year anniversary photo shoot, the early morning session at the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC was filled with pink petals and anticipation. Julia teased him about it sounding like an engagement, but Jordan’s playful denials kept her convinced otherwise. It wasn’t until the photographer had them stand back-to-back and turn toward each other that Julia saw him down on one knee. The rest, as she says, “is a beautiful blur captured on camera.”
Q: Give us all the details about the proposal. How and where did it happen? Was it a surprise? What was the planning process?
A: OMG the entire proposal was a COMPLETE SURPRISE!! We had been talking about getting engaged the past few years but I had no idea it was happening. It was a surprise proposal at the Cherry Blossoms Festival super early in the morning at 6 am. He told me it was a photoshoot for our 7 year dating anniversary and I teased him about how it sounded awfully like an engagement. He had me CONVINCED it was just a regular photoshoot. I asked him if I should get my nails done, “no”, I asked if he was proposing, he said “honey, not yet, it’s still a pandemic”, I even told him on the way out the door (on our way to DC) “don’t forget the ring”, he laughed and said “honey, I don’t want you to be disappointed – its just a photo shoot!”. I had gotten to the point where I realized it was just a photo shoot – nothing more. That morning, I never even thought twice about anything else and low and behold, our wonderful photographer had us stand back to back, she told us to take a few steps forward and then turn around and give each other a bear hug, and when I turned around…… he was down on one knee! I blacked out after that…. it’s all on camera though! :)
The Ring of Her Dreams
Without ever going ring shopping, Jordan designed a one-of-a-kind treasure. The stunning princess-cut diamond is flanked by round pink sapphires—hand-sourced by Jordan himself—set in platinum. The sapphires not only echo Julia’s love of pink but also symbolize the thoughtfulness behind every detail. “I get giddy every time I look at it,” she says. “He’s a thoughtful man.”
Q: We’re all about the bling… Tell us all about that ring!
A: Another surprise – we never really went ring shopping! I told him I loved princess cut and he custom designed it with a jeweler! Its a beautiful princess cut diamond surrounded on both sides by round Pink Sapphires (he sourced these himself through the jeweler!) on a platinum ring! And yes, PINK sapphires! He knows how much I love pink, so he went the extra mile and put it in my engagement ring! What is so special to me though, is that he designed it! I get giddy every time I look at it! He’s a thoughtful man!
