Red Hot Romance at The Four Seasons {Morgan+ Jonathan}

I don’t even know where to begin with how much I love this bride!  During our very first meeting, she informed me that she wasn’t the typical bride and wanted to rock out this wedding- we did just that!  Together with the fabulous Tina Nader, we changed the Ballroom into a rock concert.  Bill with Edge did an amazing job of doing an edgy black and white theme with the pop of red being the Bride!!! 

The civil ceremony was held in Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsberg's chambers with only a handful of family and friends.

 

The day of the religious ceremony and reception, the bridal party got hair and makeup at George's Salon by the fabulous Carl Ray and Ishmael.

The couple saw each other for photos by the canal and shared a few special moments.

The magical ceremony featuring a chuppah of hundreds of paper butterflies was designed by Bill at Edge Floral Design.

The chuppah featured a back wall of white ledges adorned with candles and small vases.

 The gorgeous ceremony Part Deux!

On to the reception . . . and a creative escort card display.

The Four Seasons ballroom draped in black and white and set for dinner with square black lacquer tables, round tables with fluttery white linens and long black tables!

The room sparkled with lots of glass and candlelight and lighting by John Farr Lighting!

A bright butterfly cake and elegant black menu cards on top of glittering base plates.

 
The uber-talented rock band Z02 came down from New York to get this crowd going!  The bride even got up and sang two songs after a quick dress change!

Late night sweet treats!

Thanks to the talented team that helped me make this dream wedding a reality! You were all amazing!

Ceremony Venue: Supreme Court

Ceremony Part Deux , Reception, and Catering: Four Seasons DC

Floral Design: Edge Floral
Rentals: DC Rental

Photographer: Susan Stripling

Dress: Vera Wang

Invitations and Paper Products: Michelle’s Memos

Band: Cocktail Hour- Swing Machine; Reception- Z02; DJ- DJ Noel Sonkwa

Furniture: AFR

Lighting: John Farr Lighting

Hair and Make up: George Salon- Ismail and Carl Ray

Video: Toast Wedding Films

And a huge thank you to Morgan and Jonathan for letting me be a part of the magic!  To say I miss this bride is the understatement of the century!!

xoxo

Amanda

Congratulations Christine and Victor!!

Congratulations to our fabulous Christine Godsey who is celebrating her own wedding this weekend down in Puerto Rico! We wish you and Victor all the best for a lifetime of happiness!

We know this amazing destination wedding will be one for the books and we can't wait to share the pictures with you. Stay tuned!

Our Favorite Wedding Venues for Same-Sex Weddings!

image by Juan Carlos Briceno

We love planning weddings for our LGBT couples! Of course, we've had our same-sex couples get married at all sorts of venues from large hotels to private homes but here are some of our favorite LGBT-friendly spots in the D.C. area.


The Anderson House

Intimate and elegant, this downtown historic home is perfect for gatherings under 100 guests and is filled with gorgeous details from crystal chandeliers to marble columns to intricate ceilings.

Longview Gallery

Modern and edgy, this art gallery can host seated affairs as well as fun cocktail parties. We love the exposed beams and the outdoor space behind the gallery.

image by Juan Carlos Briceno

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown

This hidden gem in Georgetown has a charming ballroom perfect for weddings under 100 guests but also has a lovely garden for ceremonies or cocktail receptions.

The Hay-Adams Hotel

You can't beat the location of the Hay-Adams or the view from the Top of the Hay. We love the character of each of the hotel's event spaces, from the richness of the intimate John Hay room to the airiness of the glassed rooftop.

image by Juan Carlos Briceno

The W Hotel

Another favorite hotel with unbeatable views of The White House. We love the sleek details of this hotel and their lovely Altitude ballroom.

Happy wedding planning from the team at Engaging Affairs!

xoxo
Laura, Christine and Amanda

A Willard Wonderland {Kelly +Paul}

I could not love a couple more than I loved Kelly and Paul!  They were so wonderful and had such amazing vendors that it was a true joy to work with them.

Getting ready at the Jenny Lind suite at The Willard. Love the view and the romantic details!

Classic and elegant invitations by Michelle's Memos.

Behind the scenes with the the handsome groom.

A lovely ceremony at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church . . .

Bride and groom bubbles for a fun getaway!

And on to the lovely reception at the Willard . . .

Gorgeous decor from Amaryllis and rentals (linens, chairs, china and crystal) from DC Rental!

Such a pretty wedding cake!

Custom doughnut favors from District Doughnuts--our new obsession!

A romantic first dance!

Thanks to my "Dream Team" who made the day so amazing!

Reception: The Willard Hotel
Hair: Remona
Makeup: Nikki, Beauty n' the Bride
Rentals: DC Rental
Floral Decor: Amaryllis
Photography: Connor Studios
Video: Thomas Bowen Films
Transportation: Linder & Associates
Band: DC Fusion
Paper Products: Michelle's Memos
Calligraphy: Just Write
Dress: Hitched

xoxo
Amanda

A Fabulous Fairfax Wedding {Brittany + John}

Brittany and John were such a wonderful couple and we loved being back at The Fairfax Hotel! Such a classic D.C. venue right in the heart of Dupont Circle.

We love "first reveals" when couples see each other for the first time!

A few sweet moments before the ceremony . . .

The classic and elegant ceremony in the ballroom of The Fairfax.

Cocktails in the balcony!

The ballroom set up for the reception. Shades of gold and whites and greens in matte gold trumpet vases. The gold of the floral arrangements played off the hotel's gilded tables and mirrors beautifully!

Doughnut love!

A romantic fist dance . . .

The always fabulous MyDeejay kept guests dancing long into the night!

Congratulations Brittany and John! We loved working with you and were honored to be a part of your day!

And a huge thanks to my wonderful team, especially Michele Frankfurter for the images that truly capture the emotion of the day. You all made the day amazing!

Photo: Michelle Frankfurter

Florist: Petal's Edge

Venue: The Fairfax

DJ: MyDeejay

Donuts (favors): Lyon Hall

xoxo
Christine