Occupations: Linnie’s a receptionist at an animal hospital; Billy’s a videographer
Hometowns: She’s from Burke; he’s from Vienna
First date: Watching the planes land at Reagan National Airport from Gravelly Point Park
How they got engaged: Billy arranged for a scuba diver to hold up a “Will you marry me?” sign underwater at the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef Aquarium in Las Vegas
Wedding theme: The couple has a fondness for vintage robots, so the decor was quirky and mechanical, with metallic accents, lots of gray, and pops of color
Wedding flowers: Multi-hued calla lilies; centerpieces were lily-filled vases stacked to look like robots
Bride’s bouquet: Handmade from a mix of vintage and new brooches
Wedding cake: One tier of caramel cake with caramel buttercream, and two tiers of chocolate with chocolate buttercream
Wedding cocktail: The “Intergalactic Planet Berry”: berry vodka, lemonade, and fresh strawberries
Attendant attire: All the attendants wore bright, coordinating Converse sneakers
DIY element: The couple made clay robots to hold up the place cards; guests then took them home as keepsakes
First dance: John Mayer’s rendition of “Free Fallin’”
Four words to describe the wedding: Greatest dance party, ever
Honeymoon spot: Las Vegas, “where it all began,” says Billy
Where they live now: Centreville
The Details
Bride’s gown: Priscilla of Boston
Groom’s tuxedo: Calvin Klein
Wedding planner: Laura Ritchie, Events in the City
Florist: BrookHill Florist
Caterer: R&R Catering
Cake: Edibles Incredible
Entertainment: DJ Theo
This real wedding appears in the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Bride & Groom.