Occupations: She works in real estate development; he works in IT
Hometowns: She’s from New York City; he’s from Westminster, MD
How they met: Through It’s Just Lunch, a matchmaking service
How they got engaged: Max proposed during an afternoon walk on the Mount Vernon estate
Wedding flowers: Garden roses, calla lilies, copper cymbidium orchids, and dahlias
Wedding cake: Five-tier almond-amaretto chiffon cake with bittersweet chocolate mousse and chocolate truffle
Favorite detail: The raw bar, which featured the couple’s favorite West Coast oysters
DIY elements: The guest “book” was a drawing of a tree; guests’ fingerprints became its leaves
Most memorable moment: Exchanging vows
First dance song: “I Was Made to Love Her” by Stevie Wonder
Entertainment: DC-based Sage String Quartet greeted guests; local singer/songwriter Heather Renee performed at the reception
Where they live now: Arlington
The Details
Bride’s gown: Amsale, from Hitched
Groom’s tuxedo: Paul Stuart
Caterer: Patrick O’Connell, the Inn at Little Washington
Florist: Gregory Britt, at the Inn
Planner: Robin Strickland, at the Inn
Videographer: Blue Sky Films
This article appears in the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Bride & Groom.
