Occupations: She’s a urologic surgery resident at the George Washington University Hospital; he’s a data management analyst at the US Treasury
Hometowns: She’s from Wilmington, DE; he’s from Missoula, MT
How they met: At a party freshman year at the University of Pennsylvania
First date: An Italian restaurant in Philadelphia
Favorite restaurant: Birch & Barley in DC’s Logan Circle
Where they got engaged: Hiking in Montana
Wedding cocktail: Dirty vodka martini
Wedding flowers: Peonies, ranunculuses, David Austin roses, and craspedia
Favorite wedding detail: Their shoes
Wedding cake: Vanilla cake with toffee and butterscotch buttercream, and red velvet
Biggest surprise of the wedding: Fireworks, arranged by Mona’s parents
First dance: “The One I Love” by David Gray
Wedding theme: A fusion of summer, vintage, and modern, with Indian elements
Four words that describe the wedding: Spectacular, unforgettable, vivacious, sentimental
Honeymoon spot: South Africa
Where they currently live: Washington, DC
The Details
Bride’s gown: Pnina Tornai/Kleinfeld, New York
Groom’s tuxedo: Hugo Boss
Event planner: Rose Events, New Jersey
Cake: Maggie Austin Cake
Florist: Elegant Affairs, New Jersey
Caterer: Palace of Asia, Delaware
Videographer: Suburban Media Group
Photographer: Michael Connor of Connor Studios
Venue: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
This real wedding appears in the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Bride & Groom.
