Occupations: Attorneys
Hometowns: Tricia’s from Berlin, OH; Amelia’s from Hickory, NC
Where they met: Duke University law school
How they got engaged: On a white Christmas morning at Tricia’s parents’ house
Decor: Classy and edgy, with a nod to the New Year countdown—table numbers were displayed on small clocks set to different times
Wedding flowers: White calla lilies, white roses, white gardenias, and crimson roses
Wedding cake: First tier was red velvet with raspberry filling and dark chocolate ganache; top tiers were white and chocolate cake with cinnamon filling
Favorite detail: In lieu of a guest book, attendees signed wine corks and tossed them in an oversized wine glass engraved with “Put a cork in it!”
Most memorable moment: Midnight, when everyone rang in 2012 with hats and noisemakers
First dance: “Gotta Have You” by the Weepies
Where they live now: Washington, DC
The Details
Gowns: Jenny Lee (Tricia) and Carolina Herrera (Amelia), Carine’s Bridal Atelier
Florist: Amaryllis Floral & Event Design
Event planner: Buddee Clinton, Hotel Monaco
Cake: Fluffy Thoughts
Entertainment: Music by Anthem; DJ Lil’ E
Venue: Hotel Monaco
Photographer: Reneé Michele Photography