Occupations: She’s a software engineer; he’s an insurance agent
Hometowns: She’s from Jackson, MS; he’s from Oakland, CA
First date: Dinner at Flying Fish in Old Town, and a comedy show at DC Improv
How they got engaged: A dinner cruise on the Potomac
Reception venue: The couple chose Top of the Town in Arlington to give guests a view of Washington
Wedding flowers: Peonies, hydrangeas, lamb’s ears, garden roses
Wedding cake: Three-tier—strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla cake—with pink peonies
Wedding cocktail: Champagne and Chambord with raspberries
Favorite detail: The couple rode from the ceremony to the reception in a 1962 Bentley from Regal Limousine
Biggest surprise: After ten days of bad weather and a 70-percent chance of rain, it was sunny
DIY elements: Invitations were made by the bride’s sister, an art student
Honeymoon spot: Hawaii
Where they live now: Lorton
The Details
Bride’s gown: Lazaro, purchased at Rizik’s
Event planner: Lorez Reese, Simply Savvy Events
Florist: Growing Wild Floral Company
Caterer: R&R Catering
Cake: IndAroma
Entertainment: DJ Sonkwa/Andy Kushner Entertainment
Venue: Westover Baptist Church
Photographer: Geoff Chesman
This wedding appears in the Summer/Fall issue of Bride & Groom.
