Engaged couples and their friends and families enjoyed an enchanting afternoon at the Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC for the tenth annual Washingtonian Bride & Groom Unveiled wedding showcase on January 28th. Guests met with the DC area’s top-rated wedding experts, sipped St-Germain champagne cocktails and Dewar’s Old Fashioned, sampled delicious hors d’oeuvres, and experienced an exclusive runway show by The Bridal Room.
Watch videos of the showcase thanks to our Bowen Films below:
Guests were greeted at the registration desk provided by Ampa Events with flower decor by Nature of DesignGuests were offered a St-Germain bubbly welcome drink served by the Champagne Skirt provided by Entertainment Exchange, before entering through the floral arch created by Nature of DesignLive Illustrator Cris Clapp Logan provided sketches throughout the daySarah Wujcik and Frank PierroSchedule of event signs customized by Pretty Mail CalligraphyAshley Greer of Atelier Ashley Flowers during one of four live demonstrationsCaitlin Patenaude and Jon VannoyMichael Bennett Kress, Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC’s Michael Deltette, and Carl RayAmphora Catering’s gorgeous table spreadFluffness provided delicious confections during the eventLipsologist Ariana Lightningstorm gave attendees lip readingsFluffy Thoughts showcased their creative cakesThe rustic iced tea bar created by Ampa EventsIn the Groom’s Lounge, Castaneda Cigars provided custom cigar rollingGuests could meet representatives from Trunk Club in the Groom’s LoungeMorgan Haugh, Katherine Brede, Michelle Le, and Olivia NguyenThe tarot card reader at the whimsical A. Dominick Events space was a hit with attendeesSweet treats were in abundance for guests to try throughout the eventNapheissa Owens and Marlo Smith of Howerton+Wooten EventsAlexandra Rider and Nicole LubelShawn Gray, Janice Carnevale, Sandy Yi-Davis, Washingtonian Bride & Groom Editor in Chief Amy Moeller, Yodit Gebreyes, and Kawania Wooten during the Wedding Planning 101 panel discussionThe Haiku Guys provided personalized haikus for guests in the Grand BallroomRachel Bridgwood, Joy Bythrow, and Lauren Anderson of Sweet Root VillageIn the Groom’s Lounge, guests could enjoy a Dewar’s Old FashionedDelectable hors d’oeuvres were served by the Mandarin Oriental, Washington DCChristine Chuke of Posh & Luxe Event Furniture + Décor RentalStephanie Somerville and Andy LongoszWashingtonian Bride & Groom Editor in Chief Amy Moeller getting makeup touch ups by Carl Ray before the runway showThe fashion runway and decor was designed by Electric Events DCThe band Round Midnight provided by Entertainment Exchange performed for guests as they entered the runway showStunning wedding gowns were provided by The Bridal RoomThe gorgeous gowns were accompanied by bouquets created by Nature of DesignThe jewelry worn during the runway show was provided by Shah & Shah Distinctive JewelersThe Cake Courtesan’s table display full of sweet treatsEven the models were all smiles during the dazzling runway showHeba Adat, Zainab Jaiballah, Yodit GebreyesDresses of all silhouettes were showcased
Monika Raithel, Misty Holbert, Ashley Ross, Frances Andrada, and Kathryn Ross mingle in a lounge by Ampa Events.
