Elizabeth and Jonathan met as law students at the University of Maryland. Eight years after they began dating, Jonathan popped the question while the pair were on vacation in Deer Valley, Utah. After postponing their nuptials due to Covid, they hosted a black-tie wedding at the interContinental Washington D.C. on New Year’s Eve.
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The theme: “festive elegance.” Decorated in black and gold (including tablecloths that are reminiscent of a cheetah print!), the ballroom affair included an extensive appetizer selection, a three-course dinner, plus late-night savory snacks paired with mini-milkshakes. Elizabeth’s favorite detail was the candle-filled chuppah they married under; Jonathan’s was having the judges they each clerked for officiate.
Check out the photos below.
The Details
Photographer: Kristen Gardner Photography
Venue: InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf
Planning and design: Event Planning DC
Florist: Edge Floral Event Designers
Invitations: mlc designs
Cake: Sugar Bakers Cakes
Hair and makeup: Ariel Lewis
Bride’s attire: Reem Acra, Carine’s Bridal Atelier
Groom’s attire: J.Crew
Bridesmaids’ attire: BHLDN
Groomsmen’s attire: The Black Tux
Music: Downtown Pop Quartet and Big Party Orchestra
Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Style Setters for Washingtonian. Prior to joining Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File magazine in DC and before that, editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.
