LaSharm and Willie met by total chance at a car dealership, and after 12 years of dating, Willie popped the question on October 31, 2019 just after the Washington Nationals won the World Series. The pair married in a private ceremony, but then held a “celebration of marriage” on September 24, 2022 at the International Spy Museum.
The affair, which included 200 guests, included a short ceremony on a circular platform under a grand floral chandelier—LaSharm walked down the aisle to the band’s rendition of “Meet Me on the Moon”—with a blessing, speeches, and a first dance. From there: dinner and more dancing (plus: not one but two outfit changes for the bride!).
In addition to the floral chandelier and floral-lined bandstand, which served as focal points, elements of decor included mirrored tables and a Champagne wall with a sign that read “Cheers to the Goode Life.” Blush and navy with gold accents decorated the room, which also included a sweeping view of the DC skyline through wall-to-wall windows. See the details from the big day below.
The Details
Photographer: Christopher Jason Studios
Venue: International Spy Museum
Planning and design: Defined by Design Events
Florist: Bethel Events Production
Rentals: Bethel Events Production, Table Manners, Select Event Group
Invitations: House of Design Concepts
Caterer: Spilled Milk Catering
Cake and mini cakes: Jenny Baked It
Hairstylist: Essie Murphy of Created By Essie
Makeup artists: Red Carpet Ready Makeup with Shauné Hayes
Bride’s Attire: JWright Collection, New Couture
Groom’s Attire: Custom suits by Lou the Clothier
Music: DJ Miss H.E.R., DJ Storman Norman, Mr. Marcus Young and Friends, and Shuga Shang
Entertainment/sound: Tricky Entertainment, Soundnetwerk
Lighting, staging, and dance floor: The LightSource Company
Photo booth: iLLUMO Photo Booth
Officiant: Michael Magee