This Wedding Featured a “Valentine’s in July” Theme

Drawn to his tall, dark handsomeness one night at the Park at 14th in DC, Adjoba introduced her­self to Nana. He was taken by her beautiful smile. A couple years later, Nana turned an anniversary dinner and photo session at the Four Seasons hotel into a surprise proposal with family and friends.

Their “Valentine’s in July” wedding featured all-white flowers and decor at the ceremony, followed by a reception decorated in red and gold, including two oversize red trees, lush red floral centerpieces, heart-shaped menus, a wall of red roses, and a red watercolor design for the dance floor and stage. The menu included a mix of American and Ivorian dishes, plus late-night bites that were boxed and delivered to the dance floor. To cap off the evening, the newlyweds surprised their guests with a fireworks display, what they call the “number-one must-have” on their planning list.

The Details

This wedding originally appeared in the January 2024 issue of Washingtonian.

Amy Moeller

Fashion & Weddings Editor

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.