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Navy Dresses and Pink Flowers Punctuated This Black-Tie Wedding in DC

The bride's dress and oversized bows on the bridesmaids' gowns were among our favorite details.

Photographs by Kristen Gardner Photography

Allison and James’ black-tie wedding is filled with classic details. Bridesmaids donned chic navy gowns with oversized bows, florals featured lush blooms in pink, white, and red hues, and personalized details, such as a custom cocktail menu with drinks special to several guests, filled their reception space. They exchanged vows at the stately Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, then celebrated with a reception at a private social club. At the reception, food selections consisted of passed hors d’oeuvres, such as lobster rolls and smoked salmon rillette, a decorative charcuterie board for grazing, followed by a sit-down-dinner featuring selections of filet mignon, Maryland-style crabcakes, chicken francoise, and a vegetarian option.

To make the night even more special, James, who used to sing in an a capella group, surprised Allison with a rendition of Elvis Presley’s “I Can’t Help Falling in Love.” See more of this DC wedding below.


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Allison + Jamie Wedding
Allison + Jamie Wedding

Allison + Jamie Wedding
Allison + Jamie Wedding

Allison + Jamie Wedding
Allison + Jamie Wedding
Allison + Jamie Wedding
Allison + Jamie Wedding

The Details

Photographer:Kristen Gardner Photography

Venue and catering:Private Social Club

Planning and design:The Bright Occasions

Florist: White Magnolia Designs

Invitations:Minted

Cake: Liberty Baking Co.

Hairstylist: Hair By Remona

Makeup artist: Makeup by Mimi Tran

Bride’s attire: Modern Trousseau

Groom’s attireEnzo Custom

Groomsmen’s attire:The Black Tux

Music:‘Round Midnight Band

Transportation: Sunny’s Transportation

VideographerFeeling Wedding Films