Kickball brought together Jimmy, an aerospace engineer from DC, and David, an environmental-nonprofit professional from Colorado. Seven years after a postgame meetup, David proposed over dinner while the two were vacationing in Madrid.
The couple’s November wedding at the Dockmaster Building at the Wharf, was decorated in a color scheme of greens, pinks, and rose gold, celebrated their many travels, and lush greenery made the party feel like a walk in nearby Rock Creek Park. They got ready together before a first look with their parents, and a string ensemble played classic versions of pop songs as guests were greeted with Champagne at the ceremony. At the reception, travel inspired signature cocktails included a “Proposal in Madrid”—a Spanish-accented gin and tonic—and the menu featured tapas, paella, and traditional Salvadoran dishes, including popsicles from a charamusca cart. Jimmy’s favorite memory is their first kiss as husband and husband, with the Washington Monument and waterfront as a backdrop. David says two things stand out: having all of their favorite people in one place and the moment when one of their favorite drag performers, Druex Sidora, danced with Jimmy’s dad.
The Details
Planning and design: Dantus & Co. Events
Florist: Tilled Studio
Rentals: Select Event Group; Honeywood Event Rentals; Something Vintage
Catering: Spilled Milk Catering
Cake: Elle
Desserts: Ladurée; Pâtisserie Poupon
Hair and makeup: Carla Pressley Hair & Make Up
Linens: BBJ La Tavola
Jimmy’s attire: Tom Ford (suit); Christian Louboutin (shoes)
David’s attire: Valentino Garavani
Music: District Strings; DJ D-Mac & Associates
Getting-ready hotel: Pendry Washington DC–The Wharf
Drag Performers: Tatianna, Crystal Edge, and Druex Sidora
Photographer: Nikki Daskalakis
This wedding originally appeared in the January 2024 issue of Washingtonian.
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.
