Jaclyn, a public relations professional from West Virginia, and Jimmy, a design technologist from Gaithersburg, first bonded over a mutual love for the Baltimore-based band Beach House. For their first official date, they visited the National Portrait Gallery and then grabbed a drink nearby. Eleven years later, Jimmy proposed at their home in Alexandria right before the pair left for vacation in the Dominican Republic.
For their October wedding, they wanted a relaxed, modern, retro-inspired vibe. They chose the Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown for the venue and a color palette of peach, lavender, pink, orange, burgundy, and green. Tall lavender taper candles, ranunculus—Jaclyn’s favorite flower—and tables named for their favorite music venues in DC, Baltimore, and New York City set the scene. The pair used their professional skills to design and print all their own paper goods from the invitations to place cards, and for music, they curated a playlist that included Jacyln’s walk down the aisle to “Lovers’ Carvings” by Bibio, plus a jazz set for the cocktail hour, and a mix of classic throwbacks and modern indie rock songs for the reception.
See the details of their big day below.
The Details
Photographer: Sarah Mattozzi Photography
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown
Day-of Coordination: Leigh & Co. Events
Florist: Wander + Whimsy Floral
Invitations: Zola
Hair and makeup: Behind the Veil
Bride’s attire: Kelly Faetanini from The Bridal Room
Groom’s attire: Indochino
Bridesmaids’ attire: JJ’s House
Music: Justin Nelson (ceremony pianist); DJ Aaron Platt with Dan Goldman Events
Rentals: Select Event Group
Rehearsal dinner: Cafe Milano
After-party: Clubhouse
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.
