Attorneys Feyilana and Stephen met in the library at Harvard Law and got to know each other for three years before they got engaged, they say, “in loving conversation.”
Inspired by the theme “a rainy Parisian night,” they celebrated with 260 guests at the Schuyler, the Hamilton Hotel’s two-story venue. The pair transformed the room with neutral shades of blush, white, and beige, elevating the setting with candlelight and cascades of dusty-rose draping. Loved ones stopped at a gold mirrored escort wall before taking their seats at tables decorated with white flowers—in bud vases and billowing centerpieces—and gold accents. Stephen’s favorite moment of the day: when the couple entered their reception to “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre. After dinner, the newlyweds cut into a long, rectangular cake decorated with dried flowers in harvest colors.
The Details
Planning and design: Jayne Heir Weddings + Events
Florist: Sophie Felts Floral Design
Invitations: Compound Press
Day-of stationery: NK Design House
Cake: Fluffy Thoughts Cakes
Hairstylist: Tress Art Hair
Makeup artist: Hellooo Gorgeous
Bride’s attire: Mira Zwillinger
Groom’s attire: Sid Mashburn
Music: Onyx from Washington Talent
Rentals: DC Rental; Select Event Group
Transportation: All Pro Charter
Content creation: In the Moment Content Creators
Draping, lighting, and stage and floor wraps: The LightSource Company
This wedding originally appeared in the January 2025 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.
