Marylanders Alexi, the founding partner of a branding firm, and Robert, an IT sales professional, were set up by the bride’s best friend’s dad. The pair felt an immediate connection on their first date at Bourbon Steak in Georgetown, and a mere eight months later, Robert proposed in the garden at the Inn at Little Washington—and afterwards, they celebrated with dinner and champagne in the conservatory. Last June, Alexi’s best friend’s dad officiated their ceremony on the 10th hole of the Bethesda Country Club golf course.
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The wedding was designed to feel like a modern garden party, with a green-and-white color palette that included accents of orange and blush. Tree-inspired centerpieces transformed the ballroom for dinner, and the pair say the menu reflected their “live to eat” lifestyle. Cocktail hour appetizers included truffle parmesan fries and sliders as a nod to the pair’s first date, they say, and dinner started with a Caesar salad and sweet corn soup duo, followed by a choice of a filet and crab cake, Chilean sea bass, or portobello Napoleon. Two signature cocktails included Aperol spritzes at cocktail hour that they said matched the summery vibe, and espresso martinis that they offered later in the evening to keep the dance party going.
Their favorite parts of the day? Alexi says hers was Robert’s “epic electric guitar solo to “Play That Funky Music”—a nod to his former life as a guitarist in both a rock band and a ‘90s cover band. Robert’s favorite part were the handwritten notes Alexi wrote to each of the guests in lieu of a traditional place card.
Following the celebration, the newlyweds honeymooned at Blackberry Farm.
See the photos from the wedding day below.
The Details
Photographer: Akbar Sayed
Planning and design: Rose Gold Events & Styling
Venue: Bethesda Country Club
Cake: Custom Cake Design
Florals: Sophie Felts
Hair and makeup: Shari Berger
Bride’s attire: Vera Wang gown from Carine’s; Revolve (reception dress)
Groom’s attire: Hugo Boss
Bridesmaids’ attire: Norma Kamali
Groomsmen’s attire: Suitsupply
Music: SoundConnection via Washington Talent
Rentals: Something Vintage (bars and chairs); Select Event Group (linens and glassware)
Transportation: RMA Limo
Videographer: Paperboys
Lighting: The LightSource Company
Calligraphy: Seven Oaks Envelopes
Photo booth: Washington Talent
Audio guestbook: After the Tone
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.
