After a mutual friend set them up, Katie and Corey hit it off at a wine bar in New York’s West Village. Two years later, Corey proposed on a trip to Katie’s family’s house in Bethany Beach.
Their wedding weekend was designed to offer guests seamless logistics and flowing food and drinks, from the family-style dinner at Ruse in St. Michaels on Friday to the late-night pizza and Capriotti’s subs at the casino-themed after-party on Saturday—complete with a blackjack table and dealer. The pattern-filled “coastal whimsy” vibe included mini lamps that Katie’s bridesmaids painted and custom icons that appeared on the escort wall and playing-card favors. Other special details: the ribbon from Katie’s mother’s wedding dress that tied the bride’s bouquet; passed High Noons at cocktail hour; and rattan baskets suspended over the dance floor, spilling flowers and greenery. For their minimoon, the newlyweds toured inns near the Blue Ridge Mountains, with stays at Primland, Keswick, and the Inn at Little Washington.
Wedding Details
Venue: The Oaks Waterfront
Photographer: Kimberly F. Denn
Planning, design: Lauren Corrigan Events
Florist: Steelcut Flower Co.
Invitations: Stephanie Gould Calligraphy and Design
Cake: All in the Mix Bakeshop
Hair, makeup: Amie Decker Beauty
Bride’s attire: Elizabeth Fillmore Atelier
Groom’s attire: Martin Greenfield Clothiers
Bridesmaids’ attire: V. Chapman; Aqua; L’idée; Jenny Yoo; Reformation
Music: Pop Culture Strings from Kushner Entertainment; the Source from Washington Talent
Rentals: Pretty Little Wedding Co.; Stradley Davidson; BBJ La Tavola
Transportation: Extraordinar Luxury Transportation
Videographer: Paul Kwak
Tent: Eastern Shore Tents & Events
Restrooms: Lux Lavs
Casino: U.S. Casino Event Planners
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.
