An Elegant Summer Wedding at Meridian House in DC

Kate, an accountant, and Ryan, a civil engineer, married on July 24 at the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle with a reception that followed at Meridian House in DC. Originally, the couple’s wedding day ideas integrated a large guest depend and an August 2020 wedding ceremony day. Having said that, the pandemic resulted in a alter of day and a downsized visitor listing to just 100 of their nearest and dearest. Luckily, Kate says they ended up capable to safe most of their first sellers. “Long story quick, the marriage ceremony was largely the exact as what we at first hoped for,” she suggests. “An added reward was that our loved ones and pals taken care of the two of us to a evening at the Inn at Small Washington for the weekend we originally planned to get married (August 22, 2020). It genuinely manufactured that working day sense special,” she tells us. Examine on for more particulars of their big working day.

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The Wedding Working day

For their wedding ceremony-day details, the few needed an elegant, summery design with “touches of chinoiserie, blush, lilac, and lotions.” Flowers highlighted garden roses, spray roses, delphinium, and hydrangea paired with assorted greenery. A swoon-deserving floral arrangement, gifted by Kate’s sister and MOH, was employed to gown up the venue’s fire in the eating room and was a statement piece through the reception. 

The Attire

Kate’s bridal appear also leaned extremely vintage, with a Reem Acra gown accessorized with a chic pulled-again hairstyle and sentimental veil, which was also worn by both equally her mom and aunt when they married. Kate took the heirloom to Janice Martin Couture, who she claims is the exact man or woman who restored Grace Kelly’s veil for the Philadelphia Museum. 

Specifics

Photographer:  Birds of a Feather | Venue: Meridian Property | Planner/Designer: SRS Events | Florist: Bouquets at 38 | Invites: Minted | Catering: Most important Occasion & Ace Beverage | Cake:  Buttercream Bakeshop | Makeup & Hair Stylist:  MAB Artistry | Bride’s Attire: Reem Acra | Groom’s Apparel: Alton Lane (jacket) SuitSupply (pants) | Music/Enjoyment: Moonshine Band
| Transportation: RMA