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Vintage Destination Wedding in Washington, DC: James + Beth
April 20, 2011 Tabitha

Perhaps it’s the dapper tuxedos and the bride’s vintage wedding dress, but today’s wedding in Washington DC is so romantic and glamorous, it feels like it comes straight out of a movie!  Beth and James reside in London, but decided to have a semi-destination wedding at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in downtown Washington, DC (Beth’s hometown).  Beth and James worked with Vicki from My Simple Details to plan this stunning vintage-inspired affair, with equally stunning images from Hyon Smith Photography.

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From Vicki: Beth & James live in London, but with DC being Beth’s hometown, they planned an art-filled wedding at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.  The stunning night ceremony was held on the large marble stairs of the Corcoran Gallery and a beautiful family heirloom cloth chuppah that was attached to four poles was carried in and held by groomsmen as Beth and James recited their wedding vows.

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The current Spencer Finch sculptural installations which takes up the subject of clouds looked amazing behind the Chuppah during the ceremony.  Two galleries were also open for the guests during cocktail hour, escort cards tested guests knowledge of famous artists, as they had to match the painting shown on post cards with the table names like Monet.  Favors included gallery mugs for guests to take home and remember their visit.  Overall, it was a very simple, understated event, where the Beth and James style took center stage.

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The following Washington, DC area wedding vendors contributed to James and Beth’s wedding:

Venue: The Corcoran Gallery of Art
Photography: Hyon Smith Photography
Event Planning and Design: My Simple Details
Floral Design: Petal’s Edge
Catering: Susan Gage Caterers
Lighting: Light-olutions
Wedding Cakes: Firehook Bakery
Hair and Makeup: Hela Spa
Music: The Antares Musicians

Don’t forget to visit our vendor guide for more fabulous Washington, DC area wedding professionals or our real wedding gallery for more beautiful Washington, DC area weddings!

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5 Comments


Stefanie R.
April 20, 2011 at 11:34 am
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Gorgeous wedding! I have to know where she got those amazing shoes!



Stephanie
April 20, 2011 at 9:48 pm
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I also would love to know about the shoes! I want to do purple myself.



nole & juli
April 25, 2011 at 3:38 pm
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Glad you loved this wedding as much as we did! The purple shoes are Christian Louboutin.



Best of 2011 Real Weddings: Most Romantic | Washington DC Weddings, Maryand Weddings, Virginia Weddings :: United With Loveâ„¢ :: Fresh Inspiration, Ideas and Vendors
May 11, 2012 at 10:45 pm
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[…] Photo Credits: Gabe Aceves PhotographySee Molly + Evan’s full wedding right here!Beth + James’s wedding at the Corcoran Museum in downtown Washington, DC from My Simple Details was all about classic […]



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July 9, 2013 at 11:01 am
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[…] Photo Credit: Hyon Smith Photography from James and Beth’s wedding at the Corcoran Gallery of Art […]



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