President’s Day is just a few weeks away and we’re feeling might patriotic today with Rachael and Joe’s Washington DC wedding from Spence Photographics. To celebrate all that is DC, this duo chose a red white and blue palette but incorporated it in a sophisticated, understated way. They wanted a traditional Catholic wedding ceremony, a reception where they could let loose and the national monuments in the background for all of it! And, you guessed it! That’s just what they got!

From Rachael: Our vision was to have a classic, summer wedding – dancing, eating and laughing, while looking over the amazing landmarks of our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.

My favorite memory was when the doors of the church opened and I saw my soon to be husband for the first time – he was crying!

The following Washington, DC area wedding vendors contributed to Rachael and Joe’s wedding:

Ceremony Venue: Holy Rosary Church
Reception Venue: 101 Constitution
Caterer: Avalon Catering
Photographer: Spence Photographics
Event Planner: Kelley Cannon Events
Cake & Gelato Cart: Annette’s Cakery
DJ: DJ As One, Scratch DJs
Harpist: Gail, Bialek’s Music
Hair: Julie, Up Do’s for I Do’s
Makeup: Ryan Krasney, Blend
Flowers: Emily Phillips
Dress: Bridals by Elena
Men’s Attire: Men’s Warehouse
Invitations + Paper Products: Paper in the Park

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!

Photo Credits: Spence Photographics