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Rustic Barns at Hamilton Station Wedding: Carly + Brian
April 13, 2016

What can we say about Carly and Brian’s Northern Virginia Barn wedding? Well, for starters we wish we had been on the guest list because they look like a couple who know how to have a great party! The couple have been dating since college, for over 9 nears, and their friends and family were so excited to finally be able to celebrate them as newlyweds! When trying to decide what was most important in the planning stages they knew one thing was for certain, they absolutely must have the perfect wedding reception band.  The couple are Carbon Leaf super fans, so they went for a big leaf and reached out to them to play at their wedding. Although they said it was a small splurge on their budget, for the bride, seeing the band as she entered the ceremony playing her processional music was a unforgettable moment and worth every penny. We love how they prioritized the details that were the most important to them and were able to have something so special as a part of their wedding day. A big thank you to United with Love vendor guide member Birds of a Feather Photography for sharing this rustic Hamilton wedding with us today!

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From the Bride: “Our vision was primarily to have a big, celebratory party. We had been dating since college (2006) at James Madison University (GO DUKES!), so our friends and family knew we were basically married already. We wanted a simple ceremony in a place we felt comfortable, followed by a rockin’ party where everyone would have an amazing time.”Barns at Hamilton Station Wedding Birds of a Feather photography (65) View More: http://birdsofafeatherphotos.pass.us/carly-and-brian-wedding View More: http://birdsofafeatherphotos.pass.us/carly-and-brian-wedding View More: http://birdsofafeatherphotos.pass.us/carly-and-brian-wedding View More: http://birdsofafeatherphotos.pass.us/carly-and-brian-wedding Barns at Hamilton Station Wedding Birds of a Feather photography (76) View More: http://birdsofafeatherphotos.pass.us/carly-and-brian-wedding View More: http://birdsofafeatherphotos.pass.us/carly-and-brian-wedding

“Our priorities were photography, food, and music. We were really picky with our vendor choices, which was a little exhausting at times. But when we found them, without question, we were absolutely in love with the choices we made, and they combined to make our big day everything we hoped it would be.”
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“Our splurge was 100% getting Carbon Leaf to play our wedding, which was a dream come true. We’ve had some disappointing interactions with musicians we really like in the past, but Carbon Leaf are all as personable and good-natured people as they are amazingly gifted musicians.”
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Personal touches: “In choosing our vendors, we put emphasis on finding people with which we could take a hands-off approach, and who we trusted to use their skills to provide us with a final product we knew would be amazing. We were able to let them be creative, and do their thing, and it was great! I had a TARDIS, from Dr. Who, in my bouquet as my “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” I’m a pretty huge nerd, so this was my way of slipping that part of myself in there. 

Brian, the groomsmen, the ring bearer and his dad all wore ties with the Kennedy clan tartan, as his family is of Scottish ancestry.The box for the rings was Brian’s grandfather’s, which his mom had refinished and his nephew, the ring bearer, carried. Carly’s aunts from Massachusetts brought down the conch shell they blow to get everyone gathered at family events- that was especially fun as Brian’s family didn’t know what was happening when everyone started blowing it!”

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Favorite Moments from the Bride: “The whole day was kind of a big, happy blur for me. My mom sang a silly song to me as she walked me down the aisle. My sister and her friends trying to make more noise at their table than Brian and I’s friends from college at dinner. Seeing everyone in one place at one time, feeling the warmth and love in the room and just a glow of happiness over everything- it sounds cheesy, but that feeling is what I remember most.

From the Groom: “Being up on the deck with my groomsmen when Carbon Leaf started to play Life Less Ordinary, acoustic, out on the lawn where the ceremony was going to take place. It just hit me like a ton of bricks that over a year of planning and preparation was officially coming to fruition.”
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Tips and Advice: “Step back and let your vendors do their thing. I got overwhelmed early on and decided that they were the experts, and they would do their best work if we got out of their hair. It was totally the right decision, and I wish I had realized that earlier on before I got so stressed out! Also, day-of coordinator! I was so relaxed the day of and was able to enjoy it because I knew Kelley had my back and everything was awesome. It was nice not to have to think about anything except having a good time!”

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From the Groom:  “I know it’s incredibly cliche, but it’s true: make sure you take a few spare moments to really soak it in. For all the work, time, and money you put into such a big event, it’s ultimately your big day. It really does fly by, so grab a couple seconds here and there to look around at all the people who’ve come to join you in celebration, and enjoy what you’ve accomplished.”
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“We had an incredible wedding and were so fortunate that so many stars aligned for us to have what was, essentially, a perfect day. We can’t thank our team enough for providing us with stunning services, and our friends and families for coming out and partying with us.”

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Congratulations to Carly and Brian! Thank you for sharing your Northern Virginia Barns at Hamilton Station wedding with us!

The following Washington DC area wedding professionals contributed to their wedding:

Photographer: Birds of a Feather Photography
Wedding Planner & Floral Designer: Event Studio
Invitations: Minted
Jewelry: Igorman
Beauty: SAS Studio and Salon
Bridal Attire :Vows Bridal / Dress Hanger: Etsy / Garter: Etsy
Bridal Shoes: Beholden Bridal
Groom’s Attire: Jos. A Bank / Tie: Kennedy Clan Tie
Bridesmaid Attire: Dessy / Robes: Singing Slowly
Ceremony + Reception Venue: The Barns at Hamilton Station
Catering: Magnolias at the Mill
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Ceremony and Reception Music: Carbon Leaf
Desserts: Sweetz Bakery
Favors: Teds Bulletin Pop Tarts
Rehearsal Dinner: 868 Estate Vineyards

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide and for even more amazing local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries and other Washington DC area real weddings.

Photo Credit: Birds of a Feather Photography

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Sunset Lake Anna Engagement Session
April 28, 2017

We hope you had a wonderful week! For everyone getting married this weekend, congratulations and enjoy every second of it! We, alongside our favorite DC wedding vendors, are gearing up for the beginning of wedding season. We can’t wait to dive into a bevy of happy moments over the next few weekends! Thank you to Marie Hamilton Photography for sharing their delightful Virginia Lake Anna engagement session with us today.

Today we are sharing an engagement session by Marie Hamilton Photography. Shelbie and Preston danced together in front of a sunset filled sky on the edges of the Lake Anna State Park for a sweet engagement session! The couple are tying the knot in a few weeks and we wish them both all the best on their big day!

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2015 In Review: Its All In The Details
January 6, 2016

Continuing with our roundup of 2015’s best real wedding moments on United with Love, today we wanted to share our favorite details from ceremonies, the reception, and the bridal party! This was a hard group to gather, as we have had so many amazing details throughout the year. We loved how much life and color our vendors brought to each wedding, and we can not wait to see what 2016 brings for new trends and details that we can share with our readers.

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Starting off the list is this colorful ombre ceremony aisle, lined with pink petals and a perfect monogram runner designed by Strawberry Milk Events! Using crisp white chiavari chairs to accent the pops of color, this is how you transform a ballroom at the Four Seasons Baltimore into a modern wedding oasis. (credit: Mary Brunst Photography)

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For their tented Private home wedding, Erin and Austin served up their favorite brews in this awesome canoe. We loved that they kept to the feel and style of their wedding with this unique bar setup, which can easily be incorporated into any outdoor or rustic wedding. (credit: Love Knot Photo)

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From the nautical napkin knot ties, to the unconventional sailboat centerpiece paired perfectly with sweet florals; we loved everything about this nautical maryland wedding. It can be challenging to have the perfect combination of design elements to achieve a theme without being cliche, and we really embraced all the small details inside this wedding! (credit: Rachael Foster PhotographyRacheal Foster Photography)

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What we loved most about this romantic DC wedding at Andrew Mellon Auditorium with A. Dominick Events, was how you can pull out any number of the striking details and find inspiration for every budget. The kings table anchoring the room is a great alternative to break up a sea of round seating. Also, the arch of floral trees create height in an over sized space to help create an intimate setting.  (credit: Greg Gibson)

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The wedding day doesn’t have to be the only place to showcase your personality when planning! We love when couples go all out at their other weekend activities, and this Arlington rehearsal dinner at Kapnos Taverna is no exception! The bright, colorful La Tavola linens paired with these adorable True Love signs made for a fun and festive pre-wedding treat for guests! (credit: Kurstin Roe Photography)

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How romantic would it be to share your first dance under a sea of Geronimo Balloons? We loved everything about this simple yet elegant moment at Sam and Kate’s Meridian House wedding! (credit: Documentary Associates)

Any family fur babies in the bridal party are OK by us, and this little guy really stole the show at Ann and Matt’s  Winter Wedding in Old Town Alexandria. Keeping with their bridal party florals, their puppy wore a greenery collar by Sweet Root Village and matching color coordinated lead. (Credit: K. Thompson Photography)

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The soft draping in this Old Hollywood 1840’s Plaza wedding really took our breath away. We loved the romantic colors paired against the bridal parties blue gowns and soft cream florals from Mobtown Florals. The best part about this detail is that it can be recreated in almost any venue with the right draping team. (credit: Hamilton Photography)

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Live Painters at weddings have become a huge trend in 2015, and we loved seeing this piece of art in progress from Jamie Peterson, in this Tudor Place Garden Inspirational Shoot. Hiring an artisan such as a painter or silhouette artist is a fun and interactive moment for guests at the wedding. (credit: Sweet Tea Photography)

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Finishing off our favorite details roundup from 2015, is this truly unique tablescape from Intrigue Designs and Engaging Affairs from their Boho Chic Wedding Inspiration Shoot. Tables do not have to be subject to simple 5 foot rounds anymore with options such as kings size rectangles, X’s and O’s, and squares! We especially love the lush and textured ring of florals in the center to create depth and quite the talking piece over dinner! (credit: Carly Fuller Photography)

Thank you so much to all of our fantastic contributing vendors and couples who sent in their Real Weddings, Inspirational Shoots, and Parties in 2015. We are looking forward to 2016 and seeing what amazing new details our favorite DMV vendors create!

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Elegant Old Hollywood Wedding in Baltimore: Lindsay + Nate
December 28, 2015

If you are planning your wedding in the DC area from out of town, you’ll want to play close attention today because Lindsay and Nate planned their wedding in Baltimore from far, far away in the Middle East! The pair were living overseas, but wanted to come home to Maryland (where they met and fell in love!) to wed. Through lots of time zones and late night phone calls, they selected a stunning wedding venue in downtown Baltimore, MD near there old stomping grounds to tie the knot – The 1840’s Plaza. Their elegant venue and Lindsay’s gorgeous lace wedding dress (which we love!) set the tone for their vintage, old hollywood-inspired wedding full of elegant black and white wedding details. Because they were planning from so far away, their wedding turned out to be one big family affair, with everyone getting involved to help make it amazing. A friend of the couple made their wedding favors, a bridesmaid did bride’s makeup, and mom even addressed their wedding invitations! So, when it all came together on the big day, the wedding day details were that much more sweet for these newlyweds. We love it when loved ones come together, especially for a couple planning from afar, to make their wedding day personal and truly unforgettable. A special thanks to Hamilton Photography for sharing Lindsay and Nate’s elegant Baltimore wedding with us!

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From the bride: We were so happy to be able to come back to Baltimore for our wedding. It’s where we met and first started dating, and we got married a few blocks from our old neighborhood in downtown Baltimore. We considered a destination wedding, because we are so far away and our friends and family are scattered throughout the world, but in the end Baltimore was the only place that really made sense to us. We’re so grateful that everyone was willing to travel to Baltimore to celebrate our wedding with us, and it was the perfect setting to start this next phase of our lives together.

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We were inspired by vintage glamour and Old Hollywood for our wedding. The two things that set the tone for this were the venue and my dress. The 1840’s Plaza is a beautiful old building in downtown Baltimore, and one of the last iron facade buildings on the East Coast. It cuts such a dramatic figure and was a beautiful spot to take wedding photos. I knew I wanted a very simple sheath silhouette for my bridal dress so that I could have some more dramatic details like intricate beading and the bird cage veil.

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The main priority for our wedding was working with trusted wedding vendors! We planned our wedding from 7,500 miles and several time zones away as we are currently living in the Middle East, and the bulk of the wedding planning was done in two trips home to Baltimore over the course of about a year before the wedding. The wedding planning was also a lot of late-night phone calls and emailing back and forth. I chose wedding vendors that either came highly recommended through friends or are well-known in the local wedding industry for quality work. We didn’t have the luxury of tastings or getting too caught up in wedding details, so I wanted a caterer that I already knew was excellent. I had attended many events catered by Rogue during my time in Baltimore. We wanted a wedding florist who could take our basic ideas and run with them to produce a fantastic final product on our wedding day. We splurged on two things for our wedding: a large wedding party (we are lucky to have so many amazing friends!) and, last-minute, a photo booth through my photographer. Both were excellent splurges that we’re now grateful we decided to include in our wedding. We skipped on a wedding videographer and so far we don’t regret that choice at all.

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Our wedding favors were provided by very close friends of the family who own an apiary and working farm in New Jersey. My mother hand-addressed all of the wedding invitations in her beautiful cursive hand writing. One of my bridesmaids did my makeup on the wedding day. The reception tables were named after places we have been together including Amman, Prague, Dambulla (Sri Lanka), and Reykjavik. We opted for a more non-traditional wedding ceremony, which was beautifully written by our officiant. But, we kept some wedding traditions such as my father walking me down the aisle. My bridesmaid (the same one who did my makeup!) sang our first dance song, which was Adele’s cover of Dylan’s “To Make You Feel My Love.” So many of our friends and family contributed in some way to our wedding, and as a result it felt so special and uniquely “us.”

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Although neither of our families are Jewish, we had some Jewish wedding guests who asked if we could do the Horah. The DJ asked us and we agreed, so some chairs were found and my husband and I were hoisted up in the air. It didn’t stop there – they then danced with the two mothers and then the two fathers. It was so much fun, and the pictures that we have are priceless!

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Advice from the bride for other Washington DC area couples:

Our wedding planning situation was a little unique because we were planning from abroad and came into Baltimore about ten days before the wedding. In some ways, it was a relief to not get hung up on wedding details – does anyone really remember what color your napkins were? – and in others it was stressful and difficult to be so far away.

My wedding planning advice to other couples is to find wedding vendors who are willing to work with you under whichever circumstances you find yourself in, and to trust them to do their jobs. They are professionals who do this hundreds – if not thousands – of times per year, and I had to learn to let go of details and just trust that everything would turn out Ok. And, everything did!

In terms of the actual wedding, if there’s any way you can plan in even just 15 minutes to spend alone on your wedding day with your now-husband/wife, ask your wedding planner or coordinator to work that in. I don’t think I saw my husband at all except when we said “I do” and when we danced together! I do regret that we didn’t get a moment to stop and just be together, take a breath, and be present with each other.

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Congratulations to Lindsay and Nate!  Thank you for sharing your elegant ballroom wedding with us!

The following Washington DC area wedding professionals contributed to their wedding:

Photography: Hamilton Photography
Venue: 1840s Plaza
Catering: Rouge
Cake: SugarBakers
Stationery: Paper Source
DJ: AJ Smith
Florist: Mobtown Florals
Hair: Brittany Tollberg, Zina’s Day Spa
Makeup: Kristina Lawall (bridesmaid)
Photo Booth: Chesapeake Photobooth
Officiant: Lauren Metz
Wedding Dress: Betsy Robinson Bridal
Bridal Headpiece: Niko Bridal
Bride’s Shoes: Betsy Johnson
Jewelry: Pearl earrings – 21st birthday gift from grandparents, and great-great-aunt’s dinner ring
Favors: Tassot Apiaries
Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse

For more wedding vendors, please visit our Washington DC area wedding vendor guide and for even more amazing local ideas, check out our wedding inspiration galleries and other Washington DC area real weddings.

Photo Credits: Hamilton Photography

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Sunday Brunch: Mandarin Oriental D.C.
January 26, 2014

Good Sunday morning to you! Let’s take a trip to check out Mandarin Oriental D.C. on today’s Sunday brunch feature. If you are looking for a wedding in DC that is seamless, lively, distinctive and all yours, then you must go and visit Mandarin Oriental D.C.. It is venue for your wedding in a luxury setting that offers a personalized experience which makes for day that unequivocally belongs to you. Featuring an impeccable tradition of service and an experienced team, Mandarin Oriental D.C. brings polish and modern sophistication to your perfect day. In its unique location in D.C., Mandarin Oriental offers an exclusive backdrop for weddings of all sizes. You can say your vows in the garden on the water with the Jefferson Memorial in the background, then dance into the night in one of two sophisticated ballrooms. All of this is within walking distance to many of DC’s attractions, making it a great spot for your guests as well. You can contact Mandarin Oriental D.C. for a personalized proposal and to schedule a full tour of their property. In the meantime, check out their website and see all of their past features on United With Love.

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Photo Credit: Hamilton Photography

I hope that you’ll go to visit and take of tour of for your wedding Mandarin Oriental D.C. Join us again next weekend for Sunday brunch with another fantastic supporter of United With Love! We’ll see you back here on tomorrow bright and early Monday morning! If you are interested in joining us for brunch on United With Love, please send us an email.

For more local wedding planning this weekend, don’t forget to check out our Washington DC wedding inspiration galleries, look at real weddings in Washington, Maryland and Virginia, find the best Washington DC area wedding vendors, or explore our wedding forums for DC, MD and VA couples.

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Daily Pretty #315
December 6, 2013

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Photo Credit: Beth Hamilton Photography

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Daily Pretty #306
November 27, 2013

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Photo Credit: Beth Hamilton Photography

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Daily Pretty #295
November 16, 2013

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Photo Credit: Beth Hamilton Photography

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Summer Nautical Riverboat Wedding Reception in Alexandria Virginia: Shauna + Jonathan
October 28, 2013

Hello and welcome back to Shauna and Jonathan’s wedding in Virginia on a riverboat in Old Town Alexandria! (Did you see their outdoor wedding ceremony on the boat??) After the ceremony, they headed upstairs on the boat for some cocktails and then inside for dinner and dancing. How fun?! Beth Hamilton Photography was there to capture all of the memories and simple details, like the goldfish centerpieces and family-made boat flag and gingerbread cookies!

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From Shauna:  The main priority for our wedding was to keep it about the two of us. The wedding business is a booming industry and we wanted to make sure not to get lost in all the “wedding hype” because that is very easy to do since you and everyone else are excited about the wedding. We decided the main things we wanted to splurge on was great food and drinks, thinking that make a great time for us and our family and friends! We decided not too splurge on flower center pieces, so keeping with our nautical theme and wedding colors of blue and orange we used goldfish for our center pieces! After the wedding, the Hotel Monaco, where we stayed, was gracious to take the goldfish and add them to their aquarium.

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From Shauna: Jon’s grandmother who just celebrated her 94th birthday makes gingerbread men every Christmas for the family. Family that does not live near Grammy continues this tradition every year with her recipe, including Jon’s mom. Jon proposed to me by writing “Will you marry me?” on the cookies Christmas of 2012. I love this tradition and decided to make a cookie for all of our guests and attached their escort cards to them! Though I decorated them differently than we do at Christmas by making them brides and grooms, they are still the same gingerbread recipe! My mom also sewed Jon and I a flag that we were able to fly aboard the Cherry Blossom Riverboat as we sailed up and down the Potomac River!

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From Shauna:  Though my favorite memory from my wedding day is the whole day, if I had to choose one Jon and I both agree that our favorite detail was our last song Sweet Caroline! We don’t know how it happened but everyone ended up forming a big arm-in-arm circle around the dance floor with Jon and I in the middle! Everyone sang and danced to the song at the top of their lungs! It was awesome!

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Shauna’s advice for other couples in the DC area planning a wedding: 

Our advice is to try to keep the wedding about what the two of you want. Everyone else will have their opinions, but as long as the two of you stay on the same page about your choices that’s what it is all about!

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Thank you so much Shauna and Jonathan for sharing your wedding love story with us! The following Washington DC area wedding professionals contributed to their wedding:

Venue: Cherry Blossom Riverboat with Potomac Riverboat Company
Officiant: Gerald Williams
Ceremony Music: Brennan Sullivan
Photography: Beth Hamilton Photography
Florals: Coleman Brothers
Hair & Makeup: Modern Bridal Studio
Bridal Dress: Marisa
Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Bridal Jewelry: Nadri
Bridesmaid Dresses: Madewell
Groom’s Attire: Brooks Brothers
Groom & Groomsmen Shoes: Sperry
Groomsmen Attire: Jos. A. Bank
Catering: Main Event Caterers

Visit our vendor guide for more fabulous Washington, DC area wedding professionals, our real wedding gallery for more beautiful Washington, DC area weddings and join the local wedding conversation on our DC wedding forums!

Photo Credits: Beth Hamilton Photography

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Summer Nautical Riverboat Wedding Ceremony in Alexandria Virginia: Shauna + Jonathan
October 28, 2013

Good Monday morning to you! Who wants to take a summertime boat right on the Potomac river with me?! Shauna and Jonathan had their Virginia wedding ceremony and reception on a riverboat docked in Old Town Alexandria. Aboard the Cherry Blossom boat, they treated their guests to good food, great fun and a hefty dose of nautical inspiration! I love how they embraced the summer riverboat theme for their wedding, yet did it in such a sophisticated and classy way. They were even able to get some gorgeous portraits with Beth Hamilton Photography on land before boarding the boat for their ceremony. Don’t forget to come back later this morning for their reception too. Ahoy, matey!

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From Shauna:  Jon and I did not have any particular vision in mind for our wedding, which made finding a venue a little bit difficult. However, once we found the Potomac Riverboat Company and took a tour of the Cherry Blossom Riverboat and talked with the staff we knew this was it! Once our venue was picked our theme feel right into place…nautical of course! Even though we are not “boat people” we thought that since a lot of people would be traveling from different areas Old Town Alexandria was a beautiful and convenient area! Not only was the boat located on the waterfront at the end of King Street in Alexandria, so people could enjoy Old Town, but they could easily get to DC and enjoy those sightseeing areas as well!

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Thank you so much Shauna and Jonathan for sharing your wedding ceremony with us! Don’t forget to come back in a little bit to see their reception. The following Washington DC area wedding professionals contributed to their wedding:

Venue: Cherry Blossom Riverboat with Potomac Riverboat Company
Officiant: Gerald Williams
Ceremony Music: Brennan Sullivan
Photography: Beth Hamilton Photography
Florals: Coleman Brothers
Hair & Makeup: Modern Bridal Studio
Bridal Dress: Marisa
Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Bridal Jewelry: Nadri
Bridesmaid Dresses: Madewell
Groom’s Attire: Brooks Brothers
Groom & Groomsmen Shoes: Sperry
Groomsmen Attire: Jos. A. Bank
Catering: Main Event Caterers

Visit our vendor guide for more fabulous Washington, DC area wedding professionals, our real wedding gallery for more beautiful Washington, DC area weddings and join the local wedding conversation on our DC wedding forums!

Photo Credits: Beth Hamilton Photography

Submitted via Two Bright Lights

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