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Old Town Alexandria Ballroom Wedding
May 13, 2020

We are excited to share today’s Old Town Alexandria ballroom wedding with you today! Jenlain and Matty incorporated the iconic DC cherry blossoms into their springtime wedding with the most subtle touches. From the elegant blush bridesmaids attire, through to the abundant florals we love the touches of pink throughout. Moreover, we are all about Matty’s handsome Grooms suiting! Even his maroon jacket was the perfect combination against the light hues. The majority of Matty’s family came to the states from England to celebrate. So fancy hats, and killer style was abound on their guests. As a nod to his roots; a special grooms cake was created paying tribute to his love of Newcastle. Thank you to Alicia Lacey Photography for sharing their Old Town Alexandria ballroom wedding with us today!

The following Washington DC wedding professionals contributed to this Old Town Alexandria ballroom wedding:

Photography: Alicia Lacey Photography | Videography: Rimas Films | Planning: Simply Hitched
Floral Design: Chic Girl Flowers | Venue: The Westin Alexandria | Hair & Makeup: JKW Beauty | Wedding Dress Designer: Pronovias
| Bridal Boutique: Ellie’s Bridal Boutique | Groom’s Attire: Indochino | Cake: Morgan Phillips Cakes  | Stationery: Bella Figura | Flower Wall: Brightly Ever After

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Romantic Winter Old Town Alexandria Wedding
January 29, 2018

Welcome back to a new fresh week of DC wedding inspiration and real weddings! We took a few days off last week to allow for flu recovery as our family was wiped. We hope that you are all staying healthy and happy in the new year!

Today we have a lovely romantic winter Old Town Alexandria wedding at Virtue Feed and Grain. Melissa and Bogdan were married during a snowy March weekend. Knowing that they wanted an intimate feel to their wedding, the restaurant turned wedding space was the perfect fit. The pair wanted an industrial yet familiar feel for their day. Their largest priorities were having an energetic evening that was more of a party than a formal gathering. We are always down for that! Thank you to Andrea Rodway Photography for sharing a look into this day! Keep reading below for insight from the newlyweds about planning!

Any DIY or special projects? “Bogdan’s ring. We have mismatched rings, which we absolutely love. One of our favorite details is Bogdan’s ring, since it has both metals on it. The copper piece is the profile of the Carpathian mountains – the mountain range Bogdan grew up near. He’s actually hiked a few of the peaks on his ring!”

 

What was most important to you in the planning, splurge or skip? “Well, the largest thing we skipped was a long engagement. We planned our wedding in just over 10 weeks and were helped by an incredible team of vendors, a hugely supportive family, and wonderful friends that were able to pull it all off in a short time. We knew immediately that we didn’t care for the long year+ of planning, so we did it on our own terms. With two engineers in one union, our style has always been more to plan, execute, and move on to the next challenge! It might be a weird way to approach wedding planning, but it worked for us!” 

Favorite moment of the day: ” We had a non-traditional ceremony officiated by a friend of ours. We had put together our ceremony and vows, and knew what was included. However, during the ceremony our friend added a part where he spoke about how much we (Bogdan & I) meant to everyone in the room, and how much they loved us and supported us. He asked us to turn from facing each other and instead turn towards our guests, and really take a moment to appreciate just how much we were loved by so many.

Both of us did not see that coming, and for me I was truly overwhelmed and teared up. I had been doing such a good job at composure, but lost it at that moment! Never before have I stood in front of such a ‘proof of love’, and it was one of my favorite parts of the entire day. Nothing like being overwhelmed (in an amazingly great way!), by your own officiant! “

Did you have favors? “Instead of traditional wedding favors, we chose to donate the amount of money we would’ve spent on them to charities that our guests could choose. We had cards at the the guest book table that explained this, and that had choices for three charities that have impacted us or our families in some way. Guests could choose what they felt most strongly about, and then dropped the card in a copper geometric vase.”

Family Heirlooms or moments?  “There is a family story in my [bride’s] family about my paternal grandfather giving a speech at the 50th wedding anniversary of his in-laws. He toasted his wife’s parents, who immigrated from Italy, and worked really hard to be able to say part of the speech in Italian. I’ve watched the grainy footage of it, and it’s a beautiful video of my grandfather (who passed in the early 2000s, and was not at our wedding) thanking his in-laws for not only his wife, but for their shining example of marriage.

Fast-forward to our wedding, my father stood up and gave a toast to Bogdan and I, and part of it was in Romanian! How much of it made sense in Romanian, only Bogdan and our Romanian guests know, but it meant the world to us. It was a touching moment at our wedding that we will not soon forget.”

The following Washington DC wedding professionals contributed to their Old Town Alexandria wedding:

Photography: Andrea Rodway Photography | Venue: Virtue Feed and Grain | Event Planning: Amelia Lawrence | Floral: Vintage Floral Design | Stationery: The Dandelion Patch | Beauty: Agape Airbrush Makeup and Hair | Engagement Ring: Paul Michael Design | Wedding Ring: Mara Joyce | Wedding Dress: BHLDN | Groom’s Attire: Joseph a. Bank | Bride’s Shoes: Charlotte Olympia | Pocket Squares: The Union DC | Ties: The Union DC | Ring Box: Ostap of Leosklo | Groom’s Shoes: Magnanni | Submitted via: Matchology

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Fall Inspired Old Town Alexandria Engagement
December 22, 2017

Stefanie & Ethan’s engagement session was in Alexandria on the most perfectly overcast day full of amazing fall color!  The couple and Mattie Riley Photography started their day at Wilkes tunnel. This was the perfect spot to start and get them comfortable in front of the camera since it was very private.  Not that they needed it! It looks like these two were naturals in front of the camera. Their smiles are nothing short of infectious! After the tunnel they moved to the 100 block of Prince street right in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. This quaint street between the brightly colored doors, beautiful fall tree coverage, and cobblestone streets, made for the perfect back drop for their engagement session. Thank you to Mattie Riley Photography for sharing this fall Virginia engagement session with us.

Photo Credits: Mattie Riley Photography

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Traditional Old Town Alexandria Wedding
October 2, 2017

John and Cady met on Cady’s first day of work. During toasts at the wedding, Cady’s sister humorously said “Growing up, Cady never met a rule she couldn’t follow.” This was why she found it so surprising when Cady clued her in that she was trying not to fall in love with her boss, John! Needless to say, her efforts were all for naught. The two of them began a romantic relationship, fell in love and the rest is history. This is lucky for us because their traditional Old Town Alexandria wedding is a stunner!
Cady’s family home is near Old Town Alexandria, and she loves the town’s history. She and John wanted a traditional Alexandria wedding that took advantage of Old Town’s natural charm. From getting ready at home, to their ceremony at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on South Royal Street, followed by a reception at Mount Vernon Country Club, their wedding day did just that. We’re pretty in love with their classically elegant invitation suite by UWL vendor, The Dandelion Patch, and their 6 tiered cake by Cakefest. Thank you toRebekah Emily Photography for sharing this beautifully classic wedding day with us!
 
 
 
 
 

 The following Washington D.C. wedding professionals contributed this wedding:

Photography: Rebekah Emily Photography | Ceremony Venue: St. Mary’s Catholic Chuch | Reception Venue: Mount Vernon Country Club |  Floral: Enchanted Florist | Stationery: The Dandelion Patch | Wedding Cake: Cakefest | DJ: J White Productions | Beauty: Ella Beauty| Wedding Dress: Bree Corset & Almira Skirt | Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo

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Intimate Old Town Alexandria Wedding
May 17, 2017

Lauren and Mark wanted an intimate wedding with their closest friends and family. First, they needed the perfect venue to achieve this. The remodeled Morrison House was their choice. We love that they opted for something a little different for their ceremony space, something few people have thought of. Rather than going with a traditional inside ceremony, they were married on the front steps of the Virginia wedding venue. Guests then moved inside for cocktail hour followed by the reception. This is such a unique idea; we hope some of you brides and grooms can draw wedding day inspiration from it! 

Since the reception was happening in such an intimate space, Lauren wanted to fill it with warmth. She obtained this by bringing in summery Virginia blooms. She decided to go with deep pinks, oranges, and purples for the space. They were perfect for the reception and as an accent to her stunning, modern gown. The greenery table runners were dotted with flowers and added romance to the design. We love this as an alternative to traditional floral centerpieces! Thank you to Cedar and Lime Co for sharing this intimate Morrison House wedding with us today.

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

Venue & Catering: The Morrison House

Cake: Society Fair 

Photographer: Gray Kammera Photography

Floral Designer: Cedar and Lime Co

Ceremony and Reception Music:  Innocenti Strings

Hair and Makeup:  Salon DeZen

Bridal Salon:  Fabulous Frocks

Grooms Suit:  The Knot Standard

Invitation Suite:  Minted

Cake Topper:  Lollipop Workshop

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Old Town Alexandria Engagement Session: Joe + Julie
June 17, 2016

We hope you have had a wonderful week and if you are getting married today, Saturday, or Sunday, congratulations and best wishes! We are wrapping up this weeks springtime wedding inspiration with a delightful Old town Alexandria engagement session. Joe, Julie, and their adorable dog Gumbo roamed the quaint streets of Alexandria under the blooming spring trees to capture these sweet images with their photographer Lauren Werkheiser. We are so fortunate to live in an area with such amazing architecture and landscapes, that even the simplest cobblestone streets make for the best backdrops. We love Julie’s unique engagement ring and how Laura captured it along with the nods to their nautical theme! Congrats to the couple and best wishes on their wedding day!

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Old Town Alexandria Proposal: Sterling + Victoria
March 18, 2016

We love sharing local DC engagement proposals with our readers; being able to be a fly on the wall during such an intimate moment is wonderful. Thank you to Audra Wrisley Photography for sharing Sterling and Victoria’s memorable day with us!

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From Audra, the Photographer: Sterling & Victoria’s Old Town Alexandria proposal was one of those perfect days, that remind me of how lucky I am to photograph love on a daily basis! Sterling contacted me a few weeks before this beautiful afternoon, and let me in on his secret surprise for the love of his life, Victoria. His excitement was completely contagious, and we crafted a plan for me to photograph his proposal on Captain’s Row, on one of the couples’ favorite streets in Old Town which is made of historic cobblestones. Needless to say, the romantic proposal went off without a hitch, and I had the honor of photographing this couple with the most genuine love and happiness I could ever imagine! Sterling grew up on an island outside of Washington State, and he was so excited about ending our shoot with a few lovely portraits by the docks in Old Town.

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Sterling & Victoria’s Old Town Alexandria proposal was one of those perfect days, that remind me of how lucky I am to photograph love on a daily basis! Sterling contacted me a few weeks before this beautiful afternoon, and let me in on his secret surprise for the love of his life, Victoria. His excitement was completely contagious, and we crafted a plan for me to photograph his proposal on Captain’s Row, on one of the couples’ favorite streets in Old Town which is made of historic cobblestones. Needless to say, the romantic proposal went off without a hitch, and I had the honor of photographing this couple with the most genuine love and happiness I could ever imagine! Sterling grew up on an island outside of Washington State, and he was so excited about ending our shoot with a few lovely portraits by the docks in Old Town.

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Romantic Wedding Engagement in Old Town Alexandria: Chris + Jeff
June 26, 2015

Good morning Washington, DC area wedding lovers! Chris and Jeff wanted a romantic wedding engagement session and romantic is what they got! Photographer Brandon Hunter photographed the adorable couple all over Old Town, Alexandria – along the Potomac river at sunset to through the lush gardens and historic cobblestone streets. Chris and Jeff will be married this fall in the heart of Old Town, so it is only fitting that they have beautiful engagement portraits to compliment their wedding day!

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Congratulations Chris and Jeffrey!

Looking for more on wedding engagements? Check out other local DC-area engagement photography sessions, or find out what to wear for your engagement and how to do your make-up for your engagement session!

Photo Credits: BHUNTERco

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Old Town Alexandria Wedding Engagement Session: Allison + Mario
May 8, 2015

I am just loving this gorgeous and romantic Old Town Alexandria wedding engagement session by Living Radiant Photography. Allison and Mario chose Old Town Alexandria, Virginia as their location for their wedding engagement session, because it is across from the National Harbor, a place they frequent often. The fall colors were vibrant and beautiful, and the weather cooperated wonderfully. Scroll down to take a peek at the gorgeous sunset they captured too!

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Congratulations Allison and Mario!

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Photo Credits: Living Radiant Photography

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Old Town Alexandria Wedding Engagement Session: Monica + Phil
October 24, 2014

This cute couple and their sweet wedding engagement session in Old Town will definitely bring a smile to your Friday morning! Monica and Phil’s wedding engagement session, captured by Photography by Marirosa, goes from casual and colorful to fabulous and glam. Their session also features an appearance by their furry friend named Susan!

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Congratulations Monica and Phil!

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Photo Credits: Photography by Marirosa

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