I love the simplicity of this wedding. It proves that simple doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice beauty, in fact, it might make it that much more pretty. It’s a wedding where the details that truly matter shine beautifully bright, and thanks to Sweet Tea Photography we can see every picture perfect moment here.
From the Bride…S & R were married on October 26th, 2013, in the gardens of the Textile Museum, which is located in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, DC. The Textile Museum was established in 1925, by George Hewitt Myers, a rug and textile collector and connoisseur. Myers collection began with 275 rugs and 60 related textiles from the traditions of non-Western cultures, which drew a wide range of visitors from all around the world. The museum hosts a wide range of family friendly events, exhibitions, and celebrations. This was the one of the last weddings being held on the property, before it was sold to a private donor. The Textile Museum is now in the process of moving it’s collections over to the George Washington University campus, scheduled to reopen in late 2014.
The bride and bridesmaids lounged in a suite at the Fairfax at Embassy Row Hotel, while they had their hair and make-up done. The bride wore a gorgeous vintage-looking gown that she found on gilt.com. Her golden Alice and Olivia wedges added a little flair to her traditional vintage look. The bridesmaids wore white to match the bride, creating a unique feel for their bridal party. The Groom and groomsmen got ready at their home in Georgetown.
Washington, DC local flourist, Sidra Forman, did the floral arrangements. She utilizes local products and ingredients that are produced in a sustainable environment. She focuses on finding the best available seasonal ingredients and presents them in a straightforward manner that lets the raw materials speak for themselves.
The bride’s bouquet featured a variety of delicate touches, including polo rose, free spirit rose, hydrangea, peach campanella rose, david austin Juliette rose, seeded eucalyptus, and white hydrangea. The groom’s boutonniere was made of white fressia.
The garden’s fountain, which tends to be a key decorative piece for events, was filled with cascading camellia, seeded eucalyptus, and white hydrangea. The “altar” area was draped with beautiful accents of Magnolia and white hydrangea. The officiant was an old friend from college, Nina, who was thrilled to share in the happy couple’s special moment. About 70 guests watched the couples share their vows and kiss.
The placement/escort cards were made by the bride. The dinner was catered by Windows Catering, who prides themselves on providing the freshest ingredients delivered from specialty food growers and purveyors around the country. During the cocktail hour Lobster rolls, Mediterranean Lamb Sliders, Duck Confit Empanadas, Mesquite-Grilled Tuna Brochette, Croque Monsieur, and the Squash and Apple Bisque were passed around as hors d’oeuvres. The dinner options were braised boneless kobe beef short ribs, harvest chicken roulade, shrimp tart, artichoke risotto, brussel sprout slaw, roasted vegetables, and autumn themed bread.
The dinner tables featured a lovely arrangement of the same florals that were in the bouquets with the addition of a la mode dahlias, white snapdragon and mini green hydrangea. The candy bar was decorated for Halloween, since Halloween was the week following the wedding. The candy bar offered rock candy sticks, chocolate covered pretzels, pearl white sixlets, chocolate almond bark, peppermint malted milk balls, chocolate covered peanuts, and chocolate pecan clusters. Guests were encouraged to use the provided small carriers to collect their favorite candies to take home.
The cake was made by Windows Catering, which showcased a cascade of peach campanella rose, seeded eucalyptus, david austin juliette rose and sahara rose. Keeping in line with the minimalistic and organic feel of the wedding day, Lisa Marie of Sweet Tea Photography used a variety of film cameras to capture their precious memories.
Photography: Lisa Blume Photography | Floral Design: Sidra Forman | Invitations: Rifle Paper Co. | Catering: Catering By Windows | DJ: Bryan George Music | Hair & Make-up: Alison Harper and Company | Museum: Textile Museum | Photobooth: Poshbooth | Programs & Menus: Written In Detail -Etsy Vendor | Rentals: Sperry Tents