Marrying the elegance of D.C. and the country comfort of Texas, this breathtaking ceremony took place at a chapel rich with family history. With an unforgettable streamer exit and the stunning reception that followed, every detail Josh Gooden snapped is sure to surprise. From the golden horseshoe escort cards to the Texas-shaped cookie cutters accented with Holly Chapple Flowers blooms, you can see it all here!
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From Josh Gooden Photo + Cinema… The bride and groom wanted to incorporate both of their upbringings into their wedding day – the classic elegance of Washington, D.C. and the country comfort of Texas. Their breathtaking ceremony took place at the Old Post Chapel on Ft. Myer, a chapel rich with U.S. military history that payed homage to the bride’s father, a retired Navy Captain, and two Army Ranger brothers. The childhood pastor of the groom officiated the ceremony and friends and family managed an unforgettable exit with blush and gold streamers. The reception that followed was at the Chevy Chase Club, a special retreat where the bride spent most weekends as a child.
At the cocktail hour, guests were greeted with an old fashion canoe filled with Shiner Bock Beer, a Texas original and a favorite of the groom’s. Gold painted horseshoes with heart shaped name tags written with gold calligraphy served as escort cards and Texas-shaped cookie cutters tied with a recipe of the groom’s grandmother finished off each place setting. The couple opted for a mix of farm tables with garlands of bright pink peonies, peach cabbage roses, and white hydrangea to play into their theme of country elegance. The traditional floral adored wedding cake was accompanied by a Texas state flag groom’s cake. Guests danced the night away to a seven-piece jazz band and bid farewell to the bride and groom with a sparkler send-off.
Photography: Josh Gooden Cinematography | Cinematography: Josh Gooden Cinematography | Flowers: Holly Heider Chapple Flowers LTD | Wedding Dress: Reem Acra | Wedding Cake: Chevy Chase Club | Church: Old Post Chapel | Reception Venue: Chevy Chase Club | Wedding Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo | Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew | Catering: Chevy Chase Club | Hair & Makeup: Behind The Veil | Calligraphy: Pretty in Print | Band: Burnett Thompson Music | Bridesmaid Earrings: Kate Spade | Ceremony Streamers: Bella Bride Creations | Cookie Cutter Recipe Tags: Wedding Ambience | Custom wedding day cards for parents, in-laws, and bridesmaids: Emma Moore | Elephant Cake Toppers: BHLDN | Film Lab: Indie Film Lab | Flower Girl Dresses: Janie and Jack | Flower Girl Initial Heart Necklaces: Ausentes | Flower Girl Shoes: J.Crew | Gold and White Bunny Table Number Card Holders: BHLDN | Groom's Tux: Brooks Brothers | Groomsmen's Tuxes: The Black Tux | Monogrammed "Getting Ready Shoes": Jack Rogers | Monogrammed Denim Button Downs "Getting Ready" Shirts: M Prints & Designs | Monogrammed Handkerchief Flower Wraps: Thread Works Gifts | Monogrammed Wedding Clutch: Bobbie K Designs | Mother of the Bride Photo Clutch: Clover Hill Boutique | Peach Tulle "Getting Ready Skirt": Ouma | Personalized Handkerchiefs for parents of the bride and groom: Canyon Embroidery | Reception Dress: Ouma | Rustic Wooden Boxes for Streamers: Dlightful Designs | Second Shooter: Jen Jar | Texas-Shaped Cookie Cutters: Cheap Cookie Cutters | Wedding Dress Pearl Sash: JLM Couture, Inc | Wedding Guest Book: Claire Magnolia | Wedding Invitation Suite: Crane & Co. | Wedding Programs: Paper Melodys | Welcome Wedding Tote Bags: Heather at Sixpence Press