A true love story for these two who met in law school, endured a long-distance relationship, finally decided to tie the knot where it all began, Washington D.C, at The Mayflower Hotel! The day was planned and detailed by Lily & Grayson Events and not a detail was missed, from the city map inspired invitations by Minted to homemade cookies using recipes by past First Lady’s! An endless amount of stunning portraits were captured by Marlayna Photography throughout all of the monuments, miles away from where they first met! Take a look below and see all of the magic that played out from first look to first dance!
From Lily & Grayson Events…You wouldn’t know by watching them on the dance floor but Kelsey and Will are one of the most studious and diligent couples we’ve had the pleasure of working with. The plans for their big day were both touching and triumphant—a long-distance relationship that finally brought them back to the city where they fell in love; details incorporating a classic D.C. experience in the most charming ways!
From the contemporary city map-inspired invitations to the homemade cookies using First Lady recipes, guests felt a true sense-of-place for the entire weekend. We were able to build in extra time for them to escape to the monuments for their portraits, less than a mile away from where they first laid eyes on each other.
From Petal’s Edge…Weddings at Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC are truly exquisite, and Kelsey’s and Will’s was no exception! With an elegant, classic color palette and a showstopping mix of blooms, their celebration was one that will inspire brides and grooms for years to come. Kelsey’s bridal bouquet was breathtaking in both texture and color, blending rich burgundy, blush, and ivory hues. Burgundy peonies, peach Juliet garden roses, champagne roses, Café au Lait dahlia, burgundy astrantia, blue thistle, and white astilbe were accented with scented geranium and jasmine vine foliage and wrapped in ivory satin ribbon.
The design for Kelsey’s and Will’s guest table centerpieces meshed perfectly with the timeless beauty of the rest of their wedding. Atop each table, a gold cube vase contained lush, tailored design of white hydrangea, peach stock, burgundy roses, Café au Lait dahlia, burgundy astrantia, blue thistle, and white astilbe, accented with scented geranium and seeded eucalyptus foliage.
Photography: Marlayna Photography | Florals: Petal's Edge | Gown: Maggie Sottero | Cake: Buttercream Bakeshop | Stationery: Minted | Rings: James Allen | Bridesmaids Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Catering: Spilled Milk Catering | Hair & Makeup: Alison Harper and Company | DJ: DJ Dan Goldman | Favors: Hello George Candles | Officiant: Bride's Grandmother - Doris Ferguson | Ceremony Music: Cherry Blossom Strings | Hotel: The Mayflower Hotel | Hotel: The Mayflower Hotel | Venue: Carnegie Institution for Science | Beverage: ACE Beverage | Bridal Shoes: Ted Baker London | Ceremony & Reception: Carnegie Institution For Science | Gown Shop: Love Couture Bridal | Menswear: The Black Tux | Planners: Lily & Grayson Events | Portraits: Thomas Jefferson Memorial | Rentals: Select Event Group | Rentals: DC Rental | Ring Box: The Mrs Box