January 20, 2014

A Real Wedding at The Willard

Katie and Travis are both Army helicopter pilots who happened to be living and working in the DC area when they were planning their wedding. Most of their family came from out of state to celebrate with them. So it was important that we found a hotel venue that was close to their church, Saint Patrick’s, in Washington DC. The Willard fit the bill perfectly. I hoep you enjoy these delicious photos by Abby Jiu.

wedding invitation, envelope and ceremony program - white and fig with black ribbon 4 flower girls look out the window of the hotel suite while the bride gets dressed the bride puts on her veil the groom's uniform and service medals the groom smiles the bride and her father walk down the aisle wide shot of the ceremony in the church groom smiles wide when bride arrives at the front of the church bride and groom sit during the mass bride and groom smile ear to ear as they walk back down the aisle bride stands on the trolley while holding her white and purple calla lilly bouquet bride & groom hold flutes of champagne and kiss in the trolley Wedding Party portrait in front of the Lincoln Memorial bride and groom on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial

Petal’s Edge did a great job with the flowers, and Onyx absolutely killed it all night long on the dance floor. Katie and Travis’ stationery all came from Paper Source, with quite a few DIY hours put into them!

wide shot of the Willard ballroom tall red, plum and eggplant floral arrangement on the escort card table escort card at the dinner place setting guests dance to the live band bride bangs the cow bell bride is serenaded by the service members late night snacks: sliders late night snacks: french fries with ketchup