Jennifer and Aric had a swinging time (forgive me!) at their beautiful, purple wedding at
Top of the Town in Arlington. So you know how in a lot of weddings there's that one older couple that can really cut a rug and take over the dance floor and they're totally awesome?
Every couple at Jennifer and Aric's wedding was like that, because these two are talented swing dancers. And there was Rubik's Cube cake. J&A:
We started the day at
Le Meridien in Arlington, which happens to have a big, lovely patio for first looks and family photos and things. Thanks, as always, to Julia for hanging with the boys.
Not gonna lie, Jennifer's grandmother was a bit of a show-stealer.
She had competition too.
A few portraits by the Netherlands Carillon before we rolled up for the big event.
Julia had to sneak in some side doors to grab this one.
The view. It's a quality view.
In serious contention for raddest cocktail hour ever, Jennifer and Aric's included a swing dance lesson from
Sue and Gary.
The hora!
The hora morphed into kung fu action dance, one of Aric's passions.
When all your friends are baller dancers, the game of pass-the-bride looks a lot more professional.
Julia doing her thing and Jennifer doing hers.
These two got married on Jennifer's parents' 45th wedding anniversary, so the kids put together a special treat.
Congratulations you guys!
Jennifer and Aric's vendor team:
Ceremony and reception venue:
Top of the Town
Getting-ready venue:
Le Meridien
DJ:
Dabe and Janelle
Caterer:
Main Event Caterers
Florist:
Maryam Flowers
Officiant: Rabbi Stephanie Bernstein, adjunct at Temple Rodef Shalom
Swing dance lesson:
Sue and Gary of Gottaswing
Decoration stuff: Jennifer did tons of DIY stuff for the wedding, including her bouquet!
Cake:
Sweet City Desserts
Rubik's Cube cake:
Sugar Vault Desserts
We started the lovely Casal's De Spa and Salon in Clarendon.
I was very lucky to have Julia along with me for one last day.
Meanwhile, back with the ladies...
It stopped raining just in time for us to do portraits outside. But first we had to hit up the metro.
Abby's dad is a huge selfie fan, so I insisted he grab one with me, too.
We rocked out a couple of hardworking trees at a nearby park.
Then it was Ballroom time!
Abby and Christian did a timeline thing I'd never seen: instead of being announced into a room full of guests, they started their first dance as the room was opened so nobody could run off and eat their salads right away.
Odyssey killed it.
Abby's aunt and father can play the trombone, so they second-lined around the dance floor!
And they had a special banner to run through on the way out, punching their way on to glory.
Congratulations, you guys!
Abby & Christian's vendor team:
Coordination: Alesha with Capitol Romance
Ceremony and reception venue: Clarendon Ballroom
Catering: same
Band: Odyssey
Lighting: John Farr Lighting Design
Officiant: Joyce Hilbery
Hair & Makeup: Casal's De Spa
Abby's adorable dress: Global Bridal Gallery
Christian's dashing suit: JCrew
Bridesmaids' dresses: Ann Taylor
Jordan was the first on the scene.
Family assembled, it was go time at the trellis.
It was a little chilly that morning, but you couldn't have asked for better sunlight.
Congratulations, you guys!
