Lauren, a physician assistant from Virginia, and Aaron, a director at a consulting firm from Michigan, met on Bumble and dated for two and a half year before getting engaged on a vacation in Maui. Their August wedding at Raspberry Plain Manor in Leesburg included 225 guests, and was designed in a palette of white, ivory, gold, dark green, and dove gray to convey a “classic, light, and airy” aesthetic.
Lauren’s favorite details included their first dance, and their escort display, which included shelves of bud vases against a black backdrop with a neon sign at the top. Aaron’s favorite part of the day was when he surprised guests by joining the band on guitar for a song at the reception. Other special details included a watercolor painting of the venue that was featured on both personalized matchbox favors and the invitation liners, and a hanging floral installation above the reception space that the couple say was a splurge that “really brought the room together.” See more from their big day below.
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The Details
Photographer: Maddy Williams Photography
Venue: Raspberry Plain Manor
Florist: Flor de Casa Designs
Invitations: Minted
Catering: Gala Cuisine
Cake: Buttercream Bakeshop
Hair and makeup: Best Face Artists
Bride’s attire: Stella York from The Bridal Room
Groom’s attire: Suitsupply
Bridesmaids’ attire: Amsale from Bella Bridesmaids
Music: Black Tie from Washington Talent
Transportation: Road Yachts
Videographer: Granger Creative
Rentals: Something Vintage
Lighting: Royal AV Group
Photobooth: A-list Photobooths
Dance Lessons: Chevy Chase Ballroom