Jade, a business consultant from Minneapolis, and Aric, a collegiate basketball official from Chicago, were introduced by Aric’s sister, who Jade worked with on staff for the Georgetown women’s basketball team. Jade and Aric hit it off immediately, and three years later, at Aric’s sister’s wedding, she faked the bouquet toss, handed the bouquet to Jade, and Aric proposed.
At their spring-themed wedding last June, the design included light colors—including lilac, gray, and cream—and floral patterns. Food was important, so they wanted for a restaurant venue, and chose La Vie, where they dined on brunch—including chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, steak and eggs, Greek salad, seasonal fruit, and more—with a waterfront view. Following the big day, the newlyweds honeymooned in the Bahamas.
The Details
Planning and design: Summer and Co. Events
Photographer: Samia’s Studios
Venue and catering: La Vie DC
Florist: Ash to Oak
Invitations: The Knot
Cake: Sweets by E
Hair and makeup: PriscillaM Beauty Hair & Makeup
Bride’s attire: Leda from Carine’s Bridal
Groom and groomsmen’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Bridesmaids’ attire: David’s Bridal
Music/entertainment:
Transportation: Pit Drives
Videography: Feeling Weddings
DJ: Jonathan W Chung
Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Style Setters for Washingtonian. Prior to joining Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File magazine in DC and before that, editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.
