Robyn and Luke met at a party before the Nationals’ World Series victory parade and then had a first date at a Robert Earl Keen show at the Lincoln Theatre. Three years later, Luke put together a scavenger hunt for Robyn that culminated with a proposal in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden.
The couple exchanged vows just over six months later on New Year’s Eve. For the ceremony, 90 guests gathered amid twinkly lights and candles in the intimate, cozy courtyard at Maketto—a Michelin-recognized restaurant in their neighborhood. Indoors, the bride and groom filled display cases with mementos such as family photos and posters for concerts they’d attended together, along with bright, sunset-toned flowers that also lined the tables. In the background, Luke’s favorite movie, Cocktail, played on a small TV. The menu—a star of the celebration—included bao buns, scallion pancakes, dumplings, short ribs, wok-fried rice noodles, and Maketto’s fried chicken.
The Details
Photography: Judon Rappaport
Planning and design: Bella Notte
Florist: WestVirjeni
Invitations: Minted
Hairstylist: Hair by Remona
Makeup artist: Makeup by Shirin
Bride’s attire: Alexandra Grecco from Lovely Bride
Groom’s attire: Indochino
Music: Ken Wenzel Music (DJ); Dan Goldman Events
Lighting and disco balls: Dan Goldman Events
Transportation: MJ Valet
This wedding originally appeared in the January 2025 issue of Washingtonian.
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.
