Allison, a finance professional from North Carolina, and Patrick, who works in marketing and is from South Carolina, met through mutual friends in DC. They became close friends, spending much of their time outdoors together, and ultimately romance blossomed. That shared love of nature, they say, is what brought them together and has been a theme throughout their relationship.
At their September wedding at the National Arboretum, they chose a seasonal, late-summer color palette of orange and yellow to let the beauty of the venue and the season shine. Their floral arrangements, they say, were primarily group-effort DIY from Trader Joe’s—including the sunflower-filled floral arch that Patrick and the couple’s friends put together and ikebana-inspired centerpieces—with the except of the bride’s bouquet, groom’s boutonniere, and their dog’s collar, which were created by She Loves Me. Other highlights of the day included the officiating by Allison’s aunt; the inclusion of their pup throughout the events; “Hey Honey” signature cocktails made with honey produced on site; and a lemon wedding cake baked by the mother of the bride. See the details of the big day below.
Wedding Details
Photographer: Barbara O Photography
Venue: U.S. National Arboretum
Coordination: The Coordinated Collective
Florals: Trader Joe’s and She Loves Me
Invitations: Minted
Caterer: Spilled Milk Catering
Hair and makeup: MAB Artistry
Bride’s attire: Alena Leena
Groom’s attire: Enzo Custom
Entertainment: Extraordinary Events
Rentals: Select Events
Transportation: RMA Limo
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.
