Kathryn, a first-grade teacher, and Jake, an insurance consultant, first met working at the same restaurant one summer in college, and reconnected a few years later online. Two and a half years after their first date at Caboose Brewery in Fairfax, Jake proposed on a trip to see the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, with loved ones who flew in from across the country waiting nearby to celebrate.
For their 140-guest, “modern-industrial”-themed October wedding, the Virginia couple chose Long View Gallery. Kathryn’s favorite details were the bridal processional music, which was custom composed by her brother and the hanging floral installation above the ceremony and later the head table. Jake says his favorite parts were the venue itself, and the food, which included passed chicken parm sliders, shrimp rolls, and charcuterie, plus a choice of beef tenderloin and sea bass. In addition to other sweet treats, dessert included a Funfetti wedding cake. One more special touch: in lieu of a guestbook, the game-loving couple had guests write well wishes on blank playing cards.
See the details of their big day below.
Wedding Details
Photographer: Erin Kelleher
Venue: Long View Gallery
Planning and design: Roberts & Co.
Florals: Steelcut Flower Co.
Invitations: Etsy
Caterer and cake: Heirloom Catering & Event Design
Hair and makeup: MAB Hair & Makeup Artistry
Bride’s attire: Jenny Yoo
Groom and groomsmen’s attire: Generation Tux
Bridesmaids’ attire: Revelry
Entertainment: Legacy Band
Rentals: Something Vintage; DC Rental; Dan Goldman Events
Videographer: Rivion Wedding Films
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.
