Taylor says she knew instantly that she’d met her future husband when she and Brandon connected over spicy pickleback shots at a last-minute get-together with mutual friends. Eighteen months later, Brandon proposed on the beach in Ocean City.
A hot-pink-and-orange color scheme and a maximalist display of bold flowers; colorful linens and signage; disco balls; and extra sparkle carried out their “sassy Southern disco” wedding theme. Each bridesmaid held a unique, single-variety bouquet, and blooms from each were combined to create Taylor’s arrangement. Jell-O shots that greeted friends and family set a playful tone, and cheeky signs at the reception’s food stations (“You’re the Mac to My Cheese,” “Well, Butter My Biscuit!”) spelled out more fun. The Southern-inspired menu offered barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, a fry bar, and pimiento cheese. Dreamland sauces nodded to Taylor’s Alabama college days. Another memorable touch: a custom-built pergola over the dance floor.
The Details
Venue: Whitehall
Planning, design: Bailey Weddings
Florals: Blue Vanda Designs
Paper: Colorfully Ciera (invitations); MLC Designs (signage); Ruby the Fox (stationery)
Caterer: The Classic Catering People
Cake, dessert: Blue Crab Cupcakes
Hair, makeup: Georgetown Bride; True Colors Beauty
Bride’s attire: Essence of Australia from Amanda Ritchey Bridal Loft; Untamed Petals (reception); Betsey Johnson (sneakers)
Groom’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Music: Spectrum
Rentals: White Glove Rentals; Something Vintage; Select Events; EventPro; Loane Bros.
Transportation: Driven
Videographer: Film & Flourish
Photo booth: Mirrored Image Photo Booth
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.
