Lotanna, an anesthesiologist from Rockville, and Jerry, a cardiologist from Washington state, were matched up by his brother’s wife. Eighteen months later, Jerry’s proposal became a family affair while the pair were vacationing with loved ones in Mexico.
Their “regal romance” wedding began with nuptials at the grand National Cathedral, followed by a reception at the Fairmont, which was transformed with flowers and decor in shades of ivory, champagne, and gold—including wall-to-wall white carpeting brought in for the occasion. Guests entered the hotel ballroom through a hallway lined with life-size photos from the couple’s engagement-portrait session—Jerry’s favorite element of the day. Overhead at the reception, a cascading ceiling installation was Lotanna’s favorite detail. An escort wall displaying 280 personalized favors—handheld fans, a signature accessory of the couple—read our biggest fans. Once seated, guests were served a four-course dinner with Nigerian influences. In addition to celebrating with a welcome party, the newlyweds hosted loved ones the day after the wedding for an afternoon-tea bus tour of DC.
The Details
Photography: IVASH Studio
Planning, design: MasterPlan Events
Florals, decor: Design House Decor
Lighting, draping: The LightSource Company
Invitations: By Dami Studios
Caterer: Fairmont Washington, D.C.; Chops by Rera
Makeup: JDaye Artistry (bride); E.Marie Glamour; Makeup by Pnang (bridesmaids)
Hair: Dolled by NuEye
Attire: Alonuko (bride); Billionaire New York (groom)
Entertainment: District Strings; MC Chaz; DJ TeeCee
Rentals: Nuage Designs; Table Manners; Select Event Group; Dalissa Events & Party Rentals; Rues Design
Carpet: Two Brothers Installations
Transportation: My Sugar Exotics
Videographer: Bricks Group Media
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.
