Attorneys Brent and Andrew met in South Bend, Indiana, while Brent was clerking for a federal judge and Andrew was studying law at Notre Dame. Three years after their first date at a local Irish pub, they got engaged on campus.
The pair describe their May wedding—decorated in greens, navy, shades of white, and gold—as “traditional, masculine, formal, and joyful.” Hydrangeas in the floral arrangements gestured to Brent’s grandmother, whose summer yard, he recalls, always burst with the blooms. The invitations and a plaid escort display featured a custom emblem that combined their initials. Tableside pours of Billecart-Salmon Champagne were another special touch. In addition to an almond wedding cake with vanilla buttercream icing, guests were offered tiramisu as a second dessert. Two of Andrew’s favorite memories: entering the ceremony with Brent to Gustav Holst’s “Thaxted” playing on the organ, and ending the reception with the folksy rhythms of “Wagon Wheel.”
Wedding Details
Venue: Christ Church Georgetown (ceremony); The Hay-Adams (reception)
Photographer: Jennie Raff Photography
Planning, design: Havard Events & Design
Florals: Christ Church Flower Guild (ceremony); Sophie Felts Floral Design (reception)
Invitations: Empress Stationery
Caterer: The Hay-Adams
Cake: Liberty Baking Co.
Tiramisu: Bisnonna Bakeshop
Hair, makeup: MAB Artistry
Brent’s attire: Ralph Lauren Purple Label (tuxedo); La Bowtique (bow tie); Paul Stuart (shoes)
Andrew’s attire: Todd Snyder (dinner jacket and tuxedo pants); Eton (shirt and bow tie); Bruno Magli (shoes)
Wedding-party attire: Azazie; assorted tuxedos
Music: Onyx from Washington Talent
Rentals: Select Event Group; DC Rentals; BBJ La Tavola
Transportation: Sunny’s Worldwide
Seating chart: Honest Events
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.
