Vriti and Jeremiah started dating after they met working on Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 presidential campaign. Four years later, they got engaged on a trip to the Scottish Highlands.
They wanted to honor Vriti’s South Asian roots while hosting a wedding that felt uniquely them. Vriti spent a long time, she says, working with an officiant to design a ceremony that honored Hindu tradition yet abbreviated the nuptials and made them easy to follow. An outdoor setting was nonnegotiable, reflecting their love of nature and hiking. Decor in shades of green with pops of orange, red, and purple evoked a Hindu palette and complemented the National Arboretum’s beauty. Rather than assigning seats, the couple mixed high-tops, lounge areas, and open round tables to encourage mingling and give the reception a modern, festive atmosphere. In lieu of signature cocktails, the bar was stocked with top-shelf Scotch, and instead of a cake, servers passed ice-cream sandwiches on the dance floor.
Wedding Details
Photographer: Kate Melconian
Planning, design, invitations: Glorious Weddings & Events
Florist: Far Bungalow Farm
Caterer: Purple Onion Catering; Rangoli Restaurant
Hairstylist: Artistry of Jameise
Makeup artist: Styling by Camille
Bride’s attire: Falguni Shane Peacock from Studio East6 (Chicago)
Groom’s attire: Anita Dongre (jacket); Suitsupply (pants); Vintage India (shoes); Krewe (sunglasses)
Music: DJ Roel from ShiVish Entertainment
Rentals: Pretty Little Wedding Co.; Select Event Group; Sammy’s Rental; Tierra Events
Henna artist: Shazia Jalil
Welcome-party venue: Hill Prince
Tent: Select Event Group
Dance lessons: Yours Truly Dance
Officiant: Priya Amaresh from Duke University
Venue: The Arboretum
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.
