Three and a half years after Edidiong Abasi, an anesthesiologist from Pennsylvania, and Okechukwu, a dentist from Mississippi, met at a networking happy hour at HalfSmoke in DC, they got engaged while on vacation in Positano, Italy.
For their black-tie affair, Didi and Dennis envisioned a classic and timeless aesthetic with a black/white/blush-pink/nude palette. Flowers draped the baby grand piano that provided the ceremony soundtrack—which included praise-and-worship music—and the couple exchanged vows amid mostly white florals and decor, for a bright, airy feel. The contrasting design for the reception—predominantly black elements inspired by the hotel ballroom’s chandeliers, along with white florals and candlelight—created what their planner called a “luxe, moody atmosphere” where the newlyweds celebrated with loved ones.
Wedding Details
Photographer: Stanlo Photography
Planning, design: B Astonished Events
Florals: Ivie Joy Floral Arts
Invitations: Minted
Caterer: The Conrad
Cake: Liberty Baking Co.
Hairstylist: Dommie Cole
Makeup artist: Tia Codrington
Bride’s attire: Designer Loft Bridal; Ese Azenabor (reception)
Groom’s attire: Alan David Custom
Bridesmaids’ attire: Jenny Yoo
Groomsmen’s attire: The Black Tux
Entertainment: The DocMC (emcee); DJ EarthKwak
Rentals: Luxe Event Rentals; Table Manners; Something Vintage; DC Rental; Sweet Gifts
Production: Fabrication Events; The LightSource Company
Stationery: By Dami Studios
Videographer: Unleashed Vizuals
Content creation: Content by Camille
Photo booth: Pixl Dash
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.
