Catherine and Walter’s vintage travel wedding was originally planned to take place in late January, but that fateful blizzard put the best laid plans to waste. Not to fear! The festivities were rescheduled for April – and as you can see by these photos, everything turned out equally as lovely. The couple chose a vintage travel wedding theme, an homage to how they met. Burned out at work, Catherine chose a trip to Costa Rica, where she met Walter. They met amongst a group at a local bar, and after a group hike from the bar, they knew they’d forged a lifelong link.
Catherine carried a bouquet in classic, textured whites – peonies, lilac, ranunculus, freesia, orchids, and garden roses accented with seeded eucalyptus and camellia foliage finished with long, trailing ribbons in gold, ivory and green. The bridesmaids carried simpler versions of the bridal bouquet.
The ceremony took place at Alexandria’s Lyceum. Two lush green designs of mixed foliages flanked the couple, a mix of camellia, myrtle, ivy, jasmine vine, and hanging amaranthus accented with white larkspur and astilbe.
The reception took place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Sumptuous linens in gold and green featured a mix of table designs. Half the round tables featured a gold cathedral candlestick topped with a design of lush, mixed green foliages – loose and organic in feel. Gold footed bowls held romantic designs of hydrangea, stock, lilac, roses and ranunculus in classic whites with hints of light pink astilbe and sweet pea.
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Ceremony: Lyceum
Reception: Fraternal Order of Eagles
Caterer: Spilled Milk Catering
Photography: Jalapeno Photography
Florist: Petal’s Edge
Wedding Planner: Roberts & Co.
