This year like no other has been the year of the elopement. Masks, social distancing, travel restrictions, gathering guidelines… These have all been challenges our couples have had to face. Many of our couples have opted to simply get married – whether or not a party next year is in the works – or simply keep it to their nearest and dearest to witness the nuptials.
Rooftop Elopement
We first met Inra and Andrew as they were initially planning for a larger wedding at the Westin Georgetown. They were the first of our weddings to dramatically change plans and embrace weddings as they were to be for 2020. *Out* was the big reception. *In* was the officiant and the streaming capabilities! And what a year to be thankful for technology to bring us together. They booked their a la carte needs – a stunning modern white bouquet for Inra of white O’Hara garden roses, white lisianthus, white stock, and the most stunning white dahlia and a matching boutonniere for Andrew – through our intimate weddings shop site, and off they went!
Officiant: DC Elopements | Photography: Heather Ryan Photography | Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design
Backyard I Dos
Brigid and Robert had initially planned for a ceremony and reception at Riverview at Occoquan. As we shared with many of our couples originally planning this year, there are very real reasons, financial and otherwise, for getting married. And in the words of Harry in When Harry Met Sally, “When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” Brigid and Robert elected to go forward with their nuptials at Robert’s family home. With bouquet in hand and surrounded by a few family members, their at-home elopement is as romantic and dreamy as any you could imagine.
Photography: Bee Two Sweet Photography | Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design
Going to the Chapel
Out of consideration for the pandemic and restrictions on gatherings, Erin and Joel decided to proceed with a very small ceremony at their church, and postpone the reception until next year. Their August wedding, full of wildflowers, embraces all the best of the season. They opted for a slightly more laid back feel for the smaller elopement. We adore Erin’s simple white summer dress, and truly we just can’t get enough of her wildflower crown!!
Ceremony: Our Lady Queen of Peace
Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design
