The love and energy that transcended with this couple was infectious!  Jim & Angie, a vibrant and active couple began their courtship with each other on a century ride (100 mile bike ride) from Washington DC to Dewey Beach, DE.   During this 100 mile trek, Angie encountered several mishaps with her bike and Jim was there to the rescue each and every time.  After Angie’s long uneventful bike ride, Jim offered to take her home, and from there their love for each other began to blossom.

Angie wanted to incorporate their personalities within their wedding day from the feel of the decor to the beginning of the day with sentimental vows based on the childhood character, Dr. Seuss!  And Jim, a craftsman by trade, was an excellent artist in creating the wine box that was used during the ceremony which stored special love notes they had written for each other, to the wood table numbers that were on the guest tables during the reception.  Angie requested for a purple-eggplant decor, so I incorporated a creme cameo leaf check table linens with a hint of shimmer sparkle with eggplant moire linen napkins, with the cake table with an elegant romance champagne crinkled textured linen, topped with rustic wood framed chairs.  Upon producing an inspiration board for Angie and Jim, she indicated she had a friend that was a floral designer that she wanted to assist with the florals for her special day.  Angie’s friend, Stacy Gaudutis was spectacular at providing a whimsical design of floral bouquets for the ceremony and reception which matched perfectly with our rustic design.

The day began with a magnificent weather and a beautiful view overlooking a breathtaking Virginia landscape.  As guests arrived they were entertained with the melodic tunes from local guitarist, John Ware.  After completing their Dr. Seus vows and saying, “I Do”, they welcomed guests with a special dance choreographed by Jim and Angie to the sound of “In the Mood” by the Glenn Miller Band.  Surrounded by family and friends, they celebrated the night away full of joy and love.

And as their vows to each other based on Dr. Seuss’ “Oh the Places You Will Go”, I will leave you with their special saying from the first and last verse:

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away!

So…
be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray
or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O’Shea,
you’re off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So…get on your way!

Special Thanks to the Wedding Professionals that helped to make Jim and Angie’s day a success:

Event Planning – Perfect Planning Events  |  Photography – Paired Images  |  Ceremony & Reception Venue – Sunset Crest Manor  |  Officiant – Wedding Ceremonies by Jeff  |  Catering – Legends Catering  |  Floral Decor – Stacy Gauditis  |  Deejay – DJ Dark Fader  |  Ceremony Musician – John Ware  |  Bartending Service – ProBar Serv  |  Wedding Cake – Fluffy Thoughts  |  Make-Up Artist – Dawn Newsome  |  Transportation – Reston Limousine  |  Linen & Chair Rentals – DC Rentals

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT:  Paired Images