Photography by Julie Hove Anderson
Scott and Julia
A love story years in the making, Scott and Julia “supposedly” first met in French class in 7th grade. However, it wasn’t until high school that they officially connected thanks to mutual friends. Julia’s first impression of Scott was, “He’s so cute.” After he asked her to their senior prom, the pair started dating. Their decade-long relationship has featured a variety of milestones. Attending college seven hours apart, new careers, moving in together, buying their first home. “Those big life moments, and watching how each of us navigates them, became the new, more lasting impression [of each other].”
It was important that their venue reflected their creative backgrounds and passion for design. Scott and Julia hosted their February wedding at Citizens Ballroom. The historic bank in Frederick has been restored, featuring beautiful architectural details, including the original vault, marble fireplace, and pink marble flooring. Organic, architectural, and classic; exactly how their wedding felt from the decor to the fashion.
Her Look
Julia knew she wanted her bridal look to feature sleeves, “whether that was gloves, detached sleeves, or true sleeves.” While she didn’t want something with too much detail or intricate beading, she wanted an element of interest. After visiting five shops in Maryland, she expanded her search to D.C. At Lovely Bride, Julia fell in love with a sleek and sophisticated gown by Newhite featuring a textured bodice and off-the-shoulder organza sleeves. A weird coincidence, Julia and her bridal stylist were wearing the same outfit at both of her appointments; “it felt like kismet.”
His Look
Scott liked the idea of wearing something unexpected. He considered green or velvet suits to stand out from the sea of black tuxedos they expected their guests to wear. Because they got married in the winter, they leaned into the “lushness” of the season and opted for a white suit jacket with a black shawl collar and a black velvet bowtie. Scott finished off the look with classic black tuxedo pants, olive green socks with tigers, and black leather loafers.
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“We really wanted to lean into our style and make it feel like us, whether that was in the design of the florals, tousled French twist hairstyle, texture of my dress, or mixed fabric of Scott’s tuxedo.”
The Accessories
Describing herself as a “shoe girl,” Julia wanted something unexpected for her wedding day. She stumbled upon a pair of sky blue Simkhai heels that spoke to her. The satin pumps feature a pointed toe with crystal-encrusted slingback straps. “I hadn’t planned to do a colored shoe, but I loved them so much as soon as I saw them.” The crystal added an elegant touch that made them feel special.
Their Entourage
For her bridesmaids, Julia imagined a mix-and-match look but in a specific way. She pictured unique dresses that didn’t “scream ‘bridesmaid’.” To achieve this look, Julia turned to Canva, creating a presentation with about 50 dress options, with different colors, silhouettes, prints, and price points. Each bridesmaid chose her top three choices, and Julia made the final selection of dresses that would look best as a group. A mix of colors, textures, and patterns that put their creative organic vision on full display.
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Details:
Bride Gown: BB Dress with customized long sleeves, Newhite (designer) $4,558, Lovely Bride DC (shop) Veil: Pearl Slip Veil, Rituals of Love (designer) $178 Bride’s jewelry: Bride’s grandmother’s pearl bracelet, grandmother’s pearl and emerald ring, Earrings: Amelie Pearl Drop, gift from parents, Mod+Jo Bride’s shoes: Sam Crystal Harness Pumps in Light Sky, Simkhai (designer) $525 Other Accessories: Tulle Bridal Scarf, PerfectWeddingVeil, $37, a vintage white beaded purse borrowed from my mom that she used on her wedding day Reception shoes: Deluxe Brand Hi Star Sneakers White, Golden Goose, $446 Groom Suit Designer: Contrast Shawl Tuxedo Jacket with Black Tuxedo Pants, The Black Tux (designer and shop) Jewelry: Custom cufflinks from mom’s jewelry; black metal watch; gifted vintage bear tooth cufflinks Shoes: Black Leather Tassel Loafer, Hawes & Curtis, $249 Other Accessories: Black Velvet Bow Tie, Black Pin Dot Pocket Square, and Suspenders, The Black Tux; Tiger Socks in Green, Lorenzo Uomo, $13 Bridesmaids Dresses: Frankie Silk Dress Es in Buena (Reformation, $298); Pleated Long Sleeve Satin A-Line Gown in Apple Green (Mac Duggal) $498; Waldorf Dress in Coffee Bean (Retrofete) $446; Imola Dress in Dusty Blue (Marchesa Notte Bridesmaids) $295; Aurora Satin Bridesmaid Dress in Deep Olive (Revelry) $229 Other: Various personal jewelry, shoes, and accessories Groomsmen Suits: The Black Tux (designer and shop) Jewelry: Amazon, Black Metal Watch Shoes: The Black Tux Other accessories: Lorenzo Uomo, Tiger Socks in Green, $13 Other Style-Related Vendors Photographer: Julie Hove Anderson Hair: Erica Ritchie, Vintage Veils Makeup: April McKenzie, Vintage Veils Florist: Wanton Poppies
