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Timeless and Stylish
A classic modern love story, Brady and Brianna are a dating app success. Brady thoughtfully planned their first date at Café Normandie in Annapolis because they served Brianna’s favorite drink, a Cosmopolitan. They quickly bonded over shared values and a love of being on the water. As the location of their first date and after getting engaged at State Circle, they knew they wanted to get married in Annapolis, too. Their desire to get married at a historic home on the water led them to Whitehall in Annapolis. The magnolia-lined driveway and waterfront views were the perfect spot for their romantic October wedding day.
Her Look
Brianna wanted to walk the fine line between timeless and fashion-forward, which was perfectly featured in her dress. She saw a photo of the dress right after getting engaged and instantly saved it. The combination of the puffy sleeves and simple fabric put the dress at the top of her wish list. “I tried on probably 50 dresses at seven different bridal boutiques and nothing felt right,” Brianna said. Although they all fit the criteria, the dress she first saw was stuck in her mind. She visited a store in DC that carried the designer, and the boutique was able to ship the dress Brianna fell in love with from their New York City location. After trying it on, her dream dress was immediate “yes!”
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“Although my dress sleeves were a ‘moment,’ everything else about my fashion and beauty was truly timeless!”
His Look
Brady knew he wanted a custom navy suit for the wedding day. They worked with the Indochino store in Georgetown, Washington, DC. “We loved getting to choose every detail of the suit.” Custom details included a blue floral print for the suit liner and his name and the wedding date embroidered on the inside of the suit jacket.
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The Accessories
Her bridal heels, a pair of Loeffler Randall sandals, were the look’s biggest splurge. The pleated block heels added the perfect pop of blue. Earrings were one of the hardest accessories for Brianna to find. But she borrowed a pair of scalloped diamond and pearl earrings from one of her friends who recently married. She finished the look with a cathedral-length, scattered pearl veil.
Their Entourage
Initially, Brianna wanted her girls to wear all white but then decided to add a little color variation because of the simplicity of her dress. The bridesmaids wore light blue dresses in mixed and matched styles, adding the perfect pop. Groomsmen wore navy suits, which complimented the bridesmaids’ icy blue dresses. Brianna and Brady requested their guests wear blue in any shade or pattern. “Surprisingly enough, everyone listened, and it made for great photos!”
THE BRIDE Gown: Ventura Dress by Vagabond (designer), Lovely Bride DC (shop), $3,715 Veil: Scattered Pearl Tulle Cathedral Veil (David’s Bridal), $180 Jewelry: Pearl and diamond earrings (borrowed), Cartier love ring Shoes: Loeffler Randall Camellia Blue Pleated Bow Heel, $395 Reception Dress: Mesh Louanne Dress, $250 THE GROOM Suit: Indochino Custom Suit (designer and shop) Jewelry: Citizen Endeavor Watch, $595 Shoes: Florsheim Horse Bit Loafers Other Accessories: Monogramed Gold Cufflinks (Etsy), $40 THE BRIDESMAIDS Dresses: Sky Blue Stretch Crepe Dress, various styles (Azazie) Jewelry: Mother of Pearl flower earrings (Etsy), $40 THE GROOMSMEN Suit: Navy suits (rented, Generation Tux) Shoes: Brown dress shoes (Generation Tux)
