madeline + jacob | intercontinental wharf wedding in dc with fall colorado vibes

On a breezy and bright blue-skied early October Saturday, Madeline and Jacob became husband and wife in front of not only their closest friends and family, but the cutest retro s’mores camping trailer and the glistening waterfront of the DC Wharf…

The inspiration for their elegant and cozy Fall wedding celebration was all thanks to the start of their relationship taking place in Colorado; M+J’s first date involved leaf peeping, so incorporating all the Fall vibes into their wedding day was Event Planning DC’s task and they crushed it, as usual!

I couldn’t be happier to share these favorites from their wedding —it was such a memorable day for such sweet families coming together!

5 MEMORABLE MOMENTS AND DETAILS FROM M+J’S WEDDING AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL WHARF DC

1. Jacob was so emotional during the ceremony… which is proof that by doing a first look, it doesn’t mean your partner won’t be emotional when they see you walk down the aisle!!

2. Madeline’s grandma was their flower girl and had a smile on her face from start to finish down the aisle!

3. Their favorite local musician, Cris Jacobs, played at the ceremony and cocktail hour.

4. The florals + greenery were so lush and full of Fall colors and textures; the chuppah was made up of white birch posts topped with flowers in shades of dark orange, gold, mustard, ivory and soft dried grasses.

5. The reception ballroom was incredibly cozy, romantic and elegant! With tables full of colored amber and green glassware, gold placesettings and garlands of greenery on the table as well as hanging above the head table with hanging candles, I couldn’t get enough!

Congrats again, Madeline + Jacob! It was such an honor to document your wedding day and be a part of the official start to your MD adventures as husband and wife!

I hope you both continue to enjoy making each other laugh and dancing with Laila, for decades to come!!

xo,
Naomi

kudos to this stellar vendor team:

Wedding Planning & Design: Event Planning DC
Venue: Intercontinental Wharf DC
Floral and Rentals: Edge Floral Event Designers
Photography: Urban Row Photography
Rentals: DC Event Rentals and Select Event Group
Bride’s Hair: Amanda Moran Artistry
BM Hair: Mariani
Makeup: BTV Beauty
Ceremony & Cocktail Music: Cris Jacobs
Reception Music: Free Spirit Band, Entertainment Exchange
Cake: Sugarbakers Cakes
Invitation: MLC Designs
Escort Wall Design: Event Planning DC, Production: Edge Floral Event Designers, Leaves: Meaningful Frames
Alternative Guest Book: Meaningful Frames
Wedding Dress: Posh Bridal MD
Groom’s Attire: Paul Stewart
Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

rachel + jordan | a classic, fun + luxe spring wedding at the belvedere in baltimore

The amount of joy and happy tears present at Rachel + Jordan’s wedding at the Belvedere on a late spring Sunday in March was truly immeasurable! Their love for each other, their families, friends and Baltimore, the city they call home — it was all such an incredible celebration full of energy, romance, a scented ceremony (!) and the most stunning chuppah I have ever seen!!

Enjoy these early favorites from Rachel + Jordan’s classic spring Belvedere wedding in Baltimore…

THE 9 MEMORABLE MOMENTS AND DETAILS FROM R+J’S BELVEDERE WEDDING THAT WILL MAKE YOU SMILE:

1. Rachel wore pearl earrings from one grandmother and a vintage diamond ring from her other grandmother. Jordan wore sloth astronaut cufflinks!! Read their engagement blog post for more on the meaning of the sloth astronaut! ;)
   

2. Their first look on the promenade was full of overwhelming emotion, bringing tears to Jordan’s eyes and the need to pause while taking it all in, especially how gorgeous Rachel looked!
   

3. Rachel designed the ceremony space and guest entry sequence to smell of their favorite Jo Malone scent. It was a first for me; I’m convinced it’s one of the best ways to personalize a wedding, since scent is a huge memory driver!!!
   

4. The chuppah was one of the most beautifully lush I’ve ever seen, constructed with gold frames by Victoria Clausen and flowered by Steelcut with shades of maroon, burgundy, magenta, toffee, light pink and peach in varieties of roses, peonies, orchids, anemones, hanging amaranthus and more. The sweetheart table was also overflowing with these flowers in an asymmetrical arrangement. There were also pomegranates in the table floral arrangements…!
   
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5. The speeches made by both sets of parents and Congressman and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, brought tears to my eyes. So much respect and pride shared for these lovebirds; it was simply an honor to be in their presence.

6. The black and white checkered dance floor brightened up the space and added the perfect punch of contrast to draw your attention to the twirls and epic moves of their first dance.

7. R+J and all of their guests wore sneakers (some were so creatively decorated!) to honor Jordan’s late brother, a talented basketball player and coach.

8. Rachel made an entrance on the cream cruiser bike to announce dessert, in her second party dress full of sparkle, fringe and celebration!

9. We were able to take portraits in Mt. Vernon under the blooming magnolia trees near the Washington Monument and it felt like we were in Europe among all the cobblestones and beautiful architecture surrounding us!

We also made sure to explore the venue fully since there are so many iconic and unique backdrops for photos at the Belvedere — we took portraits in the Owl Bar, the romantic nook on the 12th floor, the window above the marquee and the 13th Floor during the after party.

MAZEL TOV, Rachel + Jordan!!! It was an absolute honor to document these memories for you! Your wedding was so much fun, photogenic, elegant and meaningful - like you two and your incredible relationship. I hope you continue laughing, dancing, eating, holding hands and travelling together for decades to come… you are such an inspiration to us all!

xo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:
planning + design: Celebrations
venue + catering: Belvedere & Co Events
getting ready: Four Seasons Baltimore
photography: Urban Row Photography
videography: Lee Russell Films
beauty: No Filter Glam
flowers: Steelcut Flower Co
chuppah structure: Victoria Clausen’s Floral Rents
officiant: Rabbi Howard Tilman of Beth Israel Congregation
band: Broadsound Band
paper goods: Jenifer Sirkis Designs
signature scent: Jo Malone Wild Bluebell
wedding dress: Allure Bridals Style 9660
boutique: Betsy Robinson’s Bridal
shoes: Nike (with added bling by the bride herself!)
groom’s attire: Paul Stuart
rings: Star Jewelers on High
linens/china/rentals: Select Event Group
lighting and dance floor: Event Dynamics
ice cream: Cream Cruiser
transportation: Ride Thoroughbred
photobooth: Unfotogettable Events