Amy and Chris made sure to have their photos taken in front of some D.C. monuments. "The Mall and the memorials are what I love most about this city," says Amy.
Bride: Amy Raaf
Groom: Christopher Jones
Location: Washington, D.C.
Theme: Ballroom wedding
Even on the day of the wedding, Amy’s dress remained a bit of a mystery. "It was custom-made by a New York designer specifically for the bridal salon where I purchased it," she says, "but they wouldn’t reveal the name."
Bride: Amy Raaf
Groom: Christopher Jones
Location: Washington, D.C.
Theme: Ballroom wedding
The bridesmaids wore strapless Bill Levkoff dresses of navy-blue satin with champagne-colored sashes, purchased at Distinctive Designs Bridal.
Bride: Amy Raaf
Groom: Christopher Jones
Location: Washington, D.C.
Theme: Ballroom wedding
The bridesmaids’ bouquets of scarlet Leonidas roses and orchids complemented Amy’s bouquet of pale pink roses and white mums, all by Amaryllis, Inc.
Bride: Amy Raaf
Groom: Christopher Jones
Location: Washington, D.C.
Theme: Ballroom wedding
The couple’s Checkerboard invites were from Posh Papers.
Bride: Amy Raaf
Groom: Christopher Jones
Location: Washington, D.C.
Theme: Ballroom wedding
For Amy and Christopher, one of the best things about marrying in Washington D.C. was the opportunity for incredible photos like this one, taken in front of the Jefferson Memorial.
Bride: Amy Raaf
Groom: Christopher Jones
Location: Washington, D.C.
Theme: Ballroom wedding
DJ Chris Laich played Brian McKnight’s "Back at One" for the couple’s first dance.
Bride: Amy Raaf
Groom: Christopher Jones
Location: Washington, D.C.
Theme: Ballroom wedding
The couple wanted a classic, elegant space located downtown, and the Westin Embassy Row fit the bill. Round glass vases filled with Leonidas roses, and tall glass cylinders filled with water and floating candles, were placed on each of the tables.
Bride: Amy Raaf
Groom: Christopher Jones
Location: Washington, D.C.
Theme: Ballroom wedding
