Original Wedding: Sarah & Jared

Sarah & Jared are one of those couples that most wedding coordinators dream about. You know, the kind of couple that's laid back, not worried about things happening on a minute by minute time schedule, not scared of the rain and ready to have a good time. That was them. And it was perfection. Their main concern was making sure that their wedding was a party for their family and friends, and party it was! Sarah & Jared's wedding took place on your average October Saturday afternoon in DC-- kind of windy, partly sunny with a chance of rain (at the exact time the ceremony was to take place of course) and just the right combination of chilly/ warm for an outdoor ceremony. The rain held off, well, disappeared really, the wind stopped minutes before the guests started to arrive and Sarah and Jared had the outdoor ceremony that they wanted. Little did their guests know, Sarah had decided that the ceremony was happening outdoors regardless of the weather! The same exquisiteness continued through their cocktail hour and reception. Guests danced all night to an amazing live band, chowed down on handmade cake balls and congratulated the newlyweds on their marriage and the wonderful party that they threw! They even had the Ohio State football game (most attendees were Ohio State fans) playing on a big screen in the back of the room. I would be willing to bet that Sarah and Jared's reception was probably the favorite of all of the guys in attendance!

My favorite things:

1. The cookies and cream cake balls!
2. The live band. This band went all out, even for a wedding performance!
3. The fact that Sarah allowed the football game to be playing. Let's be honest-- Most brides wouldn't be down for that. But it's so refreshing to see a bride that doesn't care and as an end result, everyone has a fabulous time!

Things I learned:

1. Hanging fabric as the ceremony backdrop-- Not the best decorations in the wind. They will win despite all of your hard-fought battles.
2. It's perfectly acceptable to launch cake balls into each other's mouths as the "cake cutting".
3. You should really make sure to eat/ drink something before a 4:30pm wedding. Noted.

Sarah & Jared-- Good luck with the move to California and best wishes in your new life together!

Venue: Dulles Hyatt
Caterer: Dulles Hyatt
Coordinator: NoLo Weddings & Events
Photographer: Erin Marie Photography
Florist: Twinbrooke Floral Design
Cake: DIY
Band: The Reflux