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Cloud white and emerald green, with pops of light blue and buttercup yellow
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Nicole and Will’s wedding at the Fairmont in Washington, DC, was the definition of classic elegance with a deeply personal twist. Taking place on one of the hottest days of the year in the city, their celebration somehow still felt light, joyful, and refreshing — a testament to the thoughtful design, soft color palette, and happiness that surrounded them all day long. The couple chose the Fairmont’s Colonnade Room for its natural light, openness, and classic architecture — a blank canvas that they transformed with a palette inspired by Pantone’s Color of the Year, “Cloud.” Crisp whites were paired with lush emerald green florals and soft pops of blue and yellow, creating a look that felt elegant yet effortless, even in the summer heat. The result was a Washington DC wedding that felt cool, calm, and inviting from start to finish. From the bride: “Our vision was classic, elegant, and simply us. We love rich greens, with accents of soft blue and buttercup yellow that all feel very natural and easy. Our relationship is so easy and fun, so we wanted that to show through in our design!”
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Will and I met on the first day of school at Boston College in 2015. We were fast friends and began dating Sophomore Spring! In the spring of 2024, living in Washington, DC, I had a feeling Will was going to propose. I had completely convinced myself it was going to happen one Saturday in April. Will knew I was convinced, so he surprised me by being down on one knee in our apartment when I got home from work on Friday afternoon. I was shocked to say the least, Sephora box in hand, on the phone with my parents, sobbing!
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[section title=”The Fashion”]
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The one thing I knew I wanted in a wedding gown was an A-line or ballgown shape. I have Type 1 Diabetes and wear an insulin pump, so I wanted to make sure I had enough room to secure it properly under my dress. I was also almost certain I did not want a strapless gown. I fell in love with my dress instantly. It is a high-neck, sleeveless Romona Keveza dress in ivory Shantung silk with a subtle lace detail at the waist. It is classic, elegant, and most importantly, it made me feel like myself when I put it on. I could see myself walking down to meet Will at the end of the aisle so easily. I still think about how beautiful my dress is and hope one day I have a daughter so she can wear it on her wedding day if she wants to!
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The bridesmaids wore floor-length satin gowns in a rich emerald green.
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The groomsmen wore classic tuxedos with black pants and bow ties, paired with crisp white “Cloud” jackets for a timeless yet modern look.
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[section title=”The Details”]
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We chose food and drinks that we thought everyone would enjoy. There were many different options so everyone could find something they liked! Our signature cocktail was a Hugo spritz, which was perfectly refreshing for a 100-degree DC day.
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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]
The vision for the wedding florals included lots of white and green with pops of blue, yellow, and soft orange. As an artist, I was excited by the movement that Amaranthus brought to the bouquets and centerpieces, and as a Rhode Islander, I knew I wanted Hydrangeas to be featured! We wanted everything to feel really lush and elegant.
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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]
We were watching my parents’ wedding video a few months before our wedding, and their cake was a very classic, 90s cake with three tiers and fabulous piping. We wanted our cake to look the same as theirs! As a sculptor, I think all of the vintage piping that has resurfaced is so much fun.
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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]We sat down together and chose our readings based on what spoke to us the most. We were so happy to have family members read them during our ceremony. The music was very important to us; I walked down to Canon in D, and we had a string quartet perform One Hand, One Heart, the same song featured in my parents’ ceremony. Reception songs were really fun to choose! We are huge Jack Johnson fans, so our first dance song, Angel, was everything we wanted it to be and more. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]
One of our favorite details that we incorporated into the wedding was my drawings and watercolors. I drew all the florals on our invitation suites and welcome sign, and incorporated two watercolors of the church as well. I also made fun cocktail napkins featuring our orange cat, Cleo!
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[field title=”Special Detail #2″]The ring bearer pillow we used has been in every wedding in my family since 1909; it was incredibly special to have this piece of history included in our day. [/field]
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My one piece of wedding planning advice is to just enjoy it! At the end of the day, you’re getting married, and that’s all that matters; everything else is just extra!
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Photography: Molly Lichten Photography | Floral Design: Flower Palette | Ceremony Venue: St. Albans Eposcopal Church | Reception Venue: Fairmont Hotel | Rings: Boudreaux Jewelers | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Band: Bounce! Party Band | Beauty: Megan Monahan | Bride's Dress: Romona Kaveza | Planning: Fete Du Jour Events | Rentals: Select Event Group | Stationary & Paper Goods: Kelly Joyce Design






























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































