A Classic DC Wedding at the National Museum of Women in the Arts

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Let me tell you about this xlassic DC Wedding at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, featuring a gold-accented reception, cathedral portraits, and a lit dance floor for Ashley & Allen.

The skies cleared just in time for Ashley and Allen’s wedding day and made way for a true District love story woven through some of Washington, DC’s most iconic venues. From their heartfelt ceremony at Dahlgren Chapel in Georgetown, to portraits among the gothic grandeur of the Washington National Cathedral, the day was a seamless blend of emotion, elegance, and architectural richness.

Their celebration continued at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, where gold accents and historic marble details set the stage for an unforgettable reception. Designed and planned by the brilliant Tabitha Roberts of Roberts & Co, the museum transformed into a glowing scene of classic glamour by day and iconic revelry by night.

Ashley was stunning in not one, but two wedding looks, changing into a lace reception dress that set the tone for the evening. Four of Allen’s groomsmen took the mic during speeches, delivering emotional tributes that brought nearly every guest to laughter, a testament to the kind of love and friendship that surrounded this couple.

As the dance floor lit up, guests were surprised with a late-night ramen bar, adding a playful and cozy touch to the sophisticated evening.

Ashley and Allen’s wedding was a masterclass in timeless style, personal moments, and DC elegance.

Elegant wedding reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, setup featuring tall floral arrangements, a long dining table adorned with gold accents, navy plates, and glassware in a beautifully decorated venue.

Couple sharing a kiss at their Washington DC wedding at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, while holding champagne glasses, standing next to a beautiful wedding cake adorned with white roses.

A bride and groom standing on the steps of the Washington National Cathedral, smiling at each other. The bride wears a white wedding dress and holds a bouquet of flowers, while the groom is in a black tuxedo.

A couple stands together at their wedding reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), smiling and waving to guests while they gather on the stairs, capturing the joyful atmosphere of the celebration.

A wedding party posing on the steps of a the Washington National Cathedral, featuring a bride in a white gown and bridesmaids in navy dresses, alongside groomsmen in tuxedos.

A bride in a stunning lace wedding gown dances with her groom in an elegant reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts filled with guests, featuring marble floors and a beautiful staircase in the background.

Close-up portrait of a bride with long, wavy hair wearing a strapless wedding dress, smiling brightly against a softly lit background.

Groom smiling and walking with groomsmen in tuxedos at a wedding, standing on steps of a historic building.

A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony, featuring the bride in a white gown and veil standing with the groom, surrounded by guests and a minister, set in a beautiful church interior.

Wedding couple celebrating outside a church, surrounded by guests throwing streamer ribbons.

Guests celebrate with ribbon wands outside, smiling and waving them during a wedding send-off, with a backdrop of trees and brick pavement.

Bride in an elegant lace wedding gown, posing gracefully indoors with intricate details and a long flowing train.

A bride in an elegant lace wedding gown and a groom in a white tuxedo walking hand in hand down a grand staircase, smiling and waving.

Vendors:
Planning & Design: Roberts & Co
Venues: The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington National Cathedral, and Dahlgren Chapel
Florals: Floral and Bloom
Catering: Spilled Milk DC
Beauty: Makeup by Ana B
Entertainment: DJ Sal Flip
Rentals: White Glove Rentals and Select Event Group
Stationery: The Dandelion Patch

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