The Hay Adams, Washington, D.C.
Jeanette and Allen’s wedding at the Hay Adams, an iconic hotel in Washington DC was a modern, sophisticated, formal affair accented with gorgeous spring flowers and tons of personal details.
Jeanette and Allen met in NYC where Jeanette was doing a gap year before starting medical school. Scrolling through Coffee Meets Bagel during a lunch break, Jeanette’s coworker saw Allen’s profile, and recognized him as her boyfriend’s college roommate. She encouraged Jeanette to swipe right and go on a date with Allen. In November of 2021, Allen proposed to Jeanette in Maui where they were vacationing and attending a wedding.
The Hay Adams, with its spectacular view of The White House and The Washington Monument, was the perfect setting for the wedding. The couple’s personal style leaned toward clean lines, sharp edges, neutral or monochromatic colors. Jeanette loved the way a statement piece from David Yurman, Cartier, Van Cleef, Channel or Bottega could elevate a simple outfit. Allen and Jeanette wanted their wedding style to be modern, but not “edgy. A black and white palette with a splash of color, lots of textured flowers, greenery, and candles were the building blocks of their wedding day design.
Jeannette and Allen share a passion for good food and exploring new restaurants. At one time, Jeanette attended pastry school and both are recognized as exceptional cooks among their friends and family. They also liked good cake! Jeannette’s favorite cake is chiffon with a very light cream and fruit like strawberries, and Allen likes chocolate cake and tiramisu. In addition to wedding cake, a display of small desserts was the perfect addition.
Priorities for their wedding day were that guests had fun and felt catered to, and that Allen and Jeanette could spend time with their guests. They wanted the day to feel calm, and easy going. Additionally, they wanted guests to remember the impressive food, vows that moved them and music and dance floor energy that kept them dancing the night away.
VENDOR DETAILS:
Planning and Design: @havardevents
Venue: @hayadamshotel
Caterer: @hayadamshotel
Photographer: @hanagonzalezphoto
Florist: @sweetrootvillage
Hair Artist: @priscillambeauty
Signage & Escort Wall: @writelizwrite
DJ: @poshlifedj
Officiant: @rlioz
Cake Baker: @libertybakingco
Linens: @bbjlatavola
Rentals: @smthingvintage, @thecovetedco
Videography: @samshotsphotovideo
Makeup Artist: @xtianaland
Photo Booth: @illumophotobooths
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