Lauren, a physician assistant from Virginia, and Aaron, a director at a consulting firm from Michigan, met on Bumble and dated for two and a half year before getting engaged on a vacation in Maui. Their August wedding at Raspberry Plain Manor in Leesburg included 225 guests, and was designed in a palette of white,
Mary Jo and Murali hosted a late summer/early fall garden theme with jewel-toned flowers, gold accents, and a few rustic touches. See more of their September fete, below. Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo: Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest The Couple Mary Jo and Murali met on Hinge in March 2020. After chatting for a while, they agreed to finally
The Jewel-Toned Color Palette
Kirsten and Tommy’s music-inspired wedding also featured an oh-so romantic jewel-toned color palette. Rich-hued florals, such as burgundy roses and dahlias, paired with fresh eucalyptus greenery were used in the bridal party bouquets, ceremony decor, and throughout the reception. Wedding-day stationery, such as the invitations, seating chart display, and table numbers, also included jewel-toned designs.
How They Got Engaged
After dating for three years, Tommy proposed. “We got engaged at Mount Vernon during their Christmas festival,” says Kirsten. “We had the best time walking around with hot cider, seeing the sights, and after the mansion tour, I wanted to get a picture with Tommy.” She says Tommy dropped down on one knee as she was smiling for the picture. “I was completely surprised and so excited.” She also remembers that a flute player nearby started playing “Here Comes the Bride,” which also fits their love for music.