We were pretty devastated to learn that the Carnegie Insitution of Science, one of our favorite wedding venues, was closing. It was such a beautiful space that offered unique space, very DC-esque architecture, and so many photo opps. So we thought we’d look back at some of our favorite Carnegie weddings as a bit of an adieu!

We had a Beyonce performer, a surprise visit from Storm Troopers, and a Halloween inspired wedding here (with pumpkins in the fireplace). The front stairs gave us so many beautiful photo ops, and the inside stairs brought us many a stunning entrance (including one mishap where a bride got her veil stuck on the bannister!). We had many awesome dance parties with glow sticks and props galore. Candle lit dinners in the ballroom, cocktails on the front stairs, and so many awesome wedding crews hanging in the gorgeous library.

So here’s to many fond memories of this lovely space with our awesome clients:

I really love December weddings. And I especially love December weddings at Carnegie Institution for Science, a venue so gorgeous, you don’t care if it’s cold outside! Abby and Scott got married this past December. After a first-look and some photos both at the hotel and the venue, they signed the ketubah and then were off to get married. They opted for an in-the-round ceremony which beautifully highlights the Carnegie’s rotunda. After cocktails they had a lovely dinner by Design Cuisine - I adored all of Abby’s choices for linens and design. She brought in some great green colors that accented the season, but also didn’t go to far into the wintery route and brought in some lovely blues as well! Enjoy these romantic and stunning photos by Sam Hurd, and enjoy dreaming of that cozy, cold weather that will be here before we know it!