There's just something about the Spy Museum. Literally every wedding we've done there has had (knock on wood for the future) absolutely PERFECT weather, and A&J's was no exception. The bride and her crew got ready in the absolutely GORGEOUS Van Buren suite (all of their suites are named after First ladies) at the Riggs hotel with Gabby and Martha, one of our favorite Hair and Makeup teams, while the men got ready in the Riggs Suite (which is so huge, the couple used it the next day for an intimate day after brunch with their nearest and dearest).

After the first look, the couple and their families ventured over to the Spy Museum where everyone was absolutely blown away with the gorgeous ceremony set up by Lynnvale Studios (the view doesn't hurt either!). Guests arrived to welcome drinks set out on shelving from Social Supply, and the couples walk down the aisle was made even more special with music by the bride's brother-in-law.

After the ceremony, drinks were passed on the roof as guests were invited downstairs where they gasped in awe at the GORGEOUS furniture, bars and displays from Social Supply, affixed with escort cards and signage from Fig. 2 Design. The bride and groom were able to sneak past the draping to practice their first dance with their band, Free Spirit (who rocked the house all night!).

When guests were welcomed into dinner, the oohs and aahs continued with the amazing lighting and fixtures -- a team up with Social Supply and Frost Lighting, and the gorgeous linens from BBJ La Tavola and napkins from Nuage. The guests could not stop complimenting the delicious food from Mindy's Catering.

Sara Bauleke from Bella Notte designed an absolutely stunning event, and we literally could not have done it without her. From choosing the perfect linens, to designing the lounge seating areas, to sourcing the most perfect design vendors, there aren't enough words to say how perfect she made everything. The cake from Fluffy Thoughts was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen...and I've been around a LOT of cake!

As you can see by the table names, the wedding had a decidedly "Spy" theme -- perfect for the venue! So of course, the night had to end with a cocktail shaker with an attached recipe for a vesper -- aka the "James Bond" martini (shaken not stirred...obvs.). Enjoy these photos from Lisa Boggs Photography!

Vendors:

Bella Notte, Design @bellanottedc

Spy Museum, @spymuseumprivateevents

Mindy's Catering: @mindyscateringdc

Band, Free Spirit

Bowen Films @bowenfilms

Lynnvale Studios @lynnvalestudios

Frost Lighting DC @frostlightingdc

Stationery: Fig. 2 Design @fig2design

Cake, Fluffy Thoughts @fluffythoughtscakes

Hair and Makeup, Gabby and Martha: @gabby_and_martha_

Draping Fabrication Events @fabeventsdc

Décor Social Supply @socialsupplydesign

Hotel: Riggs Hotel

Photographer: Lisa Boggs Photography @lisaboggsphoto

Calligraphy: Laura Hooper @laurahooperdesignhouse

Linens: BBJ La Tavola @bbjlatavola, DC Rental @dceventrentals

Napkins: Nuage @nuagedesignsinc

Glassware: Select Event Rentals