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Soft Pinks and Romance at St Regis, DC and Bretton Woods Wedding

One of the things we love about the Washington, DC area is how much of a melting pot it is – there are people of all different backgrounds, race, and ethnicities who have chosen to make our nation’s capital their home. Such is the case for our local DC couple, Anya and Lamin, who tied the knot at Bretton Woods in Germantown this past fall. Anya grew up in Russia until she moved to the US with her family in middle school, while Lamin has lived throughout Africa, spending time in the Ivory Coast, South Africa, and Tunisia before ultimately relocating to Virginia for college. Their paths eventually crossed in another very DC-esque nature – on their recreational soccer team (adult coed sports are a huge deal here!). From that moment on, the two were inseparable. Their wedding was a beautiful reflection of their love, intermingling Anya’s classic poise and elegance with elements of Lamin’s African background, including a Kora player at cocktail hour. Moreover, they both got ready and had portraits taken at one of our favorite hotels in the the district, The St. Regis DC, which offered the most gorgeous backdrops. We also had the pleasure of teaming up with some of our favorite colleagues and vendors, so be sure to check out the credits at the bottom of the post!

St. Regis DC wedding by Claire Duran
getting ready for wedding at St. Regis DC
getting ready for wedding at St. Regis DC
St. Regis wedding bridesmaids and mimosas getting ready
DC wedding with flowers by We Do Event Design
St. Regis wedding
St. Regis wedding
DC Wedding with pink bridesmaid dresses
getting ready for wedding at the St. Regis
getting ready for wedding at the St. Regis
getting ready for wedding at the St. Regis
bride details photo
bride details photo
bridal portraits
bridal portraits
bridal portraits
bridal portraits
bridal portraits
flowers by We Do Event Design for fall wedding
groom details
groom detail photo
groom detail photo
groom getting ready photo
groom portrait
first look at the St. Regis DC
first look at the St. Regis DC
first look at the St. Regis DC
first look at the St. Regis DC
first look at the St. Regis DC
first look at the St. Regis DC
bride and groom portraits at St. Regis DC
bridal party photos at the St. Regis DC
groomsmen at the St. Regis DC
groomsmen photo candid at Bretton Woods
wedding party at Bretton Woods
wedding party walking at Bretton Woods
bridal party portraits Bretton Woods
bridal portraits at Bretton Woods
multicultural wedding
bridal party photo Bretton Woods
bride and groom portraits at Bretton woods
bride and groom portraits at Bretton woods
bride and groom portraits at Bretton woods
bride and groom portraits at Bretton woods Claire duran
dc groom portrait
dc bride portrait
Bretton woods outdoor ceremony
Bretton woods outdoor ceremony
Bretton woods outdoor ceremony arch Claire duran
ring exchange
outdoor wedding at Bretton woods
outdoor wedding ceremony at Bretton woods
outdoor wedding ceremony at Bretton woods
bride and groom portraits at Bretton woods
bride and groom portraits at Bretton woods
gold escort card table
pink flower compote cocktail hour
live music at cocktail hour
outdoor cocktail hour at Bretton woods
lounge furniture for cocktail hour from select event group
lounge furniture for cocktail hour from select event group
lounge furniture for cocktail hour from select event group with bride and groom
gold and pink table setup for wedding at Bretton woods by Claire duran
white and pink flowers by we do event design
gold and pink table setup for wedding at Bretton woods
gold and pink table setup for wedding at Bretton woods
gold and pink table sweetheart setup for wedding at Bretton woods
fireplace decor at Bretton woods
pink and gold table set up wedding at Bretton woods styled by Claire Duran
pink and gold table set up wedding at Bretton woods styled by Claire Duran
wedding reception at Bretton woods
wedding reception at Bretton woods
bouquet toss at Bretton woods
wedding toast sweetheart table at Bretton woods
wedding reception at Bretton woods
wedding reception at Bretton woods

Credits:

Planning & Design: Claire Duran Weddings & Events
Getting Ready Location: St. Regis Washington DC
Venue: Bretton Woods Recreation Center
Photography: Rudney Novaes
Videography: Into The Story
Hair Styling: Styled by Anna Fazio
Makeup: Face by Elle Kate
Florals: We Do Event Design
Rentals: Select Event Group
Cocktail Hour Kora Musician: Amadou Kouyate
Reception Entertainment: DJ Reece, MC Kofi Williams

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