In August of 2011 Jenn and Bill were married at Good Shepherd in Alexandria and held their theme specific reception "In Love and War" at the Army/ Navy Club in Arlington. When I first met Jenn, I was immediately drawn to her attention for detail, clear vision for their wedding, and a warm and bubbly smile! With Bill out of the country for much of the planning it was up to us girls to knock her soldier's socks off!
The cocktail hour room was a tribute to the honorable list of family members that have served our country. From the moment the guests walked through the door their eyes bounced from detail to detail. As guests approached our "war room" table they found their escort cards disguised as Western Union telegrams.
As the reception bell chimed we saluted our soldiers and pulled out the chair for the ladies! Words can barely describe the feeling that was created by the talented vendors who worked on this room. Each wall dripped in soft pink hues provided by Premier Dj Services. The aroma from incredibly lush florals were unmistakable. Jenn wanted an Old Hollywood feel with deep patterned linens, abundant arrangements, and the perfect amount of glam. It was a room that Grace Kelly herself would have enjoyed dining in! Holly Chapple Flowers created groupings of crystal candle holders and perfectly placed cabbage roses. When Jenn saw the room for the first time she immediately burst into tears of joy.
To fit the detailing of each placesetting, Jenn worked with Fluffy Thoughts Bakery to create a flawless piece of art. All hand piped, the black scrolling begged to be looked at and studied. I can't tell you how many guests saw the sugar anemones and asked if they were real! With so many fabulous ingredients, we were fortunate to have the talented and hard working Jan Graves capturing their day. With barely any time to stop, she snapped away and froze some incredible moments in time.
It was such an honor to work with Jenn and Bill. So here's to our soldier and his bride!
