If you love white weddings, this elopement in DC has lots of lovely inspiration. Although it was a small-scale day, it’s big on inspiration and emotion. What a gorgeous event filled with white wedding ideas.
Why an elopement in DC?
Rachel and Alex met on the dating app Bumble in December of 2018. The app gives women the power to make the first move, prompting Rachel to message Alex. Obviously, things went well, and he proposed to her one year later—this time, taking the lead.
The couple made plans for a 2020 event in Washington DC filled with white wedding ideas. However, it was set to be a formal affair with a reception at Succotash in Penn Quarter.
Then coronavirus hit.
When it became clear that their original wedding date would not work due to Covid, Rachel and Alex postponed their celebration. However, much like the dating app, they met on, Rachel did not want to wait to “make a move.” Neither did Alex. As a result, they kept their original date and planned a smaller, Washington DC elopement.
Alex used to live near Anderson House and had previously stopped in for a docent-led tour. When he and Rachel started discussing potential ceremony locations, he remembered the beauty of Anderson House.
Therefore he reached out to the venue about holding an intimate wedding there. From the looks of the photos, it’s one of the best Washington DC elopement locations!
To make sure everyone could be involved in their special day, they worked with Bowen Films to live-stream the event. Additionally, after the ceremony, a parade of cars filled with friends drove down Massachusetts Avenue. Alex and Rachel waved from the front lawn.
Sentimental Washington DC Elopement
DC Elopement Wedding Vendors
- Photography – Gilbert Horst Photo
- Planning – A Griffin Events
- Venue – Anderson House
- Cake – Susan Gage
- Florals – Stem & Thistle
- Videography – Bowen Films
- Masks, Monogram Handkerchief – Jefferson Lane
- Wedding Submission – Published + Pretty
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StephanieI think many of us know couples who’s wedding plans were impacted by the pandemic. This couple still created a wedding of their dreams! The white wedding theme is stunning.
Kimberley AsanteI love the color palette of this wedding. Eloping is so awesome. I did it with my husband and I loved every minute of it.
Alita pacioWHite is my favorite color and I want my wedding to be just like this!
Rose Ann SalesI love all of these wedding inspirations! I’m surely going to share this with my friend!
LisaGorgeous wedding and gorgeous photos. I like the face masks, that is a nice covid-relevant touch! What a strange time huh…
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's PlaceWhat a beautiful wedding and these amazing photos tell a beautiful story too!
Eileen M LoyaNice motif! I love smaller wedding celebrations. It makes the occasion more intimate. The photos are beautiful. Love those shades of white! Wishing this couple all the best.
Ntensibe EdgarNnniiiccceeeee….you have really given some brilliant ideas here….save for the eloping one! I am a bit terrified of that. That was a beautiful ceremony you had there.
Kristy BullardThis wedding is so lovely and elegant. Such great inspiration for a simple and beautiful wedding.
Melanie EThat is such a lovely story. Sounds like the app worked well for them. It’s great that they could live stream for those that couldn’t attend.
MarysaI love this color scheme! So simple but sophisticated, and so many beautiful details. Just gorgeous! Congrats to the couple!