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DJ:

Ed Witles - The Elegant DJ

"Ed did an excellent job playing music that got the crowd up and dancing. He helped keep us organized for the event with a timeline for the reception and kept us on schedule that day. The music during dinner wasn't too loud, and the music on the dance floor was just right!"

Florist:

Urban Petals

"Sarah is absolutely wonderful to work with and the flowers at the wedding were beyond gorgeous. She captured exactly the spring feeling we were hoping for and made everything more beautiful than we imagined. I only wish we could have brought all the flowers on our honyemoon. No better florist in DC!"

Photographer:

Michael Bonfigli

"Michael was a great pleasure to work with, and his photos are absolutely beautiful, capturing the essense of the day. He was a lot of fun for us, the bride and groom, to work with, and also worked with us on cost for our early spring wedding. He was enthusiastic and flexible - incorporated ideas of our own (a special photo booth). Michael and his assistant were a subtle presence when appropriate, and also great coordinators of a huge family and wedding party when needed. We highly recommend Michael Bonfigli."

Ceremony:

Ceremony - St. Mary Mother of God

"St. Mary Mother of God is a beautiful church and the pastor was very nice and easy to work with. We had a priest in the family do the ceremony. Couples should know ahead of time that the music director can be a bit specific about approved music for the ceremony."

Reception:

Reception - Old Ebbitt Grill

"Everything went off beautifully the day of our event. We had some lapses in communication with the staff beforehand and a strange, but inconsequential, glitch in the main course that was served. I wouldn't change the location of our reception because of any of those things though. We loved the venue and had a fantastically fun time. Do not miss the opportunity to use the roof terrace for the cocktail hour. Our in-town and out-of-town guests alike were in love with the view and it added to the elegant, but fun, atmosphere. Well worth it the extra expense. Note: we didn't hire any extra lighting for the venue and we did not regret that cost-saving measure."

Hotel:

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC

Hotel:

Homewood Suites District Of Columbia Washington-downtown

Hotel:

Sofitel Hotel Lafayette Square

"They were very accommodating and many of our guests made a point of telling us what a good experience they had with Sofitel. Also, great rates for high quality and excellent location."

Restaurant:

The Willard

Attraction:

Arlington National Cemetery

Attraction:

Arthur M Sackler Gallery

"Free!"

Attraction:

Cherry Blossoms

"Most of the cherry blossoms in DC are near the Tidal Basin, Jefferson Memorial and Haines Point/East Potomac Park. They may be in bloom around the time of the wedding."

Attraction:

Decatur House Museum

"$5 donation"

Attraction:

Freer Gallery of Art

"Free!"

Attraction:

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture

"Free!"

Attraction:

International Spy Museum

"Admission: $18 Adults, $15 Children over 5 years old"

Attraction:

National Air and Space Museum

"Free!"

Attraction:

National Building Museum

"Free!"

Attraction:

National Gallery of Art

"Free!"

Attraction:

National Gallery of Art East Wing

"Free!"

Attraction:

National Museum of African Art

"Free!"

Attraction:

National Museum of American History

"Free!"

Attraction:

National Museum of the American Indian

"Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20560 Free!"

Attraction:

National Portrait Gallery

"Free!"

Attraction:

National Postal Museum

"Free"

Attraction:

Robert E Lee Memorial, Arlington House

Attraction:

Smithsonian Natural History Museum

"Free!"

Attraction:

Union Station

Attraction:

US Vietnam Veterans Memorial

"Free"