{"id":785673,"date":"2021-12-04T01:00:22","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T07:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=785673"},"modified":"2021-12-08T14:41:34","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T20:41:34","slug":"washington-dc-wedding-surprise-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/washington-dc-wedding-surprise-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful Washington DC Wedding With A Surprise Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785683\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/55\/ef\/55ef012c49d87a27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liv and Mike&rsquo;s love story came full circle at their beautiful Washington DC wedding at the historic <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/dumbartonhouse.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dumbarton House<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&mdash;where they first met and fell in love. From the special <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/deciding-whether-not-first-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first look<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to a romantic ceremony at the unique garden alcove, to the cozy tented reception where guests were served comfort food like pizza, ice cream sundaes and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/9-dessert-ideas-that-will-make-you-reconsider-your-wedding-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cookie cake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&mdash;their wedding had a sense of romantic simplicity, ease, and happiness. The couple, with the help of their planner <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eleganceandsimplicity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katie Martin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensured that every element of their wedding was a direct reflection of their love.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city has amazing <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quintessential DC <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spots so photographer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/margaretwroblewski.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Margaret Wroblewski<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explored the city with the couple to capture beautiful wedding portraits. The day couldn&rsquo;t get any better&mdash;then they ran into Vice President Kamala Harris. Suffice to say, this was truly an unforgettable moment on the happiest day of their lives. Scroll down to see the incredible photos!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liv and Mike<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dumbartonhouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dumbarton House<\/a>, Washington D.C<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785702\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d8\/f7\/d8f7e31305c149b4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785674\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/36\/5f\/365f523f77bd5a9f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785675\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/66\/bc\/66bc742fca9344e8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785676\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d8\/83\/d8835d24bc47353f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding Advice From The Newlyweds<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the process, it helped us a lot to look at the choices we had to make and just ask ourselves what felt like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">us<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It&rsquo;s easy to get caught up and think you need all the things but it helped us to check in on our priorities constantly. We also felt so happy that we were able to spend time and talk with every single guest, so we suggest couples make sure they can do that!&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785677\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2a\/64\/2a647dc0acb7d004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785679\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ac\/dc\/acdc16e42fa6c9ce.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785680\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/15\/0f\/150f7ba19b7c66ee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785681\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/54\/8d\/548d2dd4b4a3744f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working With Photographer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/margaretwroblewski.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Margaret Wroblewski<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both us and our families loved <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/margaretwroblewski.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Margaret<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Working with her was so amazing, easy, and comfortable. I highly recommend getting a photographer who knows the area so you can be confident that they&rsquo;ll guide you to find the best spots.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785682\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9e\/b0\/9eb0911671810740.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785684\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d2\/c3\/d2c33d58b30a4774.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785685\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/73\/12\/7312804067affe2f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785686\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4f\/de\/4fde22b7a3a62bd7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785687\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/83\/77\/83770688ffd8cd70.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785688\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f5\/e7\/f5e7846ca3b28369.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Unforgettable Moment On Their Washington DC Wedding Day<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we talk about the most memorable part of our day we think we should say something like the ceremony or first look but honestly, it was when we got to meet Vice President Kamala Harris and the Second Gentleman out in the streets of DC as we were taking pictures!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785689\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1d\/d9\/1dd9a16e8ba2464e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785690\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b3\/38\/b338bd0656d21c25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785691\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ea\/d8\/ead8a71639a235ad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meaningful Ways To Include The Family<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We had family involved in pretty much everything we did. The groom&rsquo;s brother was our officiant, the groom&rsquo;s sister ran all of our music, and our nieces were the flower girls. Our wedding was definitely a family affair and they made it all possible.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785692\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ef\/c8\/efc81b11a6cab4b8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785693\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/42\/3d\/423d57b706e4ae6a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785694\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4c\/b3\/4cb313526fba8b40.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785697\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/05\/06\/05062811ea949c6f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785699\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8f\/58\/8f580f8c9bc268e1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785700\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/24\/e4\/24e46f7232b70491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785701\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/20\/35\/2035d884995953a0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785695\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/72\/4a\/724a704a4ae06547.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfort Food Favorites<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We had an amazing pizza company <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-catering-options-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cater our wedding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They made the food fresh on site. The biggest hits were the empanada appetizers and artisanal pizzas for dinner. Plus, the ice cream sundae bar was a big hit to go along with the cookie cake.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785696\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ed\/27\/ed274d9d4e2d0e24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785698\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/71\/22\/71224b14ec0093a6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/margaretwroblewski.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Margaret Wroblewski Photography<\/a><br>\nEvent Planning &amp; Floral Design &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/eleganceandsimplicity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Katie Martin<\/a><br>\nVenue &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/dumbartonhouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dumbarton House<\/a><br>\nCatering &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.timberpizza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Timber Pizza Co.<\/a><br>\nCake &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetcrimes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sweet Crimes Bakery<\/a><br>\nInvitation Design &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justpaperandtea.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Just Paper &amp; Tea<\/a><br>\nMakeup Artist &amp; Hair Styling &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alinakaraman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alina Karaman<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/lovelybride.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lovely Bride&nbsp;<\/a><br>\nBridal Accessories &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stuartweitzman.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Stuart Weitzman<\/a><br>\nGroom&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/bonobos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bonobos<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations to Liv and Mike on their beautiful Washington DC wedding. We are so grateful that <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.margaretwromblewski.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Margaret Wroblewski<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was there to capture the most unforgettable and incredible moments!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life has a way of surprising you with unexpected things that are better than originally planned. In Liv and Mike&rsquo;s case, it was definitely one for the books. Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-planning-guide-a-free-step-by-step-roadmap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ultimate wedding planning guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that your wedding is the way you want it to be&mdash;regardless of any surprises. So take a deep breath and enjoy the process. You never know, that same surprise could be the thing that makes your wedding day even more special.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liv and Mike&rsquo;s love story came full circle at their beautiful Washington DC wedding at the historic Dumbarton House&mdash;where they first met and fell in love. From the special first look, to a romantic ceremony at the unique garden alcove, to the cozy tented reception where guests were served comfort food like pizza, ice cream sundaes and cookie cake&mdash;their wedding had a sense of romantic simplicity, ease, and happiness. 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