September 5, 2023

Judy and Dylan's Spy Museum Washington, DC Wedding

September 5, 2023

In spite of the fact that I didn't meet them in person until the rehearsal, I truly want Judy and Dylan to be my BFF's -- if only they didn't live in Seattle!!! They are two of the sweetest, kindest, most fun people I have ever met!

The day before the wedding, weird storms were predicted, so I made the decision to do everything indoors at the Spy Museum (including ceremony in their gorgeous enclosed space on the roof). The day of the wedding dawns, and everyone starts questioning me "It's gorgeous out, are you sure you want to move it inside?!" I said "I believe in the Capital Weather Gang...let's stick with indoors" As always...this is why you hire an experienced planner. Because by the time the ceremony started, there was quite the wind storm outside. By the time it ended, the winds were so strong even the Spy Museum's former military, VERY strong looking head of security could BARELY pull the doors open -- that's how strong the wind was!!! In fact, after we had moved all of the guests downstairs for cocktail hour, the bride and groom were practicing their first dance on the roof when he came to me and said "Um...yeah, let's get them out of here, I've NEVER seen winds this strong and I'm starting to get worried!"

Luckily, everyone was safe and sound and no damage occurred to our beloved Spy Museum :)

Speaking of their ceremony, did I mention that the flower girl and ring bearer were THE COUPLE'S CATS?!?!?! In my 15 years as a wedding planner, I can truly say that this was a first for me. I'm not even a cat person, but these cats were SO GORGEOUS, and were the sweetest!!!

We were thrilled to work with one of our favorite caterers, Main Event, who knocked it out of the park as usual. And Lisa Lee Florals, who we worked with for the first time last year at Lauren and Peter's wedding, has officially become one of our go-to gals!

These guests came ready to PARTY and another one of our favorites, DJ Kelton Higgins, delivered on all fronts.

We can't say how much we love this couple, how much we love our vendor partners and, of course, how much we love working at the Spy Museum (even more now that they kept us from blowing off the roof!!)

Judy and Dylan’s vendors:

Venue: Spy Museum @spymuseumprivateevents

Plannery: Rebecca O’Donnell, The Plannery @theplannery

Flowers: Lisa Lee Florals @lisaleeflorals

DJ: Kelton Higgins @luvdupdjs

Caterer: Main Event @maineventcatrs

Photographer: Ashton Campbell with Wilderpines Elopements @wilderpines.co

Rentals: Select Event @selecteventgroup

Katie Wannen

February 7, 2023

Emily and Chris's Fathom Gallery Washington DC Wedding

Katie Wannen

February 7, 2023

We love low-key, DC weddings. And this one was a perfect example of how low key can still be both stunning and incredibly special. Emily and Chris got married at Fathom Gallery in early October. Unfortunately it was raining for most of the day, but magically, the rain broke just in time for the tented ceremony!

After their intimate rooftop ceremony, the most special part of the evening was when the groom played live music along with his father!

Food stations, great cocktails, speeches, and the bride changing into a super-cute cocktail dress rounded out this awesome wedding. Check out the photographs by Barbara O Photography.

Emily and Chris’s Vendors:

Coordinator: Tarra Morgan, The Plannery

Venue: Fathom Gallery

Caterer: B.Lin

Photographer: Barbara O Photography

Ceremony Music: Quentin Walston’s Trio

Hair/Make-up: Logan 14 Salon

Katie Wannen

May 25, 2020

Stephanie and Brian's International Spy Museum DC Wedding

Katie Wannen

May 25, 2020

We’ve been excited about The International Spy Museum for a while now. And I’ve been dying to show you all this gorgeous wedding that Rebecca helped plan! It’s bittersweet to share since we don't know when we can again work at this fabulous venue, but as I’ve mentioned previously, my hope is that these looks back at weddings can bring some smiles to faces.

This was one of the first weddings held on this stunning venue’s rooftop and the day turned out perfectly. After their ceremony at Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle and photos around DC, the reception was held open-air and the sun set behind Stephanie and Brian’s families and friends as they gave wedding toasts. They really embraced the spy-theme (Bond's Aston Martin was in the lobby, after all) and named their tables after James Bond movies, with the head table titled "Diamonds are Forever". The cocktail hour in the Spy Museum lobby featured a boxwood covered bar and an escort card wall filled with custom calligraphy marble coasters. And of course the flowers were spectacular and filled the reception space with color and texture. As their send-off, they took inspiration from Crazy Rich Asians and had firefly lights for our guests to wave as we departed.

Enjoy these beautiful photos from Bee Two Sweet!