Classic & elegant touches made Anneke & Chip’s Dahlgren Chapel wedding at the University of Georgetown in Washington DC absolutely unforgettable.

The bride and groom chose a neutral color palette of green, greys, & creams.  The invitations were engraved on cream colored paper, lending them the most luxurious feel and echoing classic luxury.

The custom designed wedding bands and engagement rings were designed and crafted by Alexandria & Co and displayed in their navy blue Bark & Berry Box.

Few wedding venues in Washington DC are more quintessential than The Hay Adams.  The bridal suite offers sweeping views of the White House, the Eisenhower Office Building, and the monuments beyond.

With rain in the forecast we started the day with  pleasant temperatures and a beautiful overcast sky at The Hay Adams.

The bridal suite at The Hay Adams was buzzing with laughter, music, and champagne as the the hair & make-up artists from Make-Up by Ana B worked.

The bride chose to get ready with her sisters.

Enchanted Florist created a fragrant bridal bouquet in white & green made of ranunculus, peonies, roses, hydrangeas, & other flowers.

The bridesmaids chose a varies of different dresses in a palette of greys.

The groom got ready at an Air B&B within walking distance of Georgetown University.

The bride & groom chose to do a first look before their Dahlgren Chapel wedding in the Dahlgren quadrangle at Georgetown University.

Georgetown University is one of my absolutely favorite places for wedding photography.  The Neo-Medieval architecture provides an incredible backdrop.

Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, which is built in a Neo-Gothic style was completed in 1893.  Dahlgren Chapel Weddings are only open to catholic alumni & staff of Georgetown University.

The rain held off & the bridal party of able to assemble in the Dahlgren Quadrangle before the wedding.

The skies opened up just before the bride & groom exited their wedding ceremony.

The Georgetown University buses made a wonderful touch for wedding day transportation from Dahlgren Chapel to The Hay Adams.

While cocktail hour was had in The Hay Adams Room, while the final touches were made on the wedding reception at The Top of the Hay.

Whites, creams, & greenery made up the table settings and continued the classic elegance of the wedding day itself.

Matchbooks & boxes are quickly becoming one of the favorite wedding favors.  Anneke & Chip chose to put their wedding date on one side and their mutual birthday, which was also the day they met on the other side of the match boxes.

Obscure Information: Did you know a person who collects matchbooks is called a phillumenist?

The cake by Buttercream Bakeshop was spectacular with accents in grey & gold and flavors including fun-fetti and red velvet.

Absolutely no Top of the Hay wedding reception is complete without this photo!  The bride & groom popped out on the balcony despite a little lingering rain in the area.

Toasts from family & friends were followed by dancing to music by Dexter Lake Club Band.

Best wishes to the happy couple and their life ahead.

Wedding Venue: Dahlgren Chapel

Wedding Reception Venue: Top of the Hay Adams

Hotel: The Hay Adams

Planning: Glow Weddings & Events

HMUA: Make-Up by Ana B.

Florist: Enchanted Florist

Engraved Invitations: Reaves Engraving

Cake: Buttercream Bakeshop

Rings: Alexandria & Co.

Photography: Erin Tetterton Photography

Band: Dexter Lake Club Band