DANIELLE

BRENDAN

Brendan and Danielle first met during their freshman year at Virginia Tech through mutual friends. In the years since then, Brendan and Danielle have made so many memories together: walking at graduation, starting careers, forming new friendships in their new hometown of Arlington, going on numerous vacations, and creating their first home together where Brendan later proposed. The couple had an elegant vision for their wedding with a sophisticated color palette of creme and neutral tones and accents of sage green and gold. D+B fell in love with DAR as the site for their big day as soon as they saw the stunning O’Byrne Gallery, DAR’s long ornate dining room with a beautifully decorated barreled ceiling, original sconces and fireplace, a herringbone-patterned wood floor, and gorgeous arched glass doors that open up to the domed portico balcony. Beautifully designed and coordinated by Kolena Thomas and Nikki Zelenika of Blue Sapphire Events, the wedding décor and signature details were very thoughtfully chosen. Many items had great personal significance to the couple and their loved ones, from the hand painted watercolor ‘Save the Date’ stationery designed by the couple’s artist friend to the adorable cat cake topper designed to look just like their beloved pet (Angelo), to the petite heirloom ring that the bride wore on her pinky to pay homage to her late grandmother.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Anna Schmidt Photography
PLANNING & DESIGN: Kolena Thomas & Nikki Zelenika (Blue Sapphire Events)
VENUE: Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
FLORIST: Karin's Florist (Carol Inskeep)
WEDDING DRESS STORE: Elegance by Roya
WEDDING DRES DESIGNER: Caroline Castigliano, Just Julie gown
SAVE THE DATES: Amy Natsios

CATERING: Spilled Milk Catering
MIRRORS & SIGNAGE: Eriell Creations (Erin Ganson)
PAPER GOODS: Designs by Allison Rene
HAIR & MAKEUP: Makeup by Ana B
MUSIC: Black Tie Entertainment (DJ Chris Laing)
PHOTO TEAM: Oscar Navarre, Danielle Lawrance