Washington couple Julie + Patrick were committed to ensuring every event in their DC wedding took place within blocks of their home. But they also loved the idea of a Palm Springs inspired affair: think mid-mod accents, craft cocktails, bold color, and lots of disco balls. Their solution? Bring those California vibes to them with a colorful, retro wedding at warehouse venue Dock 5—a blank slate just waiting to be transformed. Thanks to Robert Aveau for Bonnie Sen Photography and Vieira Events for sharing today!
Our couple set the stage for their day with a bright invitation suite by Emily Baird Design.
We’ll get to all of the ultra cool arrangements Sophie Felts Floral Design dreamt up for their wedding day, but first, how fun is an orange wedding bouquet when you’re channeling Palm Springs?!
The bride wore an Ines Di Santo gown from Carines Bridal Atelier for the ceremony. She repurposed her mother’s wedding veil as a full-length cape too!
We can definitely see a modern seating chart like this in a Palm Springs wedding. They totally nailed the theme, right?
Fun “guestbook” idea for a colorful wedding: Pantone color postcards for guests to write well wishes.
Their guests had no problem dressing the part!
Speaking of those florals!!! Love seeing couples use their ceremony arbor as reception decor and this one was impeccably executed. All of the colorful florals, garlands, and painted foliage were right at home with a sky full of disco balls over the dance floor.
Funky vases and colorful taper candles adorned floral-filled tabletops.
From the beginning of wedding planning the goal was to have every event within blocks of their home and the mission was accomplished. The festivities kicked off with a welcome mixer at a small art gallery, continued at Northeast DC’s Dock 5 and finished with an after party at a local dive. This quintessential Washingtonian couple gave their guests an immersive experience in the neighborhood where they started their lives together after meeting on Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
And things only got more beautiful as the night went on, as the venue was illuminated by twinkling lights and candles.
The bride also repurposed her mother’s wedding dress for her second look of the night. All that fringe (with Gucci shoes too)… yes please!
Julie’s jewelry was designed by her mother using family heirloom sapphires and diamonds. And finally the groom, a self proclaimed sneakerhead, changed into limited edition kicks for his “second look”.
What a fabulous wedding day! Cakies, if you’re in DC, be sure to check out the list below for local vendors! And, post a request for your dream team on MatchBook to plan your wedding with ease.
Photography: Robert Aveau for Bonnie Sen Photography | Venue: Dock 5 | Design: Vieira Events | Florist: Sophie Felts Floral Design | Rentals: CORT Party Rental, Social Supply Events, Perfect Settings, Something Vintage Rentals | Paper: Emily Baird Design | Lighting: Event Dynamics | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Musicians: Lucy Black Entertainment | Wedding Dress: Ines Di Santo from Carines Bridal Atelier | Hair & Makeup: Amie Decker Beauty
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