Emily and Darren have proved that two rivals can come together for true love, a hokie and a cavalier! Emily graduated from Virginia Tech and Darren from the University of Virginia and it was afterwards near the city of Washington, D.C. that they met. These two both love eating and trying out new restaurants is one of their favorite things to do. As I write this, they are eating their way through Hawaii! For the proposal, Darren took Emily to the Jefferson Memorial and asked her to marry him on the steps so this was a spot we had to visit before the reception. The ceremony took place at their church, the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arlington, Virginia and reception at the Key Bridge Marriott which had the most gorgeous view of the city. They hired one of the best bands I have ever seen, Prime Time Band, that rocked the house all night long and kept everyone moving! Everyone had so much fun and the day was filled with smiling faces everywhere I looked!

Ceremony Venue: St. Agnes Catholic Church, Arlington, Virginia
Reception Venue & Catering: Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, Virginia
Officiant: Father Jason Burchell
Florist: Maryam Flowers
Coordinator: Betselot Gessesse
Cake: Alexandria Pastry
Band: Prime Time Band, Washington Talent Agency
Hair & Makeup: Alina Karaman
Dress: RK Bridal
Shoes: David’s Bridal
Photo Booth: Red Eye Photo Booths
Videographer: Jason Siemer Productions