Abbey and Michael
When Abbey met Michael as a high-school football player, became friends with him, and fell in love with him, she also fell in love with his dog Elliot, who came along with Michael to Brewdog to help propose with a festive balloon that read “Marry My Daddy.”
“He was a hit and got a lot of love and attention from our guests,” Abbey said. “He was there just long enough to greet our guests before the ceremony and to pass out treats from ‘Elliott’s Biscuit Bar’ and of course snap a couple of pictures with us, which turned out to be our favorite photos.”
Elliot might have been outdone only by Addison, the less-than-celebratory ring bearer, or Michael’s cousin Chloe, who performed the ceremony. From the DC area, Chloe communicated with the couple via FaceTime to write the ceremony herself, filled with stories of the couple’s eight-year relationship and remembrances of family no longer present. “People to this day still tell me how great Chloe was and how they can’t believe we were her first wedding! Chloe gave us memories that we will cherish as we look back on our wedding day and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect officiant,” said Abbey.
- Food: Strongwater catering and late night Adriatico’s Pizza
- Apparel: Blovedbridal.com and tuxes from Macy’s
- Booze: Strongwater
- Officiant: Michael’s cousin Chloe
- Standout Vendor: LovelyGrainStudio
- Budget: $20,000
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The big day in six words:
Beautiful easygoing day filled with love.
Who was someone who made your big day run smoothly?
I cannot say enough about the staff at Strongwater. Our day-of coordinator, Ben, made the day run flawlessly. He made sure all of our wishes came true and even let us bring our pup in for pictures! They also let us decorate the day before which helped us out tremendously. Marianne also helped us plan the delicious food and arrange our dessert table.
Any standout stories from that day, or something that you’d do over every time if given the chance?
My dad gave the best, most thoughtful speech ever. I am so glad we got to celebrate our love surrounded by our friends and family.
Did anything go comically wrong, or was there anything you wish you had skipped?
I wish I would have skipped going out the night before! We had too much fun at Hofbrauhaus after our rehearsal dinner. Too many shotskis!
Was there anything you did or had that made the big day easier?
We got ready at the bride bar Gilded Social. The owner of Gilded Social truly helped us out in a pinch and we are forever grateful to her for opening up her stunning space for us. Our getting ready photos turned out beautifully and now you can rent out the space to get ready in! The girls at the bride bar did an amazing job with our large bridal party’s updos and helped us stay on schedule.
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