After getting engaged in Portland, Maine in 2019, Jade and Micheal decided to have a long engagement, choosing May 2021 as their wedding date. “We were planning on moving from Boston to Washington, DC so Mike could attend law school,” says Jade. However, like many couples, they did not expect a global pandemic to occur and quickly realized their original date was out of the question. Therefore, they chose to postpone their “big wedding” to 2022 and instead eloped in DC the day before their original date. See details of the big day below.
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The location
As for their ceremonial location, the Spanish Steps of Kalorama served as the perfect setting for their intimate “je dos.” The couple also found a few ways to personalize their getaway by writing their own vows and working with their officiant to really personalize the private ceremony.
The atmosphere
They had a few visitors: in the middle of cicada season, one landed on Michael during the vows. “A lot of couples talk about their wedding day as a blur, so we were lucky to have the opportunity to escape to a more intimate setting and have very vivid memories of the day,” says Jade.
After the ceremony, the couple enjoyed a celebratory meal together on Rose’s Luxury rooftop garden. “Our favorite from the prix fixe menu was the ice cream and caviar,” says Jade. “Looks like an odd pair but it was delicious!” See more of their intimate wedding day below.
Details
Photographer: Becca Moot | Venue: Spanish Steps in Kalorama | Florist: Stroll + Fantasy FloraI | Restoration: The luxury of Rose | Bridal outfit: Reformation | Groom’s attire: Bonobos
