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Photographs by Krysta Norman Photography Raiza, from Chantilly, and Zbynek, from Zulova, Czech Republic, met working at IBM—she works in sales as an account executive, and he’s a partner, consulting clients in finance and emerging technology. After attending a few of the same business meetings the pair hit it off, and over happy hour and other work functions realized they share similar interests: traveling, going to concerts, dining out, and playing golf. “We found each other at critical moments in our lives,” they say. “How many people get second chances for life, or love, for tha...

Photo by Jeff Elkins Cake by Liberty Baking Co. Choosing cake flavors is a one of the most enjoyable parts of wedding planning (count us in for those tastings!), but with so many options, it’s not always the easiest of decisions. (After all, DC is home to a host of talented bakers and dessert makers.) Whether you’re leaning towards a crowd-pleasing traditional favorite, or something a little more adventurous to make your dessert station stand out this wedding season, you’ll want to keep reading. For the special weddings section of January’s Washingtonian issue, we asked Liberty Baki...

Photograph by Justin Lee Burr According to the TikTok videos, Samuel began planning his proposal to then-boyfriend Michael back in August 2020. For six-ish months, he documented various stages of the couple’s relationship and the proposal-planning story, which he eventually turned into a five-part series. Over five days last month, a newly engaged Weeks shared the series, which features appearances by the couple’s friends, family, and even their pup. Clearly, the story resonated with TikTokers—biking through big feelings (along the C&O canal no less!) And shout out to Taylor Swift for ...

Share Tamekia and Todd’s wedding-planning story involves a lot of scheduling and re-scheduling, due to Covid. In fact, in the end the couple’s wedding day was not their first or even second but their fourth wedding plan. And it happened in a VRBO rental home that wedding planner, Brandon Casey, of MODE, Events by Brandon Casey, transformed into a mini venue that mimicked the couple’s original vision. Read their story, and see the details of the day below (and check out the before-and-after Reel of the space at the end!) Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo: The Couple

Photograph by Terri Baskin After marrying in private ceremonies and micro-weddings last year, many couples are opting for bigger celebrations in 2021 and 2022. But looking ahead to the details of the second celebration, there are parts of the process that are a little uncharted. What should a second ceremony look like? What traditions can be repeated at the reception? What should be done differently? Here’s the thing: In such unprecedented times, there is rarely an established protocol, and there’s certainly not a rule book. So we reached out to two planners whose clients include a host ...