"The halls of their early-January wedding venue were decked for Christmas, which played well into the couple's theme the couple playfully dubbed "Dark, Moody, Mary, Queen of Scots," with a color scheme of emerald green, plum, deep red, gold, and ivory. The vision, Ashley says, was inspired by the plates, and they set out to include as much texture as possible from the different florals, velvet touches, mismatched glassware, etc. "It felt so rich, regal, and elegant," says Ashley."
"In keeping with the wintery vibe, dinner began with a crab and corn chowder, and one of the signature cocktails was a "Winter in DC" cranberry mule. A second signature drink-Ashley's grandfather's favorite-was a surprise to honor him. For a late-night snack: sliders and milkshakes. Other sentimental touches that honored their families-a priority for the couple-included the acoustic processional played by Ashley's brother; officiating by Daniel's uncle;"
Ashley, a doctoral student in clinical psychology, and Daniel, a consultant, met as freshmen at a Vienna high school and reconnected over basketball; Ashley "called dibs" while watching him play, and Daniel proposed eight years later in their first apartment. Their early-January wedding took place in a Christmas-decked venue with a "Dark, Moody, Mary, Queen of Scots" theme featuring emerald green, plum, deep red, gold, ivory, textured florals, velvet, and mismatched glassware. Dinner began with crab and corn chowder. Signature cocktails included a "Winter in DC" cranberry mule and a surprise drink honoring Ashley's grandfather. Late-night sliders and milkshakes followed. Many family members performed and officiated, and surprise dances honored both parents.
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