We were the first lesbian couple to get married at the national historic landmark Christ Episcopal Church in Old Town Alexandria! George Washington worshiped here and served on the vestry during his lifetime and presidency. Our wedding day felt like a fairy tale, and this reclamation of history for us as an interracial lesbian couple only made it that much more powerful. —Lauren Brown, one half of the couple
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Photographer: Amy at MLV Photography
Ceremony Venue: Christ Episcopal Church
Reception Venue: Virtue Feed and Grain
Florist: Trader Joe’s
Event Planner: Sophie Barry
Dress: Justin Alexander
Tuxedo and Other Suits: DC Custom Clothiers
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Jewelry: Swarovski
Attendant Attire: Lulus and Men’s Wearhouse
Catering: Virtue Feed and Grain
Cake Designer: Buzz Bakeshop
Officiant: Reverand Heather VanDeventer
Fin Leary
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