fall wedding

Leslie + Adam // Oktoberfest at St. Francis Hall

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Prost to the Newlyweds…

A chance Halloween meeting, at a Capitol Hill dive bar, brought Leslie and Adam together. Little did they know that very spot would eventually serve as the site of their wedding rehearsal dinner just a few years later. 

Both avid travelers, this happy couple planned a European getaway, which included a stop in Munich to celebrate a few days of fun at Oktoberfest - a spot Adam decided was perfect for a proposal. And thus, the idea for #coxtoberfest was born. 

During their Fall wedding, we transported Leslie & Adam’s loved ones to their own personal Oktoberfest tent right here at St. Francis Hall, in Washington, DC.

Their wedding day was filled with nods to German tradition. A much tastier version of the "log-cutting ceremony" with their cake, a mini-barrel tapping ceremony to officially start the reception, an Oompah band playing cocktail hour and a bridal party decked out in traditional German fashion.

Having been fortunate enough to spend two Oktoberfests in Munich ourselves, planning a reprise at home for Leslie & Adam’s wedding day was a truly unforgettable experience! 

My husband and I have said many times over the past year that hiring Katelyn was probably the single best decision we made in planning our wedding, and probably the best value too. She is highly organized, friendly, responsive, and professional, but also goes above and beyond to make sure our wishes and personalities are reflected in her results. I highly recommend Katelyn, in fact I would give more than 5 stars if possible, and will hopefully find an excuse to work with her myself again soon!
— Leslie M.

DC Wedding Vendors:

Planning: Katelyn Miner, The Miner Details
Venue: St. Francis Hall
Catering: RSVP Catering
Photography: Roman Grinev Photography
Lighting & Reception Design: S&P Events
Officiant: A.C. Warden, Capital Ceremonies
Floral: Petal’s Edge
DJ: Phil Kominski, Bialek’s Music
Band: Edelweiss, Bialek’s Music
Transportation: Fleet Transportation
Hair & Makeup: Bridal Artistry

Stephanie + Jimmy // Capitol View Wedding Day

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Red, white & something blue …

Stephanie & Jimmy met as summer interns, almost a decade ago, in their home state of New Jersey. Drawn to the magic living inside the Beltway, Stephanie made the decision to stay in DC after her graduation from American University, and Jimmy followed not long after.

Shortly after Jimmy’s move to DC, he proposed on Steph’s favorite holiday - the Fourth of July - at her favorite place, the U.S. Capitol.

It’s no coincidence that their celebration culminated in a reception at 400 Capitol View, overlooking that special spot. Their wedding day featured elegant nods to their adopted hometown, including hand-drawn table numbers depicting sites around Washington, and a bridal party dressed to the nines in shades of red, white and blue.

Katelyn is an absolute life saver when it comes to wedding planning! In the months (more like year) leading up to my wedding she was always available to bounce ideas off of and helped me pull together all of the details to make a perfect ‘DC Chic’ wedding ... My wedding was the absolute best day ever and I couldn’t have done it without her! I highly recommend!
— Stephanie

DC Wedding Vendors:

Venue: Capitol View at 400
Catering: Corcaran Caterers
Photography: Rosie Omar Photography
Stationery: Maura Whitman
Florist: Bergerons 
DJ: Dapper DJs
Photobooth: Monumental Moments 
Bridal Party Hair & Makeup: Bridal Beauty Associates
Room Block: Hyatt Regency, Capitol Hill