I had been looking forward to Raquel and Brian’s Longview Gallery Wedding all year. I love modern reception spaces with edge and the Washington DC Longview Gallery fits the bill. On top of having an already amazing reception space, Raquel and Brian personalized their wedding decor based on Raquel’s Mexican heritage. Mexican Papel Picado was hung across the reception space and the cake was decorated with Day of the Dead toppers. Instead of table rounds, everyone sat at long banquet-style tables and enjoyed a family style dinner together.

We heard six toasts from Raquel and Brian’s family and friends with a surprise performance from Raquel’s college a capella group and a special broccoli dance that I really wish I knew the story behind. Things got pretty wild by the end of the night and the party was still going strong when we left so all-in-all it’s safe to say this was a successful wedding day!

Vendors:

Wedding Planner | Gingerwood Creative

Wedding Venue | Longview Gallery

Wedding Ceremony | Cathedral of St Matthew the Apostle

Hair & Makeup | Bridal Artistry DC

Wedding DJ | Marquee Artists

Rolls Royce | Regal Limousine

Wedding Cake | Sweets by E

Reception Lighting | John Farr Lighting

Specialty Reception Tables | Big Top Entertainment

Florist | Crimson and Clover

Table Runners | Vintage Affairs

Live Plants in Reception | Plants Alive!

Wedding Caterer | Well Dunn Catering

Photobooth | Bash Booths