Mary and Ian tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in 2020, then celebrated with loved ones in a major wedding on October 9, 2021 at a private home in Great Falls. Their October 2021 wedding was originally featured on the cover of the latest issue of Washingtonian Weddings in the January 2022 issue of Washingtonian. See the details below.
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Greek life at Penn State brought together Mary and Ian, who dated for seven years before he popped the question during a beach trip with her family. A year after their marriage at a pandemic-limited celebration at the groom’s father’s elegant car barn, they welcomed 268 guests for a second ceremony and reception of West Coast meets rustic elegance in the same venue. A vintage car theme carried the day, drawing friends and family to the Find Your Ride escort exhibit of spray painted mini cars. The floral patterns in nude and neutral tones with toffee roses were among Mary and Ian’s favorite details. Guests mixed it up at a botanical tonic bar featuring craft cocktails and mocktails with dehydrated produce, herbs, spices, bitters and botanical accompaniments. At dessert time, they perused dozens of morsels baked by loved ones for the cookie table in Pittsburgh, a nod to Mary’s hometown.
The details
Photographer: Emily Blumberg • Planning & Design: Ida Rose Events & Design • Florist: Darling and Daughters • Invitations: Emily Baird Design • Caterer: Ridgewells • Hair & Makeup: MAB Artistik • Bridal Wear: Sarah Seven (dress), Nadine Merabi (Jumpsuit) • Groom’s Attire: Todd Snyder • Music: Onyx by Washington Talent Agency • Videographers: Paperboys • Rentals: Something Vintage Rentals, DC Rental, Select Event Group, La Tavola Fine Linens
This article appears in the January 2022 issue of The Washingtonian.
Publisher, Washingtonian Weddings
Amy runs Washingtonian Weddings and writes style setters for Washingtonian. Before joining the Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File magazine in DC, and before that the editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.
