This wedding in DC honors heritage and forges new traditions
Now this is how you throw a city wedding! From the chic garden ceremony to the luxurious culinary finale at a local favorite, these brides and their team nailed every detail. We also love how they incorporated their personalities into their ensembles while still honoring their heritage. It is the perfect celebration of where they came from, how they came together, and where they're going. So, keep scrolling to see even more of these gorgeous photos by Ethan Wong Photography, and score some inspo for your own city wedding!
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the vibe: city chic
Zamara and Ekaette’s wedding was the perfect balance of intimacy, modern style, and tradition, set in the heart of Washington, DC. With help from Velada Events, their day unfolded across two stunning venues: the chic, contemporary Fathom Gallery on 14th Street and the stylish Dirty Habit, creating quintessential city vibes from start to finish. With a neutral ivory and green color palette, the couple embraced a minimal yet elevated design aesthetic. Surrounded by their closest loved ones, Zamara and Ekaette exchanged vows in a romantic setting that felt intimate yet unforgettable, with blue skies as their backdrop for the commitment they made that day. Thoughtful floral touches were paired with sleek details, allowing the romance of candlelight to set the tone for their reception dinner. The atmosphere was both modern and timeless, highlighting the couple’s vision of an elegant yet approachable wedding. The ceremony itself was a highlight—stunning, heartfelt, and filled with emotion. Their wedding is a beautiful reminder that love shines brightest when personal style and cultural heritage intertwine.
the stationery
Each of the brides surprised the other with a hand-crafted keepsake booklet on their wedding morning, inscribed with a heartfelt letter. They also had matching vow books made. This is a detail that so often goes overlooked. And we know you don't need one more thing to add to your wedding shopping list, but, in our opinion, vow books are a MUST!
getting ready
In their separate bridal suites, the two prepared for the day ahead, surrounded by family and love. Then they saw each other for the first time and sipped cosmos and champagne together before the rest of the festivities began.
the fashion
Fashion played such an integral part of this beautiful wedding. Each ensemble was a statement and paid homage to their journey that led them up to this very moment. Zamara wore an elegant gown by Ouma Bridal. Ekaette went with a custom-made gown created for her by a seamstress from her village in Nigeria.
creating traditions
We are living in such an exciting and beautiful time where couples are redefining what weddings look like and forging their own traditions. Instead of one bride waiting at the altar for the other, each bride had their own moment walking down the aisle on the arm of their father 🥹.
- Event Planning & Design: Velada Events
- Wedding Photographers: Ethan Wong Photography
- Content Creation: Pretty Wild Content Co
- Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Makeup by Chloe
- Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Makeup by Pnang
- Venues: Fathom Gallery 14th St
- Venues: Dirty Habit