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NUPTIALS OF NOTE A look back at some of 2016’s most memorable weddings BY ERICA MOODY
JACLYN MASON & SEAN RANDALL
MARRIED APRIL 2, 2016
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oth born and bred Washingtonians, she is a soon-to-be realtor with Cathie Gill Inc. and owned Charm boutique in Georgetown. He is a financial adviser with Wells Fargo. They reside in Cathedral Heights.
THE STORY: Introduced by a mutual friend at
a party at the Graham Hotel, they dated for more than a year before getting engaged on a perfect summer Sunday in the Bishop’s Garden at Washington National Cathedral. Sean first kept in touch by visiting Jaclyn at Charm and purchasing jewelry for his daughter and niece. Jaclyn loved that Sean is a great father and he was drawn to her creativity. THE WEDDING: A ceremony at Christ Church
Georgetown was followed by a reception for 175 at the Four Seasons, Georgetown. For the
ERIKA NUBER & ANTONIO WILLIAMS
THE STORY: Proof that algorithms don’t lie, the
couple received a rare 100 percent compatibility match on OkCupid in 2012. Their first date at a Philadelphia dive bar had less than ideal timing, as their careers were soon taking them to different cities. But the two “type-A firstborns” made it work, maintaining their bond by “doing thoughtful little things” for each other. One December, Antonio surprised his future bride by making the five hour drive from Washington to Newark, N.J. to set up a fully decorated Christmas tree in her apartment. Later on in the relationship, he surprised her with a trip to Puerto Rico, where he proposed
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FAVORITE PART: The witty toast by Jaclyn’s 12-year-old nephew, Teddy, had guests roaring with laughter. Prior to the wedding, the Tiffany themed bridal shower hosted by Barbara Harrison was unforgettable, according to Jaclyn. NOTABLE GUESTS: Wolf and Lynn Blitzer, Alma
and Joe Gildenhorn, Quinn Bradlee, Erica Gutierrez, Isabel and Ricardo Ernst, Lucky Roosevelt, Jane and Calvin Cafritz, Jim and Mai Abdo and the Brillembourg family. DETAILS Bridal Gown: 3FFN "DSB s Groom’s Attire: Ralph Lauren and Valentino Wedding Planner: Martin Shortell, Silver Lining Design Group Flowers: +BZ 8BULJOT BOE %BWJE 1PXFST s Catering: Four Seasons
MARRIED MAY 28, 2016
at sunset in the Castillo San Felipe del Morro. THE WEDDING: The couple hosted 200 guests in the bride’s hometown of Chicago. The ceremony at the Fourth Presbyterian Church was followed by a reception at Café Brauer in the Lincoln Park Zoo. For the honeymoon, they relaxed for 10 days at the W Retreat & Spa on the tiny Caribbean island of Vieques. SPECIAL TOUCHES: A whiskey and scotch bar
with chocolate covered bacon, Chicago style hotdogs and Garrett’s Popcorn FAVORITE PART: Both loved the first dance,
to “That’s How Strong My Love Is” by Otis Redding. NOTABLE GUESTS: Antonio’s father Juan
Williams and brother Raffi Williams, Dr. Gordon Nuber, Marisa West, Regan Herald and Morgan Chalfant.
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DETAILS Bridal Gown: Douglas Hannant Bride’s Jewelry: Quest Fine Jewelers Groom’s Attire: Alton Lane Wedding Planner: Claire Weller, Big City Brides Music: $IJDBHP 1MBZFST s Catering: Limelights Catering
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e is senior director of government and external affairs at Comcast NBCUniversal. She is a physician completing her emergency medicine residency at Rutgers University Hospital. He resides on Capitol Hill, where she plans to join him post-residency.
honeymoon, they spent the month of August in Newport, R.I., where Sean has summered his entire life.