Three and a half years after Edidiong Abasi, an anesthesiologist from Pennsylvania, and Okechukwu, a dentist from Mississippi, met at a networking happy hour at HalfSmoke in DC, they got engaged while on vacation in Positano, Italy.
For their black-tie affair, Didi and Dennis envisioned a classic and timeless aesthetic with a black/white/blush-pink/nude palette. Flowers draped the baby grand piano that provided the ceremony soundtrack—which included praise-and-worship music—and the couple exchanged vows amid mostly white florals and decor, for a bright, airy feel. The contrasting design for the reception—predominantly black elements inspired by the hotel ballroom’s chandeliers, along with white florals and candlelight—created what their planner called a “luxe, moody atmosphere” where the newlyweds celebrated with loved ones.
Wedding Details
Photographer: Stanlo Photography
Planning, design: B Astonished Events
Florals: Ivie Joy Floral Arts
Invitations: Minted
Caterer: The Conrad
Cake: Liberty Baking Co.
Hairstylist: Dommie Cole
Makeup artist: Tia Codrington
Bride’s attire: Designer Loft Bridal; Ese Azenabor (reception)
Groom’s attire: Alan David Custom
Bridesmaids’ attire: Jenny Yoo
Groomsmen’s attire: The Black Tux
Entertainment: The DocMC (emcee); DJ EarthKwak
Rentals: Luxe Event Rentals; Table Manners; Something Vintage; DC Rental; Sweet Gifts
Production: Fabrication Events; The LightSource Company
Stationery: By Dami Studios
Videographer: Unleashed Vizuals
Content creation: Content by Camille
Photo booth: Pixl Dash
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