Lilija and Andrew’s wedding had it all: a boutique hotel in Georgetown, a Catholic ceremony at Epiphany Catholic Church, a vintage Rolls-Royce, and a reception at the Larz Anderson House filled with Lithuanian traditions. It was classic Washington DC with a lot of heart.

Getting ready at The Poppy in Georgetown

The day started at The Poppy, a boutique hotel in Georgetown. The invitation suite was laid out, and the planning team was already hard at work.

Andrew shared a moment with his mom, while Lilija got ready with her bridesmaids and shared a first look with them.

A shout-out to KB Weddings

We have to highlight the planners. Kristen Brody and her team at KB Weddings were truly welcoming and executed the day flawlessly. Honestly, they’re one of the best wedding planning teams we have ever worked with. Here they are unloading the flowers from the truck, and from there everything ran smoothly.

The ceremony at Epiphany Catholic Church

Lilija and Andrew were married at Epiphany Catholic Church in Washington DC. Andrew waited at the altar as Lilija was walked down the aisle by her mom and dad.

During the ceremony, Lilija brought flowers to Mary, a beautiful Catholic tradition. Then came the recessional kiss and a crowd of family and friends on the church steps.

If your ceremony has traditions like these, read our post on understanding faith-based weddings.

A Rolls-Royce from Vintage Limos

Lilija and Andrew hired a classic Rolls-Royce from Vintage Limos, and it was the perfect fit for a timeless DC wedding.

Portraits at the church and the Larz Anderson House

Portraits were done after the ceremony, some in front of the church and the rest at the Larz Anderson House. The grand staircase, the gilded rooms and the soft light made it one of the most elegant portrait settings in DC.

A Larz Anderson House reception

Dinner and speeches were in the courtyard, and dancing was in the ballroom. CBSQ, a string quartet, added an extra luxurious touch that matched the sophistication of the Larz Anderson House.

A reception full of Lithuanian traditions

Lilija is Lithuanian, so the reception was full of Lithuanian customs and traditions. Here are the ones we captured:

• Bread, wine and salt. Lilija’s mom read this Lithuanian ritual during the reception.
• Raguolis, also known as šakotis. This traditional Lithuanian tree cake, with its spiky layers, took center stage.
• The bridge of sashes. A Lithuanian wedding tradition that made for a wonderful moment on film.
• The sadute. A Lithuanian folk dance.
• The rezginele. Another Lithuanian folk dance.

A night flatlay to close the day

Close to the end of the reception, we did a night flatlay: the rings set on a slice of the šakotis with a macaron and flowers. A night flatlay is a quiet detail shot that pulls the day’s activities together.

And of course, the Rolls-Royce made one more appearance at the Larz Anderson House.

Watch Lilija & Andrew’s wedding film

Planning a Larz Anderson House wedding? A few tips

• Use the whole house. The courtyard is perfect for dinner and speeches, and the ballroom handles the dancing.
• Save time for portraits inside. The staircase and gilded rooms are made for portraits, so build that time into your schedule.
• Add live music. A string quartet like CBSQ fits the house beautifully.
• Bring your traditions. Tell us about cultural customs ahead of time so each one gets its own space in your film.
• Hire a great planner. A team like KB Weddings keeps a multi-location day running smoothly.

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