Kate and Rocco

Kate and Rocco could not have asked for more beautiful weather on their wedding day - and it is a good thing, since their day's events took place inside and outside of the Meridian House in Washington, D.C.. The Meridian House is a beautiful venue with truly unique features and lends itself well to wedding celebrations. The green grass and the well-maintained gardens provided a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony.

The cocktail hour that followed was held in the courtyard. The rows of linden trees created a canopy over the guests. Between trees, colorful lanterns hung and were illuminated once it was dark outside.

The interior of the Meridian House has several rooms, each of which Kate and Rocco assigned a very specific purpose. The foyer contained the buffet for dinner, complete with a meat carving station. Guests were seated in two connecting rooms for dinner. The bookshelves that lined the walls added to the ambiance. Later, they moved across the hallway to yet another room - complete with band and bar - where the dancing began!

The band Chopteeth plays a variety of music, strongly influenced by African styles (they call themselves and "Afrofunk Big Band" to be exact). The upbeat rhythms had the guests dancing til the last minute of the reception.

In a separate room, the cake was displayed. Khoa Le with Festive Foods provided impeccable service, amazing food, and was meticulous to the point of arranging the forks on the cake table into a complicated heart pattern. Later after dinner a chocolate fountain was added to this room with various fruits, marshmallows, and brownies for dipping. The night would not be complete without a special exit. Guests lined the steps at the entrance, armed with umbrellas (a very thoughtful favor from Kate and Rocco in case it rained, which fortunately it did not) and sparklers, as a farewell to Kate and Rocco.