Elizabeth and Matthew

There is nothing nicer on a cold winter day that to see two people who are completely in love. This was most certainly the case with Elizabeth and Matthew, who were married at the USNA Chapel on Saturday. The day began at the Calvert House, where Elizabeth was getting ready. She and Matthew planned to see each other ahead of the ceremony, but Elizabeth had a surprise. She greeted her soon-to-be-husband in a beautiful purple dress, instead of the wedding dress Matthew was expecting to see. The bridal party arrived at the chapel via trolley.

The academy chapel is always beautiful, but it was particularly so with its festive wreaths, candles, and other Christmas decorations. Elizabeth looked lovely in her strapless wedding dress, and very smartly wore a winter cape to keep her warm during the moments to and from the Chapel.

  

She and Matthew were really enthusiastic about their day (and their photos!) and even volunteered to stand outside Bancroft Hall despite the frigid weather.

The reception was held at the Calvert House in State Circle. The cocktail hour began in the Atrium and the bridal party and newlyweds were announced officially before the guests were seated for dinner. The tables were decorated with red table cloths and frosty centerpieces illuminated with blue lights. The resulting ambiance was perfect for their winter-themed wedding! Before dinner, there were toasts. Elizabeth's sister, and maid-of-honor began with a sweet and heartfelt toast. Matthew's best man followed and had the entire room laughing for the duration of his speech. After dinner, the dancing was kicked off with the first dance and the parent dances.

The band, Mutual Fun, played a variety of familiar dance tunes and successfully got the guests on the dance floor. Shortly after, there was the cake cutting, where Elizabeth and Matthew very politely gave one another the teeniest bites of cake! It was very sweet they they were careful not to make a mess! Their cake was very pretty. The top portions of each layer were decorated with sparkles, giving the illusion of wintery frost. The sides were decorated with white snowflakes, make it a wintery treat nobody could resist!

It was such a pleasure to be a part of this lovely couple's wedding day! Below is a short slideshow of Elizabeth and Matthew's preview photos!