Proposal of the Month: June

The Couple: Jennifer Colangelo and Greg Culver
Wedding Date: October 3, 2009

The Proposal (according to Greg): Our magical night started when I asked Jen to join me on the roof of my condo building for drinks. As we rounded the corner, Jen nearly collapsed at the sight of six dozen roses spread all over the table, floors and walls. When she saw the Moet Champagne (her favorite) and the Tiffany (also, a favorite) Champagne glasses, she knew what was happening.

Amidst the backdrop of the nation’s capital—where historic change just occurred—major change happened in our lives as well. Through tears and trembling hands, Jen looked down at me on my one knee, vulnerable yet hopeful, and said the words I wanted to hear : “of course I will!” When we went downstairs, she found the place had been filled with flowers and balloons—as well as both our families ready to greet us and join the celebration. Jen had always said she wanted her family nearby when she got engaged; she never could have imagined I would arrange to have them all so close.

The night culminated with dinner at one of D.C.’s best Italian restaurants—Jen’s favorite cuisine. We dined in a private room, ordering from a custom-printed menu that had our engagement date on the front—except Jen, who just told the head Maitre D’ some of her favorite things so that the chef could prepare a special meal specifically for the “soon-to-be bride.” As nervous as I was, the night went off without a hitch … the proposal we both hoped for!

Location: The St. Regis, Washington, D.C.
Photography: Rodney Bailey
Dress: Kenneth Pool
Ceremony Music: Rock String Quartet
Band: Black Tie
Florist: Da Vinci’s Florist
Invitations: Bella Figura

(June 2009)

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