Chris and Jo are one of those couples who sync so well together. They are both head-over-heels for each other which made their wedding day an amazing celebration. Chris and Jo exchanged beautiful vows at the District Winery as the sun was setting over DC. They danced the night away with their family and friends with delicious wine from the winery and amazing music!
Here is their love story from Chris’s point of view!
I met Jo in Boston back in 2015, a few weeks after graduating from Northeastern Law School. A DC native, she had just graduated from Boston College and, over the course of the first couple dates, made it increasingly clear that an eventual move back to DC was a non-negotiable. After a few more dates and another cold Boston winter, I too was in on this plan. During those first few dates, I learned about more than just her desire to move south though. I also learned just how small of a world it can be sometimes. As it turned out I had gone to college with her brother (and his wife) and Jo had spent many times on campus visiting him. The amount of times our paths could have crossed over that four year stretch but didn’t only made us that much more sure that this time was meant to be.
And the proposal from Jo’s point of view!
After studying abroad in London during college, I bugged Chris to take a trip there for almost a year before the proposal. Every time he said "maybe after we move!" I'd sigh and agree - little did I know he'd already booked a surprise trip in April! One Saturday in early April, Chris told me we were going back to my favorite city come Monday. He had carefully gotten everyone involved (my parents, my boss, my closest friends) without telling anyone the whole picture. He knew I'd want to be the first to know! In London, he proposed at the top of the tallest building in the city, in a room overlooking the skyline with just us two. I was so excited, I responded "OBVIOUSLY" when he got down on one knee. Whoops! We spent the rest of the week exploring the city and celebrating - although I have to admit, I spent a whole lot of time looking down at my hand rather than up at the sights.
Enjoy these images from Chris and Jo’s big day!
Love these wood pieces!
You are stunning, Jo!
Jo and Chris have a history of “icing” each other so Jo couldn’t help but do it to Chris on their wedding day!
Jo and Chris did a “first touch” where Chris didn’t see Jo but they were able to spend some time together before the ceremony.
First Look with Dad!
Love.
Married!!
Such pretty colors!
Favorite.
Love this walking shot that Kev took!
Golden hour is so romantic.
So many pretty details!
YUMM!
Vendor Love
Wedding Dress: The Bridal Boutique in Columbia, dress is Maggie Sottero,
Florist: Helen and Olivia Flowers
Wedding Venue: District Winery
Hair: Tress Hair Studio
Makeup: Kelley Woods
DJ: Justin White
Bridesmaid Dresses: Brideside
Groomsmen Attire: Indochino
Lighting/AV: Pike Productions