Molly and Drew

Elegant Winter Church Wedding in Bethesda, Maryland

Ceremony venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bethesda, MD
Reception venue: The Line Hotel in Washington, DC

Molly and Drew's elegant and inviting winter wedding focused on the sacrament. Soft green and ivory details paired perfectly with the Advent season decor of the church while also allowing the celebration to transcend the season.

Photo Locations

Beautiful Details

The chilly weather and early sunset for this late December wedding drove us indoors for our bride and groom portraits, but that was no challenge at a venue as iconic as The Line! The staircase with a beautiful mirror, mezzanine with enormous stained glass windows, and various rooms in every nook and cranny of the hotel made it so much fun to explore with the newlyweds.

Molly had a few saint medals and a rosary to wrap around her bouquet before the celebration, and she wore a beautiful cross necklace. These touches were elegant ways to incorporate her faith fully into her day, beyond the Nuptial Mass.

Memorable Moments

After their ceremony and when family portraits were done, their guests moved on to cocktail hour while Molly and Drew moved to a side chapel in the church to do a private foot-washing ceremony. It was such an honor to be the only witness to this intimate moment that demonstrated their readiness to serve one another.

Vendor Team

Hotel + Reception Venue: The Line Hotel
Ceremony Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Planning + Coordination: White Lily Weddings
Florist: Le Chateau de Crystale
HMUA: Wedding Day Ready Glam
Rings: Brilliant Earth
Bridal
Jewelry: The Little Catholic
Wedding Dress: Ava Laurenne
Bridesmaids Dresses: Birdy Grey
Groom's Suit: Calvin Klein
Groomsmen Suits: Vera Wang at Men's Wearhouse
Limo Services: ING Limo
DJ: DJ Welvin Wong with MyDeejay
Cake: Buttercream Bakeshop (permanently closed as of Jan 1, 2024)
Reception Image of Wedding of Mary and Joseph: Catholic to the Max

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