The DAR

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Washington, DC

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Summertime love at the dAR

Peña & Co. is a wedding planning and coordination company based in Washington, DC and serving couples all over the east coast.

Photographer | Annemarie Deale 
Venue | Daughters of the American Revolution
Coordinator | Peña & Co.
Catering | Corcoran Caterers
Florist | Harrod House
Music | DJ A Sonic from Bialek's Music
Hair and Makeup | MAB Artistry (Bridal Makeup - Cynthia Rosales / Bridal Hair - Lexi Nicolette)
Cake | Simply Desserts
Alcohol | Ace Beverage DC
Bridal Boutique & Alterations | Ellie's Bridal Boutique
Wedding Dress Designer | Justin Alexander
Groom's Attire | Geoffrey Lewis
Getting Ready Hotel | The Willard InterContinental Hotel
First Dance Choreography | DanceSport Dupont

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Hannah and Haddon’s wedding was the perfect reflection of their life together in Washington, DC - vibrant, heartfelt, and full of love. They started the day getting ready at the Willard Hotel before heading to the DAR, where their ceremony overlooked the Washington Monument on a beautiful Labor Day weekend.

Their design featured bright summer colors inspired by Hannah’s Chinese heritage, with thoughtful details like antique hand fans, a memorial display, and a Polaroid guest book. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the DAR Library, dinner in the O’Byrne Gallery, and dancing under the stars on the Portico with stunning sunset views.

From their choreographed first dance to each guest getting a piece of cake from the large displayed cake (a big priority for Haddon!), every moment felt joyful and deeply personal. It was a day full of love, culture, and the beauty of DC - and it was such a joy to bring their celebration to life together.