Andrea and Hank met in 2018 through a dating app. “Our first date was supposed to start with a pizza, but we ended up having to improvise. After trying to find a table in a couple of different spots in DC and lots of walking in the rain, we hit it off over a bowl of Pho and a couple of drinks at a local watering hole. Ever since that first night in February, we’ve continued to enjoy adventurous food places and fun cocktails wherever we go.”
60 guests, including a three-person wedding party, were in attendance for their outdoor April nuptials. Their dog Charlie acted as the flower girl. “Andrea’s best friend Emmah was our officiant, and her remarks made the ceremony incredibly personal. We had three readings, one about friendship from Harry Potter, the second about marriage from a Freakonomics podcast interview, and the third was about how ‘Falling in Love is Like Owning a Dog.’”
The couple chose a bright citrus color palette for their decor. “We wanted an intimate celebration with our family and closest friends. We like to host BBQs and parties and wanted our wedding to feel like a bigger, slightly fancier version of that.”
“One of my favorite aspects of wedding planning was brainstorming with my mom and sister. They are both incredibly creative and talented. I would bounce ideas off my mom for DIY projects, and she would help me figure out how to execute them. My sister created our lawn games sign for cocktail hour. My mom created our welcome sign, the paper lantern installation for our wedding reception, and our s’mores bar.”
Andrea is a grants manager at a nonprofit, and Hank is a public health analyst for the federal government. They reside in Washinton, DC.
First dance: Die a Happy Man by Thomas Rhett
Honeymoon: The Azores
Vendors
Venue: Caboose Farm**
Photography: Rachel Dibs Photography
Entertainment: The Dapper DJs**
Catering: Monica Kelso Catering
Flowers: Hiddenvale Flowers
Hair & Makeup: Glam Bridal Beauty
Attire: Vivid Bridal Boutique
Andrea’s Ring: Jennie Keon Designs
Hank’s ring: Blue Nile
**FrederickWeddings.com member
