Some love stories begin with a spark. For Sydney and Peter, what started as a brief crossing in high school, eventually grew into a forever love years later. From that moment forward, Sydney dreamed of a wedding that felt timeless, elegant, fun, and deeply personal. Inside the custom tent at Arlington Hall, sculptural calla lilies with soft draping and warm neutrals created an atmosphere that felt both elevated and timeless, and every detail she dreamt not only came to life, but exceeded every expectation.
Sydney had always envisioned herself in a true princess ball gown. At Stanley Korshak, she stepped into the dress that instantly made her entire group cry, and she knew it was the one. Her second look, a floral applique mini from Iconic Bride, gave her the freedom to dance comfortably all night and carried the same romantic, feminine continuity as her ceremony gown.
The wedding day began at The Crescent, where Sydney was surrounded by her closest friends. The morning included one of the most meaningful moments of the entire weekend when her friends surprised Sydney honoring her late sister; they popped champagne, laid flowers, and created a beautiful full circle start to the day. From there, music played, football ran in the background, glam teams worked their magic, and Sydney soaked up every second of the anticipation.
She and Peter chose to do a first look and private vows, a decision that grounded them and eased any nerves. Seeing one another before the ceremony felt intimate and comforting and allowed them to be fully present when it was time to walk the aisle. When Sydney stepped into the ceremony tent for the first time, she was completely stunned. No rendering or mock up could capture the way the draping, chandeliers, florals, and light all came together. It was the first of many moments that felt truly magical.
Sydney and Peter wanted their guests to have as much fun as they did, so cocktail hour featured a magician disguised as a guest who mingled throughout the crowd performing tableside magic. It became an instant hit and a detail guests continued talking about long after the wedding. The reception reveal was another unforgettable moment. The tent had been flipped while guests mingled outside, and Sydney walked into a room layered with soft draping, towering white florals, candlelight, and thoughtful touches like custom butter molded with their wedding logo that became one of the most talked about details of the night.To see more of the reception reveal, and the truly spectacular after party, read more in the following blog!









































