Words by Caite Hamilton | Photography by Ashley Cox
Emily Zboril & Brian Moy
June 25, 2022, at The Clifton
Emily and Brian knew from the start that they wanted to create a colorful experience for their guests.
“I knew I wanted our wedding to be something we’d never seen before—a day that was completely our own,” Emily says.
Achieving the goal started with the flowers. Maryland-based Sophie Felts Floral Design brought in live trees for the reception area, creating a kind of enchanted forest vibe. In fact, many guests said they felt they were on a movie set (“Harry Potter, to be exact,” says Emily). From there, a floral ceremony arch featured an ombre of orange, yellow, and fuchsia, colors reflected in bouquets throughout the wedding, as well as a unique seating display of custom vases with calligraphied names of each guest.
But while the colorful details contributed to guests’ enjoyment of the day, the couple looks back on a few particular moments that have nothing to do with the details at all. Like this one:
“After we said our ‘I dos,’ our officiant asked us to turn and look at all the people who came to support us on our wedding day,” Emily says. “We felt so much love and gratitude and having a moment to acknowledge our wonderful guests was very special to us.”
All in one
Emily and Brian wanted a venue where guests could stay on the property after the big day was over. “We knew we wouldn’t want the night to end—and we really didn’t,” says Emily. “We stayed up until like 5:30am.”
Call me
Brian and Emily met at a conference for scientists. “He told me about his dissertation work and handed me his business card!” she says.
The details
Event planner: Kim Newton Weddings Catering: The Clifton Rentals: Something Vintage Linens: La Tavola Invites and paper goods: Kelsey Malie Designs Calligraphy: Leah Letters Vinyl signs: Grofik Designs Flowers: Sophie Felts Cake: Liberty Baking Co. Music: Dan Goldman Entertainment Bride’s attire: The Bridal Room Shoes: Vans (embroidered by After August Co. Groom’s attire: J.Crew Groomsmen’s attire: J.Crew Bridesmaids’ dresses: Revelry Hair: Styled for Elegance Makeup: Avenue 42 Salon Videographer: Silver Streak Media
