Kate Grace PhotographyEmily, a nurse practitioner from Virginia, and Dan, a business development director from New Jersey, were set up by their respective best friends, who were dating at the time (they’re married now, too!). “We’ve been double dating ever since,” says Emily. Three years after initially hitting it off over ice cream at the Wharf, Dan proposed on the dock of Emily’s grandparents house on the Chesapeake Bay. In October, they exchanged vows in a coastal-inspired, oyster-themed wedding in Alexandria. Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest One of Dan’s favorite details of the day was ending the night with Rita’s Italian Ice; Emily’s favorite parts were the ride to the venue with her dad in the 1967 Camaro that he bought and restored when he was 16, and the letters she and Dan wrote for their guests that were presented on the oyster-adorned seating chart and led them to their seats, designated by oyster-shell place cards. Other special details included framed photographs of their families weddings on the bookshelves, and a raw oyster bar. “It was definitely a splurge,” says Emily of the cocktail hour inclusion. “But it couldn’t have been more us. There’s nothing better than a sunny day, oyster on the half-shell with a little cocktail sauce and a bubbly glass of champagne. We wanted that to be how people felt—blanketed in sunshine and splurged on.” See the photos of their big day below.   The Details Photographer: Kate Grace Photography Venue: River Farm Event planning and design: Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events Florist: Rick’s Flowers Caterer: Spilled Milk Catering Cake: Heidelberg Bakery  Invitations and calligraphy: Live Life Lettered by Rick’s Flowers Hair and makeup: Makeup by Ana B Bride’s attire: Sarah Seven from Lovely Bride Groom and groomsmen’s attire: The Black Tux  Bridesmaids’ attire: Revelry Music: Bachelor Boys Band  Rentals: DC Rental; Select Event Group; Sammy’s Rental Transportation: Point to Point Limousines Videographer: Lightwave Event Artists via Bachelor Boys Band Rehearsal dinner: Mia’s Italian Kitchen   The post The Oyster-Inspired Escort Display Was a Showstopper at This Tented October Wedding first appeared on Washingtonian.