When they met as graduate students at Rutgers pursuing master’s degrees, Myra says, Saad’s kindness and open nature made her immediately comfortable; Saad remembers thinking Myra was smart and well put together. Both now dental students, they got engaged at the Jefferson Memorial. Their wedding theme was “regal romance,” in shades of champagne, purple, and pink and illuminated by crystal chandeliers. Among the memorable elements for the pair were dances performed by family and friends and their photo and video sessions—including wedding portraits at the National Cathedral. Myra and Saad chose a dinner menu of traditional Pakistani dishes along with a fresh-pasta station—the bride’s favorite. Dessert was chocolate cake, an ice-cream station, and a spread that included a fresh jalebi station, chocolate tarts, and mini crèmes brûlées. At the end of the night, guests took home gold-foil chocolates that featured the couple’s name and the wedding date. Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest   The Details Venue: Diyanet Center of America; Fairmont Washington, DC Event coordinator: Jeuni Affairs Florist: Sarah Khan Event Styling Invitations: Withjoy.com Caterer: Zaffron Hairstylist: RNZ Styles Makeup artist: Sara Mabrouk Bride’s attire: Suffuse by Sana Yasir Groom’s attire: Uomo Attire Music: Desi Beatzs Entertainment Rentals: Select Event Group Videographer: True Vine Films Henna: Henna by Shazia Ice-cream cart: Scoops2U Photo booth: 360 Photo Swirl This article appears in the August 2024 issue of Washingtonian.The post A Regal Wedding at the Fairmont Hotel first appeared on Washingtonian.