Joanna, an attorney from Nigeria by way of Texas, and Stephen, an engineer from Arkansas, were teammates on their college track team. Joanna thought he was kind of a goofy guy; Stephen saw her as quiet, mysterious, and way cooler than him. By senior year, though, something clicked. They dated for ei ght years while Joanna finished graduate school, then law school. Eventually, Stephen proposed in the National Mall’s Mary Livingston Ripley Garden. Their fashion-forward two-day wedding began with a vibrant Nigerian celebration decorated in shades of pink, orange, and red, followed by an American wedding with green-and-white decor that Joanna describes as romantic and timeless. Their weekend wardrobes, they say, were a highlight. Stephen wore a custom jacket and then a semi-bespoke tuxedo from a fifth-generation Savile Row tailor. Joanna had five looks: On Saturday, a short isi agu dress, then a long, embellished green George-lace gown. On Sunday, she walked the aisle in a chic ballgown, danced in a sparkly gown with a detachable skirt, and waved goodbye in a short, pearl-embellished dress for the newlyweds’ chic bicycle getaway. Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest The Details Planning, design: Sensational Signature Events Venue: Anderson House Florist: Bloomin’ Wild Caterer, rentals: Kingsway (Saturday); Main Event Caterers (Sunday) Hair: Nava Noam Makeup: Vals Makeup Artistry Bride’s attire: Ave (isi agu); Amy Aghomi (Saturday reception); Amsale (Sunday ceremony); Eva Lendel (Sunday reception); Rebecca Tembo (getaway) Groom’s attire: Koch House (Saturday jacket); Steed Bespoke Tailors (tuxedo) Bridesmaids’ attire: Custom (Saturday); Bella Bridesmaids (Sunday) Groomsmen’s attire: Spier Mackay; Suitsupply Music: Chief Uche (emcee); DJ EJ Videographer: Moving Hearts Bikes: Morrow Hotel Bartender: Diva Events The post A Timeless, Fashion-Forward Wedding at Anderson House first appeared on Washingtonian. ...read more read less