Jan 15, 2026
Three and a half years after Edidiong Abasi, an anesthesiologist from Pennsylvania, and Okechukwu, a dentist from Mississippi, met at a networking happy hour at HalfSmoke in DC, they got engaged while on vacation in Positano, Italy. For their black-tie affair, Didi and Dennis envisioned a classic an d timeless aesthetic with a black/white/blush-pink/nude palette. Flowers draped the baby grand piano that provided the ceremony soundtrack—which included praise-and-worship music—and the couple exchanged vows amid mostly white florals and decor, for a bright, airy feel. The contrasting design for the reception—predominantly black elements inspired by the hotel ballroom’s chandeliers, along with white florals and candlelight—created what their planner called a “luxe, moody atmosphere” where the newlyweds celebrated with loved ones. Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest     Wedding Details Photographer: Stanlo Photography Planning, design: B Astonished Events Florals: Ivie Joy Floral Arts Invitations: Minted Caterer: The Conrad Cake: Liberty Baking Co. Hairstylist: Dommie Cole Makeup artist: Tia Codrington Bride’s attire: Designer Loft Bridal; Ese Azenabor (reception) Groom’s attire: Alan David Custom Bridesmaids’ attire: Jenny Yoo Groomsmen’s attire: The Black Tux Entertainment: The DocMC (emcee); DJ EarthKwak Rentals: Luxe Event Rentals; Table Manners; Something Vintage; DC Rental; Sweet Gifts Production: Fabrication Events; The LightSource Company Stationery: By Dami Studios Videographer: Unleashed Vizuals Content creation: Content by Camille Photo booth: Pixl Dash  The post A Flower-Draped Baby Grand Piano Provided the Ceremony Soundtrack at this Wedding first appeared on Washingtonian. ...read more read less
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