Timeless With a Twist: Charlotte & Dan in Washington, DC
Charlotte Froelich and Dan Jacobs fell in love during college, where they dated for a spell but ultimately went their separate ways. Fate intervened when they reconnected a few years later post-graduation. After a couple of years dating long-distance, Dan proposed during a weekend trip to Annapolis, knowing they "never wanted to be apart ever again."
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Charlotte chose an Enzoani V-neck gown with lace appliqués and shimmering beadwork throughout for her big day. "I visited a lot of bridal shops and loved so many of the wedding dresses I tried on that it was a very hard decision to make," she says.
Charlotte Froelich and Dan Jacobs fell in love during college, where they dated for a spell but ultimately went their separate ways. Fate intervened when they reconnected a few years later post-graduation. After a couple of years dating long-distance, Dan proposed during a weekend trip to Annapolis, knowing they "never wanted to be apart ever again."
Both wedding bands were custom-made by Mark Lloyd of VanMark Jewelry. A hidden engraving serves as a sweet reminder of the promise Charlotte and Dan made to love one another for the rest of their lives.
Twinkle toes — stunning brooch-tipped Jimmy Choo pumps completed the bride's ensemble.
A friend designed a label for Charlotte to sew into her wedding dress. She also accessorized with her mother's garter (which had a little pocket that she made for her sixpence) and diamond and sapphire ring (her "something blue and borrowed").
The pros at Bridal Hair by Remona and Hair by Giselle styled Charlotte's hair, and Nour Kazoun did her makeup. "I wanted to look soft and natural, but a little bit more glamorous than just any typical day. We had a couple of hair and makeup trials to get it just right," the bride says.
Charlotte wore her mother-in-law's wedding veil that was passed down to her. "I loved the cathedral length, exquisite lace detail, and sprinkled pearl accents," she says.
Charlotte outfitted her ten bridesmaids in soft and pretty Monique Lhuillier gowns, in keeping with the couple's blush and gold color scheme.
Philippa Tarrant Floral Design created all of the floral arrangements for Charlotte and Dan's wedding. The bride's garden-gorgeous bouquet consisted of white peonies, roses, ranunculus, and sweet peas, tied with an ivory silk ribbon.
