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A Bold Traditional Wedding in Washington, DC

The Bride Lauren Basilio, 29, a financial analyst The Groom Vincent (Vince) Reyes, 29, a mortgage specialist The Date May 28 A bold color palette of

The Bride Lauren Basilio, 29, a financial analyst The Groom Vincent (Vince) Reyes, 29, a mortgage specialist The Date May 28 A bold color palette of black, white and kelly green led the day's theme, and damask-print accents added even more graphic punch.

Natural Reception Decor
Another friend of the bride (a stationer) created the invites, which featured an enlarged damask graphic.
White hydrangeas and roses got a hint of sparkle from hanging crystals.
Lauren and Vince honored their Filipino upbringing by including rituals like cord and veil sponsors and coins into their Catholic ceremony.
Each of the eight girls chose her own silhouette of these green satin dresses.
The groomsmen brought together the group's look with bright-green ties.
White and Navy Place Settings
I wanted something very different than the ordinary, says Lauren of her dress. Luckily, she found just what she'd hoped for with this asymmetrical neckline.
Silver heels complemented Lauren's glam look.
Rather than crowding the place settings with escort cards, Lauren had one of her friends make a bracket-like sign directing guests to their team-named tables.
Vince is a huge sports fan, so they played that up by naming the tables after his favorite teams.
The couple opted for two first-dance songs: Bob Marley and Lauryn Hill's Turn Your Lights Down Low and Brian McKnight's Still in Love.
Both of Lauren's parents walked her down the aisle.
To make his look extra special, Lauren surprised Vince with a chic, silver tie.
The four-tiered fondant cake incorporated the wedding's colors and design motifs.