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A Regal Wedding in Alexandria, VA

The Bride Karen Fuller, 28, a law student at The George Washington University The Groom Phillip (Phil) Johnson, 28, a manager for Matchbox Chinatown T

The Bride Karen Fuller, 28, a law student at The George Washington University The Groom Phillip (Phil) Johnson, 28, a manager for Matchbox Chinatown The Date August 18 A fresh, modern color palette of yellow, silver and purple fit Karen and Phil's personalities, as well as the whimsy of their unique venue.

Ceremony and Reception Site: Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA Photography: Cicely Procopio/Procopio Photography Gown: Alita Graham, Kleinfeld Bridal, New York, NY Hair and Makeup: Hair: Amanda Styles/Bang Salon Makeup: Shauné Hayes Veil: Venus Veils, eBay.com Shoes: Badgley Mischka Jewelry: Necklace: Badgley Mischka, RenttheRunway.com; Earrings: Crislu, RenttheRunway.com Bridesmaid Dresses: J. Crew Formalwear: Black by Vera Wang, Men's Wearhouse Invitations: The Dandelion Patch Flowers: Amaryllis Floral + Event Design Rentals: Lighting: John Farr Lighting Design LLC; Others: Main Event Caterers Cake: Fluffy Thoughts, McLean, VA Catering: Main Event Caterers Honeymoon: Anguilla
A cathedral-length veil added drama to Karen's look.
The open space provided the couple with a blank canvas.
Each tier of the buttercream cake was wrapped in ribbon.
Karen's embellished white flats were comfy and kept her from towering over Phil!
Karen's bouquet was made entirely of purple lisianthus.