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A Sunny Summer Wedding in Washington, DC

The Bride Samantha (Sam) Simon, 26, a freelance communications consultant and copywriter The Groom Daniel (Dan) Grunfeld, 28, a professional basketbal

The Bride Samantha (Sam) Simon, 26, a freelance communications consultant and copywriter The Groom Daniel (Dan) Grunfeld, 28, a professional basketball player for Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem The Date July 21 From the beginning, Sam was certain of two things: She wanted her wedding to be a blast, and she wanted it to be blue (her favorite color). The couple added yellow and white to the mix, and the sunny, whimsical occasion came together.

Ceremony and Reception Site: Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC Photography: Kelsey Stansell Thompson/k. thompson photography Consultant: Sara Muchnick/Engaging Affairs Officiant: Rabbi Ronald Shapiro, Congregation Shalom Gown and veil: Paloma Blanca, Terri Lynn Bridal, Bethesda, MD Hair: Thania Trieu/TRU Beauty Makeup: Nikki Fraser/Beauty 'N The Bride Shoes: Badgley Mischka Wedding Rings: Boone & Sons Jewelers Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale, Hitched Maids, Washington, DC Formalwear: Ermenegildo Zegna Boutique, McLean, VA Stationery: Sprites Ink! Flowers: Capital Décor and Events Rentals: Linens, tables: Capital Décor and Events; Round tables, chairs, tableware: Design Cuisine; Lighting: Digital Lightning Cake and catering: Design Cuisine Music: DJ Jared Rosen/Bialek's Music Honeymoon: Maui and Kauai, HI Registries: Anthropologie; Bloomingdale's; Crate & Barrel
The rectangular menu cards were set atop cheery, yellow-centered plates. Bubble-glass chargers made for a fun addition.
Polka Dot Wedding Cake
Round tables were topped with glass vases of varying heights and blooms. In smaller vases, candles illuminated lemon slices.
The rectangular tables boasted a lush mix of yellow and white flowers, whole and cut lemons, and square cobalt vases.
The couple loved the versatility of the cavernous Corcoran Gallery of Art. They held the ceremony on the top floor of the atrium and the reception below.
Tall glass cylinders with floating votives and bright daisies lined the aisle.
Sam surprised Dan with these custom Nike Dunks! The couple changed into them mid-reception and danced the night away!
Sam's three maids each carried a different yellow flower: One held daisies, another held zinnias, and the last held craspedia.
The couple's traditional Jewish ceremony included a huppah with their names, wedding date and a quote from the Song of Songs in Hebrew and English.
Sam wore an off-white A-line gown with a sweetheart neckline and just the right amount of embellishment on the bodice. Dan accessorized his navy suit with a blue silk tie.
Sam wore her hair in a simple half-up style. Dan's mom lent her a pair of sapphire-and-diamond earrings that served as her something borrowed.
Dan wore a white calla lily wrapped in yellow fabric.
Sam's white calla lilies got a boost of color from a ring of yellow roses.