Alex & Matt in Bethesda, MD

The Bride Alexandra (Alex) Spear, 26, an attorney at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, D.C. The Groom Matthew (Matt) Peurach, 26, a senior associate at KPMG LLP Washington National Tax Office The Date May 15 Alex and Matt started their day off with bright, vibrant purples and pinks during the ceremony and cocktail hour. “We wanted the ceremony to be vibrant to reflect how excited we were,” says the bride. Then, to achieve a romantic, ethereal vibe, they toned everything down to white and cream for the reception.