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Claire and Andrew's Black Tie Wedding at Perry Belmont House

Writer: Brittney Poole
Brittney Poole
May 16
1 min read
Guests seated at a vineyard wedding, facing a floral arch under a sunny sky. Green rows of grapevines extend into the distance.

Photography by Frost Artistry


From their very first date at The Board Room in Arlington, VA, Claire and Andrew’s instant connection has blossomed into a beautiful relationship. The couple has spent their years together traveling around the world, hosting friends and family at their home, and enjoying live music. Andrew proposed to Claire after her grandmother's 100th birthday celebration in the Fall of 2024.


The newlyweds recently tied the knot at the historic Perry Belmont House in Washington, D.C. on May 16th, 2026. The evening’s elegant black and white color palette, complemented by romantic blush florals, was highlighted throughout the venue, table settings, and signage. A ceremony chair was reserved alongside a beautiful memorial to honor Claire's mother. In lieu of a classic Champagne tower, the couple opted to highlight Claire’s love of Diet Coke with a tower display during cocktail hour. Claire has always had a passion for creating, which led her to design and sew her reception dress. The newlyweds honored their dog and two cats by naming the signature cocktails after them, creating 3D printed dog and cat place card holders, and ordering large printouts of their faces to enhance the dance floor experience. Claire and Andrew celebrated alongside many of their friends and family, and their joyous wedding weekend concluded with the newlyweds flying off to Greece for their honeymoon.


Photographer/Videographer: Frost Artistry

Florist: The Rosy Posy

Photobooth: Radsoundz

Hair and Makeup: DC Bridal

Caterer: Spilled Milk

Bar Service: Ace Beverage

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse


  • Brides Ring
  • Blue and White Wedding Stationary
  • Bride Applying Perfume
  • Bride Turning Head Portrait
  • Bride Smiling Portrait
  • Maid of Honor Fixing Brides Dress
  • Bride and Maid of Honor Smiling at Each Other
  • Perry Belmont House
  • Bride Walking Down Stairs
  • Bride Standing Portrait
  • Bride Holding Bridal Bouquet
  • Bride and Bridesmaids Holding Bouquets
  • Bridesmaids Fixing Brides Dress
  • Bride and Bridesmaids Smiling
  • Groom Looking Away Portrait
  • Groom Sitting on Steps
  • Groom and groomsmen Smiling
  • Groomsmen Fixing Grooms suit
  • Bride and Groom First Look
  • Groom Holding Brides Cheek
  • Bride and Groom Smiling
  • Bride and Groom Holding Each Other
  • Bride and Groom Walking Down Stairs
  • Groom Carrying Bride
  • Groom Lifting Bride
  • Groom Holding Brides Hand
  • Groom Kissing Brides Hand
  • Wedding Party Smiling Black and White
  • Wedding Party Smiling
  • Wedding Party Portrait
  • Mother Fixing Grooms Suit
  • Bride and Father Smiling
  • Indoor Elegant Wedding Ceremony
  • Memory Display
  • Groom Smiling at Ceremony
  • Father and Bride Walking Down Aisle
  • Father and Bride Walking down Aisle
  • Bride and Groom Holding Hands
  • Groom Kissing Bride at Ceremony
  • Bride and Groom Walking Down Aisle
  • Bride and Groom Kissing Outside Hall
  • Bride and Groom Kissing Portrait
  • Diet Coke Tower
  • Wedding Reception Seating Chart
  • Indoor Wedding Reception
  • Pink and White Sweetheart Table
  • Wedding Reception Table Decor
  • Reception Table Settings
  • Wedding Cake Surrounded by Pink and White Florals
  • Wedding Party Giving Cheers
  • Wedding Party Entrance
  • Bride and Groom Entrance
  • Bride and Groom Smiling at Sweetheart Table
  • Groomsmen Giving Speech
  • Bride and Groom Cake Cutting
  • Bride Pouring Champagne
  • Bride and Groom Toast
  • Father and Daughter First Dance
  • Bride and Groom First Dance
  • Groom Lifting Bride on Dance Floor
  • Mother and Son First Dance
  • Wedding Guests Dancing
  • Guests Holding up Cat Posters


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