See The 1950s-Inspired Celebration for a Couple Convinced They Met in a Past Life

Catherine Edmonson & Jack Hamilton
January 8, 2022 

Catherine Edmonson and Jack Hamilton met over a game of ping pong at a bar in Washington, D.C. for a friend’s birthday party. But for Catherine, it felt as though they’d known each other much longer. “We hit it off and had this weird, spiritual connection, like when you meet somebody that you’ve met in a past life,” she says. “I just took a deep breath and was like, ‘Good to see you again.’ ” Though she was dating someone else at the time, she gave Jack her number but blocked his out of guilt. Three months later and newly single, Catherine unblocked his number, and the rest is history. After eight months of dating, the couple got engaged in Florida at Jack’s parents’ house, where her own parents were waiting with balloons and flowers in the backyard. “We just vibe with each other,” she says. “We can sit in a room and be silent and have an entire conversation.”

Cather and Jack Hamilton Portrait

Dressed to Dance

Catherine donned a dress by Nookie, an Australian retailer, for the reception. The couple shared a private last dance to “Lovers Rock” by Sade. “She’s my all-time favorite, and my dad was obsessed with her,” Catherine recalls of her late father. “It was super personal and felt like part of my dad was there with us, listening to her alone together.”

Couples Dance

Marry Go Round

It was planner Jess Wegner’s idea to do the ceremony “in the round,” meaning that the guests and decor were centered around the couple, rather than having one long aisle. “When you walk in, it feels like you’re in this cocoon, or this bubble of love,” Jess says. Additionally, the bride much preferred candlelight to florals inside the ceremony location, which illuminated the space to create an atmospheric glow.

Guest Count: 130

First Dance: “All My Tomorrows” by Frank Sinatra 

Credits

  • Ceremony/Reception Site

    The Adolphus

  • Photographer

    Daylilies Photography

  • Bridal Ceremony Gown Attire

    Alena Leena Bridal

  • Bridal Reception Gown Attire

    Nookie

  • Bridal Ceremony Gown Retailer

    A&Bé Bridal Shop

  • Bridal Reception Gown Retailer

    Nookie

  • Hair & Makeup

    Grand Slam Glam

  • Groom’s Attire

    Mister Tuxedo

  • Bridesmaids’ Dresses Designer

    Jenny Yoo

  • Flowers: Branching Out Events

    Branching Out Events

  • Stationery

    Paper Paper Co.

  • Stationery

    Designing Love

  • Cake

    Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery

  • Ceremony Music

    Serenata Strings

  • Reception Music

    CJ the DJ

  • Reception Music

    LeForce Entertainment

  • Lighting

    LeForce Entertainment

  • Videographer

    The Brothers Martens

  • Transportation

    Igport Limos

  • Wedding Rentals

    Centerstage Floors

  • Wedding Rentals

    La Tavola Fine Linen Rental

  • Wedding Rentals

    Party! Dallas Rentals

  • Wedding Rentals

    POSH Couture Rentals

  • Wedding Rentals

    Top Tier Event Rentals

  • Wedding Planner/Designer

    Jess Wegner Events

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