Ken and Izumi’s Dumbarton House wedding was a small and intimate affair. They had guests from all over the world and many from Japan make the journey to DC to celebrate. And it was evident throughout the day how much this couple meant to their guests. I love weddings big and small, and both have their unique qualities that make each of them special. At small weddings, I adore how the intimate affair opens up the floor for the guests to make toasts to the couple at the reception. There are usually funny stories about how the couple met and how what they mean to all the people in attendance. It was easy to see how special Izumi and Ken are to the people that gathered to celebrate their Dumbarton House wedding.
The Fabulous team:
Event Design / Planning: Amber Karson Events
Venue: Dumbarton House Wedding
Catering: Occassions Caterers
Florist: The Enchanted Florist
DJ: Dan Goldman / Bialek’s
Dress: Love Couture Bridal
Hair: Hair by Jewels
Make-Up: Kim Reyes
Musicians: Sage String Trio
Izumi changed into a kimono for part of the reception to honor her Japanese heritage
Amber and Emily of Amber Karson Events played off of the yellow decor of the Dumbarton House
and combined it with persimmon to make up this perfect color palette for the wedding
I love how DC offers intriguing historical houses as wedding venues.
Amber Karson Events collaborated with Ken and Izumi to bring Japanese traditions into their wedding day. They even included a sake bar for guests to enjoy.Izumi and Ken performed a Japanese custom of “Breaking of the Sake Barrel” at their wedding. It represents an opening to harmony and good fortune.
Izumi mentioned that Japanese wedding receptions are more formal affairs so the family members from Japan
were very surprised and pleased at how much fun they ended up having dancing.
Izumi and Ken thanks for letting me be a part of your Dumbarton House Wedding!
