After being assigned to the same project at work, Sandra and Scott embarked on a three-month work trip to California with their team. During that time, they discovered how much they enjoyed each other’s company. When they returned home to Virginia, they planned their first official date — a baseball game at Nationals Park — and have been together ever since. Years later, the couple found themselves living in Carlsbad, California. As they prepared to move back to DC for Scott’s job, he orchestrated a special proposal. The night before their cross-country move, Scott suggested one final walk on the beach, something he’d mentioned several times that week. Sandra agreed, thinking it would be a sentimental way to close that chapter. Instead, Scott arrived at the beach with their dog, the ring, and a plan — surprising Sandra with a dreamy proposal on the eve of their next adventure together.
Sandra and Scott celebrated not only their love for each other but also their shared passion for baseball with a playful rooftop wedding at The International Spy Museum. Inspired in part by a photo Sandra had taken of a California sunset during their time living there, they built their vision with the help of Evermore Occasions around a vibrant palette of pink and coral, setting a joyful tone for the celebration captured by Megan Rei Photography.
Wedding welcome baseball game
Instead of a traditional welcome party or rehearsal dinner, the couple hosted a “welcome baseball game” at Nationals Park — the very site of their first date — inviting guests to join with group tickets.
Playful paper goods
Playful, creative paper goods by The Blissful Design, vivid pink and orange decor, and a spirit of curiosity defined the weekend.
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Timeless style + trendy accents
Sandra wore a timeless off-the-shoulder gown accented with whimsical accessories, including a beaded purse with floral detail.
Sunset pink bridesmaids
The bridesmaids, outfitted in stunning bright pink dresses in a variety of patterns carried equally bright bouquets in shades of sunset pink.
Floral design: bursts of color
On the wedding day, the couple exchanged vows beside a wall of windows, framed by rooftop views and bursts of hot pink, rose, and orange-cream florals by Mill Creek Florals.
Will call seating wall
The celebration was filled with whimsical details: personalized activity books featuring colorable cartoon art entertained guests of all ages, while a clever escort “Will Call” wall doubled as a seating chart, with baseball tickets directing guests to ballpark-themed tables.
Fruit & floral centerpieces
Bright, joyful centerpieces, an exuberant mix of florals and cut fruit, were among the day’s highlights. “When I look at the pictures from the day and see those bright colors, I am instantly reminded of how happy we felt,” Sandra shared.
Sunset-inspired wedding cake
The couple’s rose and anemone cake from Liberty Baking Co. carried on the sunset-inspired feel with fresh florals and abstract frosted details.
