2941 Restaurant Wedding: Nikole + Jorge

Jorge and Nikole met in 2009 at Fortis College where they worked together for 2 years. After several unfruitful attempts to get Nikole into a date, Jorge organized a skiing trip for the whole office but unbeknownst to Nikole, everyone canceled. Jorge and Nikole were the only persons in attendance. It was Nikole’s first time skiing so she was a little nervous and she fell.  Jorge offered to carry her down the slope and at that moment Nikole knew that he was the one. They started dating in early 2010.

Jorge proposed to Nikole on Christmas morning of 2012 in an intimate and romantic moment. He wrapped the ring box in a bigger box to throw her off. She unwrapped one box only to have to unwrap another lovely surprise.

For their wedding, Jorge and Nikole chose 2941 Restaurant because of the exquisite cuisine and services, and the ambiance of waterfalls reminded them of Costa Rica where they were going to honeymoon.

Bride and Groom kissing inside a Rolls Royce limo from Vintage Limos. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com


Beautiful wedding dress hung on hanger from Etsy with last name. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The stunning wedding dress with simple but beautiful details by Simone Carvalli from Jeanette’s Bridal.

Ornate details on wedding gown by Simone Carvalli from Jeanette's Bridal. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Lovely shoes and heart-shaped purse decorated with beads to match the gown.

Beaded shoes for the Bride. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Heart-shaped beaded purse for the Bride. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Nikole wore this beautiful marquise cut diamond ring!

Beautiful marquise cut diamond engagement ring. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

A helping hand to assist the Groom.

Best Man helps Groom put on tuxedo. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Mother of the Bride looking at the wedding dress by Simone Carvalli from Jeanette's Bridal. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Blooms of peonies adorned with striped ribbon and buttons for the Bride’s flower bouquet, from florist Highway to Hill.

Lovely bridal flower bouquet with peonies from florist Highway to Hill. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Something old, something truly treasured. Buttons taken from Nikole’s father’s shirt adorned the Bride’s hand bouquet, a sweet memento to her late father who passed away in 2006, a memory she held on to remember her father who loved to dress up.

Something old, buttons from Bride's late father, incorporated on the floral bouquet from florist Highway to Hill. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Groom with his Best Man and Groomsmen.

Groom posing with his Best Man and Groomsmen. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Bride with her Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids.

Bride with her Maid of Honor and Bridemaids. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Maid of Honor and Bridesmaid help Bride put on her shoes. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The ceremony was accompanied with beautiful tunes by guitarists Duo Caliente from Bialek’s Music.

Guitarist from Duo Caliente via Bialek's Music playing during ceremony. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Uncle of the Bride was happy and excited to finally see the Bride appeared.

Uncle of the Bride's happy expression upon seeing the Bride for the first time in her wedding gown. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Groom, Jorge, was elated to see Nikole for the first time in her beautiful wedding dress walking down the aisle escorted by her uncle.

Groom happy to see Bride for the first time in her beautiful wedding dress walking down the aisle. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Uncle of the Bride escorted the Bride down the aisle for the wedding ceremony processional. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Bride and Groom passing Arras de Boda.

The wedding officiant, Reverend Julian Bermudez, opening the gold coin box. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Both Jorge and Nikole were all smiles during the wedding ceremony.

Happy smile from the beautiful Bride during the wedding ceremony. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Happy smile from the Groom during his vow to his Bride. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Groom smiling during the ceremony with groom's party in the background. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com The Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids smiled during the wedding ceremony. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Nikole proudly showed of El Cofre, the treasure box containing Arras de Boda from Jorge.

Bride happily showing off her box of gold coins during the wedding ceremony. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

And he may kissed the Bride.

Groom trying to kiss the Bride during the ceremony. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom excited after they are officially husband and wife. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Platters of delicious hors d’oeuvres from 2941 Restaurant.

Deviled eggs on toast hors d'oeuvres. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Nicely arranged variety of hors d'oeuvres. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Delicious shrimp cocktail hors d'oeuvres. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Here’s the entire wedding party of Jorge and Nikole!

Bride and Groom with the wedding party. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com The Bride and Groom kissing and watched by the bridal party and groom's party. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Groom kissed Bride on forehead by the outdoor rock garden with waterfall. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Then finally after the ceremony, the receptions starts with the first dance of the Bride and Groom. 🙂

Bride and Groom laughing during their first dance. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom looking at each other's ring during the first dance. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com The Bridesmaids and Groomsmen happy seeing Bride and Groom's first dance. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom kissed behind the sweetheart table with the large pink rose and white peonies floral bouquet by florist Highway to Hill. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The traditional 3-tiered wedding cake with a touch of lace and plenty of blue petals, from Layered Cake Patisserie.

Petals and lace on the wedding cake by Layered Cake Patisserie. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com A touch of blue on the wedding cake by Layered Cake Patisserie. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The beautiful signature waterfall of 2941 Restaurant.

Bride and Groom cuddling by the tall waterfall. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Small dance by the side of the pond, a walk among the trees, Jorge and Nikole spending private times together during the romantic session.

Groom dancing and twirling Bride by the pond. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Slow dance by the pond with koi fishes before wedding reception. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com The Bride and Groom walking among the gardens. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom kissing by the woods and pond during sunset. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Steak and scallop, one of the three delicious main courses prepared by 2941 Restaurant.

Main course of steak and scallop during wedding reception. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Arras the Boda, or Wedding Coins. Thirteen coins in a gorgeous golden heart-shaped box adorned with jewels as a gift from Jorge to Nikole, symbolizes the Christian Latin American wedding. To cherish and to hold, to provide and to share.

Exquisite wedding gold coin box. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom's wedding bands and diamond engagement ring. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Bride and Groom enjoying their dance with music from DJ Michael Cruz from Bialek’s Music.

The Bride having fun dancing during the wedding reception cheered by the family. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com The Bride, Groom, and guests dancing to music from DJ Michael Cruz from Bialek's Music. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com The Groom strike a pose dancing during the open dance floor at the reception. Falls Church Virginia 2941 Restaurant wedding ceremony and reception photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Congratulations Jorge and Nikole!

May you both live happily ever after.

Leo Dj

 

Vendors

Venue and Catering: 2941 Restaurant

Hotel: Hyatt House- Falls Church

Officiant: Reverend Julian Bermudez

Make up: Legally Beat by Zsa Zsa

Hair: Jhovani Jefferson-bridesmaid

Dress: Simone Carvalli from Jeanette’s Bridal

Tuxedo: Bethesda Custom Tailors

Florist: Highway to Hill

Decorations: DIY

Cake: Layered Cake Patisserie

DJ: DJ Michael Cruz via Bialek’s Music

Guitars: Duo Caliente via Bialek’s Music

Limo: Uber

Rolls Royce: Vintage Limos

Invitations: WeddingPaperDivas

Wedding favors/Place Cards:  Beau-Coup

 

 

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