Christina + Paul: A Timeless Romance

Bride: Christina Girma Hanfere

Groom: Paul Hanfere

Location: Washington, DC

Wedding Date: October 15, 2016

Venue: Foxchase Manor

Number of Guests: 1150

Cultures Represented: Ethiopian, American & Canadian

Description or Theme of wedding: Cream & Gold inspiration for the reception.

The most memorable part of your wedding: Church ceremony: Being walked down by mom, and saying my personal vows.

Did you do anything unique, crazy or fun: Nothing out of the ordinary.

What was the most difficult part about planning your wedding: Living in Canada, and planning a wedding in the states.

What was the easiest part about planning your wedding: We had a wedding committee that helped a lot.

Any words of wisdom to the couple planning their wedding: Keep a minimum guest list (less than 500 people) and ALWAYS talk to married couples to get helpful tips and good referrals.

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Vendors:

Bride's attire: Mori Lee

Makeup: Blush by Makki

Hair: Bride did her own hair

Photographer: Judah Avenue

Wedding Planner: Church wedding committe

Wedding Decorator: Eden Decor

Invitations: VistaPrint

Florist: Eden Decor

Entertainment (DJ, Band): Tyrone Darling, & Ethiopian Evangelical Church of Toronto Band

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