Meridian House - WEDDING-1

The Meridian House was a perfect place for Jenn and Joe's wedding. The Latin inscription "Quo habitat felicitas nil intret mali" appears over the front door and translates "Where happiness dwells, evil will not enter."

It was quite a beautiful and elegant wedding with vows exchanged under a beautiful outdoor chuppah on 3 acres lined with 40 linden trees, imported from Europe when the house was built. The statues throughout the garden are original to the house.

Meridian House is in D.C. and was built by Ambassador Irwin Boyle Laughlin in 1912 designed by renowned architect John Russell Pope (who designed the Jefferson Memorial, the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives). It is filled with his collection of 18th century French drawings and Oriental porcelains and screens. Mr. Laughlin (Ambassador to Greece and Spain among other diplomatic roles in the foreign service) also played an active role in Washington’s artistic and historical communities. The house remained in the Laughlin family until 1958. In 1960, a newly created non-profit organization dedicated to promoting international understanding, which later became Meridian International Center. Meridian House also has a 2-story foyer for grand entrances, Waterford crystal torchieres, and French doors. The dining room features a beautiful Mortlake tapestry, dated to late 17th century and depicts the legendary reception given Alexander the Great by the Greek philosopher Diogene (see. the old photos of meetings and parties here and then how was transformed for a wedding).
WE HAD A GREAT TIME!!!Read more