Welcome Dinner

The Perry Belmont House

Wedding Day

Perry Belmont House

Arrivals + Welcome

Ceremony

Cocktail + Hydrate Hour

Dinner + Dancing

Our Wedding

Our Story

Mary is so many things to me: sister, friend, mentor, stylist, boss, employee, and one of my all-time favorite people. We’ve shared every chapter together, from teenage concerts to countless adventures that continue to make us laugh. She's the person who would literally give me the shirt off her back (or sunglasses, or shoes, or earrings, I've taken them all).
With Mary living near us in Arlington along with her partner Ricky Crawford, we see each other often, just how we like it. From Formula 1 race parties to impromptu hangouts and rugged Scotland trips, the four of us are a true team. Mary and Pat are usually side-by-side in the kitchen unleashing science recipes and garden experiments, while Ricky and I wonder what we're in for but never complain about taste-testing.
We're so grateful for their friendship, support, and the laughter they bring to our lives. I'm thankful that, as she has been since my very first day, Mary will be standing by our side on our wedding day.

Mary Shaffer

It was the first day of high school at Gonzaga when a nervous Pat took his seat behind a kid named Billy, unaware that fate (and a restless pair of legs) was about to introduce him to a lifelong friend. Too anxious to sit still, Pat began bouncing his legs against Billy's chair.
"Could you please stop bouncing my chair?" Billy asked.
"Sorry," Pat mumbled...before the bouncing resumed.
One quick jab from Billy's pencil, one big Pat yelp, and one confused teacher later, Pat landed in detention on his first day. But when Billy raised his hand to confess his part in the chaos, a 31-year friendship was born. Full of adventures, hilarious Clarendon tales (some involving living in Pat's unfinished house), rock climbing, movie marathons where their inner nerd could flow freely, and years of laughter. Billy is a kind, solid, and wonderful friend that you can count on. 
Billy lives in Maryland (soon to be Charlottesville) with his wife Paige and their kids, Maya, Aidan, and Avery.

Billy Edwards

As Pat's sister, Katie has been with him since day one. When they first started dating, Pat and Carrie bonded over their important relationships with their sisters. Pat and Katie have traveled the world together with a month-long stay in Thailand as one of their most memorable experiences and they gathered fun stories living together in Manhattan for a time after college. When Katie decided to move back to Virginia a few years ago, we were thrilled to have her nearby.
Katie lives in McLean with her husband Mark and our favorite buddies -  niece, Emmy, and nephews Nate & Alex. Their home has become a gathering place for family celebrations, complete with Katie's thoughtful touches and Mark's expertly crafted drinks. Beyond being generous hosts to us, Katie has become a great friend to Carrie, trusted confidant, and someone whose advice we both truly value. Having her stand beside us on our wedding day means the world.

Katie Pinho 

Over 20 years of friendship, Erik and Pat have traveled  to more than eight countries together, and they've only been robbed in three of them, which is a solid 62.5% success rate.
They've cheered on Team USA at the World Cup in Brazil, skied the Alps, gotten lost in the back alleys of Tokyo,  and missed flights on two separate continents—never their fault of course. 
From the comedy show where Carrie and Pat reconnected to Carrie’s first ski lesson, Erik’s been there from the start. He’s the friend who can drop by anytime, no questions asked and he feels like family. When they're not dodging international incidents, Erik and Pat share a love of books, games, and screaming at the Capitals. These days, Erik is more likely to be at home in Arlington with his wife Jessica and their newborn Peter, probably watching Liverpool and insisting that this will once again be their year.

Erik Raven-Hansen (ERH)

Ann and I met freshman year at the University of Miami and we quickly became best friends. We lived together for the next three years, collecting memories from Orange Bowl tailgates (R.I.P.), MTV springbreak, getting stranded in the ocean, and hurricane flood-zone living (ever gone tubing in a parking lot?).

Though she’s from Kansas City, we're lucky enough to have her reside here in D.C., where she lives with her husband Keith and their adorable Scottie, Franklin. From snowstorm sleepovers to countless porch hangs, workouts, and nights out, Ann and Keith are two of the few friends who can actually keep us up past 10 p.m. We talk everyday through business advice, tears, celebrations, and pop culture gossip so naturally I need her on the big day. The definition of work hard, play hard - we're so happy to have her by our side.

Ann Weller

Rhodes is the kind of friend you can call at 6 a.m. to help fix a leaking roof (no, really this happened), and he’ll be there with a tarp, no questions asked. He’s that rare friend who doesn’t just offer to help, he actually does. Pat and Rhodes met through friends around 2000, and ever since, Rhodes has been one of the few people Pat consistently answers the phone for, which, if you know Pat, says a lot. When he’s not rescuing friends from home improvement disasters, Rhodes is at home with his wife Monika and their son Parker, mastering the dad life. Some of the best times with Rhodes happen around a table piled high with crabs, debating F1 strategies, sparking up a fire pit, listening to music, and laughing way too loud. He’s the friend who always checks in and never lets you down.

Patrick Rhodes

Carrie has known Ryan since he was a baby, bunny costume and all 😉. Their families go way back, Ryan's dad, "The Non," and Carrie's dad worked together at The Washington Post, and the Bredemeiers and Shaffers have shared holidays and life's biggest milestones ever since. Ryan has always felt like a little brother to Carrie, complete with college football trash talk, light hazing (there may have been some stolen sip(s) of champagne), Easter egg hunts, and beach trips. 
When Pat entered the picture, Ryan naturally sized him up, and mutual admiration quickly followed. Pat even asked to be added to the group chat—that's how much he liked Ryan. There was never any doubt about who we'd want to officiate our wedding. Ryan has always been there, through the good times and the tough ones. When he's not living up to his "Golden Boy" reputation or prosecuting fascinating cases in court, Ryan is at home with his wife Krista and their kids, Burke, Claire, and Jack.

Ryan Bredemeier 

Wedding Party

The Dupont Circle Hotel is located .1 miles (3 minute walk) from the Ceremony + Reception venue. This is our choice hotel for the Wedding with a dedicated room block.

The Dupont Circle Hotel

Please use the above link to Book Your Room directly within our Room Block in order to receive a discounted room rate. The cutoff date to make reservations for a discounted rate is Friday, August 28, 2026 or until blocks are full. If you choose to call or go directly to the site not through the above link: You can reference Group Code 2609AVYBJN﻿Shaffer and Moran Wedding Room Block Additional Hotel Options: There are many hotels nearby the Perry Belmont House.Here are a few other accommodations we recommend close by:

Just 3 minutes' walk to the Perry Belmont House and the Dupont Circle Metro Station, Lyle DC features an on-site restaurant and free WiFi. Many rooms offer a fully equipped kitchenette. Guests at the hotel can enjoy complimentary coffee in the lobby each morning.

Lyle Washington D.C.

The Swann House is a charming B+B within 5 minutes walk to the Perry Belmont House. Breakfast is included with your stay.

Swann House

Hotel

Located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood, the Phillips Modern Art Collection provides a unique setting for the growing collection of over 6,000 works. Following Phillips’s unconventional approach to exhibitions, The Phillips Collection galleries are frequently rearranged to facilitate new conversations between artworks and fresh experiences for&nbsp;visitors. Sun: 11 am-5 pm, Tue-Sat: 10 am-5&nbsp;pm.

The Phillips Collection

Sundays, 8:30am to 1:30pm, Farmers market in Dupont Circle named one of the best in the country.

FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market

Museum with a Beer Garden! Explore the lives of turn-of-the-century Washingtonians on a tour of the historic home of brewer and immigrant Christian Heurich. Step back in time to the year 1894, and see things from the eyes of household staff, Heurich brewery workers, craftspeople who built the home, the brewer himself, and his wife Amelia. Afterwards, grab a Senate Beer - the historically accurate revival of the beer brand that ruled DC for 100 years - at the museum’s backyard biergarten.

Heurich House Museum

Other Great Things to do in DC Nearby

--Shop in Georgetown--Eat at Union Market and the awesome Restaurants there--Visit the many FREE Museums

Caroline & Patrick

Caroline & Patrick

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