Melody Barnes and Marland Buckner Tie the Knot

Melody Barnes, President Obama's domestic policy adviser, wed Marland Buckner, former chief of staff to Rep. Harold Ford Jr., on June 13 at the People's Congregational United Church of Christ. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Mellon Auditorium.

Marland Buckner with his bride Melody Barnes sings during the wedding ceremony. Barnes wore a fitted Amsale ivory gown with rhinestone detailing, which flared below the knee.

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Melody takes a moment to apply some lipstick before taking family photographs after the ceremony.

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Marland Buckner and Melody Barnes and the wedding party gather inside the People's Congregational United Church of Christ for wedding photographs.

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Marland Buckner and Melody Barnes wait in a holding room after they are formally married at the People's Congregational United Church of Christ.

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Marland Buckner opens the door for his bride Melody Barnes as they head downtown to D.C. for photographs and to attend their reception at the Mellon Auditorium. Barnes carries a pretty peach and white bouquet. Also pictured is their driver, Mohammad Ghannam of American Sedan Inc.

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Melody Barnes enjoying her wedding reception with her husband Marland Buckner. The food was provided by D.C.-based Occasions Caterers, who served dinner in bento boxes filled with boneless beef short ribs, black bass and vegetables.

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Members of Barnes's sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, surrounded the bride for a traditional serenade.

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White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel congratulates newlywed Melody Barnes. Emanuel slipped out before the dancing began.

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White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett rocks out to Michael Jackson's song "Pretty Young Thing" at the wedding reception for Melody Barnes and Marland Buckner.

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Newlyweds Marland Buckner and Melody Barnes address their guests at their wedding reception at the Mellon Auditorium in downtown Washington, D.C. Wedding planner Laura Weatherly of Engaging Affairs decorated the room in shades of silver, and each table had one dominant element, either water, river rocks, bamboo or orchids.

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Marland Buckner and Melody Barnes chose "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" for their first dance as newlyweds at their reception in downtown Washington.

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