In the capital city, both the Luther and Porter families stood as towering pillars among America's elite aristocracy.
Their union through marriage naturally sent shockwaves through high society.
The engagement banquet was held at the Luther Family's crown jewel—a lavish seven-star luxury hotel.
A pristine red carpet unfurled all the way to the entrance, flanked by hundreds of impeccably dressed attendants standing at attention.
Clearly, this was no ordinary event—the usually reserved Luther Family had thrown restraint to the wind, opting for unapologetic opulence.
At the hotel's grand entrance, a select few media outlets, handpicked for the occasion, had staked their positions along the red carpet early, cameras poised and ready.
As the appointed hour drew near, a procession of ultra-luxury vehicles glided to a halt before the hotel.