Category Archives: wedding

November 19, 2008 · 10:32 am

coming soon: india!

details = treasures.

just a few of the beautiful images from a recent (very private) wedding at oxon hill manor. i loved all the indian details, especially the way the cake design complemented the henna on the bride’s hands and of course the ring shot with the elephant placeholder! it was a gorgeous wedding which perfectly incorporated both the bride and the groom’s religions + cultures. she even had a sari + a white wedding gown – both of which were unbelievably beautiful!

i especially enjoyed talking with the groom’s family, since i will be traveling to india in january + february of next year! i’m so excited and just in the beginning planning stages now, but will fill in the details very soon! what i know for certain is that i will be around for inauguration (taking place just steps from my house!) and returning back in time to start my wedding season on march 1. 2009 is going to be another busy, exciting year, and i can’t think of a better way to kick it off than with a trip exploring india!

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November 16, 2008 · 10:34 pm

ashlee + paul: married!

sweet november.

ashlee + paul kicked off sweet november (my busiest month of the year!) with their fabulous annapolis wedding! i loved ashlee from the moment i met her last spring when, after a series of emails + phone calls, we met while she was in town one weekend taking care of wedding business. she hugged me (i’m big on handshakes, and *huge* on hugs!) and said “i feel like i know you from reading your blog!” anyone who knows how much *love* and attention i give my blog knows how happy that made me, and the rest of the afternoon i chatted with her + her mom as we checked out the church, met with her coordinator at the classy loews hotel, and discussed her vision for her wedding day.

fast forward to the first day of november, when i see ashlee again, getting ready in her hotel room. surrounded by her *amazing* bridesmaids (these girls were the BEST!) i watched her prepare to marry “the man of her dreams”, as her dad said later that night during his toast. dressed in her amazing gown and adorned with her grandmother’s brooch, ashlee looked phenomenal. we boarded the trolley and the girls sang along to the classic wedding tune “going to the chapel…”

the church ceremony was simply gorgeous, everyone’s attention focused on the stunning couple set against a wall of stained glass. afterwards we did a few quick sunset portraits by the water and boarded the trolley for the reception! we arrived at the hotel as the cocktail hour was in full swing, and the celebration escalated throughout the night! every photo from the reception involves smiling, laughing and serious dancing, and i know everyone had the time of their life! a huge shout out to the incredible dan huynh from chris laich music – who kept the dance floor rockin’ and the party going well after i left!

and to ashlee + paul: congratulations you beautiful newlyweds! i am *so* happy for you both and i had an amazing time at your wedding! i wish you a wonderful, fun, fantastic life together!

enjoy!

ashlee’s grandmother’s brooch.

the dance floor is officially open…

the girls performed the entire dance to thriller!

the single best bouquet toss ever. EVER.

the only thing i like more than the cake cutting is cigar time!

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i also want to give a huge thank you to the fabulous shelby leigh who shot with me at this wedding! she’s a brilliant photographer based in annapolis and i was thrilled to have her work with me! check out her amazing photos from the day here!

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November 9, 2008 · 11:32 pm

kelcey + peter: married!

kelcey + peter = wedding of the year.

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oh, kelcey + peter! a huge CONGRATS to two of my favorite newlyweds ever!

where do i start with this couple? kelcey + peter are absolutely incredible! individually they are fun + sassy, thoughtful + kind, and together they are wonderfully, seriously in love, and so perfect together! their amazing reputation as a great pair preceeded them, but i was still overwhelmed with what a dynamic couple they really are. i love everything about these two and their wedding was such a true reflection of their love and the love of all of their family + friends.

the entire day was a celebration – from the fantastically anticipated “first moment”, to the spectacular trolley tour of the city, the majestic evening ceremony in a candlelit church followed by a rockstar reception at sequioa – this was a truly momentous occasion.

reflecting on kelcey + peter’s wedding (and the 3,000+ images!) it was so difficult to select which ones to share for this blog post because every part of the day was so full of emotion and energy, and i get so excited just thinking back to all the details of the day…

kelcey laughing with her girls while getting ready…peter’s elation at seeing his bride for the first time…the champagne corks popping on the trolley ride…all the fun stops at kelcey + peter’s favorite dc landmarks…the surreal ambience in the candlelit church with the evening sun streaming through the stained glass…the gorgeous waterfront reception in georgetown…the phenomenal band that swept everyone in all their excitement up and onto the dance floor all night long…and kelcey + peter, dancing together, encircled by the crowd and peeking up out of a sea of faces, surrounded, encased, in love.

kelcey + peter: thank you for letting me be a part of your day, and your lives. you have an inspiring love and i feel so very lucky that you trusted me to document it. i know your life together will be full of laughter, love, and an infinite amount of happiness…congratulations!

enjoy!

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and a HUGE thanks to my amazing little sister jessi who is great friends with kelcey + peter and who introduced us! thanks to her i met this fabulous couple and i’m forever grateful!

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October 20, 2008 · 3:24 am

jillian + kyle: married!

ladies + gentleman we are floating in space.

jillian + kyle had an absolutely perfect wedding last weekend at willow. the theme was fabulous cocktail party meets intimate wedding ceremony with good wine, good food, and really good music. their closest family + friends were greeted with glasses of champagne and invited to mingle on the patio and enjoy the warm fall afternoon. just after 6pm everyone gathered inside the restaurant to watch as jillian + kyle entered through the front doors and made their way down the aisle together. a brief and beautiful ceremony pronounced them husband + wife, cocktails + dinner followed, good conversation + great dancing took place, and everyone had a wonderful time.

jillian + kyle: thank you for inviting me to be a part of your perfect day – you are a such lovely couple and i’m so glad i was a part of your wedding!

enjoy!

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5-star vendor reviews!

willow :: fantastic restaurant, amazing food and wonderful service by jill + her spectacular team!

will eastman :: phenomenal dj.

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one more thing! photographing this wedding was particularly awesome since kyle is a phenomenal photographer who covers pretty much every concert in the greater dc area and beyond – check out his stellar rockstar photos at informationleafblower.com.

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September 23, 2008 · 7:28 pm

tina + gerard: married!

one classy couple.

i had the most wonderful time at tina + gerard’s wedding! the entire day was perfect, from the morning appointment at PR at Partners where tina was styled, to the fun getting ready time at the Westin with family + the bridal party! tina was super calm and composed while gerard was super excited – they are such a perfect match! it was a gorgeous (almost fall!) day and we walked around the courthouse area getting fun photos before the evening ceremony…

as guests filed into the ceremony they were serenaded by classic music and the bridal party led the way down the aisle where gerard was anxiously anticipating his bride. tina came down the aisle with her father and i loved the expression on gerard’s face. they were all smiles after they tied the knot and were immediately embraced by their family + friends – hugging, congratulating, and lots of photo taking ensued!

after the amazing cocktail reception tina + gerard entered the ballroom and danced together gracefully as husband and wife… i really enjoyed watching them all evening, they were so blissful and exuded such class as they floated around the room chatting with their guests, posing for photos with all their excited relatives, and kissing every time the clinking of the glasses encouraged them to do so…

tina + gerard: thank you. thank you for choosing me to document your day, thank you for trusting me with preserving your memories, and thank you for welcoming me into your lives and your family on your wedding day – i had an absolutely wonderful time.

now go enjoy aruba! bon voyage newlyweds!!

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5-star vendor reviews!

the westin: gorgeous, amazing venue in alexandria, va

sandy yi-davis: westin event coordinator extraordinaire!

mark yuen + k2productions: excellent + versatile dj

claytons floral studio: gorgeous flowers!

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September 15, 2008 · 3:34 pm

liz + stew: married!

rock you like a hurricane.

hurricane hannah and all her fury couldn’t stop liz + stew from celebrating and having an absolutely fantastic wedding last weekend!

from the moment i met these two i knew the wedding was going to be a wild celebration: liz is from portugal and stew is from louisiana – their families + friends traveled from all over to celebrate in true cajun/portuguese fashion! aside from the stunning newlyweds, all the attention was on their absolutely adorable twin boys, zac + tyler! the little guys were so great all day, from strolling down the aisle to dancing + eating cake: they had the time of their life!

family is so very important to liz + stew, and they are so lucky to have such an amazing one. they are incredible parents and so in love with each other, i just don’t think they could possibly be any happier. liz never stopped smiling and stew never stopped dancing, and i’m pretty sure they’ll spend the rest of their life celebrating, because in each other they have truly found happiness.

enjoy!

liz + stew i had a blast! thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your day. i know you had a fabulous honeymoon in st. lucia and i’m so excited for you to embark on married life! congrats!