Zhia & Shep

I have been looking forward to Zhia and Shep's wedding for so long! I can't believe it went by so quickly. Zhia and Shep are a fantastic couple - we met them last year. Zhia provided yummy snacks at our meeting. Why? Because she's just that sweet and thoughtful! We had a wonderful time photographing their beautiful wedding at Hotel Monaco. Zhia got ready there, with several friends among rain boots (just in case - but we lucked out!)

We headed off to the church in Silver Spring (interestingly, Zhia's grandfather had been involved in the construction of the church, years ago!) Zhia and her dad sat together as the limo cruised toward the ceremony.



Meanwhile, Shep waited at the church with his groomsmen and family.


Zhia's dad escorted her down the aisle when the time came.


I really liked the pastor - she did a great ceremony and she even went to bat for us related to the church's photography restrictions! After the ceremony, we headed back to downtown after a few family portraits. When we arrived at Hotel Monaco, the sun broke through! So we quickly took advantage of our good fortune to do a few casual portraits of Zhia and Shep.


I love this picture!


The party was fantastic, with great toasts and dancing in the elegant ballroom.




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