Kerri & Jake

Location: The Field School in NW DC
Event Coordinator: Event Bliss
DJ: Chris Laich DJs















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Lauren & Mark

Locations:
Church of the Annunciation, Washington, DC
W Hotel in downtown Washington, DC














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Fatima & Christian

Fatima and Christian's wedding was so much fun! Fatima got ready at her parents house, surrounded by friends and family (sometimes literally LOL)

We were running a little late on the church, but the traffic gods smiled upon them and we made it from Fairfax to NW DC in what I would consider to be record time. I have a hunch the limo driver maybe have driven race cars in a past life and I give him full credit for saving the day and delivering the radiant bride just a few minutes late.

Fatima and Christian chose The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament church in NW DC. The church was quite beautiful inside and the staff was a dream to work with. After the ceremony and some family portraits Fatima and Christian headed off for a few casual portraits in Georgetown. It was the perfect time of day!

We didn't know that where we were going for photographs was adjacent to a dog park... LOL fortunately none of us were afraid of dogs and they kept their distance, so there were no muddy pawprints on the dress.

After the brief portrait session we headed off to the Westin Gateway in Arlington where the reception festivities were beginning. I watched Fatima and Christian thank the many important friends and family who had supported them throughout the process of planning the wedding. Then we headed into the ballroom for dinner and dancing! There were some very touching toasts from Fatima and Christian's siblings as well as other friends and family, as well as a musical serenade from one of their guests!

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Anna & Danny

Anna and Danny were married on a lovely Saturday at the Meridian House. I originally met Anna very briefly in NYC during a trip. She had only a few moments to meet due to her busy schedule at ABC but fortunately we had some time to get together on Thursday afternoon before the wedding and meet Anna's parents and her fiance. I could tell from the way that Anna and her mom spoke that a great deal of work and attention to detail had been put into the event!

In spite of torrential rains on Friday, the weather gods smiled on Saturday as Anna's preparations got underway at the Mayflower Hotel.

After a few portraits in a hidden nook at the Mayflower, we headed off to the always beautiful Meridian House.

I love the way the Meridian House is set up - the bride can remain hidden but still peak out as the processional begins.

The ceremony was heartfelt and blessed with beautiful light - I can take credit for neither, but the images show off the beautiful setting and the happy couple.

After the ceremony we had time for a few portraits of the happy couple!

Jeremy, catering and event guru extraordinaire of Susan Gage Catering ensured that everything went off the hitch - from the delicious gazpacho salad to the salted caramel tartlets. Yum.

The evening finished with a sparkler exit and a quick trip downtown for photos in front of the Capitol.

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Jennifer and Saurabh

Jennifer and Saurabh chose the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for their wedding on April 25th. Their ceremony and reception combined Indian and Jewish traditions to honor both of their families. Jennifer wore a stunning pink embroidered wedding gown while Saurabh wore traditional Indian dress. Saurabh's one special request was to recreate the old Toyota slogan and jump with the bridal party. You wouldn't believe how high the groomsmen could jump, and you have to respect a bride who will jump four or five times, in heels on a hot day, to make her groom happy :)

Saurabh arrived on horseback as part of the Baratt ceremony and was greeted enthusiastically by Jennifer's family.

The room was absolutely stunning for both the ceremony, and the reception.

The staff worked quickly and seamlessly to get the room ready for dinner.

Several of Saurabh's cousins honored the newlyweds with dance performances.They were a very talented group.

The night sky was absolutely beautiful over the Reagan Building as it got dark and the wedding guests danced the night away.

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Greer and Dave

Greer and Dave were married on a truly gorgeous autumn day. From the beginning, it was apparent how excited everyone was for Greer and Dave’s wedding day.

A rarely seen photo of Jen on the day, helping Greer with her jewelry!

The ceremony was held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown. This church is really beautiful, and its architecture is impressive without being gigantic, thus creating an intimate setting for the ceremony. The aisle is intricately tiled, a feature that I found to be unique. Their ceremony was held at just the right time of day so that the sunlight came in the windows and fell upon the bride and groom on the altar.

Georgetown is filled with brick sidewalks and the fall foliage complimented them nicely. The weather was absolutely perfect and it made for some lovely photos of the couple outside after their wedding.

The reception was held in Washington, D.C. at the McLean Gardens Ballroom . This venue is elegant with a central wooden dance floor bordered by four massive white columns. The ceilings are 40 feet high and there are five chandeliers. There are two fireplaces and a large mirror hangs above each. The walls are a very light yellow, which adds to the warm ambiance provided by the chandeliers. Greer and Dave chose to use mini cakes as the centerpieces for their tables. I thought this was a really good idea - dual purpose! Not only are they cute, but edible, too!

Greer and Dave had their first dance immediately upon entering their reception after which dinner was served with the catering services of 3 Citron . Following dinner were the toasts and the parent dances. We were particularly impressed with the dj services of Chris Laich.  After the cake cutting, the guests and the newly married couple hardly left the dance floor, and such a good time was being had that the reception was extended for an extra hour! At the end of the night, the guests lined the sidewalk in front of the building. Greer and Dave walked out amidst lit sparklers and their family and friends as they ended their night with a special exit.

Below we have posted a slideshow of our favorites from Greer and Dave’s wedding. Enjoy!

Brides Magazine/WPJA contest

After shooting a fantastic wedding in St. Augustine, Florida this weekend (Serena and Heath at Casa Monica!) I returned home to get some exciting news - one of my images won a place in the Brides Magazine/WPJA jointly sponsored contest. It's an annual competition and it garners entries from many talented wedding photojournalists all over the world. I feel very special :D

The top winning images in each category will be featured in the November/December 2008 issue of Brides magazine.

Here's the feature on the Brides Magazine website!