District Winery wedding - Deb Lindsey Photography

I could not have been more pleased that my first District Winery wedding was for a friend. Joe and I work together quite often at the Washington Post where is is the Food editor. His wedding to Carl was one my first Post (and Post-related) weddings of 2018 and it just makes me so happy to document the day for people I know (and really like).

The couple got ready together (another thing I love to photograph) at their house in NE DC. Their beautiful home made such a great backdrop for the detail photos. That painting over the fireplace was a great spot for their jackets to hang and the table strewn with leftover petals from their homegrown floral wedding displays worked perfectly for their shoes. And of course it was also the opportunity to get photos of their dog Roscoe aka the best dog ever. Seriously, there is no debate about this.

From the house we headed to District Winery for some photos along the Anacostia River by Yards Park and Capitol Riverfront. That area has grown and become so pretty over the last few years. It was a little warm (OK, pretty hot) and there was a Nats game, but we kept the heat and the fans at bay long enough to stroll along the boardwalk before heading inside to that super cool (and air conditioned) wine barrel room for a few more portraits and some family photos.

Guests arrived and mingled while enjoying some pre-ceremony cocktails before the main event took place on the patio overlooking the river. It was such a stunning backdrop and a pleasant breeze keep everyone from getting overheated. The grooms’ sisters served as flower women, preceding the couple down the aisle. The ceremony was funny and tearful and was capped off with the most amazing song from Nova Y. Payton who also sang the couple down the aisle. She was unbelievable (hear her sing here)!

Stay tuned for part two coming shortly where you can see all their fun details (the cake!!) and their super fun reception.