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Park Hyatt wedding – Washington, DC

What a pleasure it was to start 2016 off with Lindsay + Meredith and their Park Hyatt wedding in downtown DC. Early January can be a risky weather proposition in Washington but we lucked out with an unseasonably warm day–warm enough for a charming first look in front of the iconic Blue Duck Tavern big black doors. I just loved the photo of their friends and Lindsay’s mom watching them see each other for the first time from the window! In fact the whole day was filled with the support of their family and friends. Their ceremony was funny and emotional and conducted by one of their closest friends. What strikes me so much as I look through their photos is the sheer joy on both of their faces throughout the day. They make each other laugh and their happiness is just contagious. The Park Hyatt was the perfect setting for their day, chic and modern and Blue Vanda Design‘s orchids throughout the ceremony and reception space was just the right touch. The couple was determined to throw and great party and there’s no doubt they succeeded. From their first dance the party was in full swing and we had such fun capturing the energy. Although I have to say that one of my absolute favorites from the evening was Lindsay and her father’s dance. Tears were flowing (which is always good for photos!).

Wedding + Reception Park Hyatt, 1201 24th St., NW., Washington, DC – Toni Apollaro 202.419.6696

Florist: Blue Vanda Designs Jeff Johnson 301.262.1101

Hair/Make-up: Andre Chreky Salon 1604 K Street, NW • Washington, DC 20006 202.293.9393

Band: Doctor’s Orders 800.550.4265

Strong Mansion wedding – Dickerson, Maryland

April 13, 2016/1 Comment/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

A Strong Mansion wedding anytime of year is beautiful but on a sunny fall day, it is spectacular. Melissa + Mike’s mid-November wedding was a crisp and bright day with just the last remnants of foliage to color the trees. They are both high school English teachers at Wootton High School (a rival of my kids school Churchill!) and their day reflected their shared profession and passion for reading. Their friend who officiated the wedding held a Harry Potter book, the table decoration were favorite novels and their table display listed the Contents of Tables! And their party? A crazy good dance party complete with a family tradition of a giant orange foam cowboy hat passed around the dance floor and one of the best Matron of Honor speeches ever, complete with choreography.

Wedding and Reception Strong Mansion 7802 B Comus Rd., Dickerson, Maryland 301.869.7846

Caterer Main Event 703.820.2028 x 238

Florist Stephanie Dickel, Three Tulips 202.604.1233

Hair and makeup Amelia Khalaf, Salon Fusion 240.430.0415

DJ Akhil Honda of Dream Day DJs, 703.623.6747

Videographer Chris Lucarelli, Suburban Video, 800.383.2117

St. Aloysius Catholic Church + Oatlands Plantation wedding

March 13, 2016/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Planning a wedding with events in two locations 45 minutes apart can be tricky. But when both parts are filled with tradition and fun (and planner Janice Carnevale of Bellwether Events to keep it all running smoothly!) it turns out to be a great wedding day. The first part of the day took place on the campus of Gonzaga College High School in DC where the groom went to school. St Aloysius is a such a beautiful church and particularly sentimental choice for it’s alum. Following the traditional Catholic ceremony, Edie + Ben knew they wanted to throw an amazing party for their friends and family. After all, they met in New Orleans! Under the gorgeous tent at Oatlands Plantation they didn’t disappoint. The wedding’s southern theme was carried throughout the day–cowboy boots for the bride, wildflowers for the bouquets and striped linens for the tables–and for dinner, a pig roast that made the whole place smell like BBQ heaven. The personal touches at the wedding were off the charts. The couples’ love of cocktails was on display with custom drinks provided by Road Soda, a bespoke cocktail company that operates on site in an Airstream trailer and bottles of Mead were given as takeaway gifts. And I do love a wedding with traditions I’ve never seen before. After the bride & groom cake cutting, the bride’s girlfriends gathered around another cake for a traditional Southern cake pull. It’s based on a Victorian tradition where silver charms with specific meanings are baked inside the bottom layer of the bride’s cake.

Event coordinator Janice Carnevale Bellwether Events 703-851-9622

Site coordinator Oatlands Plantation Regan Reedy 703-777-3174 ext. 113

Caterer Design Cuisine 703-979-9400

Airstream Bar Road Soda

Florist Ciel Haviland

Hair and makeup Alison Harper & Co. 301-979-8033

Garter Julianne Smith Garter Girl

DJ My DeeJay 888.GET.MYDJ

Cake Fluffy Thoughts 703-942-5538

Belle Haven Country Club wedding Alexandria, Virginia

February 23, 2016/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Katherine and Trey could not have picked a more glorious fall day for their classic 10/10 wedding. We gathered at Katherine’s parents lovely home in Alexandria near the Potomac River for photos before the ceremony. The bride made such a dramatic entrance down the sweeping staircase to see her groom for the first time. A second story porch, a weeping willow tree and just a slight hint of fall foliage all made for such wonderful pictures. Did I mention Katherine’s dad’s red Corvette?! What a great getaway car! Next stop was the church for their ceremony conducted by a childhood friend of Trey’s. You can tell by the ceremony photos that there were lots of personal stories in the mix. The reception was held at the Belle Haven Country Club where we were able to make a few fun photos on the golf course before the couple joined their guests on the back patio of the club for a chilly cocktail reception. Elegant custom cocktails, funny toasts and their cake cutting with a sword and a packed dance floor were some the reception highlights. It’s always a pleasure to work with Anne Kelley at Atrendy Wedding who made sure the day ran smoothly from start to finish.

Event coordinator: Anne Kelley Atrendy Wedding 703.303.2930

Wedding: St .Luke’s Episcopal Church 8009 Ft Hunt Rd., Alexandria, VA

Reception: Belle Haven Country Club 6023 Fort Hunt Rd., Teresa Nacario 703.329.1448

Florist: Philippa Tarrant Floral Design 202.413.8562

Hair and makeup: London Bob Hair Design 415 S. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 703.549.0546

Band: Rhythm6 Andy Kushner Entertainment 844.253.8855

Cake: Hollin Hall Pastry Shop 7920 Fort Hunt Rd 703.768.9643

Carnegie Institution for Science wedding – Washington, DC

January 29, 2016/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Carnegie Institution for Science is one of the most instantly recognizable DC places to get married. It also happens to be one of my favorite places to shoot. From our very first meeting, Heather and Eli talked about having wedding that was different and memorable. They succeeded on both counts. They were married by all of their siblings in a great mix of tears and laughter. At one point in the ceremony the whole wedding party was wiping their eyes. Several of the couple’s passions were integrated into their wedding day. Some of the highlights included the bourbon and wine tasting room and the amazing transformation of the reception into a glam indoor garden and lounge coordinated impeccably by Janice Carnevale at Bellwether Events, I have never seen the venue look more beautiful.

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Wedding + Reception site Carnegie Institution for Science 1501 P St., NW, Washington, DC

Site coordinator Ana Lojanica 202.387.6400

Event coordinator Janice Carnevale at Bellwether Events 703.851.9622

Caterer Eat & Smile Catering 202.270.1018

Florist Yellow Door Floral Designs 703.734.1137

Band DC Transit, 703.401.1299

Cosmos Club wedding – Washington, DC

January 17, 2016/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Anne + Aly’s Cosmos Club wedding in late September was done with a pretty quick turnaround. They pulled together a beautiful wedding in a short time and it didn’t hurt that they chose such a classic Washington venue. The gilded gold ballroom is instantly recognizable and the grounds of the club, while not extensive, were just enough for an intimate outdoor ceremony. The exterior of the building with it’s steps and wrought iron made for fun couple and family portraits. We even made a quick foray into the parking lot for a photo in front of the art gallery mural adjacent to the club. Small touches throughout the wedding really added to the day. The flowers by Sidra Forman were beautifully placed in small arrangements throughout the building. And the highlight of the reception had to be the surprise appearance of a belly dancer (a nod to the groom’s Egyptian heritage). The crowd went crazy!

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Wedding + Reception Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Site coordinator Carlos Robles 202.797.6440

Florist Sidra Forman 202.234.4598

Hair and makeup Salon Gerard 202.909.3780

Cake Fancy Cakes by Leslie 301.652.9393

St. Regis wedding – Washington, DC

December 31, 2015/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

I am closing out my 2015 blog posts with J+S’s elegant St. Regis wedding in Washington, DC. It was a summer Saturday that like many this year was unseasonably cool which made the outdoor ceremony and photos in Lafayette Square literally a breeze. I loved the sophisticated palette for the day and the tall arrangements of varying shades of purple was such a gorgeous pop of color for the ceremony and the reception room was awash in flowers and gold accents. I knew that J+S’s wedding would be fabulous since we had such fun at their engagement session. And they didn’t disappoint. The two of them together are just magic…from the look on S’s face coming back up the aisle newly married to their sweet first dance, it was hard to take a bad photo! So happy new year to all reading and I’ll be back to blogging in January with my 2015 fall weddings!

Wedding + Reception St. Regis 16th & K Sts., NW Washington, DC

Site coordinator Martin Keeney 202.621.1667

Florist EDGE Floral Designers, 301.330.5232

Hair and makeup Andre Chreky 202.293.9393

Band Free Spirit 301.986.4640

Park Hyatt wedding – Washington DC

December 20, 2015/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

J+E’s Park Hyatt wedding was my second time at the hotel this summer. Good thing I love to shoot there! J+E started their day together alone in their suite getting ready. It made for some nice calm moments and they put on their matching poodle bowties. They did have one other companion in the suite–their adorable poodle Louie who looked so dapper in his bowtie collar. Thankfully it wasn’t too hot to take Louie for a walk and to pose for some photos outside the hotel and in front of the Park Hyatt’s big black doors. Their traditional Jewish wedding started with the Ketubah signing and then proceeded down the aisle and were married under a beautiful chuppah designed by E’s mother. I just loved the flowers by Blue Vanda that transformed their reception with deep jewel tones. And their cake topper is one of my favorites in recent memory…J+E and Louie perched on top! A great party finished up the evening with the Hora, emotional toasts from family and their best women and even a Soul Train line on the dance floor. And as a special treat for me, I was ably assisted by my daughter Hannah. Nothing better than working with my girl!

Wedding and Reception Park Hyatt 1201 24th St., NW, Washington, DC

Site coordinator Amanda Reinke amanda.reinke@hyatt.com 202.419.6689

DJ Entertainment Exchange DJ/Cuban (Michael Cruz) 301.213.8630

Flowers Blue Vanda Designs Jeff Johnson 949.702.3323

Park Hyatt wedding – Washington, DC

December 9, 2015/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

I always look forward to a Park Hyatt wedding. There are definitely advantages to shooting someplace often, but each couple adds there own dynamic to the day. It’s a fun challenge for me to find new places to make fabulous photos. Carrie and Adam got married on a steamy day in July (yes, still running behind on blogging) and that meant a limit on what we could do outside. We did get off a few quick shots outside the iconic black doors of the Blue Duck Tavern but mostly we were inside. I was blown away by the gorgeous room décor. The flowers over the chuppah were just stunning and the white and blush pink color scheme for the day was lovely as well. One of my favorite moments from the day was when Carrie came out to a room full of family and friends after getting dressed. Her mom peeking her head out from behind the door was priceless. Another favorite was a very small moment while Carrie was getting bustled when Adam leaned over to give her a kiss. It’s just her eyes looking up at him but it is those moments that excite me the most about being a wedding photographer.

Ceremony + Reception Park Hyatt – Genevieve Marchand 202.419.6636

Event coordinator Keren Shefet – Sara Muchnick Events 202.448.9444

Florist Bergerons Florist Christi Lopez 202.776.9113

Hair and makeup Amie Decker (makeup) 443.463.7194; Sam Homed (hair)-240.372.1158

Band ‘Round Midnight 301.986.4640

2941 Restaurant wedding Falls Church, Virginia

November 13, 2015/2 Comments/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Marynelle + Doug were married on a pretty steamy mid-summer’s day in Virginia. Which tells you that it’s been awhile since I’ve added a new wedding to the blog!! Anyway, their ceremony was held at the quaint St. John’s Episcopal Church in McLean followed by a reception at 2941 Restaurant nearby in Falls Church. Best of all in both places was the wonderful light. The church was clean and spare and just awash with natural light. The portraits of Marynelle before the ceremony were some of my favorites from the day. And it’s hard to beat 2941 for it’s floor to ceiling windows, waterfall and koi pond and cobalt blue wall accents. I just loved the linens and textures in the room! But light and décor aside, the smile on Marynelle’s face all day long from the moment she saw Doug as she walked down the aisle, just couldn’t have been any wider or full of joy. Fabulous food (and a chocolate fountain (the groom’s special request), bobblehead cats and a rocking band rounded out their wonderful day. Special thanks to Vicky Choy who ran with day like clockwork and made my life a breeze!

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Event coordinator Vicky Choy, Event Accomplished 703.533.8993

Ceremony site St. John’s Episcopal Church, 6715 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA

Reception site coordinator Michelle Marquez, 2941 Restaurant 703.270.1500

Caterer & Cake 2941 Restaurant

Florist Yellow Door 703.734.1137

Hair and makeup Miracles Salon 703.516.9800

Band/DJ Six Stylez (via Sam Hill) 866.726.4455

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