Army Navy Club Archives - Deb Lindsey Photography

A+C’s lovely Army and Navy Club wedding day continued with their ceremony in the beautiful blue room upstairs. During the bride’s long walk down the aisle with the dad, she was just beaming! The mirror and the large chandelier were a lovely backdrop for the wedding ceremony. From there, guests and the couple made their way down the hall to cocktails where the delicious passed appetizerss reflected the couple’s journey from California to the East Coast.

The downstairs ballroom at the club was beautifully transformed with the do-it-yourself floral centerpieces in soft tones and wire table numbers—a lovely offsetting of the dark paneled walls and murals of the room. A+C wowed their guests with their choreographed first dance which was followed by toasts and dinner. The reception was low key, more of a cocktail party with mingling and laughs rather than dancing.

At the end of my time at the wedding we snuck out for a night time shot (one of my favorite things to do!) at one of the spots I’d scouted before the rain interfered. It turned out to be both moody and romantic–a great combination!

Wedding and reception venue Army and Navy Club 901 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, DC

Site coordinator Lisa Tenges Adams, 202-355-0525

Florist La Fleur du Jour 805-220-8254

Music String4 703-865-8389

Cake Alexandria Pastry Shop 703-578-4144

I first met Suzanne and Ben when I arrived in NYC at the end of October for their engagement shoot. Their apartment overlooking the city was breathtaking and our whirlwind tour of their neighborhood and dinner at the fabulous Momofuku Noodle Bar and dessert from Momofuku Milk Bar were definitely foodie highlights of the trip for me. They aren’t native New Yorkers but you’d never know it—it’s always so cool for me to get shown around by people who know where they’re going! Suzanne is a decisive bride and knew that she wanted an elegant and sophisticated winter wedding. The colder the better. They got their wish with 30 degree temperatures but they were prepared–I loved her wrap and her white gloves—it just epitomized a winter wedding. They had their first look at the Hay Adams overlooking the White House and we then proceeded by vintage car driven by Suzanne’s uncle, to a church service at Memorial Metropolitan United Methodist Church near American University. Their reception at the Army Navy Club continued their theme and also included a rollicking dance party and the most fun photo booth I’ve had seen in some time. Full head masks on people in eveningwear, made for some very fun photos. 2015 is starting out on a very high note. I can’t wait photograph all the other wonderful couples I’ve got lined up for this year.