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Kathy + Evan’s Mayflower Hotel wedding – Washington, DC – April 28

May 11, 2012/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

When I first met Kathy I could see we had a lot in common. She was a Potomac girl (OK, technically I’m a Bethesda girl but transplanted to Potomac) and she teaches at the elementary school I went to until 2^nd grade. I thought we had made all our connections before the wedding but I was very surprised to walk into her suite on her wedding day and to be recognized by her mother. Turns out she was one of the nurses in the allergy office I went to for years! Kathy + Evan’s wedding turned out to be on one of the most popular wedding dates of 2012. It also was on the same night as the White House Correspondents Dinner which caused a huge snarl of traffic on Connecticut Ave. in front of the hotel. Luckily we were happily ensconced in the Mayflower by the time all that hubbub started. Their day was elegant and just gorgeous and classically DC. The rain held off for our trek to the Capitol where we made some of my favorite photos from the day. The hotel ballroom and all the details were lovely as well…from the menu cards to the Georgetown Cupcake giveaways. And the party rocked. I loved the balcony in the ballroom that allowed us to make some very fun dance photos.

Wedding and reception The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC, 202.347.3000

Event coordinator Bridget Newby of SoCo Events 240.498.5146

Florist DaVinci Florists 301.588.8900

Hair and makeup Victoria Stiles/makeup 571.265.7138 Paula/Hair 240.687.7006

DJ Chris Laich 202.997.2514202.997.2514202.997.2514

Videographer Blue Sky Films 301.775.5478

Photography Deb Lindsey Photography 202.412.8909

Ginny + Barrie’s Hotel Monaco wedding – April 21 – Washington, DC

May 3, 2012/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Ginny and Barrie officially kick off my spring wedding season. I was very excited to be back at the Hotel Monaco after a couple years. Such a cool hotel. The biggest problem is narrowing down the great places to make pictures. Despite the dire predictions of rain, the weather held and we were able to inside and out and take full advantage of being right in the heart of downtown. Their first look took place on the hotel fabulous staircase. They were beyond excited to see each other. We had to remind Barrie to stop looking up the stairs before Ginny arrived and the look of joy on Ginny’s face when she saw her intended was just wonderful. They ceremony was well documented by me and my team but also by Barrie’s mom and stepdad who had better-than-the-average-amateur cameras. Canons, of course. Some of my favorite shots of the day came just after the ceremony. We went outside in front of the National Portrait to take a few more portraits and it reminded me why I like to take some photos after the ceremony. Ginny and Barrie were much more relaxed and even though it finally looked like it was going to rain, it made for just beautiful color. Finally, I need to give a shout out to Barrie’s brother’s who gave a thoroughly embarrassing best man speech. It resonated with me in particular after finding out that Barrie survived solely on toaster waffles and fake maple syrup as a kid. There’s a little boy in my house who could totally relate to that. And Barrie is living proof that you can eat that day in and day out and grow up to be a productive and healthy adult!

Wedding and reception and catering Hotel Monaco Buddee Clinton /202.449.7014

Florist Barbara Von Elm/Growing Wild 540.364.6246

Hair Hair Salon Revive 202.232.1008

DJ Steve Hoffman/Good Note DJs 202.213.1977

Cupcakes Baked and Wired 202.333.5506

Photography: Deb Lindsey/ Mark Gail/Linda Wang

Debbie + Paul’s engagement session – Navy Memorial, National Portrait Gallery + Verizon Center

April 20, 2012/in Engagements /by lindseydeb

Debbie, Paul and I hit a lot of great locations in a small radius of downtown DC for their engagement shoot. We started at the Navy Memorial and luckily just missed the Cherry Blossom parade. We made a pitstop outside the National Portrait Gallery before heading into the Verizon Center. They had their first date there at a Wizards game so we made our way to their seats that night then played around with the Wizards’ logo and some of the jazzy red walls on the concourse level. It always fun for me to shoot in a meaningful location and it was great that Wizards’ owner Ted Leonsis was open to letting us recreate their first day! I’m looking forward to Debbie + Paul’s wedding in October. I won’t be at all surprised if there’s something sports related about their day…

Shilpa + Neeraj’s Court House wedding – Rockville, Maryland

April 18, 2012/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

I took Shilpa’s phone call on a street corner in Soho on a family vacation to New York City on spring break. She needed a photographer for her very small court house wedding the following Monday morning. I was happy to oblige. The ceremony was over in the blink of an eye–with just myself and Shilpa’s brother as witnesses. The real fun began while taking portraits after the ceremony in the little park areas around the court house. We worked in very windy conditions but the love between the two of them became quickly apparent. And it shows up clearly in the photographs. And one of my favorite little details of the morning was Neeraj’s sneakers with his wedding clothes!

Amy + Mark’s Old Town Alexandria engagement session

April 17, 2012/in Engagements /by lindseydeb

Another perfect day in Old Town Alexandria. OK, it started out cloudy and we searched for any drop of sunlight and then, miraculously the clouds parted! I would love to say I’m looking forward to shooting their wedding but they’re heading to Hawaii for a small destination wedding later this week. Congrats guys, wish I were coming along 🙂

Selina + Dan’s engagement session – Old Town, Alexandria

April 12, 2012/in Engagements /by lindseydeb

Selina + Dan are an Old Town couple. We started the engagement shoot at the spot they got engaged in Waterfront Park and then wandered through the gorgeous spring sunlight up King St. to Carlyle House gardens. I can’t wait for their Memorial Day weekend wedding in….Old Town!

Heidi + Brian’s engagement session – Brookside Garden, Wheaton, Maryland

April 10, 2012/in Engagements /by lindseydeb

The engagement shoots are coming fast and furious right now. Thank goodness the weather is cooperating. I had a great time roaming the grounds at Brookside Garden in Wheaton during spring break. If you get a chance to drop by, everything is in glorious bloom there right now. Especially the tulips, my personal favorite. I’m looking forward to Heidi and Brian’s wedding in October…Heidi will be my first kickboxing ballerina bride….that I know of!

Jen + Ross’ Central Park engagement session

April 6, 2012/in Engagements /by lindseydeb

Yes, it’s officially engagement season and I got to start my year off in the Big Apple. I had a great time trekking through Central Park with Jen and Ross–the site of their engagement at Bethesda Fountain. Ross surprised Jen with her “real” engagement ring…although I’m pretty sure the people watching thought they were watching a true proposal. We finished the shoot with the couple skipping through the park (!) and I particularly love the spontaneity of the wide kiss shot as people walked by on a slightly chilly Sunday afternoon. Can’t wait to see them skipping and dipping in downtown DC at their wedding next month.

Jennifer + Nate’s windy winter wedding – Thorpewood – Thurmont, Maryland

March 14, 2012/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Planning a wedding in February in the DC area is risky. This winter, not so much. Temperatures were regularly in the 60s in January and February so I was really excited and optimistic for Jennifer and Nate’s winter wedding. OK, it was 20 degrees and frigid when we did their engagement shoot on an early January morning at Eastern Market but the signs looked good for the wedding day. And then came the winds. And the fact that Thorpewood, where they were getting married is up in the Cacoctin Mountains near Thurmont, Maryland. Maybe the wind would hit the other side of the mountain. Maybe the weather forecast would be wrong and 40-60 mile per hour gusts were just a figment of their imagination. No luck there unfortunately but Jennifer and Nate were troopers. From their first look outside the venue to the fabulous rustic barn on the property, they posed without complaint. Although I think I did overhear someone worrying that the barn would collapse as we kept shooting while the sides of the building literally flapped in the breeze. It was totally worth it. Those barn photos were some of my favorites from the day.

And once we got back to Thorpewood proper it was nice and toasty in the main room as they were married in front of a roaring fire. I loved all the little touches that really made the wedding reflected Jennifer and Nate as a couple. Takeaway gifts were shawls for the women and hot sauces and whisky for the men. At each place setting was a little birds’ nests and my personal favorite detail—the lovebird cake toppers! The dance floor stayed crowded all night after the couple’s choreographed first dance and it was a particularly sweet moment late in the evening when the groom danced with his great aunt.

The fabulous vendor team:

Wedding and Reception: Thorpewood, Julie Parleman

Caterer and Cake: Canapes Catering

Florist: Blossom & Basket Boutique

Hair and makeup: Aisha Therese Alves, Picture Perfect Makeup DC

DJ: DJ Trayze

Photography: Deb Lindsey Photography with Michael Connor