Reston Archives - Deb Lindsey Photography

Nancy + Sean’s 15th anniversary party – Reston Hyatt Regency

July 17, 2014/1 Comment/in Parties /by lindseydeb

Most summer weekends I can be found at a wedding. In early June this year I got to spend time photographing a celebration of what comes after the wedding day. Nancy + Sean chose their 15th anniversary to have a spectacular party that was as much a celebration of their marriage and their four children as it was a tribute to their friends and family. After a quick portrait session with the immediate family they entered together into the transformed ballroom. There was a quick vow renewal surrounded by their kids and then a night of fun and Irish dancing and even a few tears during toasts. Special thanks to Sara Franklin for coordinating a great event and designing a fabulous room to photograph!

Venue Hyatt Regency Reston 703-709-1234

Event coordinator Social Scene Events Sara Franklin 703-516-4224

Florist Amaryllis 240-770-8600

DJ E2 Events – Jaime Shaw 301-938-8369

Videographer Suburban Video 301-315-6300

Lighting John Farr Lighting 301-390-2728

Rentals DC Rental 703-671-7300

Photo-booth Bialek’s 301-340-6206

Caricature Artist Davis Event Group 703-461-7253

Leslie + George’s winter wedding – McLean and Glenview Mansion

December 21, 2011/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

I was so impressed with Leslie and George when they came to my house for our initial meeting. Like my best meetings, we had a long conversation about how they met and became engaged and I could easily see how happy and content they were with each other. And when they came to me for advice on others to help them fulfill their wedding dreams, I was happy to offer my two cents and we ended up working with such a fabulous team of vendors. Our day started in Reston with Leslie and her family and then we headed to McLean for the church ceremony. Leslie and George felt very strongly about not seeing each other before the ceremony and it was worth it to see the look on George’s face as he caught a glimpse of Leslie coming down the aisle! Their reception at Glenview Mansion was lovely and Christmas-y. I’ve decided that every wedding reception needs to have twinkling lights in the background…it makes for lovely ring and cake photos! One of the evening’s highlights was the elegant waltz to “Edelweiss” that was Leslie + George’s first dance. The day was a lovely celebration of family and I need to make a special shout out to Sara Bauleke who kept the trains running on time all day long, remade the bride’s bouquet and got everyone together for all the group shots I needed to get at the reception!

Event coordinator: Sara Bauleke, Bella Notte DC www.bellanottedc.com

Wedding ceremony site: McLean Presbyterian Church

Reception site: Glenview Mansion

Caterer: Occasions Caterers www.occasionscaterers.com

Florist. Nick’s Flowers www.nicksflowers.com

Hair: Maude’s of Herndon/Tina Jay www.maudehair.com;

Make Up: Dina Gardizi, dgardizi@yahoo.com

Music: Celebrated Strings www.strings4.com

Invitations: Paper Zest

Calligraphy: Meant to Be Calligraphy

DJ: Dabe and Janelle Swing Dance Instruction and DJ www.dabe-and-janelle.com

Cake: Occasions Caterers

Videographer: Blue Sky Films www.blueskyfilms.com

Carla + Ed – St. John Neumann Catholic Church + Belmont Country Club wedding – Virginia

October 25, 2011/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Carla + Ed were the first of my two Columbus Day weekend weddings. And the weather was finally cooperating. What an amazing day for a wedding! I made one of my favorite photos of the day 10 minutes after arriving at Carla’s parent’s house in Virginia. Usually I’m the one taking the wrapping off the wedding dress and arranging it somewhere with pretty light. When Carla’s dad climbed up on the bench to hang the dress I just had to laugh—and shoot! Carla + Ed were married at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston. I had been there in June and it’s a lovely bright church. It was sweet that Ed was so enthusiastic that he gave Carla a kiss when she arrived at the altar…I’m pretty sure he was supposed to wait until the end of the service! And as it turns out, he was right to get one in early. The service which was performed by 3 (!) priests had a little snafu when they forgot to have the couple present their gifts to the statue of the Virgin Mary. Once that was taken care of, they never told Ed he could kiss the bride—so he didn’t! From the church we headed to Belmont Country Club in Ashburn. A lovely manor house is attached to a more traditional country club facility so of course, we took all the fun portraits outside the house and with the rolling hills of the golf course as the background. And did I mention how gorgeous the light was. I think my favorite photo of the day is Ed + Carla from behind, full length with the rays of sun shining on them! And the party was tons of fun with awesome DJ Aaron, one of my favs!

Katie + Tim’s Virginia wedding

June 29, 2011/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

It was nice for once to not worry about the weather on a wedding Saturday. June 11 was very sunny and hot but Katie and Tim’s wedding was all inside so we didn’t have to deal with that variable. Katie got ready for the wedding at her parent’s house. I was thrilled to take advantage of their center staircase and nice big windows to make photos that were looked like home and were pretty too. I particularly liked the shots there of everyone getting Katie into her dress (and the expression on her face!), her dress reflected in the mirror and Katie coming down the stairs as Dad walks underneath. Off to St. John Neumann Church in Reston for a lovely Catholic ceremony followed by the reception at Westfields. I was honored again to have Ricky Carioti working as my second photographer and we had fun shooting portraits of the happy couple around the hotel. The highlight of the reception for me was the toast that Katie’s sister made as the Matron of Honor. Tears were flowing and it was just so touching to see how close the two were and how happy her sister was for her!

Making the day special for Katie + Tim were:

Wedding ceremony: St. John Neumann Catholic Church

Reception and caterer: Westfields Marriott

Florist: Twin Brook Floral Design

DJ: Akhil Handa

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