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Annapolis Maritime Museum wedding – part two

March 23, 2019/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

L+J’s Annapolis Maritime Museum summer wedding continued after the ceremony with some time for portraits on the dock attached to the museum. I love getting a chance to get the couple alone for a few minutes after the ceremony even if we’ve done the bulk of the portraits beforehand. The joy and relief of having the ceremony behind them is often visible and they can just relax and have fun. Some of my favorite photos of the two of them were when we stole out for sunset photos and the bride was totally fine with sitting down (in her wedding dress!!) and those made just the sweetest pictures.

Their party was an all out blast. The DC Transit Band kept the crowd going all night long. By the end of the night the dance floor was littered with play money (and maybe some beer too ;-). The couple made their getaway with their bridal party via water taxi into the darkness but not before posing for one last adorable photo!!

ICYMI part one is here!

Wedding + Reception Annapolis Maritime Museum 410-295-0104

Event coordinator + Caterer Ken’s Creative Kitchen 410-268-3222

Florist Gateway Florist 410-263-8141

Hair and makeup Ariel Lewis LLC (makeup – Sarah Youngquist, hair- Jasika) 443-421-5591

Band DC Transit Band 703-401-1299

Cake Sweet Hearts Patisserie 410-263-6513

Annapolis Maritime Museum wedding – part one

March 3, 2019/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

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From there we headed to the Museum for the couple to have their first look. It was a little tricky on a narrow walkway over the water but their sheer joy at seeing each other was easy to capture. We made our way around the boats and the docks for some portraits and then escaped the heat for a few minutes before the ceremony began. I loved that dad and daughter took a brief moment as they entered the aisle to look at each other and savor this incredible moment. The ceremony was full of laughs and they exchanged their vows and then processed up the aisle where the bride got a big ‘ol hug from her sister.

Their day was just starting so check out part two where there will be more romantic portraits and a GREAT dance party. Oh and a departure by water taxi!!

Wedding + Reception Annapolis Maritime Museum 410-295-0104

Event coordinator + Caterer Ken’s Creative Kitchen 410-268-3222

Florist Gateway Florist 410-263-8141

Hair and makeup Ariel Lewis LLC (makeup – Sarah Youngquist, hair- Jasika) 443-421-5591

Band DC Transit Band 703-401-1299

Cake Sweet Hearts Patisserie 410-263-6513

Woodend Sanctuary wedding Chevy Chase, Maryland (Part Two)

December 16, 2018/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Welcome back to L+N’s gorgeous summer Woodend Sanctuary wedding! The couple included lots of fun details into their day and one of the biggest hits was champagne pong! I’d never seen it before and after almost 20 years of photographing weddings I am always on the lookout for something new. The monogramed balls made for a sweet ring photo and the farm table with the game kept guests busy throughout cocktails. The weather held for cocktail hour (see the downpour photos from part one) and by the time the party got started everyone was under the tent for dinner or tearing up the dance floor inside the historic house. After dinner the guests were led into the house for a video produced by the maid of honor that featured a slew of celebrities wishing the happy couple congratulations on their big day. It was impressive and hilarious and had the crowd roaring. Their first dance together was sweet and full of turns and dips which showed off L’s glorious dress (a two piece which was stunning) including the 6 inch hem of mud from earlier in the day. Some highlights for me from the reception were the family dancing together right after the first dances and the bouquet toss which totally put the winner’s significant other on notice. It was truly a fabulous day for a terrific couple. I couldn’t have been more pleased to be there to document the day for them!

Wedding + Reception site Woodend Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Rd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Event coordinator Chrishaun Jones for Elegance + Simplicity

Site coordinator Beatriz Engel 301-652-9188

Caterer + Cake Design Cuisine 703-979-9400

Florist Elegance and Simplicity Katie Martin 301-922-3375

Hair Giselle 240.997.5241 and Makeup Carola Myers 571-214-5558

Band The Bachelor Boys Band – Adam Hopkins 517-775-2815

Woodend Sanctuary wedding – Chevy Chase, Maryland

December 10, 2018/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Over a year in the planning, I knew L+N’s Woodend Sanctuary wedding was going to be something special. With the help of Chrishaun at Elegance + Simplicity, there were no details left to chance. Except for one. The weather. Woodend is absolutely gorgeous anytime of year and in early June it is lush and green. The couple planned their day with lots of pink that completely popped against the stunning foliage. Unfortunately this year, June weekend were synonymous with rain. They day dawned hot and steamy and was sunny almost until game time. Then the skies opened up. It was a heavy downpour but short enough to still make it work for the outdoor ceremony they had their heart set on. The best part was that even though there was a little bump in their day, it didn’t stop them or their guests from having fun and celebrating this truly wonderful couple. Chairs were dried off, pathways were swept and the bride happily walked down the aisle on the arm of her brother to marry her guy. Stay tuned for part two of their wedding post with champagne pong (yay!), an epic entrance and beautiful first dance.

Wedding + Reception site Woodend Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Rd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Event coordinator Chrishaun Jones for Elegance + Simplicity

Site coordinator Beatriz Engel 301-652-9188

Caterer + Cake Design Cuisine 703-979-9400

Florist Elegance and Simplicity Katie Martin 301-922-3375

Hair Giselle 240.997.5241 and Makeup Carola Myers 571-214-5558

Band The Bachelor Boys Band – Adam Hopkins 517-775-2815

Washington Golf and Country Club wedding – reception

November 27, 2017/1 Comment/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

A + K’s wedding continued at Washington Golf and Country Club with their rollicking good reception and a few fun details from their day. I just love the colors of the wedding. The purples and lavenders against the green accents was so light and fresh for a summer wedding.

After all the formal photos were done, cocktails commenced, the couple was introduced and the crowd immediately filled the dance floor. They were led by the bride’s dad who is one of the liveliest dancers I’ve ever seen! The father-daughter dance morphed from a nice traditional slow number into “Shout” with Dad leading the call and response. From that moment on, the dance floor stayed crowded. It was a beautiful summer evening and the back porch of the club was a perfect spot to catch a breath of fresh air and take a little break from the dance floor, great place with the best equipment for a party, my dad was talking with the owners about the EMS Solutions cable assembly contract manufacturing as he loves this type of technology so we got this great manufacturer as a plus.

Two surprises awaited guests as the party continued. The Cake Courtesan‘s full room dessert display was an instant hit. And as a special gift for the groom there was a bacon bar!! He was led in by his new wife for the big reveal and between the look on his face and the bride’s glee at having pulled it off was just so lovely. A late night indulgence–what a great way to start a new life together!

Deb Lindsey Photography weddings

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

Ceremony St. Luke’s Catholic Church, McLean, VA

Reception Washington Golf and Country Club

Site coordinator Martina Kavanova 703-558-0552

Florist John Duffy – Yellow Door Florals 703-734-1137

Makeup Kim Giammaria – Beauty Mark 703-550-9329

Hair StyleMeBar 703-853-7072

Band Round Midnight – 301-986-4640

Cake Cake Courtesan – 301-464-1080

Meadowlark Gardens wedding engagement session

November 3, 2017/in Engagements, Wedding Engagements /by lindseydeb

Meadowlark Gardens in Vienna, Virginia is one of those go-to places where any time of year you can plan a wonderful wedding engagement session. This was particularly important for Kelly + Nate who are getting married in February. Short sleeves and pretty flowers blooming may be a little harder to find!! It was a glorious summer day (those clouds!! that light!!) and we had fun making their photos unique in a popular spot. As much as I love their portraits and their wonderful interaction, one of my favorite photos is their Nerf gun fight. The couple does this for fun and it’s a running joke that Kelly can never hit Nate. So I was very proud of my photo with the Nerf dart inches from Nate…perfect aim. And his reaction to it was just terrific. I’m so excited for their February wedding at Army Navy Country Club!

Meadowlark Gardens

Historic London Town and Gardens wedding part two

August 31, 2017/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Laura + Edgar’s Historic London Town and Gardens wedding near Annapolis continues with their portraits, details and all the wedding reception fun. The venue has such an interesting variety of settings for portraits, from the texture of the tobacco barns (which I admit I was a little obsessed with) to the gorgeous river views from atop the hill near an old brick house and then a lower view by the dock. And how gorgeous was the sky that day–hard to tell it was over 90 degrees with about 90% humidity.

The couple met in medical school and are both going to be pediatricians so the ring photo with the med schools books was a natural. I have to say it’s the first time I’d done detail shots that included a liver diagram!And of course I had to include the Regency Estates group photo. It’s just proof of what I know to be true–Regency families are friends for life.

After dinner and completely in the dark, the bride and groom and Laura’s parents and I trekked through the woods adjacent to the ceremony site to find the bottle of bourbon buried there a month ago. Considering how long I’ve been a wedding photographer, it’s a little surprising that I’ve never shot this southern tradition. The look on Laura’s face as she tasted the bourbon was priceless. The party itself was a fun and sweaty dance party, just as a good summer wedding should be.

Wedding + Reception site: Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD – Site coordinator Keara Mahan 410-222-1919 ext 201

Event coordinator Adriana Gorman at Adriana Marie Events 410-533-8414

Caterer Zefert and Gold – Matt Gold 410-944-4481 Ext. 307

Florist Eden Floral Designs– Eve Thompson 443-364-8815

Hair and makeup Pretty Weird Beauty– Caitlin Gibbons 443-988-1609

DJ Icon DJ- DJ Amaze – Dave Mays 302-857-0263

Cake Cakes by Rachel– Rachel 443-221-7569

Historic London Town and Gardens wedding

August 21, 2017/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

Laura and Edgar’s Historic London Town and Gardens wedding in Edgewater, Maryland was such a joy for many reasons. Yes, it was really hot and there was a slight rain delay and some discussion about moving things inside. But ultimately we were able to take full advantage of the beautiful view of the water for their outdoor ceremony and the historic buildings on the grounds for their portraits. But the main reason Laura + Edgar’s wedding was so special to me is the Regency Estates Swim Club connection. The bride and her family are long time members of the community pool in Potomac where my little family has spent most of our summers for the last 10+ years. It was there that we discovered our daughter’s swimming passion which has led her to a college scholarship and where my son continues his summer swimming career. Laura and her brother Jon were on the team when my children were little and it has always been such a warm and welcoming atmosphere where the youngest swimmers have tangible role models in the big kids on the team. The chance to document a wedding where there were so many familiar faces and to see the continuing friendships formed at our little summer pool which had the best above ground pool pump and was always clean–it was amazing and I admit I teared up more than once.

After a quick change into her wedding dress, Laura made her way to Edgar waiting in the gardens for their first look. We may not have had a lot of time for preparation photos but one of my favorites from the day was the one of the bride and her mom, Sue, both tearing up and having the exact same reaction to it. We sweated through some fun portraits (thankfully I was the one sweating not the lovely bride & groom!) and then we dodged the raindrops as the sweet (literally–there was chocolate) commenced. Part two (coming soon) will have more portraits, details and fun at the reception and a first for me…the southern tradition of the digging up of a bottle of bourbon!

Wedding + Reception site: Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD – Site coordinator Keara Mahan 410-222-1919 ext 201

Event coordinator Adriana Gorman at Adriana Marie Events 410-533-8414

Caterer Zefert and Gold – Matt Gold 410-944-4481 Ext. 307

Florist Eden Floral Designs– Eve Thompson 443-364-8815

Hair and makeup Pretty Weird Beauty– Caitlin Gibbons 443-988-1609

DJ Icon DJ- DJ Amaze – Dave Mays 302-857-0263

Cake Cakes by Rachel– Rachel 443-221-7569

Glen Echo Park elopement

August 6, 2017/in Weddings /by lindseydeb

When Pamela called me from her home in New Orlean this winter to talk about her Glen Echo Park elopement in June, I was very excited. It’s surprising to me that I’ve never photographed a wedding (big or small) at the site. I grew up nearby in Bethesda and spent hours riding my bike there and hopping on and off the carousel with friends. I’ve done several wedding engagement sessions and portrait there over the years but never a wedding! It’s such a unique and instantly recognizable spot in the metropolitan DC area and really a photographer’s playground. Of course getting married in DC at the end of June can be a little sweltering and it was definitely a hot, hot day. But the joy of Pamela + David was evident despite the heat and it was so fun to play with the Dentzel carousel for their portraits and to use the painted animals as a backdrop for their sweet and personal vows. Once the ceremony was done we wandered around the park making photographs and looking for whatever stray breeze we could find. Congrats to P+D on their destination elopement. It’s always such a treat for me to be the witness to such a wonderfully intimate day.

Favorite wedding photographs of 2016 Part Two

January 6, 2017/in Gay Weddings, Same Sex weddings, Weddings /by lindseydeb

My favorite wedding photographs of 2016 continues with the second half of the year. The fall wedding season brought to two destination weddings, one on Mackinac Island, Michigan and the other in Provincetown, Massachusetts. I had fun exploring both locations and it’s always a great creative challenge to photograph a wedding in a new location so different from the metropolitan DC area.

Here are the full blog posts from each of the weddings below but enjoy the five images I’ve chosen from each one.