Yards Park Archives - Deb Lindsey Photography

Welcome to part two of Joe + Carl’s District Winery wedding!

It was such a gorgeous sky seen from the patio of the venue overlooking the Anacostia River and the Capitol Riverfront which of course means time to pull out the couple for a quick portrait. After cocktails the guests sat at long tables decorated with greenery from the grooms’ garden and the family style meal began. The toasts were heartfelt from both family and friends who spoke about how special these two men are and how many lives they’ve touched over the years. And then the party. So it’s always fun for me to photograph a crowded fun dance floor but when several of the people are friends from my work at the Washington Post Food section it’s a blast.

When the grooms are enjoying the party as much (if not more) than everyone else? A total bonus. One highlight of the party was the cutting of that amazing Charm City Cakes cake. How cute were those cake toppers?

I always try to get a night shot somewhere in the vicinity of the party. There was early talk of a sparkler sendoff but when that didn’t materialize I knew I wanted to use the front of the winery with that fabulous logo. The couple indulged me for a few minutes even after a long night of dancing and I just love that final photo.

Wedding + Reception site District Winery – Courtney Ross 202-904-0499

DJ name Aris Garcia, DJ Tyso, 240-603-7919

Cake Charm City Cakes 410-235-9229

Did you know that the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is what we in the wedding industry call engagement season? As we near the peak engagement frenzy, I thought it was a good time to show some of the engagement sessions I’ve had throughout the year. Many are in recognizable locations like the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, Old Town Alexandria and Union Market and Meridian Hill Park and outside Nats Park. And also my first photo shoot inside a DC Public Library in Georgetown. It was also really fun to have the run of the place at Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia for Dennis + Megan’s session. Stay tuned for more to come later this week of some fall wedding engagements around town!

L+N at Meridian Hill Park and Lincoln Memorial