Karen & Brian | Fairmont Hotel Wedding

Real and intimate moments are what we love photograph at weddings. In fact, its the most important thing to us as it allows us to tell a story. Being creative and coming up with meaningful portraits for our couples ranks also high on the list. Fortunately for us, Karen & Brian were on the same page as us. We met Karen and Brian through mutual friends and former client Katharine whose wedding we photographed in 2014. 

Karen & Brian wisely chose The Fairmont Hotel DC as their venue which made for a perfect, single location to have their wedding. We couldn't have asked for anything more from this day which was brilliantly planned by Blair from Soco Events with Karen & Brian's vision in mind. 

Check out all of the fun and love below.

Vendors
Planner: Blair Peterson, Soco Events http://socoevents.com/
Hair: Anna Fazio, Styled by Anna Fazio http://www.styledbyannafazio.com/
Makeup: Maria DeCesaris, Amie Decker Beauty http://amiedeckerbeauty.com/
Decoration & Florist: Edge Floral Event Designers https://edgeflowers.com/
Venue, Caterer, Cake & Desserts: The Fairmont Hotel DC
Band: Round Midnight
Karen's Dress: Romona Keveza; Shoes: BHLDN
Brian's Suit: Brooks Brothers Black Fleece; Shoes: Allen Edmonds
Printed Materials: Creative Parties https://www.creativeparties.com/

Details from the day

Emma & John | Dumbarton House wedding

What a couple and what a wedding!!

Its rare that Kristiaan and I are around the day that a couple meets, but in Emma and Johns case we witnessed their first meeting at Emma's sisters wedding back in 2013. So we were beyond thrilled when they contacted us to photograph their wedding. This was the 4th wedding in this group of friends we've photographed so it truly felt like family.

We knew what we were in for great moments, happy people, great connections and fun dancing. We got all of that and more, plus working with one of our favorite planners of all time, Kristen of Kelley Cannon Events as well as a dream team of other vendors.

Check out our favorites from the day below.

Vendors:
Wedding Planner: Kristen of Kelley Cannon events http://www.kelleycannonevents.com/
Makeup: Creative Images http://www.creativeimagesvamddc.com/
Florist: Lisa of Petals and Promises http://www.petalsandpromises.net/
Caterer: Spilled Milk http://www.spilledmilkcatering.com/
Cake: The Cake Courtesan http://www.thecakecourtesan.com/
Venue: The Dumbarton House http://dumbartonhouse.org/
Portraits at National Cathedral
DJ Music: DJ Ivan with Crowe Entertainment http://www.crowentertainment.com/dj-ivan/
Emmas Dress: Paloma Blanca from Love Couture

Lauren + Cameron | DC Wedding

You could have never guessed that Lauren and Cameron's wedding day started as a rainy Saturday morning. But clearly the wedding gods had other plans. Perfect weddings come togther when the people have great connection, good times and are genuinely happy to be celebrating with loved ones. Lauren and Cameron's family, bridal party and guests really made this day perfect for us as photographer's.  Enjoy a smidge of our favorites below!

We should also mention the days events and visual wouldnt have been possible without the team of Taylor & Hov and the gorgeous Fairmont Hotel DC.

Vendors:
Planner, Design & Deco, Florist: Taylor & Hov
Hair & Makeup: http://www.calansignaturesalon.com/
Reception & Catering: Fairmont Hotel DC
Cake/Desserts:
Ceremony: Washington National Cathedral
DJ/Band: DJ Dmac - Daryle
Lauren's Dress: Pnina Tornai
Cameron's Suit: Enzo Custom
 

Dana & James | Four Seasons Hotel DC

We sometimes get brides that smile and laugh a lot. We sometimes get brides that smile and laugh even more. Dana was one of the latter. She  was the definition of relaxed and happy and we loved it! She smiled and laughed for us all day long. Dana and James were two of the most relaxed couples we've photographed and being part of their day was so much fun. Their family and friends were so pleasant to interact with and welcomed us as if we were family. Big hugs and kisses to everyone we met and congrats to Dana and James. Edit: Forgot to mention that our badass assistant Leah also helped with this wedding. Her images are marked below!

Image by Leah W.

Image by Leah W.

Image by Leah W.

Image by Leah W.

James + Brad | D.A.R. Wedding

Details from our wonderful groom Brad: Venue location: Daughters of the American Revolution Hall: A beautiful location for our special day. It was warm and inviting. We chose the outdoor space under the portico and could not have been happier. Catering, Cake etc: Susan Gage Catering: Fantastic service and professionalism. We were utterly surprised the food was better than on tasting day. We enjoyed working with Amber and head server Brian from Susan Gage Catering. Even still, Susan Gage worked very very hard to make sure our day went off smoothly and memorable. Since the wedding, we have used Susan Gage for other corporate and personal events. Highly Highly recommend. Florist:  Jack Lucky Ceremony music: Marlissa Hudson, Soprano: Absolute professionalism and artistry. Her classically trained voice wowed our guests and the folks walking past! The Cherry Blossom Quartet: Excellent playing and musicianship. Professional and courteous. Their repertoire is vast and they are also open to learn new pieces for any occasion. Stationary: Digby & Rose, Design & Print Studio (Invitations): We were so thankful to have such beautiful personally designed invitations. We worked very hard on getting all the details just right. Digby & Rose made that happen!. I've been to many of our guests homes after the wedding and notice that some folks have chosen to frame and display their invitations like works of art! Calligraphy: Just Write Studio, Calligraphy & Engraving : An excellent touch to our mailed invitations. Highly recommend. Punctual and professional!