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

alissa and chris tied the knot at the dumbarton house, a historic house museum in the heart of georgetown. their day was touching and perfect as they were surround many loving family and friends. in fact when it came to sibling count, they had a combined total of 9 who were also all part of the wedding party. their day began at the ever so elegant Melrose Hotel where the bride and groom got ready. they enjoyed a touching first look at the dc war memorial then headed over to the u.s. capitol for a some more portraits. on our way to the ceremony at the dumbarton house there was a looming chance of rain but the weather held out in our favor. one of the evenings many high points was when three of alissa's sisters performed a modern day singing/rap mashup. it was seriously epic! the evening ended with some crazy dancing and quiet little after party at ABAR.

Now for the pictures!

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