alissa + chris | dumbarton house, dc
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!
Stephanie + Scott | Georgetown
Stephanie and Scott braved high winds and below freezing temperatures for this shoot. Worth it? Absolutely. To me, it has the feel of an Anthropologie catalog. The stunning winter light, their fierce love, lots of snuggles, and a little hot cocoa were enough to keep us all toasty. We had so much fun! Not to mention the fabulous cookies that Stephanie brought us! Steph, I'm going to need the recipe for the oatmeal honey cookies please!
eileen + brian | longview gallery
at the beginning of the year we signed up to be part of the great bridal scavenger hunt created by taylor and hov. it was a hit, from the kick-off, to the actual scavenger hunt to the wedding. eileen and brian are just the cutest couple ever! their special day couldnt have been any more perfect. the weather cooperated, they had an amazing set of family and friends and all the vendors involved were at the top of their game. it was hard to choose a favorite part of the day but its a close tie for first between their touching ceremony and the dancing antics that occurred during the reception. one of my favorite things about eileen and brian is not just how great they are together but also how great they are to everyone they meet. looking forward their happiness and our new friends! vendor details:
Taylor & Hov: Creative Wedding Planning and Design group
Longview Gallery: One of the most unique venues in the nation’s capital
Spilled Milk Catering: one of DC’s most sought after catering companies
Fox Ventures: specializes in out of the ordinary décor and floral design
P. Lawrence Bridals and Formals: offer a unique experience in both selection and concierge-style customer service
Electric Entertainment: rocking the DC scene for over a decade, with a wide and varying array of music
Nival Salon: named one of the best salons to visit in the DC area by Washingtonian
Sweets By E: a boutique Bakery, with big taste and impeccable design
Donovan House: one of the famed Kimpton hotels, quality is way assured
katelyn + kevin | the center club
katelyn and kevin had a very sweet and heart felt wedding in downtown baltimore's the center club. their diy details and decorations were meticulously planned by the couple themselves with help from their fun loving bridal party. we love when our couples do a 'first-look' and even more when they schedule plenty of time for portraits. its equally as important to build in extra time for getting ready to allow your day to flow stress free in case anything runs late. the evening was topped off with both some beautiful and wild moments on the dance floor.
