Here’s another 2009 wedding! I second shot this one with the oh-so-fabulous Kelsey of KThompson Photography (I’m not kidding, she really IS fabulous!). Sarah & Nick got married in a blizzard in December – little did we know that the snowpocalypse then was destined to be dwarfed by the snowmaggedon to come in February! Sarah & Nick wanted to have a Christmas themed wedding and so the snow actually couldn’t have been more appropriate. And, may I take this moment to mention how fantastically my little Prius managed the insane amount of snow – yay Prius!
The ceremony at St. Matthew’s Cathedral was so gorgeous and the reception at the Carnegie Institute was a blast! Since there were so many images I liked from the first half of this wedding, I just stuck to that.
Who knew how artful and gorgeous the underside of a dress could be! It’s amazing what you discover while lying on the floor!
This shot makes me wish I’d gotten my camera out a little more often during all this snow!
The cathedral was fantastic and gorgeous from every angle!
They had only a moment to themselves in a back room before their wedding party came in and cheered and congratulated them…
Love all the little details at the reception!
Laura & Drew planned such a gorgeous wedding in the mountains of western Maryland, anticipating spectacular fall foliage and just enough nip in the air to get everyone excited and ready for hot cider – I couldn’t wait! So when the weather turned out very cold (36 degrees!!!) and rainy, we were all a bit disappointed. But Laura & Drew are such warm and cheerful people and their happiness was enough to put a smile on everyone’s face!
Laura’s groomswoman, Alicia, made this gorgeous necklace for her to wear…
….and her mom made her veil!
I love how it took such a group to fasten the back of Laura’s dress!
Gorgeous!
These two are so smitten
I love it when couples are willing to troop into fields for some fun shots!
The ceremony was at a charming and warm little church in Oakland, MD
After the ceremony, Laura & Drew climbed a narrow little staircase to ring the church bells. They had a moment to themselves before exiting through the church and the arch of swords!
Their friends were kind enough to decorate Laura & Drew’s car with “just married” signs and plenty of streamers and glowing stars – it was so cute!
And on to the reception at
Wisp Ski Resort in McHenry, MD. Everything was so festive and beautiful!
They had a really great swing band –
The Swing Machine out of Fairfax, VA – they were fantastic!
And they really got everyone going!
And by the end of the evening, all that rain became worth the trouble when it turned into snow.
Congratulations guys!
I recently photographed the wedding of Chelsea & Mike – they are the first couple I’ve followed from engagment through marriage and I’m so completely thrilled for them! It was really fun for me to get to know them a few months ago, photograph their engagement session and then be there for their wedding day – I think I was almost as excited as they were
My best wishes to them both as they enjoy sunny Hawaii (we’re all jealous back here in rainy DC!) on their honeymoon this week!
Chelsea was just downright radiant and I’ve never attended a more laid-back wedding. It was very small – just close family – and everyone seemed to have such a good time and be filled with nothing but joy. It was truly wonderful and I was honored to be there.
The ceremony was at the historic Wakefield Chapel in Annandale, VA. Chelsea has two sisters, one of which is her identical twin. The three of them were so much fun together – they never stopped laughing! Before the ceremony, most brides are nervous and excited at once. Chelsea was just happy and having a great time – no nerves for her!
The reception was a dinner for the family at
Restaurant Nora in Dupont Circle. The food was amazing and the private room was so fabulous and unique! Mike is a wine vendor and he brought in all the wine for their reception. I only had a little taste, by my what a taste it was!! I will definitely be going to Mike for advice on wine from now on!
