Christine + Justin are such zen people – they’re so easy to be around and so comfortable together that being in the room with them just makes you feel relaxed.  Seeing them so full of happiness on their wedding day was such a treat!  We had a ton of fun taking photos in Dupont Circle before heading to the gorgeous Dumbarton House in Georgetown for their ceremony and reception.  Everything couldn’t have been more perfectly lovely than it was!

Dress: Paloma Blanca

Makeup: Leah McKay

Hair: KC Felton, The Elegant Artisan

Getting Ready: Hotel Palomar, Dupont Circle

Ceremony & Reception: Dumbarton House, Washington DC

Florist: Rick’s Flowers

String Quartet: Sage String Quartet

DJ: Ed Witles, The Elegant DJ

Cake: Fluffy Thoughts Cakes

After two postponements due to rain Henry and Faye were lucky to have an absolutely gorgeous day for their engagement session.  We had a wonderful time walking around Georgetown.  These two are so cute together.  I can’t wait for their wedding in just a couple of weeks!

If you haven’t yet had a chance to check out United with Love, full of “fresh inspiration for DC-area weddings,” you really must do so!  Juli & Nole have done an amazing job putting this together and it’s so refreshing to have a blog all about the area from Baltimore to the Shenendoah and everything in between!  And of course, feel free to comment on Reyna + Matt’s real wedding feature while you’re there.

Kelly & Dan are two of the sweetest, nicest people that you will ever meet!  I’ve enjoyed every minute that we’ve spent in person (check out their engagement session from April) and over the phone and I was so happy to see them so happy on their wedding day!  Being a photographer, I meet so many really interesting people and when I come across folks like these, I can’t help but appreciate their graciousness, sincerity and cheerfulness.  So Kelly & Dan – thank you guys for being so awesome!

These two lovebirds were married at a gorgeous old church in Chevy Chase, MD and then whisked all around DC, ending the day with a fabulous reception at Sequoia, right on the Georgetown waterfront.  Kelly got ready at her cousin’s home in Chevy Chase with her bridesmaids and then she and Dan had a few minutes to themselves before they were due at the church.

Ceremony Location: Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church

Florist: Da Vinci’s Florist

Reception Location: Sequoia, Georgetown – Washington, DC

DJ: Steve Hoffman – Good Note DJs

Love this shot of all these beautifiers at work on Kelly at one time!

It was so sweet when Kelly’s mom came in!

I loved how Kelly’s bridesmaids had these gorgeous and elegant dresses accompanied by all different and unique necklaces - très chic!

The flowers, by Da Vinci’s Florist, were just gorgeous.  Gotta love those mango calla lillies!

Popping out the champagne!

I don’t normally post family formals on the blog but this shot of Kelly and her flower girl was just too cute!

Sequoia, looking gorgeous as always!  I love shooting here because the staff are awesome (I mean, really awesome, I’m not just saying that) and no matter what the decor – grand or simple, dramatic or elegant – the space always looks amazing and everyone has a fantastic time.

Some of my favorite ever first dance shots.  These two were so cute together with the smiling and the laughing and the googly eyes – just the way it should be!  It couldn’t pick just one.  Have I mentioned how excited I am for these guys?!

Okay, check out the little heart someone drew on the window behind the sweetheart table.  Oh I love it!

Ok, so towards the end of the night, we were wrapping up and packing up our equipment to take to the car.  I ran back upstairs to the main area to grab a couple more things and this is what was going on.  How could I leave?!  They are so cute!  Talk about one very big, very happy family!  Everyone should be so lucky!

Best wishes in all the world you guys!  I know you will have an absolutely amazing and wonderful life together!

I can’t wait for Lindsay & Mark’s wedding in September – mainly because they are so sweet and fun to be around and because I’m so excited to shoot all the bold colors and patterns that decorate Hotel Monaco in Penn Quarter.  We had a great time wandering around Georgetown recently for their engagement shoot.  It was super hot, so we just took things slow and meandered to and fro.

Had to include this shot in the giant Adirondack chair – what a hoot!