I have been so excited about Katie & Steve’s wedding ever since getting to know them during their engagement session last fall. Katie is truly one of the happiest and sweetest people I’ve ever met and Steve is such a perfect match for her! After getting ready at the Crowne Plaza in downtown DC, we had a blast running around the block and grabbing pictures here and there. The ceremony was at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Arlington and then we headed back up to DC for some more fun photos with the whole wedding party near the Capitol and Senate Park. It was a whirlwind of a day that ended with a fantastic celebration at Old Ebbitt Grill, one of the most beautiful venues in DC!
It was sooo windy out, Katie had a tough time keeping her veil under control!
First we figured we’d just grab a quick shot in front of the fire truck……
……but when the fireman invited us in, Katie & Steve were all for it!
I loved these little details from the ceremony. Steve’s nephew was the ring bearer, or, as he told Katie & Steve, the “ring master!”
Gorgeous flowers from Growing Wild Floral Co in Alexandria!
We had 40 seconds while the light was red – luckily Katie & Steve’s friends and family were game for anything!
When Katie & Steve ran out for a shot of just the two of them, a fire truck suddenly pulled out and started roaring down the street. We only got this quick shot before they had to rush out of the way!
When I said that Katie & Steve’s wedding party were up for anything, I wasn’t kidding! Love these folks!
Katie’s battle with the wind wasn’t over yet….
Gorgeous details at the reception at Old Ebbitt Grill. I loved the guest book Katie made from her engagement photos. She’s a painter and she embellished the photos with hand-drawn artwork, it was so cute!
Everyone did a little dance when they were introduced and Katie & Steve were definitely no exception!
Katie & Steve’s first dance was so sweet! And the music and DJ’ing by Ed Witles was fantastic!
The toasts were such a mixture of laughter and tears! When Steve’s brother gave his toast, he had all sorts of funny stories. He kept handing little cards to Steve & Katie as he spoke. I don’t know what was written on the cards, but judging from Katie’s face as she read them, it was definitely something hysterical!
Pickle shots anyone? Katie & Steve, it was an honor – thank you for including me and congratulations!
