Jean and Ben chose to marry on a beautiful fall day in November at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Fairfax at Embassy Row. We started the day at the Fairfax Hotel in Dupont Circle with Ben and the guys as they were getting ready. After spending some time watching the bow tie tying extravaganza, we went upstairs to Jean’s suite where she and the girls were making their preparations.

Immaculate Conception ceremony

When the girls were ready we headed out into the beautiful sunny day to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for Jean and Ben’s ceremony. The church is beautiful – it was our first time working there and the stained glass and altar are dramatic and gorgeous. During the ceremony, Jean and Ben shared so many sweet glances and moments together – it really was a pleasure to document.

After the ceremony and some family portraits, we took photographs of the bridal party and Jean and Ben at the Capitol and then at Meridian Hill Park before heading back to their reception at the Fairfax at Embassy Row.

Fairfax at Embassy Row reception

The ballroom at the Fairfax is so pretty and Jean and Ben chose lovely decor to enhance its classic charm. The evening started with their grand entrance and first dance, followed by toasts and dinner. Mydeejay ensured that the guests stayed out on the dance floor, and the groom’s father sang a song that was one of the highlights of the evening.

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 Stadium

Cassi and Tyler were married at the Naval Academy Stadium – although we’ve photographed receptions at the N* Room in the past, this was our first ceremony to take place there! In spite of being moved indoors due to rain, the ceremony was lovely and heartfelt. Cassi wore a gorgeous dress from the Vera Wang White Collection – I loved it!

N* Room Wedding Reception

We took some portraits inside, and then in spite of the chill and the rain, Cassi and Tyler braved the outdoors with us to get some photographs in the stadium. It was well worth it! Then we headed inside to enjoy dinner, toasts and dancing. Cassi and Tyler had a fabulous time with friends and family and then exited (RUNNING!) while their guests held sparklers and cheered them on!

Keri and Alex chose Glen Echo Park in Montgomery County, MD for its unique vintage vibe. They originally met because they are both from Texas. As a couple they seem to perfectly complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses and the joy and love they share was very much in evidence on their chilly but lovely fall wedding day.

Bumper Car Pavilion Wedding

The Bumper Car Pavilion was the perfect location for their celebration. Keri spent months on DIY projects to create the perfect look and feel for her wedding day. From the vintage jars and cans of flowers, the handmade bouquets, the hanging pages, the decorative books, and the one-of-a-kind cake topper, this wedding was all about the details! After a beautiful ceremony (inside to keep everyone warm!) they enjoyed dinner and toasts before MyDeejay kicked off the dancing.

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Fay and Wes chose the gorgeous Pavilion Room at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for their fall wedding. We frequently photograph weddings at the Ronald Reagan Building and absolutely love the architecture and uplighting in the Pavilion Room!

Ceremony in the Pavilion Room

The wedding started with a lovely ceremony in the Pavilion Room. Afterwards we headed out to the courtyard for family photos, and then night portraits of Fay and Wes. We had a great time with great lighting and backgrounds for their images! Then we headed back inside for introductions and dinner.

Reception at the Ronald Reagan Building

Once we were back in the Pavilion Room, Fay and Wes made their grand entrance and had their very dramatic first dance! Then dinner, toasts, and dancing kicked off the rest of the fun evening. Mydeejay kept everyone on the dance floor.

Crystal and Jonathan chose the beautiful and historic Tidewater Inn for their fall wedding in charming Easton, Maryland. After a very touching ceremony in which their close friends and family participated with readings we headed out to find some light for portraits.

Tidewater Inn Reception

Once the portraits were completed, Crystal and Jonathan took a few moments to see the beautiful reception decor that they had created with the help of Julie Savage with Strawberry Milk Events. Soon their reception in the Tidewater Inn’s Gold Room was in full swing with dancing, toasts, and great food!

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Sarah and Steve were married in a lovely ceremony at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church on Kent Island. The bride made her preparations at the Kent Manor Inn, which is also a gorgeous wedding venue on the Eastern Shore of Maryland! After Sarah was dressed and ready, we headed to the church with her charming parents in a classic Rolls Royce.

Kent Island ceremony

At St. Christopher’s, Sarah and Steven exchanged vows and rings as their family and friends looked on. Afterwards, we had a brief visit from the couple’s very cute dog for a photo op!

Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

After the ceremony, we took time for portraits as we headed to the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club for Sarah and Steve’s reception in the Sunset Ballroom. Sarah had a vision for her reception that was executed beautifully with draping, high centerpieces, and a lot of candles. The Chesapeake Bay provided the perfect backdrop for her event!

Sarah and Tim met in a way that was so amusing it was retold by several of their friends and family throughout the day. But you haven’t heard it – so I’m going to retell it one more time because I love the story! It would seem that Tim really enjoys the HOV lanes – such as 66 for the morning commute. Tim realized (with some encouragement from Virginia’s finest) he needed a commuting partner. Guess who? Yes, fate intervened and Sarah made her grand (and traffic free!) entrance into Tim’s life. And so their love story began!

Wedding portraits at Manassas National Battlefield

Sarah got ready at home and managed to take care of the left over jelly beans they’d used for wedding favors!

Prior to the ceremony, the happy couple decided to see each other before the ceremony for portraits. The first look was so beautiful – I loved when Sarah heard Tim approaching and reached out her hand. Given the large guest list, I think it was a great decision for them and we had time and fabulous light!

Centreville Baptist Church ceremony

Sarah and Tim were wed at Centreville Baptist Church, where their family, friends and their church family all came out to support the first moments of their marriage! It was a wonderful ceremony and Sarah and Tim were beaming as they were pronounced husband and wife. Outside the church we found a certain motorcycle that happened to match the bridesmaid gown colors! We had to shoot that.

Passionfish Restaurant Wedding Reception in Reston Town Center

Sarah and Tim chose Passionfish Restaurant in Reston for their reception celebration. Before heading to the reception, we had a few moments to walk around in the town center for photographs!

As for Passionfish, what a great setting – I LOVE the fish paintings and the bubble themed light fixtures! Sarah changed into a Chinese dress to honor Tim’s family’s heritage during the cocktail hour. Sarah had her first shot of tequila at the wedding. Later they enjoyed dinner, toasts by their family and close friends, cake and dancing!

Danielle and Andrew were something of an enigma since I never had an opportunity to meet with them in person before the wedding day. Once at the wedding, I found out that they met while both in college at Swarthmore and they paid tribute to that shared experience in lots of little ways, including bringing their college rabbi into town to marry them! They exchanged vows overlooking the water at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. Their family and friends shared in the experience in a unique way by reading parts of the ceremony.

Sunset Room Reception

Danielle and Andrew chose the Sunset Room with its beautiful view for their reception. After a lovely dinner they enjoyed toasts and dancing including an unexpected hora. As I told Andrew, you can’t fight the hora LOL so just hold on and hope for the best! It was a great day.