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St. Francis Monastery wedding sneak peek – Washington, DC

November 16, 2016/in Weddings/by lindseydeb

It is a good day as a DC wedding photographer to have a sunny 70 degree day in early November. Add in an early Sunday ceremony with a beautiful location like the St. Francis Monastery (one of Washington’s hidden gems!) and plenty of time to take some wedding day portraits while it was still light out. Did I mention it was peak weekend for fall foliage? J+J hit the jackpot and as their photographer I was doing my happy dance. Sunlight, love and color are some of my favorite things!

I just love fall weddings!! I can’t wait to share more of J+J’s wedding with you and with the happy couple. For now, check out some of my other recent DC area weddings. I’m off to edit the rest of their wedding!

Mandarin Oriental wedding – Washington, DC

September 28, 2016/in Weddings/by lindseydeb

It is not an exaggeration to say that Hiba + Matt’s Mandarin Oriental summer wedding in DC was a nonstop day of emotion, laughs and so many surprises! They were determined to give their guests an event they wouldn’t forget.

The Mandarin Oriental ballroom was transformed beautifully and guests sat at their tables to watch the ceremony unfold on a stage surrounded by flowers. The elegant pops of red were just the right touch. Officiated by family, the ceremony was lighthearted and funny. And then, the party!! The wedding party was escorted back into the ballroom by Lebanese drummers as a nod to the bride’s heritage. Yes, they did the traditional first dance but that was after two of the groomsmen “kidnapped” the bride but were foiled when Matt burst into the ballroom accompanied by the “Mission Impossible” theme. From that point on the dance floor was packed–led by the bride and groom who were terrific dancers. The final surprise came during the cake cutting. Did I mention it was a 7-foot cake by Buttercream Bakeshop?? Cut with a sword. And with confetti cannons firing? Or the bride and groom simultaneously tossing a bouquet and a football with a garter on it? Like I said, non-stop action and so many fun things to photograph.

With so many moving parts it’s critical that an extraordinary planner be the one behind the scenes. Kudos to Sara Bauleke at Belle Notte for making it all happen without a hitch.

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Event coordinator Sara Bauleke – Bella Notte 703-979-5887

Site coordinator Katie Jones – Mandarin Oriental 202-787 6125

Florist Jill Medawar – Toulies En Fleur – 703-868-5939

Hair Michael Awad from Toka Salon 202-333-5133

Makeup Nour Kazoun – info@nourkazoun.com

DJ NYX Entertainment – DJ Howie – 301-984-0500

Cake Buttercream Bakeshop – 202 -735-0102

Videographer Suburban Video – Chris Lucarelli 301-315-6300

Meridian House wedding – Washington, DC

June 21, 2016/in Same Sex weddings, Weddings/by lindseydeb

Things I love: a gorgeous sunny day, a dapper pair of grooms, a return to Meridian House, and emotional wedding ceremony and a well run event. Boy, did I hit the jackpot with Chris + Scott’s wedding! I knew when I first met the couple in the Nordstrom Cafe at Montgomery Mall many months ago that were were going to get along beautifully. And I was thrilled to be working with Kay at Howerton + Wooten Events again. She makes it all run so smoothly which makes my life easy. On any wedding day, I never know exactly where my favorite photos will come from. I always work hard to get the portraits beautiful and the reception always has a life of it’s own. But the ceremony is often a wild card. Some are emotional, some are traditional and classic. But when couples recite their own vows it’s such a window into their relationship and I just love that. Listen to Chris reading from his teenage diary and watching Scott’s tears flow, I was getting teary. The ceremony in the round in the garden was just the right touch. There’s something so special about being literally surrounded by those you love. Their reception in chic blue and yellow with farm tables for the head table and Metro sign centerpieces was really lovely. And the hanging Edison lights in the garden? I may have been a little obsessed with them (full disclaimer: I just installed a light fixture with them in my house so they are a favorite!). It was a gorgeous night ending with a sparklers surrounded two very happy grooms.

Wedding + Reception site Meridian House Maria Canellis 202-939-5592

Planner Howerton+Wooten Events Kawania (Kay) Wooten 202-706-7953

Cake Fancy Cakes by Leslie: Leslie Poyourow 301-652-9390

Caterer Main Event Caterers 703-820-2028

DJ D-Mac & Associates Rhome Anderson 301-437-1969

Flowers MyFlowerBoxEvents KimberlyTyson 410-878-0373

Farm Tables AmpavEvents 202-774-7706

Lighting Event Dynamics 410-683-8018

Fairmont Washington wedding – Washington, DC

May 15, 2016/in Weddings/by lindseydeb

Becky + Harry were on the hunt for cherry blossoms on their wedding day. Unfortunately due to crazier than usual Washington weather, they’d bloomed and gone so the search was on for a suitable spring-like background for photos. After and first look in the beautiful courtyard of the Fairmont, we headed down to Upper Senate Park where tulips and the hind of the next round of pink blossoms were in the trees. It was such fun hanging with the two of them and their bridal party. And as much as I loved making the portraits at the Capitol it is really the moments from their day that were my favorite photos. The way Harry held Becky tight as they were under the chuppah. The visible relief on their faces when the ceremony was over as they made their way up the aisle. Even the sweet moments right after when they put their rings on their proper fingers. After a rollicking hora the party really got started and felt almost like a great concert. The band Marquise, had everyone dancing around the bandstand and even got the bride and groom up to sing along. The day ran perfectly thanks in large part to Margo Fisher at Bright Occasions who made sure everyone and everything was where it needed to be!

Event coordinator Margo Fischer, Bright Occasions 202.320.5600

Wedding + Reception Fairmont Washington – Jill Bagga 202.457.5044

Florist John Duffy, Yellow Door Floral Designs 703.734.1137

Hair and makeup Kayla Dreesen, Jewel Hair Design 703.470.3858 + Blend Event, Rachelle Glorioso

Band Marquise Band 301.869.8855

Cupcakes Baked and Wired 703.663.8727

Park Hyatt wedding – Washington, DC

May 10, 2016/in Same Sex weddings, Weddings/by lindseydeb

What a pleasure it was to start 2016 off with Lindsay + Meredith and their Park Hyatt wedding in downtown DC. Early January can be a risky weather proposition in Washington but we lucked out with an unseasonably warm day–warm enough for a charming first look in front of the iconic Blue Duck Tavern big black doors. I just loved the photo of their friends and Lindsay’s mom watching them see each other for the first time from the window! In fact the whole day was filled with the support of their family and friends. Their ceremony was funny and emotional and conducted by one of their closest friends. What strikes me so much as I look through their photos is the sheer joy on both of their faces throughout the day. They make each other laugh and their happiness is just contagious. The Park Hyatt was the perfect setting for their day, chic and modern and Blue Vanda Design‘s orchids throughout the ceremony and reception space was just the right touch. The couple was determined to throw and great party and there’s no doubt they succeeded. From their first dance the party was in full swing and we had such fun capturing the energy. Although I have to say that one of my absolute favorites from the evening was Lindsay and her father’s dance. Tears were flowing (which is always good for photos!).

Wedding + Reception Park Hyatt, 1201 24th St., NW., Washington, DC – Toni Apollaro 202.419.6696

Florist: Blue Vanda Designs Jeff Johnson 301.262.1101

Hair/Make-up: Andre Chreky Salon 1604 K Street, NW • Washington, DC 20006 202.293.9393

Band: Doctor’s Orders 800.550.4265

St. Aloysius Catholic Church + Oatlands Plantation wedding

March 13, 2016/in Weddings/by lindseydeb

Planning a wedding with events in two locations 45 minutes apart can be tricky. But when both parts are filled with tradition and fun (and planner Janice Carnevale of Bellwether Events to keep it all running smoothly!) it turns out to be a great wedding day. The first part of the day took place on the campus of Gonzaga College High School in DC where the groom went to school. St Aloysius is a such a beautiful church and particularly sentimental choice for it’s alum. Following the traditional Catholic ceremony, Edie + Ben knew they wanted to throw an amazing party for their friends and family. After all, they met in New Orleans! Under the gorgeous tent at Oatlands Plantation they didn’t disappoint. The wedding’s southern theme was carried throughout the day–cowboy boots for the bride, wildflowers for the bouquets and striped linens for the tables–and for dinner, a pig roast that made the whole place smell like BBQ heaven. The personal touches at the wedding were off the charts. The couples’ love of cocktails was on display with custom drinks provided by Road Soda, a bespoke cocktail company that operates on site in an Airstream trailer and bottles of Mead were given as takeaway gifts. And I do love a wedding with traditions I’ve never seen before. After the bride & groom cake cutting, the bride’s girlfriends gathered around another cake for a traditional Southern cake pull. It’s based on a Victorian tradition where silver charms with specific meanings are baked inside the bottom layer of the bride’s cake.

Event coordinator Janice Carnevale Bellwether Events 703-851-9622

Site coordinator Oatlands Plantation Regan Reedy 703-777-3174 ext. 113

Caterer Design Cuisine 703-979-9400

Airstream Bar Road Soda

Florist Ciel Haviland

Hair and makeup Alison Harper & Co. 301-979-8033

Garter Julianne Smith Garter Girl

DJ My DeeJay 888.GET.MYDJ

Cake Fluffy Thoughts 703-942-5538

Carnegie Institution for Science wedding – Washington, DC

January 29, 2016/in Weddings/by lindseydeb

Carnegie Institution for Science is one of the most instantly recognizable DC places to get married. It also happens to be one of my favorite places to shoot. From our very first meeting, Heather and Eli talked about having wedding that was different and memorable. They succeeded on both counts. They were married by all of their siblings in a great mix of tears and laughter. At one point in the ceremony the whole wedding party was wiping their eyes. Several of the couple’s passions were integrated into their wedding day. Some of the highlights included the bourbon and wine tasting room and the amazing transformation of the reception into a glam indoor garden and lounge coordinated impeccably by Janice Carnevale at Bellwether Events, I have never seen the venue look more beautiful.

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Wedding + Reception site Carnegie Institution for Science 1501 P St., NW, Washington, DC

Site coordinator Ana Lojanica 202.387.6400

Event coordinator Janice Carnevale at Bellwether Events 703.851.9622

Caterer Eat & Smile Catering 202.270.1018

Florist Yellow Door Floral Designs 703.734.1137

Band DC Transit, 703.401.1299

Cosmos Club wedding – Washington, DC

January 17, 2016/in Weddings/by lindseydeb

Anne + Aly’s Cosmos Club wedding in late September was done with a pretty quick turnaround. They pulled together a beautiful wedding in a short time and it didn’t hurt that they chose such a classic Washington venue. The gilded gold ballroom is instantly recognizable and the grounds of the club, while not extensive, were just enough for an intimate outdoor ceremony. The exterior of the building with it’s steps and wrought iron made for fun couple and family portraits. We even made a quick foray into the parking lot for a photo in front of the art gallery mural adjacent to the club. Small touches throughout the wedding really added to the day. The flowers by Sidra Forman were beautifully placed in small arrangements throughout the building. And the highlight of the reception had to be the surprise appearance of a belly dancer (a nod to the groom’s Egyptian heritage). The crowd went crazy!

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Wedding + Reception Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Site coordinator Carlos Robles 202.797.6440

Florist Sidra Forman 202.234.4598

Hair and makeup Salon Gerard 202.909.3780

Cake Fancy Cakes by Leslie 301.652.9393

Park Hyatt wedding – Washington, DC

December 9, 2015/in Weddings/by lindseydeb

I always look forward to a Park Hyatt wedding. There are definitely advantages to shooting someplace often, but each couple adds there own dynamic to the day. It’s a fun challenge for me to find new places to make fabulous photos. Carrie and Adam got married on a steamy day in July (yes, still running behind on blogging) and that meant a limit on what we could do outside. We did get off a few quick shots outside the iconic black doors of the Blue Duck Tavern but mostly we were inside. I was blown away by the gorgeous room décor. The flowers over the chuppah were just stunning and the white and blush pink color scheme for the day was lovely as well. One of my favorite moments from the day was when Carrie came out to a room full of family and friends after getting dressed. Her mom peeking her head out from behind the door was priceless. Another favorite was a very small moment while Carrie was getting bustled when Adam leaned over to give her a kiss. It’s just her eyes looking up at him but it is those moments that excite me the most about being a wedding photographer.

Ceremony + Reception Park Hyatt – Genevieve Marchand 202.419.6636

Event coordinator Keren Shefet – Sara Muchnick Events 202.448.9444

Florist Bergerons Florist Christi Lopez 202.776.9113

Hair and makeup Amie Decker (makeup) 443.463.7194; Sam Homed (hair)-240.372.1158

Band ‘Round Midnight 301.986.4640

Lincoln Memorial wedding engagement session

November 19, 2015/in Engagements/by lindseydeb

The Lincoln Memorial is such an iconically DC spot for an wedding engagement session! Some years I spend more time photographing couples on the National Mall and particularly at Lincoln than anywhere else in DC.

Brendan and Nick are getting married in Provincetown, MA next fall and since they live (and met) in Washington DC, they wanted to make sure we had some photographs that were recognizably Washington. We began at their home in Columbia Heights for some very necessary photos including their pup Juliet and then made our way downtown on a brisk fall day. My assistant for this session (seen in shadows in one of the B&W photographs) was my darling daughter, who has had Brendan as her ceramics teacher for all four years in high school. To say this was a special photography session for me is an understatement.

I was also thrilled to have the photo session appear on United With Love. I can’t wait for their wedding in September!

Lincoln Memorial engagement session

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