Newseum wedding photography | Washington, DC
Sometimes, when you've been together forever, the big wedding with traditional events and plated dinner just seems off. These two chose to celebrate their union in a very different way - with the most intimate ceremony possible (that is still photographed), followed a month later by a huge party for all their friends and family. A massive shout-out to their brilliant planner Vicky with Event Accomplished who helped them turn the Newseum from a conference center with great views into a rockin' nightclub with fantastic food. And, guys, for real, we got to shoot in the Newseum after hours:
These two got their marriage on elsewhere, but brought it on home for the party, so we had to do some photos by the Capitol.
A quick scoot down the road and we were at the Newseum. It's a great space on its own, but they transformed it into a brilliant lounge.
And then we got to take photos inside, with no tourists, and free reign over exhibits. Yessss.
You all know I'm not much for the stoic bride and groom, but when you're standing in front of the Berlin Wall, it just seems appropriate.
Party time.
Orange uplighting everywhere, and a slideshow with images from their wedding ceremony.
This bar isn't normally here. The team arranged four separate pieces so that guests could sit right at the bar.
The bride is part of an improv troupe, so they performed at the reception!
My ever-hardworking second Julia stood outside and did impromptu photobooth with the U.S. Capitol as backdrop.
Congratulations you guys! Wedding part two, check.
The ridiculously talented vendor team: Planning and coordination: Vicky with Event Accomplished Reception venue & caterer: Newseum Florist: Studio DBI DJ: Marc Meisnere with DJ D-Mac & Associates Transportation: Reston Limo Hair and makeup: Mandy Hollinger with Bridal Artistry Furniture rental: AFR and Perfect Settings Bride's beautiful dress: Jenny Lee for Carine's Bridal Groom's dashing suit: Ermenegildo Zegna for Neiman Marcus Drums: Dholi Mastana Henna artist: Bhavna's Henna Improv troupe: Press Play
We started the day at 
Julia wore the same veil her mother did on her wedding day.
First look on the verandah.
A trio of spies.
Alex is, to dramatically understate the situation, a golf enthusiast. Photos with golf-related things were mandatory.
Portraits taken, ketubah signed, we all headed out to the lake to see these two get official.
Julia's mom and dad came in on the golf cart, which, needless to say, is pretty awesome.
It's my blog, so I can put my friends on it and embarrass them. Years ago and many posing and photography skill levels ago, these two (who also happen to be some of my best friends) were super gracious and 
Cocktailed up, everybody headed into the main room for more food and dancing and good times.
Julia and Alex had mardi gras beads made for their wedding. Julia and lots of the rest of us went to school at Tulane and most of us have managed to sneak some of New Orleans into our weddings.
That guy in the upper right would be my husband (and that's me with my back turned). Special thanks to my loyal, hardworking assistant, also named Julia, for doing extra duty at this wedding so I could shake it a bit with the crew.
Congratulations you guys!!
We started the day at 
A quick bus ride across town and we arrived at 
Clarendon Day had sucked up all the available portrait space in the city, so we took a few quick shots with the trees outside the church, then headed up to the roof. Just as I was getting out my lights to fake some rim light, the sun came out!
They made a puzzle guestbook! I'd never seen my photos used for a puzzle before - super neat.
Sometimes you have to make a gif.
This is mimed jumprope.
I'm just going to go ahead and declare glow stick exits an improvement over sparkler exits. They don't burn out and no one gets hurt. And they're pretty.
Congratulations, you guys!
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