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 the 
I was very lucky to have the talented 
Did I ever tell you about the time I forgot my rolling camera bag with something like $10k worth of gear inside just sitting in that little courtyard across from the Willard? Yeah, that happened. We did first look and a handful of portraits and then got in a cab to head to Montrose Park for their reception. As we're getting out, I realize I completely forgot my camera bag with all my other gear. A true testament to how cool Jen and Scott are, they sat patiently - waiting to go to their own ceremony - while I called the bellhop guys at the Willard, who retrieved my bag and who I later tipped every cent I had on me. Fortunately, it was a little bit of a stroll to their ceremony site, so I could let my heart settle back down out of my throat and catch a few photos of Jen and Scott arriving.
The one thing I didn't have for this wedding - having forgotten that rolling bag - was my super-long lens. I'm so glad Ayesha had hers - she took some really beautiful close-ups.
"Someone say something inappropriate," is a cue I give all the time to get formal groupings laughing and interacting. It's more effective some times vs. others.
Fully wedded, we scooted over to 
Jen's brother taking liberties with the bar.
Jen trying oysters for the first time.
Sometimes the cool scene is the hallway to the bathroom.
We stopped by Lower Senate Park for a handful more portraits in the new digs, before rolling on to 
Congratulations you guys!
Jen and Scott's vendor team:
Brunch venue: 
Check out Paige's banging southern-style hat!
Congratulations you guys!