Abby & Christian | Clarendon Ballroom wedding | Arlington, VA
Abby and Christian were my last wedding couple in the United States and they took me out on a rockin' note! Clarendon Ballroom hosted these two for ceremony and reception, complete with big white Chinese lanterns in the ceiling and a kick-ass band to stir up the dance floor.
We started the lovely Casal's De Spa and Salon in Clarendon.
I was very lucky to have Julia along with me for one last day.
Meanwhile, back with the ladies...
It stopped raining just in time for us to do portraits outside. But first we had to hit up the metro.
Abby's dad is a huge selfie fan, so I insisted he grab one with me, too.
We rocked out a couple of hardworking trees at a nearby park.
Then it was Ballroom time!
Abby and Christian did a timeline thing I'd never seen: instead of being announced into a room full of guests, they started their first dance as the room was opened so nobody could run off and eat their salads right away.
Odyssey killed it.
Abby's aunt and father can play the trombone, so they second-lined around the dance floor!
And they had a special banner to run through on the way out, punching their way on to glory.
Congratulations, you guys!
Abby & Christian's vendor team:
Coordination: Alesha with Capitol Romance
Ceremony and reception venue: Clarendon Ballroom
Catering: same
Band: Odyssey
Lighting: John Farr Lighting Design
Officiant: Joyce Hilbery
Hair & Makeup: Casal's De Spa
Abby's adorable dress: Global Bridal Gallery
Christian's dashing suit: JCrew
Bridesmaids' dresses: Ann Taylor
This piece was downstairs before renovation, in some crappy light. Now they've got it next to the giant windows in the back. Score!
Probably my most requested photo. Who knows if I will ever make it again? *tear*
I loved Kelly's swank cream coat so we rocked some fashion-modelly stuff with the reflecty sculpture.
Congratulations, you guys!
We started the day at the 
Marilyn approved of Drew's sick Grecian goddess dress.
A little first-look action in their spacious suite.
We hit up Federal Hill for views, sunshine and some greenery.
And at the BMI, of course, you have to play in the galleries.
Check out their cootie catcher programs!
I'm almost out of here, so I can say obnoxious things like: I feel bad for everyone who has a wedding at BMI and doesn't hire me to photograph it.
Chris' grandmother got on the dancefloor in the wheelchair. Go grandma!
Congratulations, you guys!
Drew and Chris' vendor team:
Ceremony and reception venue: