First Wedding of the 2009 Season! | Northern VA Wedding Photographer

I'm back! I've had a bit of an absence on the blog lately. Wedding season has kicked into high gear, I've changed my work flow, and had a nasty sickness rip through my household. I'm all caught up now though and have many more events coming soon on the blog, so stay tuned!
Here are some favorites from my first wedding of the season. It was a gorgeous day, a great couple and a fantastic setting--couldn't have asked for a better way to start off the season! Enjoy!





This couch has been passed down for 3 generations! The pictures hanging on the wall are all with and around the couch--hopefully this one will join the collection soon!





The new Mr & Mrs!

A few faves from Kevin, my 2nd photographer for the day.


Gorgeous flowers by The Flower Gallery of Manassas.




The view from the top at Springfield Golf and Country Club.

First dance.


Father-daughter dance.



Black Tie, Represented through Washington Talent, kept the party going all night!


I loved this cake, made by Rocio of A Piece of Cake. I heard it tasted as good as it looked too!


Congrats to the happy couple! May you enjoy many wonderful years together!

Ruth & Chris: Married!

Ruth and Chris were married on an bright sunny day in November. It was a gorgeous wedding day with lots of personal touches. I'd have posted this sooner, but with all the holiday madness and an unusual amount of weddings at the end of the year, I got a little behind in the blog. So without further prose, here are some of my favorites from the day.
These are some of my favorite getting dress photos of all year--actually, probably of all time. Ruth just looks so happy!






The church has a bell tower--something you don't see all the time. As Ruth and Chris were walking down the aisle, the flower girls rang the bell together--super cute and a beautiful sound as everyone was leaving the church.


There was actually no photography allowed during the wedding! Lucky for us, the pastor got us a little slack in the rules and we were able to get some shots without flash.

The new Mr & Mrs!



This was my favorite shot that Kevin took--he was shooting through the window, which gave the image it's texture. Most people do this kind of effect in Photoshop, but this is straight out of the camera.


The first dance.

One of my faves...a quiet moment during dancing.

Father daughter dance.

During the toasts.

The candy bars have been at several weddings I did this year...Ruth and Chris did s twist on that theme and did a cookie bar. I love edible favors and think they are the way to go. The guests loved filling bags with their favorite varieties and munching on them throughout the night.



Enjoying the fruits of the cookie bar.

Congratulations Ruth and Chris! May you have many years of happiness together!