Hayden & Mike | National Museum of Women in the Arts | DC wedding photography

Ceremony: St. Peter's Catholic Church on Capitol Hill
Reception: National Museum of Women in the Arts
Flowers: Da Vinci's
Catering: Heidi with R&R Catering
Planner: Rebecca with Wish Special Events

I can honestly tell you that I was looking forward to Hayden and Mike's day from the moment I met with Hayden a year ago. Her excitement rubbed off on me within the first few minutes we started talking! I could easily picture the elegant set-up that she described when she told me about the reception they were planning at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. I have to say that the venue was a perfect choice for their vision! Just wait till you see the results! Swoon! It was a beautiful day from beginning to end and I am so excited to finally share some of my favorite images! Hayden and Mike, thank you for having me there! And congratulations again!!!!

Check out how the look on Hayden's face is mirrored on Mike's face in the next image! So sweet!

I love this one of them checking out their wedding bands in the limo right after the ceremony!

These ladies rocked it!

They were such a fun group!

And the men were pretty cool too. :)

I think we were one of three or four bridal parties in the park that day...but Hayden and Mike were totally engrossed in each other and nothing else...love it!

The light was gorgeous...and you know how much I love great light!

Can I just say how much I love toasts?!?! The emotion that comes out never fails to make me smile (and sometimes tear-up too).

Had to end on this great dessert bar!

And chocolate and diamonds...yum! What a great combo!

Paula & Jamal | Westin Grand | DC wedding photographer

Ceremony: St. Peter's Catholic Church
Reception: Westin Grand
Hair Stylist: Hair by Jewels
Flowers: Twinbrook Floral Design
DJ: Evan with MyDeejay

I'm not sure that I even know where to begin for this blog post!!! There are just so many things that swim through my head when I think of Paula and Jamal and their beautiful wedding last month. I didn't have the opportunity to meet with them before they booked me last year, as Paula was living up in NYC at the time. So, we sufficed with a phone consultation. I remember Paula telling me about her dress and the vintage, art-deco feel that she was going for. It sounded striking and elegant at the same time, which is exactly my style (at least when it comes to my photography...don't look in my closet), so I was beyond excited at the prospect of photographing their wedding. Well lucky for me, Paula was also excited for me to photograph their wedding, so it was a done deal! We met a month or so later for the first time over drinks and dinner and proceeded to talk the night away. Their wedding couldn't come soon enough for me! And when I finally saw the two of them all dressed up and rocking it on their wedding day...I was like a kid in a candy store! So, thank you both for having me there and for being you! And now get ready for more than a few photos. We started with getting-ready time at the Westin Grand...

You know I was excited when I saw the bird-cage veil!

Stunning!

This image makes me giggle a little every time I see it.

Their hotel suite had the most beautiful light! Yay!

Jamal had the best grin on his face when he caught his first glimpse of Paula coming down the aisle.

Come to think of it, I don't think that smile left his face much at all during the ceremony...

I love Paula's expressions! She has this way of crinkling up her nose when she first smiles that is just too cute!

We found this wall that perfectly matched their colors...so fun!

Then it was off the the Westin Grand for their reception...

Great space!

And then the party got started...this group had a blast!

Last shot of the night...