Andrew & Alyssa: Stonewall Golf Club Wedding

The sheer length of this post is ridiculous......to the point of embarassment.  But some time around 3am this morning I finally decided that it's my blog and if I want to show 500 photos in one post, then that's exactly what I'm going to do.  When you see these pictures, you'll understand my dilemma. 

It was near impossible to choose what should make this post.  A gorgeous bride + insane attention to details + crazy fun family and friends + peak fall colors + one madly in love couple = one gorgeous wedding (and one really, really happy photographer).

You may remember Andrew and Alyssa and their crazy "how we met" story from their Capitol engagement session in Washington DC.  If you liked their engagement session, you're going to love their Stonewall Golf Club Wedding.  So, grab a cup of coffee and sit back because you're going to be here for a while......

The cake topper was Alyssa's Grandparents' cake topper at their wedding - how great is that??





Alyssa's bridesmaids hadn't seen her dress yet so she asked them to step out while her Mom and sister helped her dress.  We then ushered them back in with their eyes closed and got this shot when they opened their eyes and saw Alyssa for the first time.  I may start doing this at every wedding, loved it!

As always, thanks to Becca Watkins for her lighting know how, detail shots and golf cart driving skills.....if you want to call them that....

Capitol Hill Wedding: Brian & Keesha

Brian and Keesha's wedding held many firsts for me.  It was the first wedding I booked without meeting (or even having a phone conversation with) the bride (uber laid back bride = happy, happy photographer).  It was my first wedding on Capitol Hill and it was the first wedding I covered over 2 days.  Brian and Keesha chose to have a small, intimate (and might I add beautiful) ceremony on Friday, with a cocktail party for friends and family on Saturday.  2 days means A LOT of pictures so be ready for a long post!

Now, I always say that I have the best clients and true to that claim, this couple was amazing to work with.  Despite the threat of bad weather, both days were relaxed and fun and reminded me why I love my job so much.  Keesha and Brian:  thank you so much for letting me be a part of your big day(s), it was an honor!  I wish you all the best in your new life together, now go enjoy your preview!!

Keesha had a killer set of heels that I pretty much instantly fell in love with.  Now she has a killer ring to match.....

A special thanks to the always awesome Rebecca Watkins for her never ending second shooting skills.

Saturday's venue, Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar, was pretty much a photographer's dream.  The lighting, the texture, EVERYthing was just gorgeous.  After we picked our jaws up off the floor, and finished estimating how many weddings we'd have to shoot to afford a studio like this, Becca got this awesome fisheye shot.

Is this girl GORGEOUS or what??  Brian, you are a lucky man!

And Brian, you're not too bad either.....

Maybe gorgeous isn't a strong enough word.....

Thanks to Becca, not only for her awesome second shooting, but for her traffic directing...

Becca's view:

I hope you enjoyed your preview!!  Congratulations!!