Regretfully, I haven't had much time to submit my clients' beautiful weddings over the past six months (will get to that after my maternity leave!), but I found out today that Erica + Patrick's LOVELY D.C. wedding at The Carnegie Institute of Science was featured on Borrowed & Blue today! This blog features all things gorgeous, and I'm honored that they chose to showcase Erica & Patrick's deserving wedding! Go check out the full feature HERE. : )
ERICA + PATRICK - Carnegie Institute of Washington Wedding
Erica and Patrick love each other so sweetly. I can just feel happiness bursting out of this photo!
I jumped from coast to coast in August. After finishing up in LA, I flew to DC for a double wedding weekend that I couldn't be more excited to share! First up is Erica & Patrick. They were married at National City Christian Church and had a stunning reception at the Carnegie Institute of Washington.
Bride's dress: Modeca, purchased at Chevy Chase Bridal Bride's shoes: Vera Wang Lavender, purchased at Nordstrom Bridesmaids' dresses: Amsale, purchased at Hitched Groom's attire: Nordstrom Groomsmen attire: JoS A. Bank Makeup and hair: Hair for a Special Affair Florals: Philippa Tarrant Ceremony music: National City Christian Church Cake: Sweets by E Band: The Winn Brothers Caterer: Well Dunn Catering Invitations: Mariel Schmitt
The whole day was perfectly planned and beautifully designed. Everything from the touching first look to the awesome band was amazing to photograph! I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with these two and their families and friends. Thanks a million to the newlyweds! Here are some of my faves, y'all. : )
I loved that Erica wore her late grandmother's diamond bracelet in her memory. And those Vera Wang shoes are so pretty!
I love this moment right before the first look when Erica had to take a moment and relax. She looks so excited to see her groom!
And he was just as excited to see his beautiful bride. : )
We spent some time in Meridian Hill Park for portraits before the ceremony.
Love!
I love the couple's reaction just as they're pronounced husband & wife.
Beautiful.
Gotta have a busy street shot in DC!
Isn't the cake so lovely?!
Absolutely adore this of Erica, her mom, her brother and Patrick (who is hidden in the huddle - but there!). : )
YUM.
It was really touching to hear Patrick and Erica applaud their guests for being such awesome people.
ERICA + PATRICK ENGAGED!
I had so much fun with Erica and Patrick on their engagement shoot. In fact, they were a ball! I met up with them with a few days to spare in 2011 (my last shoot of the year!) in Salisbury, North Carolina. I met Erica in college at UNC-Chapel Hill, and it was so great to see her again and meet her hubs-to-be! I'm excited to shoot their D.C. wedding next summer. Erica told me they might incorporate Cheerwine into the wedding; the cherry-flavored soda's birthplace is in Salisbury (where Patrick grew up), so we had some fun at the beginning of the shoot. : ) Enjoy this adorable pair and stay tuned later this week for a recap of 2011!
I posted the next photo especially for Erica because she got really excited when their shadows made an "M," which is the first letter of the name they'll share as husband & wife! : )
