A Radiating And Inspirational Summer DC Wedding

Every once a while, we come across a couple who does not fit into a box because of the unending infectious energy that engulfs them! The magical eccentricity that they entail or probably the way they raise their champagne toasts for their love and the handwritten wedding vows, or probably the way they simply look at each other like they have hit the jackpot and want nothing more! There are so many things and elements that make every couple in this world different. 

Time and again we find people who are so different in their real life, and as soon as they are with their partner, the entire personality changes! That synergy of chemistry and passion of two lovestruck souls blend in to create a spark in a couple photoshoot. 

In the summer of 2019, we saw love bloomed as a summer sun does in a snow desert between Jacob and Colleen in a gorgeous sunkissed DC wedding ceremony. Just being around these two brought us so much joy, and our Washington DC professional wedding photographers left no stone unturned to capture these two starstruck souls amidst various dreamlike settings. 

Colleen always loved the kind of vibrance and brilliant hues of the city that is carefully tucked between Maryland and Virginia by the Potomac River. Just like for every Washington DC couple planning to get married, the open and spacious cityscape of the capital city of America also had Jacob and Colleen spellbound with the simple magnificence of the wedding venues it holds.

Filled with national landmarks of America like the United States Capitol and Capitol Hill and the remarkable White House, Washington DC professional photography sessions are undoubtedly truly incredible. Whether you have been looking for a backyard wedding or a quintessential summer wedding in DC, you as newly engaged couples are sure to find a wide range of wedding venues in Washington DC filled with impressive landscapes, backyard mansions, five-star restaurants, and elaborate rooftop wedding venues, that can create the perfect setting for an amazing wedding photography session in Washington DC. 

Washington DC has wedding spaces elevated to rustic elegance by stunning flower petal arrangements to wedding venues right inside a historical monument. Starting from cherry blossom settings to ideal old-world church wedding settings, our wedding photographers in Washington DC love what this artistic national capital has to offer for your professional photo session. 

For our pretty Washington DC couple- Colleen & Jacob our professional DC wedding photographers spent no time-wasting and started clicking them at this premier wedding venue known as the InterContinental Washington D.C.-The Wharf, located at Wharf Street by the Potomac River. As the couple prepared for their marvelous couple photo session in DC, they had their first look along the Washington DC waterfront setting that was filled with vibrant summer colors.

The day started at InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf where Colleen was pictured in her stunning satin robe staring at her elegant wedding outfit, which was indeed a precious yet emotional moment. The huge glass walls of this premier hotel wedding venue in Washington DC shone brightly on the bride as she prepared for her biggest day. We could see the fun-loving side and the blooming romance of this newly engaged couple as they chose this wedding venue to get a head start for an entire day engagement photography session in Washington DC. 

We applaud their choice of DC wedding venue where they wanted to get ready first before jetting off for the day as this premier waterfront wedding venue in Washington DC delivers a unique experience in totality. With the breathtaking views of the pristinely flowing river and rich cityscape of mile-long stretch along the Potomac River, the bustling city hum comes to life. Surrounded by famous restaurants, popular retailers, and unique residences, The Wharf in Washington, DC is complemented by monumental views and vibrant culture. The popular music venues, the nation's oldest operating fish market, the award-winning Anthem concert hall, it is easy to see why Jacob and Colleen chose The Wharf for their professional couple photography session in DC. 

Standing tall in this popular locality, the popular wedding venue InterContinental Washington DC features breathtaking panoramic views of the entire neighborhood for our professional photographers to not to miss out on a single precious moment. This wedding venue in DC features fabulous settings with unhindered natural light glistening off a breathtaking view of the river. The elegant ballroom wedding setting that can host up to 400 people, features golden light accents and sprawling dance floor, enabling local DC couples to host their weddings in sheer exuberance and grandeur. The long adjacent terrace overlooking the beautiful Potomac River's elegant waterfront settings enables our professional wedding photographers in DC to capture stunning couple portraits, especially during the golden hour when the setting sun glistens on the tranquil waters. 

Ranging from the tiny little yachts at the distance to the illuminated wedding event spaces, everything about the premier DC wedding venue reveals a glorious tale for your wedding album. The Waterside Ballroom event space along with the Seaport ballroom, The Slip, Haven, Harbor, and Marina rooms are intricately designed wedding event spaces that can host all your wedding activities ranging from bridal showers, engagement parties and rehearsal dinners to elopement receptions. The floor-to-ceiling windows of these indoor event spaces offer a tremendous range of photo opportunities during the golden hour as the sun sets over the breathtaking Potomac River. The rich color palettes of golds and browns explicitly offer an intimate wedding setting without missing out on the luxurious vibe that DC has to offer for weddings.

Colleen decided to wear a classic crisp white ball gown with a scooped v-neck and a side slit, making her look oh, so pretty! Our talented professional wedding couple photographer captured stunning bridal portraits as she got ready for the big day in the intimate setting, and some of the detailed shots were spellbinding. Like the one where the bride was putting on her golden drop earrings and the sun was shining through the glass walls of this classic wedding venue on her loosely braided hair. The minimalist bridal jewelry and the Biedermeier bridal bouquet completed her chic bridal look. Our dashing groom Jacob decided to wear a powder blue three-piece suit with a maroon tie, a crisp white shirt, a rose boutonniere, and tan derby shoes. The amazing coordinated look reflected charm and grace in all its glory!

Before the day began, our Washington DC wedding photographers started their work by capturing detailed shots ranging from the attractive bridal shoes placed in a round table by the glass wall to the two bridal dresses hung side by side against a plush leathery wall decor. The portrait mode shots of the unforgettable couple photography session ranged from the two of them kissing in front of the magnificent marble cascading staircase with golden sidebars and luminous dangling ceiling accents radiating on the couple portraits in the classic rooftop of this premier wedding venue in DC. This newly engaged couple brought in their native DC origins and hence planned their engagement photoshoot around the landmarks of Washington DC, and created striking portraits for their wedding album. 

After getting ready Jacob and Colleen first headed to the lush green landscaped grounds of Washington Monument, with the late 19th-century monument standing as their backdrop. The scenic and historical grounds of Washington Monument shone brightly under the summer sun, creating striking pictures inundated with greenery and towering tall trees. They moved onto the various locations that had this monument as a backdrop starting from waterfront settings to cityscape settings, without missing out on a single photo opportunity in DC. Starting from the cobblestone path in the surroundings of Washington DC to the blinding city lights fading in the background every engagement photo looked precious and equally stunning.

No professional engagement photography session in Washington DC will ever be completed without photographing the Thomas Jefferson Memorial located in the Tidal Basin where blooming cherry trees express the natural beauty of Washington DC in all its grandeur. The circular and open-air structure of the Jefferson Memorial building with a shallow dome supported by a circular colonnade composed of 26 Ionic columns is an iconic backdrop for engagement photography in Washington DC. Our gorgeous couple was photographed when they struck their inspirational couple poses in the flight of granite and marble stairs and platforms that lead up to the Tidal Basin, flanked by granite buttresses. The purely Georgian white marble with an axed finish and the pink Tennessee marble flooring along with the intricately manicured garden area lent an out-worldly vibe to the Washington DC engagement photography session of Jacob and Colleen. 

With the iconic Thomas Jefferson Memorial building fading in, the portrait couple shot looked like an explosion of life and color surrounded by a sea of summer shades. It was in this famous DC landmark where the historic White House was captured in the backdrop surrounded by the commanding view from The Memorial across the Tidal Basin to the Washington Monument. The intricately carved monumental structures standing tall on the National Mall area, where the couple was photographed looked straight out of an Egyptian folktale as the pristinely blue sky above looked like a daydream. We adored the fact that our to-be married couple chose this paradigmatic engagement photography location in Washington DC, where the entire ambiance of this city comes to life; be it in the waterfront destination of The Mall or the bustling touristy atmosphere dimming in the background, our engagement photographers in Washington DC absolutely did an amazing job of capturing each and every detailed element.

As evening approached, Colleen and Jacob found their way to the wedding reception venue at La Vie DC Restaurant— a restaurant reception space elevated to rustic elegance by the striking personality and style of this reception venue in DC. The charming waterfront restaurant located centrally in Washington D.C. Wharf, that is excellent for hosting wedding receptions and ceremonies. The extremely flexible wedding event spaces let you have the kind of wedding you want, whether you want an intimate wedding function or a luxurious grand affair. Our wedding photographers in DC did great work capturing the luxurious and elegant wedding decor before the wedding guests started to flow in and the reception began. The detailed shots in portrait mode ranged from the rustic golden and blushed pink accents used as centerpieces to the three-tiered wedding cake intricately laid out in a vintage sideboard flanked by various other delicacies and desserts.

Colleen changed into her bridal gown that was a white lacey modified-a-lined column dress with a sweetheart neckline and an embellished golden rose border that scooped down at the hem of the bridal dress. Jacob too changed into a traditional dashiki groom suit with golden embroideries, and the entire atmosphere was lit up with a traditional wedding glow. The crystal beaded chandeliers radiated a golden glow on the newlyweds as they swirled across the dance floor creating a vibrant wedding atmosphere. The joyful mood of everyone was discernible amidst candid waves of laughter and raised toasts, which was intricately captured by our talented team of wedding photographers in DC for creating a memorable wedding album that can be cherished for generations to come.

The love-struck newlyweds went on to cut the towering three-tier white wedding cake with golden borders and topped with the initials of the couple! The fondant wedding cake covered in vanilla frostings was only one of the many sweets to cap off the evening as the macarons, strawberry cupcakes, and caramelized brownies kept with the requisite drink of the wedding reception.

Without missing a single photo opportunity, Colleen and Jacob took some time off and went to the rooftop for some of the most opulent couple portraits we have ever seen. As the night sky over the waterfront setting lit up with fireworks, the couple stared on to the horizon, and bright illumination in the night sky completely reverberated with the new beginning of our DC couple. Jacob and Colleen reassured us with a heartening promise of the blissful nuptial journey, and the firework dimmed in the background while they kissed symbolized the firework in our hearts.