Labor Day Weekend Weddings and Anniversaries

As I put the finishing touches on a beautiful wedding scheduled for later today (stay tuned - it’s a stunner!), I wanted to take a moment to wish Karina and Ibrahim a happy first anniversary! Karina and Ibrahim blended culture and color expertly and created a masterpiece. Their vision gave me a chance to flex my artistic muscle with one-of-a-kind boutonnieres and corsages accented by hand-made Japanese Mizuhiki knots; a floral arch complete with origami paper cranes and flowers; and hand-painted berries in peacock blue to accent the bridal bouquet. Take another look at Photographer Violet Short’s images; it was so hard to choose a sample to share with all of you. Wedding Coordinator Lynn Nelson of Bridal Silhouette strung together all the details of the day and I look forward to working with her again soon.

The lovely Karina.

Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.

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The dapper Ibrahim.

Mizuhiki is an ancient Japanese art form and traditional decoration for weddings symbolizing affection, warmth and togetherness.

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Late summer light made for perfect Georgetown portraits.

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Karina’s dress, designed by Made With Love, fit like a glove. Her bouquet featured Garden Roses, Cally Lillies, Orchids, hand-painted berries and greenery.

It was all about the details for this Ritz-Carlton wedding ceremony and reception - a romantic floral arch, intricate origami paper cranes and flowers, submerged flowers inside vases with floating candles and a peacock blue cake.

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Happy Anniversary Karina and Ibrahim!

Inbal and Bryan's October Wedding In and Around D.C., Old Town, and Mount Vernon

She wore flowers in her hair and carried magic secrets in her eyes.
— Arundhati Roy
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Some pictures are so simple and breathtaking that they capture a whole day in one frame. Inbal was a stunning October bride and I’m so happy to have a chance to share these beautiful images by Genevieve Leiper with you.

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Dress by Grace Loves Lace and make-up by Alisa Venglinskaya @venglinskaya_makeup.

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Bride and Groom dressed and ready to go at The Alexandrian in Old Town. The wedding was held just down the road at the beautiful and historic Mount Vernon.

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A great shot of Inbal and Bryan at Mount Vernon framed perfectly by their chuppah made of greenery. I love the emotion on their faces.

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Five pretty bridesmaids, each with their own style. Don’t they look like fun?

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Inbal’s color palette of cream, peach and dark red made for a stunning bridal bouquet and flower crown. Wedding flowers were a mix of Garden and Spray Roses, Lisianthus, and Ranunculus accented with greenery of Italian Ruscus, Seeded Eucalyptus, and Salal.

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You can’t beat this Tidal Basin backdrop. Congratulations Inbal and Bryan!