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As promised, here are a few images from Bernadette and Kevin’s sweet intimate wedding! We were so lucky with a really gorgeous day weather-wise (I think we finally might be out of the 95/100 degree days!). And since I’m a teeny bit later than usual in getting this blog post up (it’s fall busy season!) I’m going to get right on with the photos.

Arriving at the church:

Just moments before the ceremony…

After the ceremony, we spent a little time at Meadowlark Gardens. (B & K, You two look amazing!)

The next two images are courtesy of Chris, who just has such a knack for these moments:

Bernadette and Kevin hosted an amazing dinner for their guests at Argia’s in Falls Church.

An impromptu first dance!

Such a sweet gift from one of their guests (which was wrapped in the paper shown above as the background for my ring shot!): Bernadette and Kevin – your wedding was just so lovely, and it was our pleasure to photograph it! Thank you for sharing the day with us, and we wish you all the best! Congratulations!

The newspaper headline for Lesley and Stephen’s wedding would probably read, “Cinderella has found her Prince Charming!” You see, Lesley used to work for Disney where she performed as the character, Cinderella. And Stephen is certainly charming despite never officially portraying the Prince. They are both amazingly fun people. (Fair warning: I am probably going to use the word “fun” a lot in this post.) Lesley and Stephen were amazing hosts, and it was easy to tell that they truly enjoyed the day. At one point I heard Lesley say to one of her guests, “I’m having so much fun! I don’t want it to end.” I hope the photos help to relive the day over and over. 🙂 And with that, onto the photos, starting with a few details and getting ready shots:

Lesley’s mom, helping out with the dress:

Gorgeousness!

Practicing:

Meanwhile, Chris was with Stephen. I love this:

Both sides of the bridal party let off some steam just before the ceremony:

I love this moment (which, I found out later, was the moment where Dad lost it a little bit!):

The readings were beautiful and emotional:

Married!

Yay!

When I was researching the area around the church just to see what’s nearby, I noticed this bridge right across the street and instantly knew what I wanted to do with it.

Super fun couple and bridal party + plenty of time for pictures + nearby playground = the following several photos!

Ha! So glad Chris grabbed this shot:

Sort of a modern-design teeter-totter:

Please note past SSP bride and good friend, Kim, over on the right. Hi Kim! 🙂

Have you ever seen a bride on a zip-line? No? I have!

Fun entrance to the reception:

My view of the first dance:

Chris’s view:

Proud parents:

Sisterly tears during the father-daughter dance:

Fun toast reactions!

I love that Stephen’s mom is giving him the thumbs-up:

This is so great – Lesley’s grandmother just recovered from hip replacement surgery, and she’s ON THE DANCE FLOOR all smiles. Get it, Grandma!

Please make note of the Cinderella/Prince Charming cake topper…

Yes, I stole it momentarily (after the cake cutting!) for this shot:

Just lovely: Lesley and Stephen! Chris and I really did have such a FUN time at your wedding. Thanks so much for trusting us with your wedding photography. We wish you all the best, and I can’t wait to show you more pictures!

More pictures than words today, my friends, as I’m a bit later than usual at getting this blog post up! And anyway, I could TELL you how stunning Alanna is, and how happy Brendan looked during their first dance, or I could SHOW you! Since, you know, that’s my job and all. Let’s start out with some bridal details!

Vintage heirloom:

kate spade shoes!

I loved photographing Alanna and her bridesmaids helping her get ready – everyone was so excited and smiling ear-to-ear!

What did I tell you? STUNNING:

I love this father-daughter moment:

St. Aloysius at Gonzaga is huge and airy and just beautiful:

Chris’s view of the ceremony coming atcha in the next three images:

Classic:

Immediately following the ceremony we headed to Woodend Nature Sanctuary for the reception.

Toasts:

The perfect shoes for flower-girl-ing:

Dancing!

Best wishes and congratulations to you both, Alanna & Brendan! It was so fun to see you again and to celebrate with you. Thank you so much for inviting Chris and me to capture these moments!