Emily and Matt together make up one of the sweetest couples I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They're cheerful and funny and delightful and I was really happy to celebrate with them and document their wedding day. They got married at the gorgeous
Bluemont Vineyard, in a very pleasant break from all this cold Spring we've been having. It rocked.
They got ready at the very fancy
George Washington Hotel in Winchester, Virginia. And then for kicks we walked around the block and played with some run-down-looking warehouse stuff and brick and things. I roll like that.
Big shout-out to
Porter for coming to help me with this wedding.
Then we scooted onto Bluemont to take in the views and get these two hitched and stuff.
I don't know I've ever seen two people have more fun at their ceremony.
I just had to grab them for a handful more portraits in the awesome late afternoon light.
Toasts.
Bluemont does a whole bunch of weddings, so I was happy to finally see it in person. I love that they outfit the poles and ceiling beams with sparkly lights to create some great atmosphere. I'm pretty sure the paper lanterns are theirs too. It has a beautiful old barn feel without any of the inconveniences of actually being in a barn.
Gotta love 'em.
Congratulations Emily and Matt! It was awesome being your wedding photographer.
Emily & Matt's kick-ass, hardworking vendor team:
Getting ready:
George Washington Hotel
Ceremony and reception venue:
Bluemont Vineyard
Caterer:
Savoire Faire
DJ:
Anthony Simpson for My DeeJay
Desserts:
Mom's Apple Pie Shop
Hair:
Stephanie Novak, Coppertop Salon
Emily's getup: Dress from
BHLDN, Shoes from Nine West and J. Crew,
Necklace and
Hair Piece from Etsy.
Matt's getup: Suit from Banana Republic, Shoes from Allen Edmon, Tie, Tie Bar and Pocket Square from Tie Bar.
Margaret and John got ready at the Hotel Monaco in Old Town. I freakin' love the Hotel Monaco - they put so much effort into decor, it's easy to find a funky spot to do portraits.
Like a super-dark hallway with cool geometric paintings to play with. (Yeah, I said "laugh maniacally" - you gotta do what you gotta do.)
Then we braved the heat to grab some scenic Old Town Alexandria wedding pictures.
And even found a fire truck to pose with - a fitting match since they held their reception at Columbia Firehouse.
Then it was go time.
Margaret has four brothers.
Congratulations you guys!
Can't go wrong with ice cream.
Or back alleys.
I can't always make a "street" photo at an engagement session or 
Congratulations, you guys! Until September!