Laura and Brian got married in one of DC's raddest venues, the
Newseum. These cool cats are California folks now, but they brought it on back DC-style
hard for one crazy night of giant red moons, cardboard cat cut-outs, famous-chef food, cameo singing appearances and even spent a little time with the Berlin Wall.
We started the day at the
JW Marriott.
Looking through these images, I was like "why did I crop in so tight?" but I like it (and don't worry, L&B, I've got one with no one's head cut off!) I guess I have the same eye while I'm shooting as while I'm blogging.
Their ceremony was held on the terrace at the Newseum. It was warm, but you can't beat the backdrop.
Mad props to
Studio DBI who designed all the florals (check out the orange, lemon and lime garlands!) and probably lots of other things I'm not aware of. Liza's pretty great.
Party time.
After the sun calmed down a bit, we hit up the view again.
And then plunged into the Newseum for 15 minutes of taking advantage of this super-cool venue.
Also, it was a Super Moon! That rose right next to the Capitol.
The dance floor was hopping.
But the scene on the patio was very chill.
Chula admired the view.
SoundNation (the band) kicked some serious butt.
But so did Laura.
Congratulations guys!
Laura and Brian's vendor team:
Ceremony and reception venue:
Newseum
Getting-ready venue:
JW Marriott
Florist and event design:
Studio DBI
Band:
SoundNation
Catering: Wolfgang Puck
Officiant: Julie Drizin,
Washington Ethical Society
Hair & Makeup:
Tres Belle Beauty
Laura's super-cool dress: Pronovias, Janene's Bridal (Alameda, CA)
Brian's dashing suit: Hugo Boss
I was afraid of the geese but Irene and Idrissa plunged in.
You can't use flash in the museum. I know that. And you shouldn't do it. But sometimes you just roll with it and fire off a few before the guards start yelling. And it's worth it.
Thanks guys!
We started the day at the
Big thanks to Angel for coming out to help with this wedding. I used a bunch of her images in this post. Too many. She was great.
Makeup done, dress on, we scooted to 
Loving Angel's street-scene approach.
Showtime.
I'm so glad I fought for some extra portrait time in Lafayette Park before the reception at 
And then it was time for the reception - with mariachis! Ana's family is from Mexico, so they brought a little home to their wedding with a big mariachi band, singing all the favorites (I could tell because the entire group knew all the words.)
The big horse race took place during dinner. California Chrome didn't triple crown it out, much to these horse-racing fans' disappointment.
But nevermind, there was cake!
I've become somewhat obsessed lately with the hauling-the-cake-off-the-floor shot. I don't know why. It's interesting to me.
These people were big dancers.
And then for the last dance, the room was suddenly filled with a million bright streamers sailing about. It was pretty great.
Congratulations guys!
Ana and Jon's vendor team:
Planning and coordination: Emilie from