Suee & Tad were married at the really spectacularly beautiful Franciscan Monastery. And their tables were differentiated by fruits! But really, the very best part was their first dance, which they did to none other than ‘Power of Love’ by Huey Lewis and the News. Yes, my friends, best first dance song ever. Add a kickin’ band, incredibly sweet families and a classy location and you’ve got a pretty great wedding.
Suee & Tad got ready at their house in Washington, DC. They remodeled it themselves and it’s gorgeous.
Suee’s twin sister helped her get ready.
I normally don’t futz around too much with the bouquet but I loved the play of the orange against the blue/green leaves I found outside the hall.
Bride and groom portraits on the grounds of the beautiful Franciscan Monastery, across the street from the hall.
Suee and Tad had major decoration win at this wedding. Each table had a different fruit and the escort cards directed guests to their tables by “grape” or “pomegranate” or “strawberry”, etc. I love this idea!
Big thanks to Jessica Shepard for coming out to help me with this wedding. The photo on the right below is hers.
The next two are Jessica’s – I love Mom laughing!
The last image in my camera at the end of the night. Hilarious.
Suee & Tad’s vendor team:
Coordinator: Ashlee Virginia Events
Photography: me!
Ceremony & Reception Venue: St. Francis Hall
Catering: Indaroma
Band: The Real Geniuses
Florist: Fifi Flowers
13 Comments
Elizabeth · May 31, 2012 at 10:21 am
The ceremony photos gave me goosebumps. Good work, dude.
Jen Smith · May 31, 2012 at 11:05 am
So much beauty! I love all the colors of an Indian wedding, but that BW of the couple in the walkway with braided columns is perfect!
Heather · May 31, 2012 at 11:35 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE all the colors!
nadine · May 31, 2012 at 11:46 am
that is one lovely and gorgeous bride!
Kelsie Taylor · May 31, 2012 at 12:33 pm
such a beautiful couple! i love all of the colorful details.
mike · May 31, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Love Indian weddings. Good work here.
Gavin Farrington · May 31, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Congratulations Suee & Tad! Amber, I love that very first shot with all the great reactions. Great capture!
Mary Sylvia · May 31, 2012 at 11:18 pm
There are some amazing shots here but I keep coming back to one early on during the getting ready where she’s being hugged by her Mum or Grandmother? I love that shot, it’s such a beautifully captured moment.
matt shumate · June 1, 2012 at 5:18 am
What fun! Some wonderful moments that will no doubt serve them well for decades to come!
Joseph · June 1, 2012 at 10:58 am
Yes! that last picture is excellent. What a lovely wedding =)
Sully · June 1, 2012 at 11:07 am
Lovin it! I wish I had been invited…
Jason Mize · June 1, 2012 at 12:18 pm
really great coverage! I’ve only experienced one indian wedding to date, but it shows that you have told their story nicely! I love the few intimate moment of the ceremony! Great post!
ALMA // · June 3, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Great Indian wedding coverage..love the emotions in this post!