Jenell + Thomas had a beautiful day for their wedding. The rain just cleared out and the sun was shining. Thomas’s Air Force brethren helped with the formalities, and Jenell looked absolutely stunning.

It was my first time at the Independence Seaport Museum and I couldnt think of a better venue for the happy couple. The stunning views and top notch staff from Culinary Concepts (helmed by the incomparable Nancy) did everything possible to make the day go smoothly. Rich and his crew from Cutting Edge DJ’s kept the dance floor packed well into the night.

Congrats Jenell + Thomas!

Jim and I go way back. In a previous life we worked together designing Swiss Army stuff. He’s a tremendous artist and illustrator (seriously) and has an uncanny ability to find the best food within a 500 yard radius of wherever he is. It’s his gift and his curse.

Jim’s a pretty laid back guy and it takes a lot to get him to show extremes of emotion. Chamonix is one of this things that just causes him to explode from his zen-like state into that of a giddy schoolgirl. It was obvious whenever he talked about her that he loved her more than just about anything.

And who could blame him. Chamonix is the personification of that amazing dress – beautiful, elegant, unique, a little offbeat, and completely awesome.

Their day was the personification of the two of them – photos in various parts of New York City, a wonderfully intimate venue, and the most amazing cookies I’ve ever had in my life (and trust me when I say I’m a connoisseur). I was thrilled and honored to be there and couldnt be happier for them.

When I first met Payal + Nathan at their home in DC last year I knew I had found a special couple. The story of their first meeting was simply too amazing.

It all started when they lived in the same apartment building. One of those large apartment buildings where you can go years without meeting all of your neighbors. They both lived there, unaware that within those walls was the person they would marry.

One day, Payal was in the process of moving out. Nate saw her and took a chance at fate. He asked her out in the last minutes on the last day of her living in the same building. The rest, as they say, is history.

Their wedding day was a reflection of them. Two beautiful ceremonies (and a seemingly endless string of outfit changes, makeup touchups, and hair styling, reflected their culture and backgrounds). Two groups of families and friends coming together to celebrate a couple that fate had smiled upon. Two people I’m honored to know.

Oh, and the staff at Springfield Country Club did a great job the entire time – no small feat given the length and complexity of the day.

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I knew Christine + Mike would be a lot of fun when they jumped in the fountain in their clothes.

We did their engagement session around the Art Museum on a sweltering day last summer. They had a natural chemistry that is palpable and we had a lot of fun, despite the heat. Towards the end of the shoot, I jokingly said they should jump in the fountain. I never thought they would, given it was rush hour, they had to drive home to Maryland, they were wearing nice clothes, were half a mile from their car, and had no towels. I was wrong. It might have been the heat, but I think it was the playful spontaneity and willingness to just have fun with each other that got them to do it.

That ability to just enjoy each other translated over to their wedding day. It was a beautiful day and Manufacturer’s Golf and Country Club was a great venue and Purple Reign kept the party going well into the night. Even though nobody jumped into a fountain, the day was as fun and as real as I hoped it would.

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