Jen + Josh’s DAR Constitution Hall Wedding

Jen + Josh chose the amazing and iconic DAR Constitution Hall as the perfect location to exchange their vows with their close friends and family in attendance. Winter is not always a popular time of year for weddings. The weather is chilly, the days are shorter, and the trees have lost their splendid fall color. But there is so much to love about an evening wedding in Washington, DC in December! The hustle and bustle of the holiday season and the gorgeous lights, for example. I confess that despite being a DC-area resident for the better part of the last 10 years, I had never visited the National Christmas Tree. Well, now I have!!

Washington, DC has always held a special magic for me – I’m sure many others feel the same way. The buildings, the history, the elegance all comes together to create a different vibe than any other city I’ve ever experienced. DC has a very unique personality and energy that is both traditional and modern. Personally, it’s such a joy to capture weddings in the District, because of that energy. Kelli joined me as a lighting assistant for the evening, and we met up with Jen at The Willard Hotel where she was getting ready. Jen looked absolutely stunning in her lace-overlay gown and birdcage veil, and a fur stole for outside. Old-world elegance with a modern twist! I could have worked with her all day and night, she made such a gorgeous bride in an amazing location.

It was a little tricky getting to Constitution Hall, where the wedding would take place. We had to coordinate so that Josh wouldn’t see Jen before we arrived, but we did it! The look on his face when he saw her was priceless! Their ceremony on the steps was sweet and short, and we followed with some family photos before taking the newlywed couple around Constitution Hall, The Willard, and the National Christmas Tree/White House for some portraits. I have to admit, they were such good sports, considering how cold it was getting! (And so was Kelli, whose poor fingers were holding a metal light pole! Thank you for helping!!!)

I don’t know if I can pick favorites from their wedding portraits, because they’re all just so perfectly DC. I love night portraits, too! Congratulations, Jen + Josh! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and that 2016 is a beautiful year for you both!