Sam and Jennifer

"Forever always seems
To be around when things begin
But forever never seems
To be around when things end

 Give me your forever
Please your forever
Not a day less will do
From you"

Yesterday I had the complete honor to shoot Sam and Jennifer's wedding on Capitol Hill, with the ever-so-lovely, Lydia.

Here are some pre-wedding details:

(I completely loved her dress! It was amazing!)





Jennifer's first moment inside her wedding gown, and some bridesmaids reactions :) Too cute :)

I have no words for the happiness this brings me:









Sam and Jennifer decided to do a "sneak-peak" before the ceremony, which is becoming more and more common! As a photographer I especially love it :) It's nice for the bride and groom to have a special moment together, and it's nice to have all the pictures done before you are even married!

The very first time I met Jennifer - way back in January - I saw this little room and I could.not.wait to get her down there for some pictures!










The bridal party was awesome as we walked all around The Capital area, keeping up with me and my 15-minute-time to do ALL the pictures! 

Just so, so beautiful



Me taking the picture....
And my picture!
Cuteness










I think this picture makes Grace Kelly jealous - look at how classy Jennifer looks!

Could she be happier?

Best moment of the wedding:



The reception was an awesome blend of Jennifer's southern-North-Carolina-roots and Sam's home in Hong Kong

This band was rocking! They were so funny and kept the whole evening so upbeat!

"Yummy" details that pretty much made my day



Yay! They are goooone and marrrrieed! Fianllllly!!!!

ps. I need to dedicate this little end section to someone who caught my eye....
I was oblivious that Friday night, the night of the rehearsal. As I was working, I had no idea that someone was watching me. It was one of those "you had me from hello" moments people only dream about.I got to ride with him to the rehearsal dinner. He tried to play hard to get, but I knew he couldn't look away for too long. We had an instant connection, and because it's hard for a mom to use chopsticks and hold a baby, I got to hold him :)

His mom said "He is so tired, he'll probably fall asleep and be happy as a clam." He did fall asleep in my arms, and then I was happier than 12 clams :)

Will, you made my weekend extra wonderful!