Posted by: Ever After Visuals | April 7th, 2010
Washington, DC is a very popular location for engagement, wedding and Day After Sessions with Ever After Visuals. As part of our wedding photography collections, you not only hire two wedding photographers, who specialize in wedding photojournalism or capturing the emotion of the moment, you are hiring wedding photojournalist who LOVE to work in DC.
This can be a challenge for a VA wedding photographer who only works in Virginia. Day After Sessions are some of our favorite though because typically our couple is at their most relaxed and have the opportunity to make fantastic images. Jean Pierre is soon to be a pilot. When he asked us if we could incorporate some images with a plane, we were thrilled to have this unique opportunity.
It was blue skies and sunshine all day with Jean Pierre and Eneida for their ‘Day After’ Session. We watched as Jean Pierre held Eneida while the sun made it’s way to the horizon line and the moon made it’s appearance, bringing with it the most beautiful sunset among the twilight. We know that as more days go by, Jean Pierre and Eneida’s love will only keep shining brighter and brighter. Leave Jean Pierre and Eneida some awesome comments about their awesome images!
Click here to check out Jean Pierre and Eneida’s Day After slideshow!
Best,
Mindy & Joriana – Contact Us!
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Tags: bridal session, bride and groom session, D.C., Engagement, Ever After Visuals, flaunt the dress, joriana belcher, mindy belcher, Portrait Session, Sunset, Trash The Dress, washington, washington dc
Posted by: Ever After Visuals | April 7th, 2010
Ceremony & Reception: Oxon Hill Manor
Caterer: Occasions
Cake: Kendall’s Cakes
Florist: Spot Floral Design
Oxon Hill Manor
6901 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
301.699.2544
Yoga. Many of you know yoga to be any of the methods or disciplines prescribed, especially a series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve control of the body and mind, tranquility, etc. (yes, I did copy that from Dictionary.com). But to Sunee and Spencer, Yoga is so much more. As Sunee, with a few tears, described in her hand-written vows, Yoga is what brought her and Spencer together — what allowed them to overlook their pasts and move forward to a beautiful, bright future ahead. The past and the future met on February 14th, 2010 . . . Sunee and Spencer’s big day!
I don’t think we’ve ever seen a couple more relaxed. Sunee was uniquely elegant, draped in a beautiful gown of lace, hand-made by a family friend in Thailand. It was so gorgeous and we think it suited Sunee perfectly! Spencer was also very suave with his tie that matched Sunee’s red patent leather shoes and his tie that matched the bridesmaids icy blue dresses during the ceremony. One of the many highlights of the night was a nightclub located at the top floor of the Gaylord National Hotel called Pose. This place was amazing and made a great background for Sunee and Spencer’s images (as you can see).
The ceremony was held at Oxon Hill Manor which sits high on a hill with a picturesque view of the Potomac River from the garden area. The grounds include formal English gardens, rose bushes surrounding a reflecting pool, and a large brick patio for outdoor entertaining. Featured inside are exquisitely appointed rooms with wood floors, crystal chandeliers, and fireplaces.
As Sunee tearfully made her way down the aisle, escorted by her father, the look on Spencer’s face was priceless. Hand-written vows are our favorite from Sunee’s “In any moment, you are where I want to be to Spencer’s passionate witty “I offer my devotion, admiration and passion so that our union will strengthen and we may share the intrinsic happiness that exists between us. I also offer my ability to lift heavy objects and to reach high places.” Tears and laughter intermingled — in fact, that is a fitting description of the intimate evening shared by all — as rings were exchanged and then a kiss to seal it all.
The reception can only be described as warm and close.
“You’re just too good to be true
Can’t take my eyes off of you
You’d be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I’m alive
You’re just too good to be true . . . can’t take my eyes off of you”
‘Can’t take my eyes off of you’ by Lauryn Hill was Sunee and Spencer’s first dance. And I have to say, they did an awesome job with the choreography. Cheers and applause erupted from all over the ballroom. Toasts were given by both Spencer’s groomsmen and also Sunee’s bridesmaids, Ilse and Kim.
We were thrilled to see Ilse, Sunee’s maid of honor, as we had the honor of photographing Seth and Ilse’s Wedding a few years back. Seth and Ilse will soon be having their first child so it was such a wonderful thing to see such glowing happiness of love.
The toasts were such an emotional part of the day — the ability to see friends and family that have known Spencer and Sunee for their entire lives come together to join them for this one day that will define the rest of their lives made it truly an occasion.
Spencer and Sunee, we wish you the most happiness ever! We were not only honored to be chosen to capture your wedding day but feel honored to have also gotten to know you as individuals as well.
Best,
Mindy & Joriana – Contact Us!
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Tags: dc wedding photography, gaylord national hotel, maryland wedding photographer, md wedding photography, oxon hill, oxon hill manor, oxon hill maryland, pose night club, VA Wedding Photography, Wedding Photographer
Posted by: Ever After Visuals | March 11th, 2010
Ceremony & Reception: Oxon Hill Manor
Caterer: Occasions
Cake: Kendall’s Cakes
Florist: Spot Floral Design
Oxon Hill Manor
6901 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
301.699.2544
Yoga. Many of you know yoga to be any of the methods or disciplines prescribed, especially a series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve control of the body and mind, tranquility, etc. (yes, I did copy that from Dictionary.com). But to Sunee and Spencer, Yoga is so much more. As Sunee, with a few tears, described in her hand-written vows, Yoga is what brought her and Spencer together — what allowed them to overlook their pasts and move forward to a beautiful, bright future ahead. The past and the future met on February 14th, 2010 . . . Sunee and Spencer’s big day!
I don’t think we’ve ever seen a couple more relaxed. Sunee was uniquely elegant, draped in a beautiful gown of lace, hand-made by a family friend in Thailand. It was so gorgeous and we think it suited Sunee perfectly! Spencer was also very suave with his tie that matched Sunee’s red patent leather shoes and his tie that matched the bridesmaids icy blue dresses during the ceremony. One of the many highlights of the night was a nightclub located at the top floor of the Gaylord National Hotel called Pose. This place was amazing and made a great background for Sunee and Spencer’s images (as you can see).
The ceremony was held at Oxon Hill Manor which sits high on a hill with a picturesque view of the Potomac River from the garden area. The grounds include formal English gardens, rose bushes surrounding a reflecting pool, and a large brick patio for outdoor entertaining. Featured inside are exquisitely appointed rooms with wood floors, crystal chandeliers, and fireplaces.
As Sunee tearfully made her way down the aisle, escorted by her father, the look on Spencer’s face was priceless. Hand-written vows are our favorite from Sunee’s “In any moment, you are where I want to be to Spencer’s passionate witty “I offer my devotion, admiration and passion so that our union will strengthen and we may share the intrinsic happiness that exists between us. I also offer my ability to lift heavy objects and to reach high places.” Tears and laughter intermingled — in fact, that is a fitting description of the intimate evening shared by all — as rings were exchanged and then a kiss to seal it all.
The reception can only be described as warm and close.
“You’re just too good to be true
Can’t take my eyes off of you
You’d be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I’m alive
You’re just too good to be true . . . can’t take my eyes off of you”
‘Can’t take my eyes off of you’ by Lauryn Hill was Sunee and Spencer’s first dance. And I have to say, they did an awesome job with the choreography. Cheers and applause erupted from all over the ballroom. Toasts were given by both Spencer’s groomsmen and also Sunee’s bridesmaids, Ilse and Kim.
We were thrilled to see Ilse, Sunee’s maid of honor, as we had the honor of photographing Seth and Ilse’s Wedding a few years back. Seth and Ilse will soon be having their first child so it was such a wonderful thing to see such glowing happiness of love.
The toasts were such an emotional part of the day — the ability to see friends and family that have known Spencer and Sunee for their entire lives come together to join them for this one day that will define the rest of their lives made it truly an occasion.
Spencer and Sunee, we wish you the most happiness ever! We were not only honored to be chosen to capture your wedding day but feel honored to have also gotten to know you as individuals as well.
Best,
Mindy & Joriana – Contact Us!
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Tags: bride, destination wedding photographer, Ever After Visuals, Photographer, photography, Wedding Photography, Weddings
Posted by: Ever After Visuals | March 9th, 2010
Ceremony: St. John Neumann Catholic Church
Cake: Happy Eatery
Florist: Ellen Levitt
Hair Stylist & Make-up: Ky Washington
Bridal Gown: Alfred Angelo
Honeymoon Destination: Dreams Cancun
Hilton Washington Dulles
13869 Park Center Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 478-2900
Ever After Visuals is a mother-daughter team who specialize in wedding photography — we are wedding photojournalist, who capture moments that tell the love story of our brides and grooms. We also do engagement photography, destination wedding photography, day after, trash the dress, family portraits, and lifestyle portrait sessions.
October 24, 2009 — what a perfect day for a wedding! We arrived at the Church early Saturday morning to capture some awesome images of Ester getting ready. We absolutely loved Ester’s dress — it was so unique! This was not any ordinary wedding dress. This gorgeous satin dress with a cathedral train had dashes of tea rose pink on the entire length of the train and in a band framed with crystal beading. The bridesmaid’s dresses were also very lovely being a fitted navy blue strapless gown with a fuschia sash that draped down the back. Gorgeous wedding dresses like this one make it easy to be a wedding photographer.
The ceremony was very beautiful. One of our favorite parts was the surprise vow renewal that Ester did for her parents! It was so incredibly sweet that there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. David and Ester are truly a couple in love who couldn’t stop gazing into each other’s eyes. It was such a pleasure to be able to capture the life-long bonds between family and to see the creation of a new one.
Next came the wedding reception! The entire Grand Ballroom was decorated in beautiful Fuschia and Navy tablecloths with equally elegant lighting. We know one thing for sure, and that’s that David and Ester’s family loves them a great deal! Ester’s brother was constantly surprising everyone with his smooth moves. First when the bridal party was anounced, next he sang for his sister as a toast and last as a random dance in which Ester also surprised everyone and joined in. And David and his Mom brought some emotion to the moment with the mother-son dance and ending with the entire family in a huddle on the dance floor. What a blast everything was!
David and Ester — we want to thank you for being such an awesome couple! Your wedding day was fun and you made it so easy for us being such a photogenic pair! The love and respect between both of you is clearly evident in the way you treat each other. We hope you enjoy a long and happy life together.
We hope you enjoy the slideshow!
Click here to check out David and Ester’s SNEAK PEAK slideshow!
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Best,
Mindy & Joriana – Contact Us!
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