Nicole + Dave :: Washington, DC :: Wedding Photography

It’s not easy to plan a wedding. If planning a wedding is like trying to thread 100 needles, then planning a wedding in time for cherry blossoms is like trying to thread 1000 of them…with someone else’s hands…while blindfolded :). Nicole and Dave exchanged their vows along the Tidal Basin in front of the Jefferson Memorial, a spectacular backdrop even without the blooms. A violinist played under a nearby tree, with the sound of the Tidal Basin lapping quietly in the background. Quite truthfully, everything was just…perfect :).

Nicole gets ready in her suite on her wedding day in Washington DC, captured by Ben Lau Photography.

Wedding flowers on Dave and Nicole's wedding day in Washington DC. Captured by Ben Lau Photography. Wedding dress in the doorway. Nicole and Dave's wedding day captured by Ben Lau Photography.

Wedding Bouquet for a Washington DC wedding. Captured by Ben Lau Photography.

Nicole has her make-up applied on her wedding day in Washington DC. Captured by Ben Lau Photography. Friend peeks in as bride gets ready for her Washington DC wedding. Captured by Ben Lau Photography.

Bride is helped into her dress on her wedding day in Washington DC. Captured by Ben Lau Photography.

Dave getting ready for his wedding day in Washington DC. Captured by Ben Lau Photography. Mom and Aunt of the bride gets ready for Dave and Nicole's wedding day in Washington DC. Captured by Ben Lau Photography.

Bride and her father walk towards the wedding ceremony in Washington DC. Captured by Ben Lau Photography.

Washington DC Wedding Ceremony in front of the Jefferson Memorial. Captured by Ben Lau Photography.

Gift table at Washington DC wedding. Captured by Ben Lau Photography. Table cards for wedding reception in Washington DC. Captured by Ben Lau Photography.
Wedding reception at the Curious Grape in Shirlington, Virginia. Captured by Ben Lau Photography. Bride and groom listen on during speeches during their wedding reception in Washington DC. Captured by Ben Lau Photography.

Fish entree at the Curious Grape in Shirlington, VA. Captured during wedding reception by Ben Lau Photography.

First dance at Washington DC Wedding reception. Captured by Ben Lau Photography.

Groom makes binoculars during portraits at their wedding reception in Washington DC. Captured by Ben Lau Photography.

Nicole and Dave, THANK YOU SO MUCH for inviting us along on this adventure with you! We know first-hand how crazy it got when you were throwing this shindig together, and honestly…everything was fantastic! Congratulations on EVERYTHING and we wish you two the very best as you embark on your journey towards happily ever after. We hope you enjoy these images as much as we did capturing them. To everyone else, Happy Thursday ya’ll! The wedding season is upon us and we can’t wait to share all the awesome stuff we have in store for you!

Love, peace and hair grease :)

~ Ben & Karis

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