On a cool, overcast Friday afternoon, an intimate group of family & friends met at River Farm, a part of the American Horticultural Society in Alexandria, VA. They were there to celebrate the marriage of Paula & Michael, who had picked this perfect place not only to wine and dine their guests in elegant style, but to fly kites with them on the expansive lawn, to make them smile & dance to the music of their fabulous live jazz band, and to tie the knot in a sweet & simple ceremony.
Paula & Michael had a terrific mini engagement session at the United States Botanic Garden back in January, so their wedding venue wasn't a surprise...clearly they love all things green. Brian and I absolutely loved every minute of their warm and fun nuptials, from the bride running in her 1940s style heels to let the wind catch her rainbow kite, to the groom and his son sharing some sweet moments pre-ceremony, to the surprise live serenade by their groomsman and dear friend for their first dance. It was an enchanting evening, and we were so honored to be a part of it. I loved that the bridesmaids (Paula's beautiful daughter and one of her dearest friends) were dressed in scarlet & carrying autumn inspired bouquets, that the flower girls wore floral circlets with their pretty dresses, and that their ringbearer was just a cutie pie. They had a classical guitarist for the ceremony and he did a terrific job.
They exited the reception in a flurry of lavender seeds thrown by their guests, and dressed in full motorcycle gear (Paula's bike helmet had a veil attached!), they rode into the night on Michael's super sexy bike. It.was.awesome. :)
Congratulations, Paula & Michael...we wish you many, many years of good health, laughter, music, flowers, and love. :) :) :)
Hugs & Blessings,
McCall & Brian :)
P.S. Remember to click on all horizontal images to enlarge them. :)
Photography: McCall & Brian Doyle of McCall Doyle Photography
Band: Triple Double Jazz Band
Venue: River Farm
Officiant: Lisa Hawkins-Smith
Classical Guitarist: Mark of Classical Guitar Ceremonies
Catering by: To Your Taste Catering
Cake by: Alexandria Pastry Shop
Paula & Michael had a terrific mini engagement session at the United States Botanic Garden back in January, so their wedding venue wasn't a surprise...clearly they love all things green. Brian and I absolutely loved every minute of their warm and fun nuptials, from the bride running in her 1940s style heels to let the wind catch her rainbow kite, to the groom and his son sharing some sweet moments pre-ceremony, to the surprise live serenade by their groomsman and dear friend for their first dance. It was an enchanting evening, and we were so honored to be a part of it. I loved that the bridesmaids (Paula's beautiful daughter and one of her dearest friends) were dressed in scarlet & carrying autumn inspired bouquets, that the flower girls wore floral circlets with their pretty dresses, and that their ringbearer was just a cutie pie. They had a classical guitarist for the ceremony and he did a terrific job.
They exited the reception in a flurry of lavender seeds thrown by their guests, and dressed in full motorcycle gear (Paula's bike helmet had a veil attached!), they rode into the night on Michael's super sexy bike. It.was.awesome. :)
Congratulations, Paula & Michael...we wish you many, many years of good health, laughter, music, flowers, and love. :) :) :)
Hugs & Blessings,
McCall & Brian :)
P.S. Remember to click on all horizontal images to enlarge them. :)
Photography: McCall & Brian Doyle of McCall Doyle Photography
Band: Triple Double Jazz Band
Venue: River Farm
Officiant: Lisa Hawkins-Smith
Classical Guitarist: Mark of Classical Guitar Ceremonies
Catering by: To Your Taste Catering
Cake by: Alexandria Pastry Shop
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