Ashley and Tom's New Years Eve Wedding at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC

I'm finally blogging one of my most epic weddings of all time! Ashley and Tom were married on New Years Eve last year at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. It was a seriously beautiful wedding for two seriously beautiful people. Ashley and Tom are two of the nicest individuals you will ever meet, so I was honored they picked me among an incredible group of vendors to join in their special day!

It's really hard to describe how jaw-droppingly gorgeous this wedding was. The Perfect Palette, who featured their wedding thanks to our florist, Holly Heider Chapple Flowers, does a much better job of it! All I can say is you couldn't help be wowed by everything. They had custom bars, a cigar lounge, a chandelier wedding cake, a wall of escort party horns, a server wearing a metal skirt carrying champagne glasses and even...to my delight...an actual ball drop! It was truly a spectacular event and I am lucky to have been a part of it.

Many thanks to the seriously incredible team of vendors on this one, but especially to Kelley Cannon Events for pulling off such an amazing event! Cheers to a brand new year! 

Vendor Dream Team:

Venue and Catering: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

Photography: Lisa Boggs Photography

Planning: Kelley Cannon Events

Floral Design: Holly Heider Chapple Flowers

Decor, Lighting, Draping & Furniture Rental: Event Revolution

Invitations & Day-of Paper: Paperzest

Calligraphy: Just Write Studios

Tabletop Rentals, Linens, and Chairs: DC Rental and Party Rental Ltd.

Cake: Fluffy Thoughts Cakes

Ceremony Music: Sage String Quartet

Cocktail Hour Music: Jason Masi

Reception Music: Nation

Videography: Bowen Films

Photo Booth: Bialek's Music

Tent: Sugarplum Tents

Vintage Rentals for Cigar Tent: Bella Villa

Cigar Rolling: Cigar Row

Inflatables and Casino Games: Big Country Amusements

Transportation: Point to Point Limo

Horse and Carriage: Carriages of the Capital

Hair and Makeup: Creative Hair and Makeup Design by Perry Warren

Bridal Boutique: Elegance by Roya

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Ashley and Will's Oxon Hill Manor Wedding!

When I first met with Ashley and Will, I was super excited because Ashley works for one of my favorite florists in the area, The Enchanted Florist.  I was even more excited after we all got to talking and Will mentioned that he had a Ducati motorcycle that he wanted to incorporate in some photos with them.  Beautiful flowers: check.  Motorcycle: check.  Awesome couple: check.  So I'm sure you can imagine how elated I was that they decided to choose me as their photographer! Ashley and Will were married at the super stunning venue, Oxon Hill Manor.  Before our arrival, we did some prep and detail photos at the Hotel Monaco of which I was pretty stoked about.  Ashley had brought one of her dogs, Sophie, to the hotel, so it was really hard to have to shoot details when there was a crazy cute dog around!  Luckily, Mike was able to get some stellar shots of Sophie relaxing while everyone got ready.  Upon arrival at Oxon Hill, Ashley was thrilled to see all of her Enchanted Florist pals working on the details with the flowers.  I have to say, I don't think I've ever seen so many flowers at a wedding, and they were all stunning.  Even up until right before the ceremony, Ashley herself was working on trimming her bouquet so it looked flawless.  Now that's dedication!

The ceremony was inside due to some impending rain, but it was just as gorgeous as if it were outside!  Ashley and Will absolutely beamed with excitement throughout the whole thing.  I just love how Will looked at Ashley...it took my breath away!  After the ceremony we took some awesome portraits of the family, wedding party and couple, and then headed inside for their beautiful reception.  Kelley Cannon Events kept the entire event running smoothly, and we all had a fabulous time.  When it was time to cut the cake, I sort of winced because Ashley and Will's Maggie Austin cake was one of the most flawless cakes I'd ever seen!  But Ashley and Will kept it very classy and delicately fed each other their super gorgeous (and I assume very yummy) cake!  The rest of the evening was spent dancing and partying, and eating tons of candy provided by Main Event Caterers incredible candy bar.  Later on, Mike and I took some nighttime photos of Ashley and Will inside on the staircase and then out on the porch where...you may have guessed it...the glorious Ducati was waiting for us!  I was so pleased with how our Ducati photo turned out, and I know Will was too.  :)

I can't thank Ashley and Will enough for hiring Mike and I to photograph their special day.  I had an absolute blast with all of the amazing vendors they worked with, and also just loved spending time with their family and friends.  It was truly a special day, and I hope you enjoy the photos!

Venue: Oxon Hill Manor Photographer: Lisa Boggs Photography Planner: Kelley Canon Events Florist: Enchanted Florist Caterer: Main Event Caterers Cake: Maggie Austin Hair: Lulu Sage Salon DJ: Luxor Music

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Ashley and Will's Oxon Hill Manor Wedding - Sneak Peeks!

On Sunday I was delighted to photograph Ashley and Will's wedding at Oxon Hill Manor, in Oxon Hill, Maryland!  Mike assisted me on this one and we really had an amazing time with Ashley, Will and friends and family.  Below are some of our fav's from the day, one of which includes Will's Ducati motorcycle!  Hurray!  Hope you enjoy!

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa