Congratulations Christine and Victor!!

Congratulations to our fabulous Christine Godsey who is celebrating her own wedding this weekend down in Puerto Rico! We wish you and Victor all the best for a lifetime of happiness!

We know this amazing destination wedding will be one for the books and we can't wait to share the pictures with you. Stay tuned!

Our Favorite Wedding Venues for Same-Sex Weddings!

image by Juan Carlos Briceno

We love planning weddings for our LGBT couples! Of course, we've had our same-sex couples get married at all sorts of venues from large hotels to private homes but here are some of our favorite LGBT-friendly spots in the D.C. area.


The Anderson House

Intimate and elegant, this downtown historic home is perfect for gatherings under 100 guests and is filled with gorgeous details from crystal chandeliers to marble columns to intricate ceilings.

Longview Gallery

Modern and edgy, this art gallery can host seated affairs as well as fun cocktail parties. We love the exposed beams and the outdoor space behind the gallery.

image by Juan Carlos Briceno

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown

This hidden gem in Georgetown has a charming ballroom perfect for weddings under 100 guests but also has a lovely garden for ceremonies or cocktail receptions.

The Hay-Adams Hotel

You can't beat the location of the Hay-Adams or the view from the Top of the Hay. We love the character of each of the hotel's event spaces, from the richness of the intimate John Hay room to the airiness of the glassed rooftop.

image by Juan Carlos Briceno

The W Hotel

Another favorite hotel with unbeatable views of The White House. We love the sleek details of this hotel and their lovely Altitude ballroom.

Happy wedding planning from the team at Engaging Affairs!

xoxo
Laura, Christine and Amanda

A Willard Wonderland {Kelly +Paul}

I could not love a couple more than I loved Kelly and Paul!  They were so wonderful and had such amazing vendors that it was a true joy to work with them.

Getting ready at the Jenny Lind suite at The Willard. Love the view and the romantic details!

Classic and elegant invitations by Michelle's Memos.

Behind the scenes with the the handsome groom.

A lovely ceremony at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church . . .

Bride and groom bubbles for a fun getaway!

And on to the lovely reception at the Willard . . .

Gorgeous decor from Amaryllis and rentals (linens, chairs, china and crystal) from DC Rental!

Such a pretty wedding cake!

Custom doughnut favors from District Doughnuts--our new obsession!

A romantic first dance!

Thanks to my "Dream Team" who made the day so amazing!

Reception: The Willard Hotel
Hair: Remona
Makeup: Nikki, Beauty n' the Bride
Rentals: DC Rental
Floral Decor: Amaryllis
Photography: Connor Studios
Video: Thomas Bowen Films
Transportation: Linder & Associates
Band: DC Fusion
Paper Products: Michelle's Memos
Calligraphy: Just Write
Dress: Hitched

xoxo
Amanda

A Fabulous Fairfax Wedding {Brittany + John}

Brittany and John were such a wonderful couple and we loved being back at The Fairfax Hotel! Such a classic D.C. venue right in the heart of Dupont Circle.

We love "first reveals" when couples see each other for the first time!

A few sweet moments before the ceremony . . .

The classic and elegant ceremony in the ballroom of The Fairfax.

Cocktails in the balcony!

The ballroom set up for the reception. Shades of gold and whites and greens in matte gold trumpet vases. The gold of the floral arrangements played off the hotel's gilded tables and mirrors beautifully!

Doughnut love!

A romantic fist dance . . .

The always fabulous MyDeejay kept guests dancing long into the night!

Congratulations Brittany and John! We loved working with you and were honored to be a part of your day!

And a huge thanks to my wonderful team, especially Michele Frankfurter for the images that truly capture the emotion of the day. You all made the day amazing!

Photo: Michelle Frankfurter

Florist: Petal's Edge

Venue: The Fairfax

DJ: MyDeejay

Donuts (favors): Lyon Hall

xoxo
Christine

Vendor Love {Connor Studios}

We first met Michael Connor several years ago when we were interviewing photographers for a large Indian wedding. We'd heard that a D.C. photojournalist was taking the Indian wedding world by storm and we had to see what all the buzz was about!

We were not disappointed. We loved Michael's style and his ease with clients. He could handle a multiple day Indian wedding for several hundred people with grace but also capture an intimate church wedding beautifully. Since meeting Michael, we have had the good fortune to work with him many times and we are always blown away by the images he creates.

 Not only is Michael amazing, his team of shooters are fabulous. We have always been thrilled with everyone from the Connor Studios team! They are talented, easy-going and fun to work with--the perfect combination!

All our thanks to Michael and his team for the many wonderful weddings together!

We hope you enjoy these select images from weddings that Engaging Affairs has collaborated on with Connor Studios. Cheers!