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Fall Wedding at River Farm

A few times each year, I have the opportunity to second shoot for other photographers around the DMV. I thought it would be fun to share a beautiful fall wedding at River Farm in Alexandria that I second shot for a friend of mine. I hope you enjoy this different perspective from a wedding day! […]

A few times each year, I have the opportunity to second shoot for other photographers around the DMV. I thought it would be fun to share a beautiful fall wedding at River Farm in Alexandria that I second shot for a friend of mine. I hope you enjoy this different perspective from a wedding day!

Getting Ready + First Look

We started the day at two different hotels in the Wharf in Downtown D.C. The groom, Alex, and his guys got ready at one hotel, while the bride, Jenny, and her girls got ready at another. We didn’t have a ton of time for getting ready portraits, so I took a few candid moments before we headed out for the first look. The couple chose to share their first look on the pier, which was beautiful in the midday sun! We took a few portraits there, then hopped in our cars and headed to the venue across the river.

Pre-Ceremony + Ceremony

Once at River Farm, we took portraits of Alex with his groomsmen, Jenny with her bridesmaids, and the full wedding party. Since I was second shooting, I had time to get creative with taking shots from different angles and capturing unique portraits. I was also in charge of focusing on the groomsmen, which was a ton of fun! After the portraits, we set up for the ceremony. Alex and Jenny got married in front of a pergola filled with white roses and greenery.

Cocktail Hour + Dinner, Dancing and Cake

During cocktail hour, I took some candids of Alex and Jenny’s friends and family members, then it was time for sunset portraits! We walked all around the grounds during the last few moments of golden hour glow. Jenny and Alex were absolutely radiant – I had such a blast. Once the sun had gone down, it was time for dinner, dancing and cake! I left before the night got too crazy. However, I did get to witness their sweet first dance before heading out. Congrats to Alex and Jenny on your beautiful fall wedding at River Farm! I wish you so much love and joy in the years ahead!

Groom details | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
Groom getting ready
Groom getting ready
Groom portrait | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
First look in The Wharf in Downtown DC
First look in The Wharf in Downtown DC
First look in The Wharf in Downtown DC
First look in The Wharf in Downtown DC | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
Bride and groom portrait
Bride portrait
Bride portrait
Black and white couple portrait | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
Couple portrait | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
Couple portrait | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
White roses and greenery wedding bouquet
Groom and groomsmen in navy tuxedos
Groom portrait
Groom portrait
Wedding party in navy and light blue
Wedding trio during ceremony
Father walking daughter down the aisle
Father walking daughter down the aisle
Black and white portrait of ceremony | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
Couple walking to cocktail hour
Wedding couple with signature drinks
Couple kissing | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
Couple walking | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
Groom spinning bride in wedding dress
Golden hour portrait | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
Golden hour portrait | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
Happy wedding couple at River Farm in Alexandria
Wedding place setting with salad
First dance | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
First dance | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers
Three tiered cake and neon last name sign | Fall Wedding at River Farm in Alexandria by Virginia Photographers

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