
Their story begins with a handful of engagement portraits created last Fall at the spot where Bryan proposed – the National Harbor.
It was my honor to photograph their wedding and present their romantic story to you.

















This is the spot where they were engaged!




Lara and her mother get ready on the wedding day

Adorable flowergirls




Lara’s beautiful attendants



Bryan surprised Lara with a collection of mementos he secretly saved while courting her

Something blue: a fabric heart Lara’s mother pinned into the wedding gown






Lara’s father awaits his opportunity to see his daughter for the first time on her wedding day




The family prays together

Bryan receives pre-ceremony prepping from the wedding coordinator and his groomsmen


Bryan reads a touching note sent by Lara



Groomsmen light the central candelabra

The grandmothers are escorted to their seats

Bryan’s mother Jill | Lara’s mother Judy

The mothers each light a candle representing their respective families




The gorgeous bride!


Lara’s father gives his blessing as Bryan looks on

Immanuel Bible Church’s grand sanctuary

A reading by Bryan’s sister





Bryan and Lara light a unity candle

The couple quietly prays together




Congratulations from the newlyweds’ family and friends

The Bouey Family | The Northup Family

Bryan wore his grandfather’s wedding band, a family heirloom

The wedding party

Lara gave each bridesmaid a stunning diamond necklace



Isn’t she perfect?








The wedding party makes an energetic entrance into the reception


Bryan and Lara’s first dance as husband and wife



Lara’s father gives an inspired toast


Lara and Bryan displayed their engagement portraits alongside historic family wedding photographs

Lara’s father with his college friends


Moving toasts from the maid of honor and the best man



Lara dances with her father

Bryan dances with his mother



Guests enjoyed a decadent array of sweets

The view from the balcony of the reception ballroom

The grandmothers with their kids and grandkids



Lara’s bouquet broke into two in midlight!





A fun moment with a student heading off to Lara’s alma mater, Messiah College




The end of the beginning
Thank you Bryan and Lara!