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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.
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This is the spot where they were engaged!
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Lara and her mother get ready on the wedding day
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Adorable flowergirls
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Lara’s beautiful attendants
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Bryan surprised Lara with a collection of mementos he secretly saved while courting her
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Something blue: a fabric heart Lara’s mother pinned into the wedding gown
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Lara’s father awaits his opportunity to see his daughter for the first time on her wedding day
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The family prays together
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Bryan receives pre-ceremony prepping from the wedding coordinator and his groomsmen
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Bryan reads a touching note sent by Lara
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Groomsmen light the central candelabra
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The grandmothers are escorted to their seats
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Bryan’s mother Jill | Lara’s mother Judy
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The mothers each light a candle representing their respective families
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The gorgeous bride!
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Lara’s father gives his blessing as Bryan looks on
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Immanuel Bible Church’s grand sanctuary
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A reading by Bryan’s sister
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Bryan and Lara light a unity candle
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The couple quietly prays together
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Congratulations from the newlyweds’ family and friends
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The Bouey Family | The Northup Family
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Bryan wore his grandfather’s wedding band, a family heirloom
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The wedding party
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Lara gave each bridesmaid a stunning diamond necklace
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Isn’t she perfect?
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The wedding party makes an energetic entrance into the reception
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Bryan and Lara’s first dance as husband and wife
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Lara’s father gives an inspired toast
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Lara and Bryan displayed their engagement portraits alongside historic family wedding photographs
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Lara’s father with his college friends
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Moving toasts from the maid of honor and the best man
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Lara dances with her father
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Bryan dances with his mother
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Guests enjoyed a decadent array of sweets
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The view from the balcony of the reception ballroom
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The grandmothers with their kids and grandkids
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Lara’s bouquet broke into two in midlight!
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A fun moment with a student heading off to Lara’s alma mater, Messiah College
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The end of the beginning
Thank you Bryan and Lara!