Lowell + Cheryl A Northern Virginia Classic Catholic Winter Wedding

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You know how people always say that you should be your spouse’s better half? Well Lowell and Cheryl are exactly that for each other!  Each of them compliments the other one so well and so it was so sweet to witness their marriage last Saturday!  It was a chilly winter day with snow and sleet, but Lowell and Cheryl didn’t let the weather ruin their perfect day!  Instead, they let me shoot portraits out in the snow!! These two are absolute rockstars!! Lowell and Cheryl, thank you so much for giving me the honor of capturing your day!!  I hope you enjoy seeing it through my eyes!!

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Oh, I could have shot their rings all day!! Good work, Lowell!

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How stunning is the lace on her gown?

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Cheryl wrapped her late grandmother’s rosary around the bottom of her bouquet! I love details like that!!

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Stunning!

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A picture of Cheryl with a picture of her late grandmother!

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Married!!!!

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I loved their bouquets!!

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The bridal party surprised the bride and groom with a blooms of exit from the church!!

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Special thanks to Arli for the shot on the left!!

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One of my favorites!!

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Ahh! Love!!

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Looking sharp, Lowell!

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Oh Cheryl, if it wasn’t freezing, we could have shot your bridals all day!!!

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I told you they’re fun!

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Now for all the fun reception details!!

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Lowell’s family is from Pittsburgh and it’s a tradition to have a cookie table at weddings! I don’t think anyone complained!

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Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs!!!

A Northern Virginia, Wintery, Purple, Classic, Wedding by Lauren R Swann Photography

Vendors:

Photography: Lauren R Swann Photography

Dress: David’s Bridal

Ceremony Venue: Saint Catherine of Siena Church

Reception Venue & Catering: Compass and Anchor Club

Cake: Edibles Incredible

Bridesmaids Dresses: The Dessy Group

Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Warehouse

Shoes: The Dessy Group

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December 23, 2013

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