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I felt a wonderful connection the first time I photographed Marjorie and Jerry, Engagement Session, for their engagement photo session.

An outdoor wedding , the Hendry House is one of those hidden oasis in the middle of a sprawling metropolis area. Located along the Potomac Palisades, this historically rich location is surrounded by gardens, a forest and meadow, and the site of Marjorie and Jerry’s Wedding Day. On the list of the day’s events besides the normal wedding activities, e.g., celebrating and dancing, Marjorie and Jerry had some extra fun activities planned; croquet, bocce ball, and some Frisbee golf. I told you these guys were a special couple. Affectionately known as “Big Jer and Large Marge” these guys are the best of friends… kindness, respect, joy, laughter and true love are what these two are all about.

The Little People Who Make a Big Deal

Wedding Planner & Creative Genius: Fletcher Cork Bruegger
Florist: Liza from DBI Events & assistant Brittney: www.dbievents.com
Catering: Rockland’s Barbeque & Grilling Company: www.rocklands.com
Cake Baker Extraordinaire: Kristi Cotner Delich of Scout’s Bakery: www.scoutsbakery.com
DJ: “DJ Premonition” of Scratch Weddings: http://www.scratchweddings.com
Photography by: Doug Stroud & Deb Brown

Can you say “H U G E”?! Over 400 family members, friends and guests attended Ruth and Ajay’s ceremony & celebration. Traveling from all over the US, representing; TX, CA, OR, NY, NJ, PA, MI, VA and MD… and from as far as India, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata… 20 hours to get here and celebrate the union of the Ponnuswamy and Prasad families.

When Ruth met with us to go over wedding details last March, who would have imagined that we were going to be in the ‘rainy season’ here in Virginia? Rainy weather is suppose to mean ‘good luck’ for the newly wed couple. Well, Ruth and Ajay, I would say you are blessed beyond measure.

It was such an honor to photograph this wedding and at the same time learn about the very beautiful customs associated with the Indian culture. Songs and readings were offered by close family members and friends during the ceremony, many of the women dressed in the most lovely and colorful Indian Sarees, and an abundance of love ran not only through this couple but also through all of their guests. Even the smallest of guests, the many children who were present, wore love and laughter on their faces.

This wedding was absolutely wonderful. The bride was gorgeous, the groom stunning and the best dancing I have seen ever at a reception.
Elizabeth and Mark added a really cool twist at their reception, rather than the DJ introducing the bridal party, they themselves handled the honors. They had the entire room in stitches… and not to be outdone, Elizabeth’s sister Kate and also the matron of honor, and Mark’s best man Eddie, delivered amazing speeches!
Sit back and enjoy the photos from Elizabeth & Mark’s beautiful day.