We’re still only standing on the doorstep of autumn, but I’m already looking forward to cozy nights by the fire, a beautiful twinkling tree in my living room and those gray winter skies. And this classic affair from Katie DeLorme sure hits the spot for those cold day cravings. Splashed in navy and gold, it’s the kind of gallery that will keep you warm with sweet kisses and the best kind of love.
From Katie DeLorme Photography… March 29th – the rain fell with such patience and deliberance. Steadfast as the love between Jen and Chris. I have known Jen since February of 2012 when she popped into my life as one of her dear friends was about to be proposed to. There I stood – a girl with a camera – asked to photograph a proposal and from there on, friends I would be with this amazing group of people. With each passing day I become more and more humbled by the close knit group of friends these two are surrounded by. Additionally, they both have the most amazing families. I cannot even begin to count the ways or the reasons for why I love them so. This wedding is one you immediately feel like family with and you can’t even begin to imagine your life without. So depite the pitter patter of rain drops, their wedding was sure to be remembered by the love and completely incredible party they threw.
Each facet of the day was adorned with lavish florals, hydrendgeas, roses, snapdragons, and so many more elegant touches. The mercury glass vessels all shimmered in the candlelight. The bridal party albiet dressed to the 9’s were completely laid back and incredibly supportive of the marriage between Chris and Jen.
They first met in college at George Mason University at a small house party the day before Jen went home for summer vacation. Chris drove Jen and her friend back to campus at the end of the night and Jen mentioned that they should hang out again sometime. Chris messaged Jen the very next day but she had already made the drive back to Richmond for the summer. That fall we ran into each other again where he invited her to his open basketball practice, which she attended with her three roommates. We got to know each other throughout the rest of that fall semester and Chris asked Jen to be his girlfriend on December 17, 2006. Six years later on that very same date he asked her to marry him.
Where are you from?
Jen is from Richmond, Virginia and Chris is from Manassas, Virginia.
Favorite activity you do together:
They both like spending as much time with friends and family as possible, whether locally in Arlington/DC or making road trips all over the country to visit our very large and extended families. Beyond that we enjoy cheering on each other’s favorite football teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers for Chris and the Georgia Bulldogs for Jen.
Their favorite part of the planning process:
Jen’s favorite aspect is the organization and planning that goes into everything (check lists, spreadsheets, budgets, guest lists, seating charts) while Chris’ is coming up with ideas that make the wedding fun and different like venue searching, music, a cigar bar, etc.
Advice to future couples from Jen and Chris:
Don’t waste time worrying over things you cannot control. It helps to remind yourself throughout the planning process that on the day of your wedding the last thing you’ll be thinking about are all of the annoyances and planning obstacles you had to overcome to get you both to that point. Also, plan well ahead because there are always last-minute changes the week of the wedding!
Photography: Katie DeLorme Photography | Floral Design: Karin's Florist | Wedding Dress: Birnbaum and Bullock | Cake: Amphora Bakery | Brides Shoes: Grace | Bridesmaids Dresses: Bill Levkoff | Groomsmen's Attire: Calvin Klein | Transportation: Chariots For Hire | Band/DJ: DJ Ray Casiano | Golf Club: Westfields Golf Club Balmoral Greens Avenue Clifton Va United States | Guitar: Classical Guitar Ceremonies Inc | Linens: DC Rental | Signage: Handwritten Notes By Audrey