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We begin a few days before the big ceremony with a private nuptial mass in Northwest DC…
It was my honor to photograph their wedding and present their romantic story to you.
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St. Martin of Tours Catholic church in Washington D.C.
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Billy and Kathy’s family await the arrival of the bride and groom for an intimate ceremony
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Father Michael Kelley graciously officiated a full Catholic wedding mass
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All of the guests present for the ceremony
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Kathy and her parents | Billy and his parents
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Receiving their marriage license
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Billy looking sharp
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Portraits around the Capitol building
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The Thomas Birkby House
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Kathy created a wonderful bird theme visible in subtle touches throughout the day
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Billy and his groomsmen getting ready
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Kathy surprised Billy with the gift of a spectacular Tag Heuer watch; Mr. Schneider set the time
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Kathy’s beautiful gown, with something blue hidden inside
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Billy surprised Kathy with a touching card and a gorgeous pair of diamond earrings
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The flowergirls became friends instantly
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Billy and Kathy see each other for the first time on their wedding day
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The wedding party
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The Schneider family | The Hite family
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Kathy peers from the balcony as guests arrive
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The mothers lit candles to start the ceremony
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Guests showered the newlyweds with rose petals
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The signature cocktail: “the mo-Hite-o”
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Billy’s grandmother with her (great)grandkids
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All 120 wedding guests
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The newlyweds are announced
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Kathy’s father gave a moving toast
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Guests enjoyed a diverse candy bar
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The newlyweds honored the longest-married couple – more than 40 years, barely beating out Kathy’s parents
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Kathy’s University of Virginia sorority sisters honored her with a song
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Billy and Kathy departed through a sea of bubbles blown by their guests
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The end of the beginning
Thank you Billy and Kathy!