
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.

This is the spot where they were engaged!

Lara and her mother get ready on the wedding day

Adorable flowergirls

Lara’s beautiful attendants

Bryan surprised Lara with a collection of mementos he secretly saved while courting her

Something blue: a fabric heart Lara’s mother pinned into the wedding gown

Lara’s father awaits his opportunity to see his daughter for the first time on her wedding day

The family prays together

Bryan receives pre-ceremony prepping from the wedding coordinator and his groomsmen

Bryan reads a touching note sent by Lara

Groomsmen light the central candelabra

The grandmothers are escorted to their seats

Bryan’s mother Jill | Lara’s mother Judy

The mothers each light a candle representing their respective families

The gorgeous bride!

Lara’s father gives his blessing as Bryan looks on

Immanuel Bible Church’s grand sanctuary

A reading by Bryan’s sister

Bryan and Lara light a unity candle

The couple quietly prays together

Congratulations from the newlyweds’ family and friends

The Bouey Family | The Northup Family

Bryan wore his grandfather’s wedding band, a family heirloom

The wedding party

Lara gave each bridesmaid a stunning diamond necklace

Isn’t she perfect?

The wedding party makes an energetic entrance into the reception

Bryan and Lara’s first dance as husband and wife

Lara’s father gives an inspired toast

Lara and Bryan displayed their engagement portraits alongside historic family wedding photographs

Lara’s father with his college friends

Moving toasts from the maid of honor and the best man

Lara dances with her father

Bryan dances with his mother

Guests enjoyed a decadent array of sweets

The view from the balcony of the reception ballroom

The grandmothers with their kids and grandkids

Lara’s bouquet broke into two in midlight!

A fun moment with a student heading off to Lara’s alma mater, Messiah College

The end of the beginning
Thank you Bryan and Lara!