I often feel absolutely spoiled to be a Washington, DC wedding photographer as our city is full of stunning venues. We have iconic white marble buildings that are equally beautiful inside in a sophisticated, yet historic way. One of my top 5 would certainly be the Cosmos Club. Cosmos Club weddings are always so elegant, as if you’ve stumbled upon this rare gem that is widely unknown as it’s a private club not open to the public. I love walking through the halls and seeing the lovely artwork that graces the walls and the respectable figures who have visited this renowned location.

Best of all, perhaps, is their ballroom. The Warne Ballroom at the Cosmos Club is where Kendra and Ben held their reception after their garden ceremony. It’s truly a piece of history — as per their website: “It took 6,000 linear feet of gold, $2 million, eight and a half months of work, and six years of planning to restore the Warne Ballroom to its former glory as one of Washington’s finest Gilded Age salons.” From experience, I can truly agree that it is one of the finest in all of Washington, DC — and I’ve seen a lot throughout the past decade of photographing weddings!

It was such a joy to relieve a bit of Kendra and Ben’s wedding day with their feature on Carats and Cake. They opted for a subtle citrus palette and it was refreshing to have such a fun splash of color in the middle of the summer. Don’t get me wrong, I love all things neutral but there is just something about the way color photographs when it is done right!

Click to view the full Cosmos Club wedding feature and be sure to take a peek at all the fabulous vendors who made this day a reality!