Omni Shoreham Wedding in Washington, DC

Kelly and Tim were married this spring at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in DC. Despite being a Washington, DC wedding photographer for more than 13 years, this was actually my first time photographing a wedding there. I have to admit, I was completely blown away when I pulled up to the property. I had no idea that such a sprawling resort-style venue existed right in the heart of the District. The Omni Shoreham is full of stunning architecture, grand ballrooms, and what felt like endless hallways, each one more beautiful than the last. I made a point to arrive early so I could explore the property, get my bearings, and scout portrait locations before the festivities began. As it turns out, that extra time came in handy later in the day!

One of my favorite spaces was Kelly’s bridal suite. The room featured rich dark wood details and beautifully patterned wallpaper that immediately caught my eye. Normally, I gravitate toward clean, neutral walls for bridal portraits, but the moment I stepped into this room I knew it was something special. Thankfully, Kelly trusted my vision, and the space created the perfect backdrop for some truly timeless portraits. And can we talk about her veil? It was absolutely breathtaking. Kelly’s mother handmade it herself, spending countless hours carefully hand-beading the trim. Knowing the amount of love and craftsmanship that went into creating such a meaningful piece made it even more special, and it photographed beautifully.

After Kelly was dressed and ready, we headed out to one of the portrait locations I had selected earlier in the day… just as it started raining. Of course, there had been no rain in the forecast! Suddenly, everyone was pivoting to the backup plan. Thankfully, the wedding team jumped into action, and we were able to adjust seamlessly. By the time Kelly and Tim finished their first look, the storm had completely passed and the sun was shining again. Talk about weather whiplash!

The rest of the evening unfolded exactly as planned, which came as no surprise with Stephanie from SRS Events at the helm. I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Stephanie several times over the past decade, and she consistently delivers some of the most beautiful and flawlessly executed events. Her attention to detail and ability to keep everything running smoothly is truly unmatched.

It was such a wonderful day from beginning to end, and I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to be part of Kelly and Tim’s celebration. Enjoy a peek into their beautiful wedding day, and be sure not to miss their fun dance floor send-off!

A romantic spring wedding at the Omni Shoreham Hotel & Resort in Washington, DC.