Wedding: Denise + Rich

After the engagement session at Glen Echo Park, I then had the privilege of covering Denise and Rich’s wedding at Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center at Queenstown, Eastern Shore, Maryland.

It is a beautiful waterfront site, or I should say, historic estate.

Bride and groom in a romantic photo session. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Let’s go back a bit to the beginning of the day…

Here is Denise’s beautiful wedding dress…

Bride's beautiful wedding dress. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

and her shoes… 🙂

Bride's shoes. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

The bride got help from the maid of honor and bridesmaids to lace up her dress.

Maid of honor and bridesmaids help bride lacing up the dress. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Denise, the bride, and Rich, the groom, decided to do a first glance, to see each other before the ceremony. They wanted to spend a private moment together, before all of the guests came.

Here comes Denise sneaking while Rich is waiting for her.

First glance of bride and groom. Bride sneaking from groom's back. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Rich could hear Denise getting close. 🙂

Groom heard bride coming during first glance. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Tadaaa!… 🙂

Groom kissed bride during romantic session. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

The groom’s boutonniere color matched his tie and vest.

Groom's tie, jacket, and boutonniere. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Of course it’s also the same color theme for the bride’s flower bouquet.

Bride's jewelry and flower bouquet. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Denise, spending moment with her parents before she walks down the isle…

Bride spending time with her mom and dad before walking down the isle. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Bride emotional while spending time with her mother and father. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Rich was also spending some time with his mother.

Groom spending time with his mother before the ceremony. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Flower decoration. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Then it’s ceremony time… 🙂

Flower girl tossing petals. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Best man and groomsman laughing. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Groom waiting for bride. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Here comes the bride! 🙂

Bride escorted by father walking down the isle. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Father and mother of bride watching the ceremony. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Mother of groom watching the ceremony. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Bride gets emotional while reciting the vows. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Bride wipes of tears as she recited her vows. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Finally, the bride and groom put the ring on their partner’s finger.

Groom putting on wedding ring on bride. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Bride and groom almost kissed during romantic photo session. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Bride and groom laughed during romantic photo session. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Bridal party photo session with bride, groom, best man, groomsmen, maid of honor and bridesmaids. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

They decided to switch role, so the girls would have the jackets and the guys would hold the bouquets. 😀

Dining table centerpiece. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Denise and Rich had a very unique table numbering. For each number, they a took different picture at a different location around the Mall in Washington DC, during the cherry blossoms. I must say, that these are very cute! 🙂

Introduction of the bridal party by the DJ. 🙂

Introduction by the DJ. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Next is of course the bride and groom’s first dance. 🙂

Bride and groom's first dance as husband and wife. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

The purple themed wedding cake.

Wedding cake. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

All the booze you could get from the bar! 😀

The jewelery for the bride, the maid of honor, and the bridesmaids were made by Denise’s friend which was also one of the bridesmaids.

Earring jewelry for the bride, maid of honor, and bridesmaids. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Next is father and daughter dance.

Father and daughter, bride, dance. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Then mother and son dance.

Mother and son, groom, dance. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

A performance by friends of Denise’s father.

Maid of honor, bridesmaids, and guests dancing. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography. Bride and groom cutting the cake. Mariott Aspen Wye River Conference Center Wedding photos at Queenstown Eastern Shore Maryland, by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Rich is a very caring husband. He wiped off some sweat from Denise’s face. Yes, it was a hot summer. 🙂

This is what good friends do, I guess. 🙂
Denise’s mother fed her best friend a piece of the wedding cake.

Another earring by Denise’s friend.

Congratulations Denise and Rich!

May you live happily ever after! 🙂

 

Leo Dj

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Venue: Aspen Wye River Conference Center

 

 

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