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A Big Greek Wedding at Potomac View Terrace in Washington DC

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March 11, 2024

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Congratulations, Melanie and Treavor! They hosted a big Greek wedding in Washington DC! It was so special to witness the sacred traditions of a Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony and I feel honored that I was able to capture all of their special moments. 

bride and groom kiss outside Greek Orthodox Church in Washington DC

A Big Greek Wedding Day

Melanie and Treavor had about 250 guests and a 15+ person wedding party, which meant I needed my biggest team yet to successfully photograph all of the moments of their wedding day. As a seasoned Washington DC wedding photographer, it was fun to get the chance to use my expertise in the area to pull this off without a hitch! Many thanks to my incredible team, Michelle and Melissa, for helping me flawlessly cover this day. Melanie and Treavor created a truly beautiful celebration for all of their guests – and for them. 

I absolutely loved the chance to capture their Greek Orthodox ceremony. There’s so many special traditions included in their ceremonies and it was absolutely beautiful. Not to mention – the church itself is stunning! After their ceremony, Melanie and Treavor posed on the steps of the church before we walked around DC together, too. It’s always a fun challenge to find quiet spots for portraits in the busy city. 

traditional Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony in Washington DC
bride and father walk down aisle for traditional Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony in Washington DC
traditional Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony in Washington DC
traditional Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony in Washington DC
groom lights candles during traditional Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony in Washington DC
couple kisses after traditional Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony in Washington DC
bride and groom kiss on steps of Greek Orthodox church in Washington DC

Potomac View Terrace Wedding Reception 

The reception was held at Potomac View Terrace which has some of my favorite views of the city. Guests were able to mingle and view the city during cocktail hour before sitting down for a delicious meal together. Melanie and Treavor chose elegant green, gold, and white details to decorate the space. I loved their climbing greenery all over the terrace. It was amazing and felt like a romantic fairytale come to life. Melanie and Treavor’s reception was a blast! They had a live band and a dance floor outside on the terrace – so it was just lovely. 

appetizers for Potomac View Terrace wedding reception
reception place setting with gold rimmed plates for Potomac View Terrace wedding
koozies with pink and white flowers for DC wedding reception
sweetheart table with greenery wrapped on top for Potomac View Terrace wedding
wedding reception with gold rimmed plates and chairs at Potomac View Terrace
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signature drinks for DC wedding reception at Potomac View Terrace
wedding reception at Potomac View Terrace in Washington DC
Potomac View Terrace wedding reception with greenery and gold rimmed plates
waiters pour Champagne during Potomac View Terrace wedding reception
newlyweds kiss at head table at Potomac View Terrace
live band performs during DC wedding reception
newlyweds kiss during first dance on patio at Potomac View Terrace
guests toast drinks during DC wedding reception at Potomac View Terrace

Congratulations again, Melanie and Treavor! I’m so happy I could celebrate this beautiful day with you!! 

wedding rings rest in ivory dish in Washington DC
bride and bridesmaids take a selfie in DC hotel on morning of wedding
bride sits with 12 bridesmaids in matching pink pajamas in Washington DC
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mother helps bride into wedding dress in DC hotel
bridesmaids react to seeing bride in wedding gown
mother helps bride with wedding dress in Washington DC
bride's blue shoes for DC wedding day at Potomac View Terrace
bride shows gown to father during first look in Washington DC
bride has first look with dad and shows him note on wedding morning
groom puts on brown shoes in DC suite at Potomac View Terrace
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groom prepares with dad for DC wedding day
bride and groom hold hands around corner reading letters
bride and groom pose with family inside Greek Orthodox church
groom and groomsmen in blue suits pose outside DC church
bride poses with bridesmaids in champagne gowns in Washington DC
groom poses with groomsman in navy suit while bride walks with bridesmaids
bride walks with bridesmaids in champagne gowns on street in DC
groom and groomsmen sit on steps of Potomac View Terrace in Washington DC
newlyweds hug in front of wedding party cheering on steps of Potomac View Terrace
bride smiles laughing over her shoulder holding up bouquet of white flowers outside Potomac View Terrace
newlyweds kiss and wedding party cheers in front of Potomac View Terrace
bride and groom hold hands walking down steps at Potomac View Terrace
newlyweds kiss outside Potomac View Terrace in Washington DC
bride laughs holding bouquet of white flowers before wedding in DC
bride and groom hug outside Potomac View Terrace in DC
bride and groom pose on steps of Potomac View Terrace
newlyweds lean together nuzzling noses on steps of Potomac View Terrace
groom leads bride up steps at Potomac View Terrace
newlyweds kiss on steps of Potomac View Terrace in Washington DC
bride and groom look at DC from balcony at Potomac View Terrace
bride and groom kiss on balcony of Potomac View Terrace
bride and groom kiss with skyline of DC behind them at Potomac View Terrace
newlyweds kiss on balcony of Potomac View Terrace overlooking Washington DC
guests mingle on balcony of Potomac View Terrace during cocktail hour
guests pose on balcony of Potomac View Terrace overlooking Washington DC
guests pose on balcony at Potomac View Terrace
guests watch first dance on patio of Potomac View Terrace
Potomac View Terrace wedding reception with greenery lining tables
welcome sign for wedding reception at Potomac View Terrace
wedding reception at Potomac View Terrace with gold rimmed plates and greenery lining table
family style seating with greenery hanging from ceiling at Potomac View Terrace
bride and groom cheer entering wedding reception at Potomac View Terrace
bridesmaids dance at their seats at Potomac View Terrace
bride lifts glass in a toast during DC wedding reception at Potomac View Terrace
guests clap sitting on balcony at Potomac View Terrace
bride and groom listen to toasts on balcony at Potomac View Terrace
guests listen to toasts during reception at Potomac View Terrace
bridesmaid listens to toast during DC wedding reception
groom twirls bride on dance floor of patio at Potomac View Terrace
bridesmaid claps during speech on DC venue balcony
wedding guests laugh during reception at Potomac View Terrace
bridesmaids give speech to newlyweds on patio at Potomac View Terrace
wedding guest laughs during reception toasts
guests watch bride and groom dance during Potomac View Terrace wedding reception
groom dances with mother under bistro lights at Potomac View Terrace wedding
newlyweds dance with parents during Potomac View Terrace wedding
guests dance with live band during DC wedding reception
bridesmaids dance during DC wedding reception
guests dance during DC wedding reception on patio of hotel
live band performs during DC wedding reception
guests dance during DC wedding reception
DC wedding reception on Potomac View Terrace
guests pose on side of dance floor at DC wedding reception
singer performs during DC wedding reception
bride and groom cut wedding cake on patio of Potomac View Terrace

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