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The hardest part of writing about Sonya and Vivek’s wedding is just trying to do it justice.  It was very much like a normal wedding if by normal you mean 600 guests, the Willard, the Mellon Auditorium, a 10-foot wedding cake, 2 dance troupes and a horse.  You know, normal!  :-)

You should check out the story that The Washington Post did on the wedding.  The wedding was unbelievable!  I have been to shows in Las Vegas that weren’t half as beautiful or entertaining.

We were asked to cover the rehearsal dinner on Friday and then started with them at 7am on Saturday until 1am on Sunday.  It was a long two (three??) days but it was certainly never boring!  The colors, the grandeur, the guests and our awesome bride and groom made for such a beautiful weekend.

Sonya and Vivek were both so much fun to work with.  Vivek was always doing something to make us, himself or others laugh — like his three takes at a first look (made me laugh!).  When we first met, Sonya was so concerned about the photography and how she would look.  I couldn’t believe it — look at her – she is gorgeous and was constantly smiling!!  In the end, I think it was just an unforgettable evening for both of them, their guests and our team of photographers.

Like I said, I am at a loss for words to describe the wedding so let me describe it in the best way I know how:

Wedding 411:
Event Coordinator: Events by Design | Vinnu Kudva | 703.579.1496
Ceremony and Rehearsal Dinner: Willard InterContinental Hotel | 202.628.9100
Caterer: Ridgewells | Blythe Swift | 301.907.3737
Cake: Patty Cakes | Patricia Collette | 571.338.2469
Designer: Nivanjoli | Prabha Bhambri | 703.759.0068
Bhangra Dancers: GMU Bhangra
Dancers: Rhythmology
Reception Location: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
Photography: Connor Studios | Michael Connor along with Andrew Harnik and Jonathan Newton | 202.527.9768

For even more, check out the slideshow:

We were happy to meet so many fun brides on Sunday at the Bethesda Bridal Show.  The next day our newest “hire” Jack came into our family.

Connor Studios will be working out of our hospital office until Thursday morning when we all get to go back home.  Jack was 7lbs. 8oz. and just shy of 21 inches long. Grace has been so cute with him but I still think that she doesn’t have a clue that he is coming home!

We couldn’t be happier.  Nicole and Jack are very happy and healthy.

So, now you know Jack.

I have to start out by thanking Terri’s mom Margaret!  Terri took her mom to a bridal show and was running on empty by the end of the show and wanted to bust out. Her mom said they should go down the last aisle and spotted us and the rest was history…

Terri started her day with her bridesmaids at the beautiful Hotel Monaco before heading up to the church.

Terri and John were married at St. Sophia, a Greek Orthodox church in NW Washington. To say that this is a beautiful church is an understatement!!  It is one of the prettiest in Washington. Heading over to the church, Terri’s bridesmaids warned me that the floor was slick. Of course I thought they were overreacting — WRONG! Trying to move quickly to get into place for their first kiss about cost me my life!

After the ceremony, John took the bridal party across town to the reception in a fire truck. John is a dentist but also a volunteer fireman and was able to drive one of their older fire trucks. The children had a blast riding up in the back down Massachusetts Ave.

The reception was held at the new Harman Center for the Arts across from the Verizon Center.  The Harman Center is still pretty new and hasn’t hosted a lot of wedding receptions but is such a unique location!  The glass front and the orange wall makes a beautiful place.

A huge thank you to Terri and John for allowing us to be with you on your beautiful day. The ceremony was absolutely gorgeous and the reception was a ton of fun.

Pop your self some popcorn and get comfortable for Terri and John’s slideshow:

Wedding 411:
Photography: Connor Studios / Michael Connor & Katie Falkenberg
Ceremony Location: St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Reception Location: Harman Center for the Arts / Tim Bailey
Florist: Enrico’s Flowers / Silvia Mastrangelo
Band: The Winn Brothers Band / Gordon Winn