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Not to discount any of our past or present Indian clients/weddings (because we love you all!) till now, but Sarah’s beauty on the outside is 10x as beautiful on the inside…. like her girlfriend Kirti whom referred her to us Sarah’s presence is infectious to all that she blesses with her presence, from her smile to her character her personality and excitement about life, love and laughter is one we could all learn to live from. It is impossible not to love them both!

But honestly what are the chances that she would have been able to find a love just as pure as her very own heart? Against all odds she did… thus enters the fabulous Michael! We are hoping that their love infects many near and far as they move on in their lives together, both with degrees that they are sure to use to make a mark on the world many times over again. Blessed with families that as you can see from the images are so close that it is only the air they breathe that separates them from one another.

The most touching of all for me throughout their wedding day was the speech that was given by one of Michael’s brother’s.. the youngest I believe although Michael can correct me if I am wrong as it has taken us forever to get this blog post up and we have just been tourturing Sarah I am for sure…

He said… and I quote “My brother tickled me so much that I became permanently happy!” … that to me was so powerful and just confirms everything that I stated above is not done so in over exaggeration. Another thing he stated was a quote from that of Mother Teresa… although I could not remember all of it to quote it nor could I locate it to quote it … it went a little like this….

As mothers we tend to sacrifice ourselves for those we love around us putting ourselves last. That leaves me with hope that when our children are grown they are with similar morals and values.

With four of our own still growing this also can only be our hope that the work that is spent today will cash into millions once our children have grown, just as it appears to have done with Sarah and Michael.

Just for sentiments sake, here are some quotes that I love from Mother Teresa that are reflected through Michael and Sarah… and quite fitting since I am currently residing in India for a short period of time….

“Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired.”

“Even the rich are hungry for love, for being cared for, for being wanted, for having someone to call their own. ”

“Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired.”

For the patience that Michael and Sarah have had in waiting for this blog post I hope this will hold them over for just a short while till the rest of their images are soon available!

A love for Washington majestically found in Winchester is exactly what this smal boutiquey “George Washington Hotel” is! I think outside of the “Willard Hotel” located in DC it has made it’s mark on us, being one of our favorite to visit! From their bridal suite to the bar they did not miss any detail when decorating this hotel, even right down to taking care of the professionals managing Rebecca and Chris’ wedding we were fed buffet style keeping in mind vegetarian and non-vegetarian needs. Sometimes when you spend so many hours photographing a wedding and have not been extended the courtesy of a hot meal (Yes, there are such things as vendor meals but often enough it is a sandwich, chips and a drink for like 70 bucks! Pretty depressing actually.) it often can make the professionals hired for the job feel some what discounted in their services. Not only that but when you have been working many hours non-stop without time to eat it can also cause a creative crunch in the desire to be creative. So a big “Thanks!” to Lisa Schulz with The Posh Planner and the hotel staff for taking care of and looking out for all of us, it is appreciated more than you will ever know.

Rebecca and Chris decided to be married at this quiant church in historic Winchester which made for a beautiful backdrop, however much to our disappointment and theirs we were sent to the back of the church to photograph from one position without moving other than to use the zoom on our lens! How crazy is that! Many of you may remember my Facebook post about the church lady well here she is… for privacy purposes we have jumbled her face, but personally with the past few experiences with “Church Ladies” I really think that we need to form a pact and create a “Most Wanted” poster for the “Church Ladies” who feed on trying to create a power struggle between the couple being married and her ability to coordinate the church ceremony when the client themselves have hired a wonderful team of professionals. It often makes me question the purpose of having the “Church Lady” there when the Pastor himself gives permission for certain placement only to have the “Church Lady” tell us that we cannot stand where the Pastor has already okay’ed? Questionable for sure!

Either way everyone played out to be good sports about it and complied, allowing for a great night of dancing! Lisa over at Posh really nailed it with the “Pretty in Pink” theme created in the ball room, the tables totally kicked butt! I think that they are my favorites till now… with Holly Chapple Flowers rocking the centerpieces and florals!

Onto our couple! Congrats to both Chris and Rebecca on their wedding bliss, we look forward to a great relationship with the “Dam/Ritter’s” for a long time to come (Chuckling as I remember the evening formals ;-D)!