Katie & Philip: An Old Town Alexandria Wedding

I recently worked with a beautiful couple on their May wedding in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. From the start, I loved the concept for their wedding: intimate, casual elegance steeped in the rich history of the cobblestoned streets of Alexandria.

The ceremony took place at the Historic Christ Church where, inside, the pew George Washington and his family sat in when they attended the Church is perfectly preserved.

Historic Christ Church in Alexandria

Historic Christ Church in Alexandria

Following the ceremony, a bagpiper followed by the Bride & Groom marched triumphantly from the Church to the Lee-Fendall House just a few block away. Having all the guests join in the procession was so festive.

Bagpiper piped the Bride & Groom and guests from Church to the Lee-Fendall House

Bagpiper piped the Bride & Groom and guests from Church to the Lee-Fendall House

The Lee-Fendall House was the perfect venue for this intimate wedding. With tents in the back of the house, tables with soft blues and greens, and gorgeous floral arrangements featuring hydrangea, the reception transformed into beautiful garden party.

Lee-Fendall House

Lee-Fendall House

Tent and garden area were set for cocktails when guests arrived

Tent and garden area were set for cocktails when guests arrived

Beautiful floral wreaths, by The Enchanted Florist

Beautiful floral wreaths, by The Enchanted Florist

It’s so important to find ways to make one’s wedding personal. With a southern heritage, the bride & groom chose shrimp and grits for the menu. Guests loved not only food itself, but the beautiful presentation.

In Keeping with their Southern roots, Katie and Philip ensured shrimp and grits would be on the menu.

In Keeping with their Southern roots, Katie and Philip ensured shrimp and grits would be on the menu.

Katie and Philip danced their first dance to music played by the band, Groovetown.

The beautiful couple dances their first dance

The beautiful couple dances their first dance

In addition to a bride and groom’s cake, delicious pastries and cookies were served later in the evening.

Tiered pastry stands

Tiered pastry stands

It was a beautiful, special day from start to finish. Congratulations and many blessings, Katie and Philip!

Getting ready for the ceremony

Getting ready for the ceremony

Enjoying the party

Enjoying the party

A beautiful couple

A beautiful couple

Vendors:

Florist: The Enchanted Florist
Photography: Len Spoden
Catering: Splendid Fare
Band: Groovetown

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4 comments to Katie & Philip: An Old Town Alexandria Wedding

  1. How fun and what a great venue! Congrats Teresa – it looks marvelous!

  2. Teresa, you were wonderful, and Katie would not have survived without you. Thanks so much for a special blog about her wedding.
    Susie (mother of the bride)

  3. Beautiful photos – I felt like I was there. What a wonderful couple, family and photographer!

  4. Absolutely beautiful. Katie was a gorgeous bride.

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