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Ceremony & Reception: Oxon Hill Manor
Caterer: Occasions
Cake: Kendall’s Cakes
Florist: Spot Floral Design

Oxon Hill Manor

6901 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
301.699.2544

Washington DC Wedding Photographers Mindy and Joriana of Ever After Visuals are thrilled to offer their services for not only Portraits but also Weddings in Northern VA and Maryland.

Sunee and Spencer’s Wedding

Yoga. Many of you know yoga to be any of the methods or disciplines prescribed, especially a series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve control of the body and mind, tranquility, etc. (yes, I did copy that from Dictionary.com).  But to Sunee and Spencer, Yoga is so much more.  As Sunee, with a few tears, described in her hand-written vows, Yoga is what brought her and Spencer together — what allowed them to overlook their pasts and move forward to a beautiful, bright future ahead.  The past and the future met on February 14th, 2010 . . . Sunee and Spencer’s big day!

I don’t think we’ve ever seen a couple more relaxed. Sunee was uniquely elegant, draped in a beautiful gown of lace, hand-made by a family friend in Thailand.  It was so gorgeous and we think it suited Sunee perfectly!  Spencer was also very suave with his tie that matched Sunee’s red patent leather shoes and his tie that matched the bridesmaids icy blue dresses during the ceremony.  One of the many highlights of the night was a nightclub located at the top floor of the Gaylord National Hotel called Pose.  This place was amazing and made a great background for Sunee and Spencer’s images (as you can see).

The ceremony was held at Oxon Hill Manor which sits high on a hill with a picturesque view of the Potomac River from the garden area. The grounds include formal English gardens, rose bushes surrounding a reflecting pool, and a large brick patio for outdoor entertaining. Featured inside are exquisitely appointed rooms with wood floors, crystal chandeliers, and fireplaces.

As Sunee tearfully made her way down the aisle, escorted by her father, the look on Spencer’s face was priceless. Hand-written vows are our favorite from Sunee’s “In any moment, you are where I want to be to Spencer’s passionate witty “I offer my devotion, admiration and passion so that our union will strengthen and we may share the intrinsic happiness that exists between us.  I also offer my ability to lift heavy objects and to reach high places.”  Tears and laughter intermingled — in fact, that is a fitting description of the intimate evening shared by all — as rings were exchanged and then a kiss to seal it all.

The reception can only be described as warm and close.

“You’re just too good to be true
Can’t take my eyes off of you
You’d be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I’m alive
You’re just too good to be true . . . can’t take my eyes off of you”

‘Can’t take my eyes off of you’ by Lauryn Hill was Sunee and Spencer’s first dance. And I have to say, they did an awesome job with the choreography. Cheers and applause erupted from all over the ballroom. Toasts were given by both Spencer’s groomsmen and also Sunee’s bridesmaids, Ilse and Kim.

We were thrilled to see Ilse, Sunee’s maid of honor, as we had the honor of photographing Seth and Ilse’s Wedding a few years back.  Seth and Ilse will soon be having their first child so it was such a wonderful thing to see such glowing happiness of love.

The toasts were such an emotional part of the day — the ability to see friends and family that have known Spencer and Sunee for their entire lives come together to join them for this one day that will define the rest of their lives made it truly an occasion.

Spencer and Sunee, we wish you the most happiness ever!  We were not only honored to be chosen to capture your wedding day but feel honored to have also gotten to know you as individuals as well.

Click here to check out Sunee and Spencer’s WEDDING MONTAGE!

Best,

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