Sometimes the best love stories are two people coming together, recognizing something in the other that resonates with oneself, and walking hand in hand from there. Colleen knew Mike was the one for her from the start, and their love for adventures and travel has taken them to far off and wonderful places. While on a New Year’s trip to Iceland, they decided to hike up a snowy cliff during a blizzard. At the top, surrounded by the most spectacular view, Mike proposed— a complete surprise to Colleen, who had planned every other detail of their trip.

Mike & Colleen’s blue & grey fall wedding at Columbia Country Club was full of thoughtful touches and glam detail. Colleen planned so many special gifts for her amazing bridesmaids, and I adored Mike & Colleen’s tender first look and the chance to sneak off for some quiet sunset portraits after their beautiful ceremony at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.

A special thank you to the vendors who made the day so wonderful:

Ceremony:  Holy Redeemer Catholic Church  |  Reception:  Columbia Country Club  |  Wedding Planner:  Laura Gaige with Columbia Country Club  |  Florist:  Bethesda Florist  |  Bride’s Gown: Ines Di Santo  purchased at Nordstrom  |  Bride’s Shoes:  Badgley Mischka   |  Engagement Ring and Wedding Bands:  Boone & Sons  |  Makeup:  Kimberli Warren  |  Hair:  Joyce Chu and Molly McCormick  |  Groom and Groomsmen Suits:  The Black Tux   |  Invitations:  Just Paper and Tea  |  Cake:  Pastries by Randolph  |  Band:  Doctor’s Orders  |  Videographer:  Shutter and Sound