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Traditional Family Wedding at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria

Traditional Family Wedding at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria

Classic black & white wedding portrait at Traditional Family Wedding at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria by Sarah Bradshaw

This traditional family wedding at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria was all about people. Conor & Molly met in high school, but it wasn’t until they both moved out of state to attend the same college that they started dating. “When we went to South Carolina,” Conor said, “she reminded me of home.” That feeling quickly went from “reminding me of home” to “she is my home.” 

After dating for ten years, they got engaged and planned their wedding for early summer of 2020. When the pandemic hit, they pivoted their plans and reframed their priorities to focus on the family members and close friends who could attend. The entire day revolved around people and making memories with those closest to them.

Molly got ready in her parents’ home, the same house where her father grew up and got ready on his wedding day. After private a first look with Conor, the wedding party took portraits at the US Capitol before their ceremony at St Aloysius Church and reception at Belle Haven Country Club where they dined inside and danced outside on the lower terrace. 

The following vendors made the day perfect:

Planner: Molly Radigan  |  Ceremony: St Aloysius Church at Gonzaga  |  Venue: Belle Haven Country Club  |  Photographer: Sarah Bradshaw  |  Videographer: Rivion Weddings |  Florist: Floral Presentations  |  Hair & Makeup: Amie Decker Beauty  |  Bridal gown: Carolina Herrera  |  Bridal Salon: Carine’s Bridal  |  Shoes: Loeffler Randall  |  Veil: Debra Shirley  |  Rings: Spectral Gems  |  Bridesmaid’s gowns: Amsale  |  Groom’s attire: Enzo Custom  |  Groomsmen: Black Tux  |  Calligraphy: Elizabeth Porcher Jones  |  Custom Illustrations: Sam Crosby  |  DJ: DJ Derron  |  Rentals: DC Rentals

Loeffler Randall wedding shoes on Lindale Studios styling mat

Navy and white wedding invitation at Traditional Family Wedding at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria by Sarah Bradshaw

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With nearly 20 years of experience behind the lens and a portfolio that spans four continents, Sarah brings a refined, story-driven approach to the events of a wedding. Her work has published in Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Living, as well as print & digital outlets around the globe.

Sarah Bradshaw is an internationally recognized wedding & event photographer. Combining a background in international photojournalism, a love for classical art, and a genuine interest in people, Sarah creates images that are at once iconic and intimate, effortless and intentional, in the moment and intended for a lifetime.