Abby Jiu Wedding Photography » admin http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog Washington DC Wedding Photographer Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:00:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Bridal Shower at Farmers and Fishers with Amber Karson Events http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/07/bridal-shower-at-farmers-and-fishers-with-amber-karson-events/ http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/07/bridal-shower-at-farmers-and-fishers-with-amber-karson-events/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:00:49 +0000 admin http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/?p=3692 Amber and Emily, of Amber Karson Events, are the duo behind this beauitful bridal shower.  The maid of honor picked the restaurant and then asked Amber and Emily to design the rest.  They chose Farmers and Fishers at the Georgetown Waterfront, because it is known for its fresh flavors and ingredients and use of sustainable agriculture. The Harvest Room at Farmers and Fishers was a perfect spot for the intimate Sunday bridal shower.

Using leftover burlap and twine, Amber and Emily created small favors adorned with a butterfly for each guest to take home.
Inside was individually packed trail mix with a custom thank you tag and the shower date were inside.

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]]> http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/07/kim-and-jim-2/feed/ 2 Camie and Dominic Engaged http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/07/camie-and-dominic-engaged/ http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/07/camie-and-dominic-engaged/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:49:08 +0000 admin http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/?p=3684 I had the pleasure of photographing the actual engagement of Dominic and Camie.  I remember when Dominic contacted me and told me about his plan to propose to Camie.  He explained, that there was a specific door step in Glover Park that was really special to them because they ended up there on their first date.  He had no idea who lived there, that was just where they ended up on that special night.

Dominic fabricated a plan that they were walking to dinner, and they just happened to be passing that particular door step.  And when they got there, he got down on one knee and proposed.  So sweet!  I don’t think I will ever get sick of a good love story.

Congratulations you two!

]]> http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/07/camie-and-dominic-engaged/feed/ 1 Tara and Mike’s wedding at Stone Manor http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/07/tara-and-mikes-wedding-at-stone-manor/ http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/07/tara-and-mikes-wedding-at-stone-manor/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:19:03 +0000 admin http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/?p=3528 Tara and Mike were married at Stone Manor. The secluded, rustic setting was just perfect for their wedding day.  This was a special wedding for me, because not only was Tara a beautiful bride, but she is also a friend of mine.  So happy for you two, congratulations!

Love this picture taken by my second shooter and friend, Brittany DeFrehn of Sweetbee Photography

Wedding Coordinator – Sandy Ferreira

DJ – DJ Kopec

Venue – Stone Manor in Middletown, Maryland

Bride and Bridesmaids dresses – By Jenny Yoo at Garnish Boutique

Second Photographer – Brittany DeFrehn of Sweetbee Photography

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The dreary day in London was so fitting when we visited the London Eye.

We asked another tourist to snap a picture of us on the London Bridge.

My husband and I went to Wimbledon and saw some great tennis.  The grounds were flawless.

]]> http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/07/london-trip/feed/ 1 Melissa and Jon at the Airlie Center http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/06/melissa-and-jon-at-the-airlie-center/ http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/06/melissa-and-jon-at-the-airlie-center/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:25:32 +0000 admin http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/?p=3394 Melissa and Jon were married at the Airlie Center in Warrenton, Virginia.  I loved the beautiful grounds of the Airlie Center, and the old colonial look of the buildings.  One of the great things about being a photographer is seeing so many people at one of their most memorable days.  Jon made their honeymoon very memorable too.  He told Melissa to pack her bags for a warm place, but she didn’t know the exact location until they got to the airport.  And that was when Jon told her they were going to Greece.  Hope you had a great honeymoon guys!

Wedding Coordinator – Stacy Mccain of Stacy Mccain events

Cakes – Katrina of Flour and Thyme

Brittany DeFrehn of Sweetbee Photography came along and always took beautiful photos.

Melissa’s friend, Katrina, from Montana made these AMAZING cakes.  She concocted the most creative flavors like citrus basil and salted caramel.  Her website is www.flourandthyme.com

]]> http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/06/melissa-and-jon-at-the-airlie-center/feed/ 3 Laura and Tom’s rustic barn wedding http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/06/laura-and-toms-rustic-barn-wedding/ http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/06/laura-and-toms-rustic-barn-wedding/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:04:55 +0000 admin http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/?p=3317 Laura and Tom were married in Maryland under a tree on a beautiful day.  Nothing could have been more perfect.  Laura did an AMAZING job with so many DIY projects.  From the pom pom napkin rings to the personal drink flags.  She did not leave anything untouched.  Congrats Laura and Tom!

Tom is a map maker.  So the table numbers had Maryland maps as the background.

Wedding Coordinator – Studio Nine Events

Makeup - Crystal Jo Makeup

Flowers – Scentsational Events

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]]> http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/05/brittany-and-ian-in-georgetown/feed/ 2 Shelly and Hafey’s Mexico Wedding http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/05/shelly-and-hafeys-mexico-wedding/ http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/05/shelly-and-hafeys-mexico-wedding/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 13:00:45 +0000 admin http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/?p=3114 I traveled down to Mexico to photograph Shelly and Hafey’s wedding.  I love destination weddings because they are so intimate and personal.  I love how the guests are so close to the bride and groom and that they really get to know each other on the trip.  Shelly and Hafey were surrounded by their closest friends and family at their intimate wedding in a little Mexican chapel.   Congratulations you two!

]]> http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/05/shelly-and-hafeys-mexico-wedding/feed/ 2 Betsy and Alex’s Wedding at The Washington Club http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/05/betsy-and-alexs-wedding-at-the-washington-club/ http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/2010/05/betsy-and-alexs-wedding-at-the-washington-club/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 13:00:23 +0000 admin http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/?p=3049 Betsy and Alex had their wedding in the heart of Dupont Circle at the Washington Club.  Love the classic feel of the wedding day. 

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