USS Sequoia Presidential Yacht and Bobby Van's Steakhouse Wedding

 

I was lucky enough to photograph Olivia and Ron's beautiful wedding on the famous presidential yacht, the USS Sequoia. The Sequoia has an interesting history and was frequented by former presidents from Herbert Hoover to  Jimmy Carter. Needless to say, it was part of many historic events and was a fitting choice for their special event. 

 

We took a scenic cruise around Washington D.C. and ended at Bobby Van's Steakhouse for the final destination. Here are some photos from the wedding:
 

Minature model of the yacht

Interior of the yacht

Guest sign-in

Bride's bouquet



Ron, the groom

Picking up the guests

 

 

Olivia's beautiful shoes with bow accents

 

 

Ron and his groomsmen




The lovely bride in her veil

 

The exchange of rings
 

 

The reception, which took place at Bobby Van's Steakhouse, was the perfect reflection of Olivia and Ron's cultural backgrounds. They blended both cultures beautifully, by offering a mix of cuisines, decorations, music, and traditions.

 

The ceiling was adorned with lanterns



The couple honors the Chinese tea ceremony tradition

 

Ron makes his grand entrance with his new bride on his arm

The couple laugh and enjoy themselves during their first dance

 

Double happiness wedding cake

Mini bamboo party favor sitting on top of red envelopes

Ron and Olivia say goodbye to the guests (notice how Olivia is already taking care of her new husband by carrying all the bags).

 

 

 

 

Wedding Channel Deal

We are so excited to be featured on WeddingChannel.com. For a limited time, we are offering our standard engagement package for 50% off plus 2 8X10 prints of your favorite images. I've personally received quite a few calls on how the deal works. It's actually quite simple. First, purchase the deal off the website. Once you make a purchase and receive your code, call or email happysignature@gmail.com (make sure to include your code) and your date of preference. Please include your name, prefered appointment time, shoot location preference, address, and contact number.  I will also answer all questions that you or your fiance may have in advance via email or phone. Once we set a date and appointment, we will meet at the location and take pictures. After the pictures, you will receive a CD of the unedited photos for you to choose your favorites. Thereafter, I will edit the photos, have your favorite two printed and shipped directly to you. Additional upgrades, such as framed canvas or posters, are always available.

The Standard Engagement Session includes the below plus 2 8X10 prints: •1 Hour •75 Photo Session •One Outdoor Location in Manhattan (Other Areas Available, Travel Fee Applies) •15 Retouched Photos •Photo Disc (all photos Medium Resolution JPG’s)​ $300

Preparing for your Engagement Shoot

Engagement pictures are a great way to start your family album; photos can be used for invitations, photos guestbooks, display, guestbooks, and more.

To help you get the the most out of your shoot, here are some preparation tips:

1. Get plenty of rest the night before the shoot - this is essential! Rest is key when it comes to looking and feeling your best during the shoot.

2.  Take advantage of your bridal hair and makeup trial appointments. Some brides schedule their makeup and hair trial appointments before to the shoot so they can see in advance how they will look in photos and make adjustments, if needed. 

3. Coordinate your outfit with your fiance. You don't have to match your partner exactly, but it would be nice to have a common theme or a complimentary look. It's best to avoid patterns or distracting clothing, you want the photos to focus on you and your partner and not on your clothing.

4. Try to drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol the day before the shoot. Don't schedule anything out of the ordinary or tiring the night before.  Again, you want to feel and look your best during the shoot - puffy eyes or a headache won't help.

5. Don't forget your daily beauty routines. Do you need your nails or eyebrows done? Does your partner need a haircut or a nice shave? If so, get them done before your shoot. Details will make a difference in your photos.