Stephanie and Chris were married this past May in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at The Mansion at Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect, and below are some of the professional shots by the very talented Michael Bonfigli. The afternoon started with the outdoor ceremony on the patio of the mansion, and was immediately followed by a cocktail hour on the patio steps. Guests were then invited inside for dinner and dancing.

Stephanie and I are discussing how she will walk down the stairs to meet her father:

Taking a few private moments before the ceremony:

I love these next two! The ladies are just about ready to head down the aisle and they realized they’re a few minutes late:

Getting hitched on the mansion’s front steps:

And they’re off!  The newlyweds snuck off for a little alone time before the reception started:

I just love the interiors at Strathmore:

Restaurant Associates (Strathmore’s in-house caterer) did a wonderful job with the food and service:

The beautiful centerpieces and floral decor were provided by Distinctive Floral Designs:

Look at this adorable cake topper!  This scrumptious cake was baked by Sticky Fingers Bakery in DC. It was delicious, and completely vegan!

Strathmore is a such a perfect venue for an intimate party:

The band, Retrospect, kept people dancing all night long:

And they’re off!

Congratulations again Stephanie and Chris! You had a beautiful wedding and it was a pleasure to be a part of!

Tags: allison, distinctive floral designs, michael bonfigli, Real Weddings, restaurant associates, retrospect, sticky fingers, strathmore

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