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9 of 25: Melanie and Adam @ The Fairmont Hotel in Washington DC

If you need a day full of laughter and sunshine you would have to booked a double date with Melanie and Adam! Adam and Melanie can keep you entertained for hours of endless comic relief as they talk about anything and everything under the moon!

These two right from our first meeting were convinced that they already knew exactly what they wanted and it was pretty evident that they found it within our little piece of heaven here in our Old Town Warrenton studio. A lot of our bridal clientele that we meet with tend to invest a good amount of time with us on their first visit almost so that some of them we connect with so well that you want to make dinner and a movie out of it! Melanie is one of those girl’s that I imagine you would always invite over for a slumber party, as she would be the life of the party!

When you see her and Adam together it is so evident that Adam would give his own life for hers. The way that he looks at her and the tenderness and patience he has as he lets Melanie state her mind. Melanie equally returns the glares and the two of them no matter when or where are quite inebriated by one another.

I think Srinu and I need a M&A fix pretty soon as we are starting to feel a little bit of separation anxiety from the two of them! We love you guys and are honored that we were the chosen ones!

To view highlights from their wedding click here!

This was one of our most favorite shots of them together as they saw each other for the first time!
Melanie and Adam's Wedding, The Fairmont Hotel, Washington DC

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  • Melanie KaplanDecember 28, 2010 - 12:14 pm

    This is one of our favorite photos from the wedding, too! It takes me right back to that moment 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Susan DelafieldDecember 28, 2010 - 12:35 pm

    My favorite part of the entire weekend was when Melanie circled Adam during the ceremony. You could see and feel the love between their locked eyes. The moment was so intense it brought tears to my eyes. I feel very lucky to have been invited to share in such a beautiful weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Katherine ConatyDecember 28, 2010 - 3:47 pm

    Best wedding ever
    Need an M & A fix too
    I browse your photosReplyCancel

  • Adam KaplanJanuary 3, 2011 - 5:46 pm

    Hey Amy & Srinu! Love the photos, and hope all is well 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Kristen DeForrestJanuary 3, 2011 - 6:12 pm

    From our student days at Georgetown to our dog-washing adventures in November 2010, I’ve always loved those “endless hours of comic relief” with Adam and Melanie. So glad I was able to share in the big day!ReplyCancel

  • Steve KaplanJanuary 3, 2011 - 6:13 pm

    Loved, loved, loved the quality and creativeness of the pix.ReplyCancel

  • Grace KaplanJanuary 3, 2011 - 6:15 pm

    Ths was the greatest wedding – Melanie was absolutely gorgeous and Adam was so handsome! They both radiated that day – and everyone loved celebrating this special event with them. Two of our close family friends who attended included a reference to this wedding in their Christmas letters – saying it was a key highlight of 2010 for them. The Regeti’s photos really captured the special moments beautifully!ReplyCancel

  • Kah TehJanuary 3, 2011 - 6:48 pm

    I’m so sorry I missed the wedding but seeing these pictures made me feel like I was there!ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl DayJanuary 3, 2011 - 9:01 pm

    These photographs provide an exquisite view of this beautiful and obviously fun wedding. I especially love the photograph of the wedding party.ReplyCancel

  • Drew AmbrosyJanuary 3, 2011 - 9:17 pm

    That is a very accurate description of the happy couple. The photos look great, I bet they wish Regetis came along on the honeymoon to take some more!ReplyCancel

  • Matt BisgaierJanuary 3, 2011 - 10:38 pm

    The photos did a truly remarkable job of capturing the amazing emotion present in the wedding. What a great weekend, and terrific wedding!ReplyCancel

  • Ariana CappuccinoJanuary 4, 2011 - 12:22 am

    Adam & Melanie’s wedding was wonderful and I’m lucky that I was there to share it with them. Regeti’s did a such wonderful job of capturing the day, and they’ll be able to look back on it for years to come!ReplyCancel

  • Lara SulzmanJanuary 4, 2011 - 10:44 pm

    I didn’t think anyone could capture how amazing Melanie and Adam are.. but you guys did! The pictures are beyond beautiful. Such great memories! (Maybe Mel and Adam should have another wedding…?)ReplyCancel

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