Throughout their nearly 12-year relationship, to getting the keys to their new house, and then to make their dream wedding happen, hard work was a recurring theme. Des and Wes made countless sacrifices and put in the long hours together and for each other. Surrounded by the love and support of friends and family (along with a call from a cousin deployed abroad), it was all well worth it.

And in case there's any doubt, they certainly have the partying part of the "work hard" equation down.

Many thanks to the rest of the vendors who made the night a memorable one!
Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Planner: MorLina Events
Videographer: Ryan Geldermann
Makeup: Kater2You
Hair: Catherine and Candice Badua (C. Marie Beauty)
Florist: Nature of Design with Janet Flowers
Dress: Alfred Angelo
Cake: Maria Karina Cakes
Photobooth: DCPG Photography
DJ: DJ Reece

There's a noticeable difference in the dynamic of a couple that's been together since high school. Diana and Tony have a comfort level that can't reach with anything but time.  Their lives and stories are tightly intertwined. They can even finish each other's sandwiches. 

After getting rained out the week before, we strolled down the waterfront at National Harbor during what seemed like the season's first dry weekend and were rewarded with an absolutely gorgeous sunset. Definitely fitting for these two high school ... sweethearts.

Jinx!

According to an outdated Wikipedia statistic, some 75% of married couples first meet in college. 

When I reunited with Erica and Allan at "the park" (that's how the locals refer to it), there happened to be a 50% chance of rain. It turned out to be fortuitous as the usual throngs of park goers wisely chose to stay dry, leaving us to explore 33% of its 843 beautiful acres unimpeded. 

Wishing you guys 100% happiness, 100% of the time!