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Multicultural DC Wedding: Temnite & Will

This vibrant, richly cultured wedding features exquisite monastery gardens at St Francis Hall, incredible Ethiopian traditions, and a real-life *cave*– don’t miss this interesting (Ethiopian-Texan!!) Multicultural DC wedding!

Image of the groom as he looks into his Ethiopian bride's eyes during golden hour in downtown DC at St Francis Hall during their Multicultural DC Wedding reception captured by dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart

Multicultural DC Wedding photographers love creative dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhineharts, vibrant, unique, creative portrait of the bride through mirror reflections during this wedding at st francis hall
One of my most creative/vibrant reflection photos ever! Keep scrolling to see behind the scenes!
dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this image of the bride and groom hugging one another inside of a cave at st francis hall in Washington, dc during their Multicultural DC Wedding ceremony
Wait this venue that looks like we are in Europe, also has a Cave!?! St Francis Hall is the way to go!!

Why Rhinehart Photography?

Temnite shares, “We chose Rhinehart Photography for our wedding day based on an impressive portfolio, and positive reviews, and because we felt comfortable and confident after meeting with Lisa!

She continues, “Working with Lisa on our wedding day was fantastic! We appreciated her ability to capture timeless moments. We’re hoping to see a lot of classic photos but also a blend of artistry, creativity, and emotion in our wedding photos.”

st francis hall wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this traditional portrait of the bride and groom as they wrap their arms around each other and smile at the camera before their Ethiopian infused wedding ceremony
Here is one of those traditional, DC Wedding Portraits. I framed them with the lamp post, tree branch, and rounded doorway. I placed the bride against the door so her white veil would pop!

Pampering at St Regis Hotel

I love working at St Regis in downtown Washington DC, just a block from the White House.   The large windows, clean lines, and color palette make it an ideal getting-ready location!

Temnite says, “My sister, who is my maid of honor, and I  started getting ready for hair and makeup around 8:30 am at St. Regis! My bridesmaids arrived before noon, it was a busy morning! 

 

dc wedding photojournalist, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this black and white image of the Ethiopian bride and her bridesmaids as they get ready together at the st regis hotel inn Washington DC
Capturing the business and fun of this joyful morning with this candid photograph. Composition and light are so important to me!

creative dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this unique perspective of the bride as she finishes her makeup preparations and looks into the mirror before her Multicultural DC Wedding

image of the brides bustling instructions drawn on a piece of paper for this downtown dc wedding ceremony
Bridesmaids reviewing bustling instructions on the morning of the big day!

Capturing How It Feels

I wanted to give a bit of a tipsy feeling with the champagne– I like bringing my artistic perspective in!

creative dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this unique creative image of the bridesmaids reflections blurred as they pour champagne into a glass before this Ethiopian infused Multicultural DC Wedding ceremony at st francis hall

Noticing the Little Things

I have an eye for noticing the details... I loved the unique detailing on the gown & the lipstick on her champagne glass…

For me, photography is all about the art of being present and observing.

st regis hotel photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this black and white image of the wedding gown handing from the window showing off the details on the dress

close up image of a glass of champagne with a lipstick mark on it inside of the st regis hotel during wedding preparations

dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this black and white image of the bride as she gets her final touches of her hair and makeup finished during her wedding preparations at the st regis hotel in dc before her Ethiopian infused wedding ceremony

creative dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this unique silhouette of the brides wedding dress being buttoned up by her maid of honor during her wedding preparations at the st regis hotel in Washington DC

dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this black and white close up image at the st regis hotel of the back of the brides wedding gown as she is being buttoned up before her Multicultural DC Wedding at st francis hall

image of this Ethiopian bride as she finishes putting in her wedding earrings during her preparations at the st regis hotel in Washington DC

Multicultural DC Wedding Photographer

While my focus is colorful, creative, custom-tailored photography, I also make sure to get flattering, well-lit, well-composed photos in addition to those creative images, too.

Here I’m bringing in some artistry and creativity along with the traditional bridal portraits.

creative dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this unique creative bridal portrait of the bride standing in the window of the st regis hotel with her hand behind her head with unique, creative reflections captured in the image as well

candid image of the bridesmaids capturing shots of the bride as she sits in a chair and gets her veil put on at the st regis hotel in Washington DC

dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this traditional portrait of the bride as she smiles at the camera in her wedding gown and veil outside of st francis hall

st regis hotel photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this traditional bridal portrait silhouette of the bride looking out the window of st regis hotel before her st francis hall wedding ceremony

Creative DC Wedding Photographer

I love playing with vibrant colors, silhouettes and reflections, and showing you a bit of behind-the-scenes, too… Temnite loves the National Portrait Gallery so I made sure to incorporate plenty of classic artistic techniques, composition, and lighting into her photos.

You can see the Washington Monument, reflection, playing up the blue sky, and loving vibrant color in the photos below…

creative dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this unique, vibrant image of the bride as she walks across the street in downtown Washington DC before her Ethiopian infused wedding ceremony at st francis hall
I love the shadows, colors, lines, and that you can see the Washington Monument in the background!
creative dc photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this unique portrait of the bridesmaids watching this Ethiopian bride all captured through the reflections in the mirrors above them in downtown Washington DC before this multicultural wedding at st francis hall
This gorgeous glass! I could have played here forever!
creative dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this vibrant, unique, creative portrait of this Ethiopian bride through mirror reflections during this Multicultural DC Wedding at st francis hall
The reflection of the sky, the leading lines, the frame for the reflected bride, I was thrilled to find this location!

fun wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this vibrant fun image of the bridesmaids as they ride in the limo through downtown dc as they head to st Francis hall for the wedding ceremony

St Francis Hall Multicultural DC Wedding

Temnite smiles, “It was a lot of fun to have my roomates and dear friends from college, whom I trust and support me, by my side. A couple of them traveled from abroad for the weekend to celebrate with me. The limo ride was just fun, with all the ladies together, making sure I was having a good time.”

TRUE STORY, haha: I was trying to photograph the perfect angle for a picture of the bridesmaids… and as I backed up, I finally got the perfect perspective, but it needed to be a little lower. As I squatted down, I inadvertently sat on a cactus! Temnite’s friend was AMAZING with helping me out with those cactus needles!

st Francis hall wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this stunning image of this Ethiopian bride with her bridesmaids as they all hold a part of the wedding gown as their dressed in their various shades of sage green for this multicultural wedding in dc

wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this traditional bridal party shot of the bride and her bridesmaids standing in a line smiling and laughing at the camera together outside of st francis hall
Here is the cactus shot ;). Still can’t believe I did that!

candid dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this candid moment between the bride and her bridesmaid as they laugh together outside of st francis hall

Meet Will

Will moved from Texas when he was younger and grew up in Virginia but moved to DC for school and work. He loves to travel and has studied abroad— he has been to Scotland and Jordan for school and work!

dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this traditional portrait of the groom as he sits in front of brown doors with gold trim outside of st francis hall before his wedding ceremony

st francis hall wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this traditional wedding party shot of the groom and his groomsmen sitting together on the stairs outside of their wedding venue in downtown dc

St Francis Hall: A Multicultural Wedding First Look

Temnite recalls, “I was nervous and happy for the first look, as I knew it marked the real start of the day as a couple with Will. Being in the upper garden at St Francis Hall felt beautiful, like the courtyard of a castle.”

st francis hall wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this traditional portrait of the bride and groom as the groom kisses his Ethiopian bride before their Ethiopian infused wedding ceremony at st francis hall in Washington DC

dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this unique image of the Ethiopian bride and groom as they walk hand in hand in the Spanish gardens at st francis hall for their first look before their Multicultural DC Wedding
This architecture, these colors, the gardens– goodness I love being a Saint Francis Hall wedding photographer!

dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this image of the bride and groom hugging one another inside of a cave at st francis hall in Washington, dc during their Multicultural DC Wedding ceremony

wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this traditional portrait of the bride and groom as they hug one another and smile back at the camera before their st francis hall wedding ceremony

Multicultural DC Wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this image of the groom and his Ethiopian bride as they hold hands in the Spanish gardens of st Francis hall during their first look before their wedding ceremony

St Francis Hall: Multicultural DC Wedding Ceremony

From Addis to Amarillo— I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was when I heard that Temnite & Will’s wedding would be blending Ethiopian and Texan cultures together.  I love how unique all couples are, and really love to play that up in photos, but having that additional cultural uniqueness gave me so much to work with!

close up image of people playing the violins before this outdoor wedding ceremony at st francis hall

candid moment between the bride and her flower girls before the wedding ceremony at st francis hall captured by dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart

close up image of the groom as he watches his Ethiopian bride walk down the aisle towards him during this outdoor st francis hall wedding ceremony captured by dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart

vibrant, colorful image of this Ethiopian bride as she walks down the aisle at her outdoor multicultural st francis hall wedding ceremony captured by wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart

image of family members as they watch the bride come down the aisle and meet the groom at the alter during this outdoor st francis hall wedding ceremony

vibrant, colorful image of the bride and groom as they stand next to one another at the end of the aisle during their outdoor multicultural st francis hall wedding ceremony

Temnite + Will: Diverse Cultures and Shared Values

Temnite shares, “Will and I met a few months before the pandemic so we are so lucky to have met each other before the lockdown!” 

She adds, “We were drawn to each other by a shared sense of humor, values, openness, and love for adventure. Our differences in culture added richness to our relationship as we both have studied abroad and love to explore and understand other cultures. I have been to France and he has been to Scotland and Jordan for study and work. On our wedding day, we experienced a mix of excitement, joy, nervousness, and gratitude for having our families who traveled thousands of miles to be with us.” 

unique perspective of the bride and groom as they share their vows with one another during their outdoor wedding ceremony at st francis hall captured by creative wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart

close up portrait of the groom as he stares into his Ethiopian bride's eyes with a smile during their outdoor multicultural wedding ceremony at st francis hall captured by wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart

traditional portrait of the bride and groom as they share a kiss at the end of their wedding ceremony as everyone cheers and claps around them during their outdoor multicultural wedding ceremony at st francis hall

vibrant colorful image of the bride and groom as they walk down the aisle together arm in arm and smiling after getting married at st francis hall in Washington DC

Family Bonds & Missing Mom…

Temnite smiles, “My nieces and my goddaughter, who were the flower girls, added so much joy to our day!”

She continues, “My dad’s presence meant a lot, as this was one of the few beautiful events we had as a family since my mom’s passing. Reserving a seat for my mom was very important, as I wanted to respect and reserve space for her at our ceremony.”

vibrant, colorful image of the bride as she hugs her bridesmaid after this Multicultural DC Wedding ceremony at st francis hall in Washington DC

traditional family portrait of the bride and her large Ethiopian family after this outdoor wedding ceremony at st francis hall in dc

portrait photographer, Lisa rhinehart, captures this traditional portrait of the grooms parents after this multicultural wedding ceremony at st francis hall in dc
Will’s parents
vibrant colorful image of this family member as he smiles at the camera after this outdoor wedding ceremony in Washington DC
Temnite’s father

dc wedding photographer, Lisa rhinehart, captures this sentimental image of the bride as she holds the reserved sign in memory of her mom who passed away before her Multicultural DC Wedding at st francis hall

close up image of the bride as she hugs her Ethiopian family after her Multicultural DC Wedding ceremony at st francis hall

St Francis Hall Wedding Reception

Temnite shares, “We chose the St Francis Hall for its’ unique and serene atmosphere. What we liked most about the venue was all the distinct areas it offered.”

She continues, “We loved how it felt like we were in a Spanish garden. The cave (replica of the cave from the Bible) is our favorite part, as we had an intimate time together before the crowd joined us. The beautiful upper garden in the monastery adds to the peaceful atmosphere we both enjoy. The ballroom, with its beautiful lights, provided another elegant touch that we both enjoyed.”

vibrant, colorful detail image of the florals on the tables at this st francis hall wedding reception in Washington DC captured by wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart

st francis hall wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this image of the inside of the venue decorated for this Multicultural DC Wedding reception in Washington DC

fun image of this Ethiopian bride and groom as they enter their wedding reception hand in hand at st francis hall in Washington DC

Multicultural DC Wedding Traditions

Temnite smiles, “Our wedding day was uniquely special with the blend of culture, the intimate cave moment, and the vibrant Ethiopian/ Texan celebration, making it a memorable and distinctive experience.”

She adds, “The Ethiopian food was the best and an easy choice for us to share with our guests, as it usually offers delicious flavor options for everyone.”

I used perspective to capture the overall feelings during the opening dance set– how much fun was this packed dance floor?

image of Ethiopian wedding guests as they cheer and clap for the groom and Ethiopian bride as they enter their Multicultural DC Wedding reception at st francis hall captured by dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart

black and white image of the bride and groom as they laugh with one another as their wedding party dances around them during their st Francis hall wedding reception
I photographed traditional images of Temnite and Will being surrounded on the dancefloor, but I love the energy and feel that this slow shutter speed brings to this photo!
image of the bride and groom in the middle of a dance circle as they begin the Ethiopian wedding traditions during this Multicultural DC Wedding reception at st francis hall captured by dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart
A similar moment, but with a higher perspective you can really see how packed the dance floor was!

Sunset Getaway

One of my favorite parts of each wedding, is taking the couple out to enjoy a few moments alone during golden hour.

I also love how St Francis Hall had everything from Spanish Gardens to a cave to crosswalks to work with. It really allowed for unique, creative shots.

golden hour image of the groom and his Ethiopian bride as they walk hand and hand across the crosswalk in downtown dc together as the sun sets behind them captured by dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart

fun image of the bride and groom as they walk hand and hand across the crosswalk in Washington DC as they look back and smile and laugh at the camera during their romantic portrait session during golden hour after their wedding reception at st francis hall

Multicultural DC Wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart, captures this image of the groom kissing his Ethiopian bride in the golden hour light during their romantic portrait session at st francis hall in Washington DC
This golden light was just spectacular– and check out these cuties!
Image of the groom as he looks into his Ethiopian bride's eyes during golden hour in downtown DC at St Francis Hall during their Multicultural DC Wedding reception captured by dc wedding photographer, Lisa Rhinehart
Mmmmm… lens flare, it communicates so much emotion!

Multicultural DC Wedding Traditions

The start of the reception focused more on American traditions and was just breathtaking in St Francis Hall!  I absolutely love being a Saint Francis Hall Wedding Photographer!

st francis wedding photographer, lisa rhinehart, captures this aerial shot of this multicultural wedding reception inside of st francis hall in Washington dc

st francis hall wedding photographer, lisa rhinehart, captures this image of the bride and groom as they share their first dance together during their wedding reception in Washington dc

close up image of the bride and groom as they share their first dance together at their st francis hall wedding reception in Washington dc
I love the way he looks at her! And how cute is the bustle of her gown?
candid wedding photographer, lisa rhinehart, captures this image of the flower girls as they watch the groom and his Ethiopian bride share their first dance together during this multicultural wedding reception at st francis hall in dc
Awwww these little girls watching!
dc wedding photographer, lisa rhinehart, captures this image of the groom and his ethiopian bride as they share their first dance together during their multicultural st francis hall wedding reception in dc
I love that you can see most of the guests’ faces from this higher perspective!

End of the Multicultural DC Wedding Night

The couples’ family and friends really packed the dance floor! It was so fun to watch this Ethiopian Wedding dancing…

Temnite says, “The dancing is called eskista; it’s usually a community dance rather than just couples, and for a large wedding crowd, it’s a lot of fun.”

dc wedding photographer, lisa rhinehart, captures this image of the bride and groom in the middle of a dance circle as the ethiopian wedding traditions begin during this st francis hall wedding reception

Multicultural DC Wedding photographer, lisa rhinehart, captures this image of the ethiopian bride and her groom underneath a blanket as they celebrate cultural wedding traditions during this st francis hall wedding reception in Washington dc

Nights End for this Washington DC Wedding at Saint Francis Hall

Temnite smiles, “Walking out at the end of the evening felt like we both really enjoyed our celebration and were happy to have shared it with everyone we love!

aerial image of st francis hall as wedding guests mingle with each other and dance together during this multicultural wedding reception
Being able to climb the stairs and get a bird’s-eye view of the reception space is such a treat! I absolutely love being a Saint Francis Hall DC Wedding photographer!
dc wedding photographer, lisa rhinehart, captures this end of the night shot of the bride and groom as they share a kiss together while holding sparklers at the end of their st francis hall multicultural dc wedding reception
They wanted an alternative to a sparkler send-off. I think this intimate send-off was just what they needed!

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