Takoma Park, Maryland | Washington D.C | Elle + Josiah | Destination Wedding
A gorgeous low light winter wedding set the tone for Elle and Josiah’s big day, which took place in Takoma Park, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. This is an amazing couple that I met at a wedding in Houston 2015.
This hip couple met when Elle listened to Josiah, a DJ on her favorite Indie Rock station Sirius XMU. She finally worked up the courage to connect via Facebook and after numerous messages, they began dating. They live in the beautiful neighborhood of Takoma Park, steeped in history with its wonderful people, shops and streets. The wedding and reception was at Republic, this super cool refined bistro with some excellent food. In fact, the best food I’ve tasted at ANY wedding.
I started capturing the wedding festivities from the moment I arrived in D.C. I’ve tried to keep the sequence of images in time order. The first images you’ll see are at their apartment with their lovable dog Porter. The brunch images captured the next day are at Kitchen Bar in Silver Spring. Fast forwarding to the wedding day, the getting ready images are photographed at Hampton Inn and then the ceremony at Republic.
Thank you for the trust. Click on each image to see larger. Scroll down and leave your congrats for the couple in the comments below.
![Sirius XMU DJ Josiah and Elle with Porter the dog makes a side entrance in Washington DC apartment](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![A triangular structure to a pre wedding shoot photographed in Washington DC](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/02-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas-802x1200.jpg)
![Cute nephew hugs grandma at a wedding rehearsal in Takoma, Washington D.C](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/03-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![During a rehearsal dinner the groom kisses the bride as her mother speech](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/04-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![During a wedding rehearsal dinner in Spring, Maryland, a little boy peeks out over his fathers shoulder](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/05-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Family and friends gather at a wedding rehearsal lunch in Silver Spring, Maryland.](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/06-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![A homage to Wes Anderson movies bride and groom on their wedding day in Takoma Washington DC](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/37-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Goom has his tie fixed by father in pre wedding in a Silver Spring hotel Washington DC](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/07-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Takoma Park Washington DC Wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/08-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Takoma Park Washington DC Wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/09-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Groom fixes his tie in hotel room mirror, Takoma Park, Washington DC Wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/10-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![The bride checks her makeup in a hotel room prior to getting married in Silver Spring Maryland DC](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/11-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![smile from a beautiful baby at a Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/12-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![A frown from a beautiful baby at a Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/13-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Brides pensive hands as she gets ready for her wedding day at Takoma Park Washington DC Wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/14-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Father of the bride hugs his daughter on her wedding day at Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/15-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Bride check the mirror in her winter wedding dress at Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/16-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Beautiful light lits up two books at Takoma Park wedding Washington DC Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/17-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Republic pictures frames adorn the walls at a Takoma Park wedding Washington DC Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/18-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![The bride waits in a car outside republic at Takoma Park Washington DC Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/19-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Image of the exterior republic at Takoma Park Washington DC Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![A quartet of singers practise a song in Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/21-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![A girl holds a book pre-ceremony at Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/22-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Father and son stand ready for the ceremony at Takoma Park Washington DC Wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/23-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Rear view of bride mother and father walking down the aisle at Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/24-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![beautifully lit ceremony at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/25-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Couples wedding at the Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/26-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Takoma Park Washington DC Wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/27-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![The rings are passed round the wedding ceremony attendees Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/28-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![During wedding ceremony a young boy plays the violin at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/29-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Takoma Park Washington DC Wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/30-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Couple face each other during wedding vows in beautiful low light ceremony at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/31-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Interior of Republic of wedding ceremony in mirror at Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/32-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Wide shot of wedding attendees inside republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/33-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Couple stand in middle of Republic during their wedding ceremony Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/34-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Couple take their first kiss at a wedding ceremony winter wedding in Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/35-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Moments after tying the knot couple embrace in quiet moment at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/36-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Bride greets guest a winter wedding at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/38-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Menu details wedding Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/39-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Beautiful low light wedding wedding decor details at Republic restaurant bar Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/40-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Brides shares fun with wedding guests at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/41-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Takoma Park Washington DC Wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/42-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss as parents sit at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/43-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Bride hugs a flower girls at Republic wedding reception Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/44-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![A humorous iages of father and baby son at wedding reception Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/45-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Couple enjoy a toast at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/46-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Reaction of guests to funny toasts at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/47-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Magician Ryne Strom magic trick with wedded couple at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/48-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Bride hugs a guest at Republic wedding reception Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/49-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![First dance with brides father at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/50-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Bartender at Republic wedding reception Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/51-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Wedding reception guests at Republic gather roung fire and smores Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/52-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Bride and mother dance together surrounded by friends and family at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/53-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Best friends totem pole at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/54-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas-802x1200.jpg)
![Guest limoes at wedding reception Republic Takoma Park Washington DC Wedding](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/55-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Hands clasped around grooms waist at Republic wedding reception Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/56-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Symmetrical images of boys fallen asleep at a late winter wedding reception Republic restaurant Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/57-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Hamming up for the camera wedding couple cut the cake at wedding reception Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/58-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Dance off cat licking at wedding reception Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/59-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Reception guest having fun at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/60-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Bride air guitars at wedding reception at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/61-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Guests dancing wedding reception Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/62-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Brides laughs out loud at wedding reception Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/63-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Worker ar Republic dodges a sparkler wedding reception Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/64-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Bride and grooms shoes at wedding reception Republic](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/L1000917.jpg)
![Couple laugh hysterically as depart sparklers send off at Republic Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/65-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)
![Couple depart Republic wedding reception Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas](https://www.philipthomas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/66-Takoma-Park-Washington-D.C-Leica-Wedding-photographer-Philip-Thomas.jpg)