Jenevieve + Janine: Queer Wedding at Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia

Wedding

Mar 31

Written By VVITCH Digital Agency, LLC

We still can’t get over how incredible Janine & Jenevieve’s wedding day was. These two have a lovely story, you can read all about it in this perfect Bustle Magazine article.

Shawnee had such a wonderful time getting to know these two sweethearts. Janine & Jenevieve had their celebration at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia and it was such a great setting for their wedding day. They did things exactly as they wanted, and pieced together different traditions, keeping only what was important to them as a couple.

Make your own traditions, and live your life fully 🖤

Getting Ready

Two brides helping each other get ready at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Two little girls helping each other put shoes on in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Future LGBTQ spouse doing hair and makeup at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Photography

LGBTQ bride getting her hair done at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Wedding Photography

LGBTQ bride getting her veil put on at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Wedding Photography

Bridesmaid helping bride button wedding dress in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Black and white portrait of veiled bride at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

First Look

Bride entering a room smiling at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Bride excited to see her bride at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Future spouses embracing before ceremony at Torpedo Factory Virginia Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Two brides smiling together before wedding at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Two brides embracing before wedding at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Two brides embracing before wedding at Torpedo Factory outside DC Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Wedding Ceremony

Wooden heart sign with couple's names and wedding stationery in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow

Wedding guests arriving at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Photography

Two brides holding hands walking down the aisle at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow

LGBTQ couple getting married at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Wedding Photography

Close up of brides holding hands getting married at Torpedo Factory VA Shawnee Custalow Photography

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Two brides getting married with hand fasting ritual at Torpedo Factory Virginia Shawnee Custalow

Two brides exchanging rings in ceremony at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow

Wedding guests watching LGBTQ couple get married at Torpedo Factory VA Shawnee Custalow Photography

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Newlywed LGBTQ couple holding hands after ceremony at Torpedo Factory VA Shawnee Custalow

Newlyweds holding hands back up the aisle at the Torpedo Factory Virginia Shawnee Custalow

Wedding Portraits

Newlywed brides posing with bridesmaid in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photographer

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Newlywed brides posing with two flower girls in white at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow

Married LGBTQ couple posing with family and friends in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photographer

Newlywed bride posing with family in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photographer

Newlywed bride posing with parents in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photographer

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Newly married brides smiling outside in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Wedding Photographer

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Newlywed brides smiling with bouquets in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photographer

Married brides walking down the street in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photographer

Newlywed brides smiling with bouquets in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photographer

Newlywed brides smiling with bouquets in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photographer

Newlywed brides leaning in for a kiss in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Wedding Photographer

Newlywed brides leaning in for a kiss in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Wedding Photographer

Newlywed brides leaning in for a kiss in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Wedding Photographer

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Party Time!

Newlywed bride holding bouquet greeting guests at Torpedo Factory VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photographer

Wedding guests mingling at the Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Photographer

Torpedo Factory set up for wedding reception in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Photographer

Wooden arrow with marrying couples names in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photographer

Bouquet of red and orange flowers in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photographer

Two bridal bouquets in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photographer

Yellow wedding cake with Mrs and Mrs topper at Torpedo Factory VA Shawnee Custalow Photographer

Newly married LGBTQ couple arriving at Torpedo Factory reception in VA Shawnee Custalow Photographer

Newlyweds raising a toast at their reception at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow

Newlywed LGBTQ couple raising a toast at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow

Newlywed LGBTQ couple smiling at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Photography

Bridesmaid giving a speech at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

LGBTQ newlyweds fist pumping at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Photography

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Newlyweds cutting the cake at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Two brides feed each other cake at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Newlyweds laughing over cake at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Newly married lgbtq couple dancing at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Newlywed have their first dance at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

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Live band performing at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Newlyweds dancing together at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Newlywed queer couple laughing at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Wedding guests dancing at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Wedding guests dancing at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Wedding guests dancing at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Wedding guests dancing at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Wedding guests dancing at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Bride and guests laughing at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Wedding guests dancing at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Bride and guest hugging at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Newlyweds intimately dancing at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Wedding guests dancing at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Wedding guests dancing at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Wedding guests dancing at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Wedding guests dancing at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Wedding guests dancing at Torpedo Factory reception Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding Photography

Newly married LGBTQ brides exiting through a shower of bubbles at Torpedo Factory Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow

Newlyweds walking down the street in Alexandria VA Shawnee Custalow Queer Wedding photography

Let's Make Some Magic Together

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