End Scene: Trending Late-Night Photography Captures the Party in a Snap

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A picture is worth a thousand memories in these perfectly arranged late-night flat lays
Written by
Lara Burnap

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Washington Wedding Day Fall/Winter 2025
DINE & DANCE

The energy of the celebration captured in a single frame—the room buzzing with music and laughter while the newlyweds swirl across the dance floor.

Catering: INDUSTRY EVENTS; Photography: GINA PAULSON; Rentals: GREAT JONES NW; Venue: WIND MOUNTAIN RANCH; Wedding Planning & Design: BIXBY + PINE

LEMON FRESH (left)

A little bit of his and hers—shades and bowties—are incorporated along with snaps from the photo booth.

Cake: LADY GREY CAKES; DEEP SEA SUGAR; Catering: TUXEDO AND TENNIS SHOES; Florals: PHOSPHORUS BOTANICAL; Photo Booth: IT’S DEJA BOOTH; Photography: JESSICA WOOD; Wedding Planning: EVENTS WITH ALICE

SO DUCKIN’ CUTE (right)

A snapshot of the day framed by a pair of wooden ducks that graced the head table, a nod to the waterfowl’s symbol of fidelity in Korean culture since they mate for life.

Cake: HONEY CRUMB CAKE STUDIO; Photography: SOUND & SEA PHOTOGRAPHY; Wedding Planning: MIINORI 

SLICE O’ LIFE

A scattering of details that include the dinner menu, color palette, tabletop details and after-party pizza.

Catering: HELLENIKA CULTURED CREAMERY, GOOD SHAPE; Florals: PARCELLS FLOWER CO.; Photography: THE SHALOM IMAGINATIVE; Stationery & Signage: 26 PRESSED; Wedding Planning & Design: BIXBY + PINE 

CHEERS!

Cocktails, cake and scattered photos conjure up images of a packed dance floor and laughter.

Cake: SWEET LIFE CAKERY; Cocktails: THE MANOR HOUSE AT PLEASANT BEACH VILLAGE; Photography: HANNAH FAYE; Wedding Planning & Design: BIXBY + PINE

ALL IN A DAY’S WORK

The progression of the day is gathered: invitation, bridal heels, sunglasses, floral buds, dessert and impromptu Polaroids.

Florals: FENA FLOWERS; Gelato Cones: NUTTY SQUIRREL GELATO; Photography: SARAH ANNE THOMPSON; Stationery & Signage: ETSY; Venue: NOVELTY HILL-JANUIK WINERY; Wedding Planning: PINK BLOSSOM EVENTS