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Carl Cox and Darin Henderson married March 4, 2011 at the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC Photograph by Michael Kress Photography
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The couple, who currently lives in Washington, had their first date at an Eartha Kitt concert in Georgetown Photograph by Michael Kress Photography
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With this ring…Carl and Darin used the words “spiritual, equality, family, and unity” to describe their special day Photograph by Michael Kress Photography
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The reception was held at Long View Gallery and featured floral arrangements by Capital Décor Photograph by Michael Kress Photography
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The life-like cake toppers were the couple’s favorite wedding detail Photograph by Michael Kress Photography
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A female impersonator surprised Carl and Darin with tunes by Diana Ross Photograph by Michael Kress Photography
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The couple danced to Alicia Key’s “No One” for their first song Photograph by Michael Kress Photography