Hanna’s vision for her wedding day was everything I could have asked for. She was highly inspired by her aunt’s wedding photos from 1979, and I was so excited to be a part of this vintage-inspired celebration.

Hanna & Pete’s Roland Park Backyard Wedding

Hanna and Pete made it clear that they wanted raw, imperfect photos of their day, capturing themselves and their guests exactly as they were. Nothing contrived. If you are familiar with my work, you know that was music to my ears! They wanted to prioritize experiencing their wedding day with their friends and family rather than creating moments for the sake of photos.

We started the morning at their family home in Roland Park. Hanna got ready upstairs while Simply Breathe Events made sure everything was going smoothly outside. Her friend Zoe did her makeup, and downstairs, Pete got dressed with friends (and an adorable pup) elsewhere. After Hanna’s dad saw her in her gorgeous handmade Jill Andrews gown, we made our way to Baltimore Country Club for the ceremony.

Hanna and Pete’s ceremony was a classic. Just after dark, Hanna walked down the aisle escorted by both of her parents. It was clear that these two were surrounded by an immense amount of love from friends and family. After the ceremony, we made sure to allow just enough time for quick family portraits - heirlooms that would be passed down in the same way that Hanna received her aunt’s photos. We even managed to gather every single guest for an overhead group photo before taking off.

After a short drive back to the Roland Park house, it was time to party! Hanna and Pete had rented a clear-top tent decorated with paper lanterns and sourced some of the absolute best food trucks in the city. My favorite detail of the reception? The utterly massive cake- topped with raspberries! It felt like a throwback to another era.

This wedding was such a joy to be a part of and a great reminder that you should customize your wedding day to include the things you love the most.

Planner: Simply Breathe Events 
Photographer: McKenzie Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony Venue: Baltimore Country Club
Rentals: White Glove Rentals
Makeup: Zoe Hawryluk
Hair: Behind the Veil
Gown: Jill Andrews Gowns
Bar: Top Shelf Mobile Bartending
Food: Well Crafted Pizza, Gypsy Queen Food Truck, The Sporty Dog
DJ: Timing is Everything Entertainment