Katie and Dan’s wedding at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum was one for the books. When I arrived, family and friends were pitching in to set everything up, from the flowers to potluck appetizers. Guests climbed about two of Baltimore’s historic streetcars and headed down to the ceremony site on Falls Road. Katie, her dad, and TEN flower children followed on a third.
Read MoreLate Summer Rocklands Farm Elopement with Vibrant Flowers
Florals/Styling: Sungold Flower Co.
Venue: Rocklands Farm
Dress: Milk and Ice Vintage
Jewelry: Stellarium Jewelry
Hair and Makeup: A O’Halloran at Green Beauty Spa
Food: Pizza Brama
Wine: Rocklands Farm
Hand-Dyed Silks: Solidago and Silk
Napkins: We are Lady Farmer
Models: Mayra and Kyle Hayes (actually here to do a vow renewal/elopement after 10 years of marriage!!)
Officiant: Jennifer Singh
Urban Wedding at 1840s Plaza and Fells Point Waterfront
Keeley and Matthew celebrated an intimate but international wedding at the historical 1840s Plaza in downtown Baltimore. The couple live in Australia and were celebrating here with American family. They wanted their portraits to reflect the charm of this city so we headed to the boardwalk at the Inn at Henderson’s Wharf.
Read MoreWeekday Elopement at Rawlings Conservatory
Ami and Zach had a relaxed weekday elopement at the courthouse in Towson. After they tied the knot, I met them at Rawlings Conservatory for a portrait session.
Read MoreElegant Autumn Wedding at Glen Ellen Farm
This relaxed and elegant wedding was a testament to how important having a planner can be. Katie from Social Graces Events knocked it out of the park! Guests were greeted with homemade popsicles, flower-filled lanterns lined the aisle, and dinner stations meant guests ate surf n’ turf, tacos, chicken and waffles, and so much more.
Read MoreRiverside Elopement with Wildflowers and a Potluck
Mountains, seed bombs, a yarn weaving ceremony, and a kitty in a bowtie make this wedding one of a kind. Emily and Michel wanted to have a casual potluck wedding along their favorite river.
Read MoreEco Friendly Wedding at The Elm in Hampden
Allison and Dan's Earth Day wedding had two priorities- have FUN with family and friends who traveled from all over the country, and keep things as eco friendly as possible. It was hosted at one of Baltimore's hidden gem's, The Elm in Hampden. It's owned and operated by a couple who live there, so it has charm and nostalgia and small personal touches scattered about that make it feel incredibly cozy. There are vintage posters on the wall, rustic furniture made of wicker and wood, and mismatched floral textiles.
Read MoreAnnapolis Friends Quaker Meeting House Wedding
Jenny and Luke were married at the beautiful and intimate Annapolis Friends Meeting House in Annapolis, Maryland. Like so many of the weddings I’m so lucky to photograph, it was a complete family affair. Relatives and friends pitched in on every level, from the vibrant pink floral arrangements, to magnolia leaf namecards, to dessert and catering and homemade flower girls’ dresses.
Read MoreRustic and Casual Fall Elopement in the Woods
This was a true family affair. Kalynn's sisters wove a gigantic ceremony wreath backdrop and decorated it with mums and ornamental grasses. The bride wore a homemade eucalyptus flower crown and carried a DIY wedding bouquet full of eucalyptus, grasses, mums, and dahlias.
Read MoreLake Roland and Clavel Wedding with Tacos!
After the ceremony, we headed back to their home in Hampden to feed the dogs and soak up some AC for 15 minutes. Then we hopped in the car and headed to Clavel for tacos and ice cream. The light was stunning and cast shadows of the numerous houseplants lined up in the restaurant window.
Read MoreElegant Wedding at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase
There is SO much character at this venue- wallpaper, crystal chandeliers, bookcases, textiles, velvet chairs, vintage rugs, and more! It was hard to pick where to photograph the details, let alone the people!! I came ready for rain, but we lucked out with amazing (albeit Maryland summer hot) weather and got to explore the gardens and rolling golf courses outside.
Read MoreRocklands Farm Wedding with Sungold Flower Co.
Aubrey and Jason celebrated their intimate, 50 guest wedding at Rocklands Farm in Poolesville, Maryland where Aubrey works during summers. Being close friends with the talented ladies at Sungold Flower Co. (who grow and create right there at Rocklands) she asked me to emphasize their beautiful bouquets, hanging installations, and garlands filled with seasonal Maryland flowers and foliage.
Read MoreClassic Garden Wedding at The Elm in Hampden
Deirdre and Hendrik enjoyed a family-oriented wedding at the charming Elm in Hampden. They held paper flowers and a friend made their stunning wedding cake from scratch!
Read MoreDIY Park Pavillion Wedding with Spring Wildflowers
Alex and Enid's intimate wedding was hosted in a quaint public park near Silver Spring, MD and was a true DIY, family affair. At the top of a hill sat a small wooden pavilion, decorated in classic white bunting, twinkle lights, and simple wildflower arrangements in recycled wine bottles.
Read MoreRomantic Summer Wedding at Overhills Mansion
Melissa and Nishant started their big day by getting ready at the historic Wayside Inn in Ellicott City. They shared an intimate first look and exchanged gifts, giggling the entire time like they were middle schoolers. Their ceremony and reception took place at Overhills Mansion where guests ate AMAZING food from in-house White House Caterers, danced for hours, and wished the couple good night with an enormous sparkler sendoff!
Read MoreChinese-American Wedding at Cylburn Mansion
Chris and Lucia renewed their vows while a gaggle of kids played with rose petals at their feet. Adorable is an understatement!
Read MoreHarvest House Wedding at Lost Creek Winery in Virginia
Katie and Zach celebrated their wedding on a cozy, rainy afternoon at the Harvest House at Lost Creek Winery. Between downpours, we took advantage of dry skies for portraits. I brought a dozen clear umbrellas but luck would have it that we hardly even used them! The party began during a series of hilarious and heartfelt toasts and then everyone jumped on the dance floor!
Read MoreEngagement Portraits at Peabody Institute and Homewood Campus
Younsu and Hyun Jeong attended university in Baltimore and wanted their engagement photos to reflect this period of their lives that brought them together. Even though it was an absolutely freezing December afternoon Hyun Jeong wore the most adorable dresses and even came prepared with a beautiful flower crown and bouquet! They’re getting married in South Korea this year!
Read MorePatterson Park and Union Craft Brewing Engagement Session
Katie and Mark met me at Patterson Park with their adorable fur baby, Huck. The sunset was gorgeous and we spent the evening wandering the pagoda, fountain, and winding brick paths. This couple has an appreciation for all the art to be found in Baltimore and wanted to include one of its colorful murals in their session, so we popped over to Union Craft Brewing to check out the new Jessy and Katey masterpiece.
Read MoreMisty Evening Handfasting with Warm Florals and Lace
This fun and folkloric October wedding took place at dusk in the woods behind Laura’s Maryland family home. The couple invited just a handful of close friends and relatives to join them in a traditional hand-fasting amid twinkle lights and jewel toned florals by The Modest Florist.
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