Loyola University Maryland Wedding – Carol and TJ

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  17th July 2014

From the moment we photographed TJ’s proposal to Carol exactly 1 year before their wedding day, we could not wait to photograph their wedding! There is something about witnessing a proposal that makes you feel a special connection to the couple. It is such an AMAZING moment in their lives and we were blessed to have the opportunity to not only witness it, but capture every emotion from that special day. I am pretty sure we were the only ones, besides the security guard who had a watchful eye on us ;), who witnessed that beautiful moment. We knew right then and there that their wedding would hold an extra special place in our hearts.

Exactly 1 year later, we were standing just yards away from their proposal location at Loyola University Maryland when Carol and TJ exchanged letters with each other (without seeing one another) just minutes before Carol walked down the aisle. As with the proposal, that moment was one that we will always remember. It was incredible to see the emotion just pour out of them. Between TJ’s tears and sniffles you could hear Carol’s sweet giggles as they read line by line. What a beautiful moment!

It truly is such an honor to be there to witness such incredible moments in couple’s lives. Carol and TJ are one of those couples who we know in our hearts prepared just as much (if not more) for their marriage as they did their wedding day! Their beautiful emotion is a testament to how incredibly meaningful these moments truly are! We are so grateful to have Carol and TJ in our lives!

 

How much fun are they?!? Carol and TJ surprised all of us by doing a quick change just before the reception was over! Carol and TJ are HUGE country fans and this was the PERFECT way to send them off to their honeymoon! ;) (seriously, I am pretty sure they have been to every single country concert in the area over the past few years! ;)… and did I mention that most of the tickets they won on the radio?!? ;) That is another whole super fun story! ;)). So much fun! and just another reason why we love these two so much! ;)

 

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make Carol and TJ’s wedding so special!

Hair Stylist: Maureen Collela from Dimensions Solon in Auburn, NY | Florist: Raimondi’s Florist | Ceremony Venue: Loyola University Maryland, Alumni Memorial Chapel | Officiant: Fr. Timothy Brown, SJ | Ceremony Music: George Miller, Loyola University Maryland music director & Christopher Roe (family friend) | Reception Venue: Turf Valley Resort | Bakery: Debi’s Cake Studio | DJ/Band: Music Masters | Videographer: Jeremy Mitchell Cinema | Bride & Bridesmaid’s Attire: Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection | Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Columbia Bridal & Tuxedo

 

Chicago Millenium Park Engagement Session – Cathy and Jeff

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  15th July 2014

These two. Ahh. They came into our lives at such a special moment and I will never forget the evening we received their inquiry email. Jeff had just proposed to Cathy a few days before and without much planned, they knew they wanted us to be their photographers. What an honor! Their email blew us away and will always hold a special place in our hearts!

Cathy and Jeff, wedding photographers as well from Galena, IL, started following along with our AMAZING Life Together site after we did the More Time for Love Webinar in April 2013. When they mentioned that is how they found us, we knew in our hearts they were definitely a couple that we couldn’t wait to photograph! Along with so many other incredible words, their email said:

“We love your heart for your clients, for marriages that thrive, and your fun personalities!  Plus, you’re absolutely fabulous photographers!!!”

They get us. They know exactly where our heart is and you have no idea how much that means to us! Our passion stems so much beyond photography!!! But I am not going to lie, these photos make us HAPPY and we get pretty pumped knowing that Cathy and Jeff are going to have these special moments to look back on forever!!! They will always be reminded of their special love and happiness together!

Spending the day with them in Chicago was AMAZING! Their laughter and positive energy is so contagious! We are certainly blessed to have them in our lives as one of our couples, friends, and colleagues too! ;)

Cathy and Jeff- can’t wait to celebrate with you in Galena next year!

 

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Wedding – Sarah and Trevor

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  3rd July 2014

When we first met with Sarah and Trevor, I remember them saying that they wanted to treat their guests to a true Baltimore experience! Having a Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Wedding was sure to give their family a friends an experience they would never forget! I mean, Tails the Penguin was at their wedding! How cool is that?!?

Sarah and Trevor are two of the most laid back people and their personalities just light up the room. They didn’t fuss over the details or worry about anything at all (at least they didn’t show it! ;) )! You could see how full their hearts were just by seeing their bright smiles all day! And that joy just carried over to every single person that surrounded them!

We loved being a part of the joy that surrounded Sarah and Trevor! It was such an honor to be there to capture their love on this very special day! Sarah and Trevor- thank you for this special Baltimore treat! ;) We are so happy for you as you begin this next chapter in your love story! ;)

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make Sarah and Trevor’s day so special!!

Stationery & All things paper!: Save the Dates- Magnetstreet.com; Invites- Forest Stiltner (Trevor’s Dad); Table Numbers/Programs/Escort Cards etc.- Blue Paper Moon on Etsy | Hair Stylist: Maggie McQuay, Friend of the Bride | Makeup Artist: Baltimore Bridal Makeup | Florist: Black Eyed Susan Florist | Venue: The Mansion House at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore | Officiant: Dave Graham, Uncle of the Groom | Music: Ryan Walburn, Absolute Entertainment | Caterer: Atlantic Catering | Bakery: SugarBakers | Bride’s Attire: The Bridal Boutique in Columbia | Wedding Bands: Royal Jewelers | Photobooth: Liz and Ryan | Photography: Liz and Ryan

Patapsco Park Engagement Session – Andrea and Sean

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  1st July 2014

There is something AMAZING about a Sunday stroll through the paths of Patapsco Park!… especially with an AMAZING couple! Every single time we are in the park we say to ourselves, why do we not come here more often?!? ;) Patapsco Park is about 10 miles (if that) outside of the city of Baltimore and it makes you feel like you are in the middle of the back country!

Andrea and Sean suggested the location for their Patapsco Park engagement session because of their love of nature. And let me tell you, it was clear that this was their happy place! They made their session easy for us because they were so comfortable and clearly just LOVED being together especially in such a beautiful environment surrounding them.

It is a pretty special thing when we can walk away from an engagement session feeling refreshed and reenergized from our stroll through the park with some friends! ;) We loved every minute of it!

Baltimore Royal Sonesta Wedding – Camila and Peter

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  26th June 2014

It always makes our hearts sing when we walk away from a wedding and know without a doubt the day was exactly how the bride and groom dreamed it to be. From the very beginning, Camila and Peter described their vision of their wedding day as being very classic. They dreamed it to be very timeless and traditional. They were including traditions from Camila’s home country of Columbia along with Peter’s family’s traditions from here in the states.

Knowing Camila and Peter’s dream vision ahead of time had Ryan and I super excited to see their vision through the photos as well! We always strive to keep a very timeless approach to our photos, but Camila and Peter allowed us to challenge ourselves to take it even further! We could not be more excited to share their photos and know that in 50 years Camila and Peter will be sharing them with their grandchildren as if it were yesterday!

Camila and Peter, thank you for giving us the opportunity to capture your beautiful love story! We had a blast celebrating with you and watching your classic elegance shine through in every way! Congratulations and we wish you nothing but the very best now and for many years to come!

Huge thanks to everyone who played a roll in Camila and Peter’s special day!

Stationery & All things paper!: Exclusively Weddings | Florist: Gordon Florist | Ceremony Venue: Loyola Alumni Chapel | Officiant: Fr. Timothy Brown | Ceremony Music: George Miller and Amy Klosterman | Reception Venue: Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Hotel | Bakery: Baltimore Cakery | DJ/Band: Freddie Stevens Entertainment | Transportation: Vintage Limos | Bride’s Attire: Love Couture Bridal | Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Jos A. Bank | Bridesmaid’s Attire: Target | Photography: Liz and Ryan