Love Story: Casey and Joe’s Baltimore Wedding

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  19th December 2012

When we walked into the Bridal Suite, we were greeted with a room full of beautiful ladies calmly sitting around and chatting! Casey was in the middle of having her hair done and she pretty much jumped up and down with excitement when we arrived! Her smile beamed as she clapped and screamed! ;)  As the morning went on, those moments of excitement became more and more frequent! It was getting real and she was soon going to be a Mrs.!

Casey’s excitement, energy, and emotion was so contagious! She would smile and there was nothing else we could do but smile and jump up and down with her! ;) She could not wait to see Joe and I am pretty sure I became just as excited to see him! Haha. (Well maybe not “just” as excited!… but I could not wait for them to see each other)! During the moment that they saw each other for the first time, the emotion poured out of them. As tears streamed down Casey’s face and they held each other tight, my heart beamed with happiness (and yes, tears were in my eyes!).

Their emotion is contagious, my friends! I think Joe’s best man said it best during his speech. He said he was so grateful to have both Casey and Joe in his life because he knows when he shares exciting news with them… they are going to be 1 million times more excited for you than you ever were for yourself! ;)

I think I can confidently say that everyone who shared in Casey and Joe’s day have hearts that are beaming with joy and excitement for these two! I know for sure that we do! Casey and Joe… you are AMAZING! Thank you for including us in such a special day! We are beyond excited for you to begin your lives together as husband and wife! Thank you for filling our hearts with so much joy!!

See more of Casey and Joe’s AMAZING day in their wedding slideshow below:

Love Story: Allison and Tom’s Dream Vow Renewal

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  7th December 2012

Wahooo! Today, my friends, is a day that we have been SO EXCITED about for such a long time! Ever since the day Allison asked us to be a part of her and Tom’s 10 Year Anniversary Vow Renewal, we have pretty much dreamed of being able to share their magic with you!

On a beautiful evening in September, Allison (yes, of the AMAZING Allison Barnhill Designs) and her husband Tom renewed their wedding vows surrounded by their incredible kids (Avery and Logan) and their closest family and friends. The setting was absolutely like nothing we have ever seen before and it literally had us feeling like we were living a dream! In fact, at one point I said to Allison, “I am so thankful to be a part of your dream… because you have a really beautiful way of dreaming!” ;).

Between the handmade paper flowers, the “library” with a book of stories that the guests shared about Allison and Tom, the invitations that were sculpted into real books, the ombre aisle runner made out of rose petals, the book carved with A & T (by our very own Caitlin! ;) ), (the list of AMAZINGNESS goes on and on)… One of my favorite parts of the whole evening was watching Allison and Tom dance to the final song of the night next to Avery and Logan and so many of their friends and family! There was a lot of love that went into that special day and so so so much more surrounding them on that dance floor that evening! YES, it was a dream and thankfully we have photos to share the magic with all of you!

Allison and Tom, words cannot begin to describe how grateful we are to have been there with you to celebrate your love and document this small chapter in your AMAZING love story! You are such an incredible example of love and passion and we are so grateful to call you friends! Thank you for sharing that love with us and giving us the opportunity to share that love with the world too! You are AMAZING!

Leading up to the Renewal, we joked often that Allison pulled together a “dream team” to execute the details of this special day… but it is pretty much true and we are so honored to have been a part of it! Thank you to everyone who had their hand in making Allison and Tom’s dream a reality!

The Dream ;), Stationery, Paper Flowers, Lanterns: Allison Barnhill Designs  | Photography: Liz and Ryan | Flowers, Lighting and Decor: Intrigue Design & Decor | Venue: Governor Calvert House | Hair and Make Up: Up Do’s for I Do’s | Cake and Cupcakes: Fiona’s Cakes | Music: MyDeejay | Transportation: Limousines, Inc. | Furniture: 2hands Studios | Dresses and Attire: Annapolis Formal | Officiant: Rev. Laura Cannon | Ceremony Music: Chesapeake Strings | Scrabble Boards: Oh My Chocolate | Scrabble Board Design: Stephanie Bausman | Chairs, Linens and Glassware: Party Plus Baltimore | Day of Planning: Historic Events | Carved Book Art: Caitlin Engels

Love Story: Susan and Fred’s Rustic Field Engagement Session

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  15th November 2012

For some, it may be “just” a hill. But for Susan and Fred, this is a hill where their dreams will one day come true. Since Susan’s early days, her parents have owned this property. And since that day, Susan has dreamed of living in a home on the hill.

As Susan and Fred make the final decisions that lead up to their wedding day, they have something extra special in the back of their minds. Their dream of starting a family and building a home on this hill is getting closer to reality each and every day.

Susan and Fred… we are so excited to have been able to spend our afternoon with you on this very special hill and we can’t wait to come back in the future and visit this very special home of yours! ;)

Love Story: Kara and Mike’s Baltimore Wedding

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  14th November 2012

They were nervous. This was the day they had been planning and dreaming about for quite some time. Their family and friends traveling from Pittsburgh, Erie, and Hawaii and all over the place were going to be in the same place at the same time celebrating their love together! They spent the morning practicing their vows and preparing for that moment they have waited their whole lives for.

As they made their final preparations and could see each other from afar, their nerves quickly turned to all out excitement. Mike was giddy. Seriously, he was ready to jump up and down with excitement. Their smiles grew bigger and bigger as they realized this moment had finally come.

Together, with all of their family and friends in one place, they were ready to vow their love to each other and get the celebration started!

Kara and Mike… we had a blast witnessing your love and joy on your wedding day! You bring each other so much happiness and it radiates through your smiles! Thank you for sharing that joy with us and giving us the opportunity to capture it for a lifetime to come! We wish you nothing but the very best!

Huge thanks to everyone who played a role in making Kara and Mike’s day so special!

Church: Our Lady of Good Counsel Church | Officiant: Father Zywan (Kara’s Uncle) | Reception Venue: 1840’s Ballroom | Caterer: Atlantic Caterers | Florist: Betty’s Gardens & Kathy Bigwood|  Bride’s Attire: Lily’s Bridal | Groom’s Attire: JoS. A. Bank | Hair: Andrea Malinowski (Friend) |  Makeup: Cara Gibson from Blush | Bakery: Yai Yai Bakery | DJ: C and J Entertainment | Wedding Bands: Dominion Jewelers

Enjoy more of Kara and Mike’s Photos in their Wedding Slideshow below!

Marielle and Ben’s Fell’s Point Baltimore Wedding

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  9th November 2012

From day one that we met Marielle and Ben, we knew there was something special about them! Their style, their personalities, and most especially their ability to forget about what everyone else around them are doing and just do their own thing!!! We pretty much LOVE them! ;)

Prior to their wedding, Marielle and Ben shared with us some of the details of their day. They mentioned they were having pie instead of cake (AMAZING!); Marielle’s girls were wearing patterned black stockings (AMAZING!); They were getting married at the twilight hour and were excited for the nighttime photos! (AMAZING!) Yes, we were SUPER excited about everything that they had mentioned that made their day special! However, it wasn’t until their wedding day when we saw everything come together that we just seriously could not stop beaming!

Marielle and Ben were in their element and their beaming smiles said it all! As Marielle shared her gift that she had purchased for Ben and it was a GIANT Star Wars Lego set (that any kid at heart would dream of!), we knew this day was absolutely everything that they had wanted! They did it the way they had dreamed it to be and we could not be more excited!

Marielle and Ben… you two inspire us! We love love love that you live life the way you want to! ;) Thank you for giving us the honor to capture your amazing wedding day! We had a blast right along with every single one of your guests! Love you guys!

 

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make Marielle and Ben’s wedding so perfect!

Ceremony and Reception Venue:  Frederick Douglass – Isaac Myers Maritime Park | Caterer: Rouge Catering | Stationery: Sarah Rosenthal (friend of the bride) | Florist: Divine Design & Events | Officiant: Cantor Ann G. Sacks | Music: Aran at Ridiculous DJs | Transportation: zBest Limos | Hair: Angel at Studio 921 | Bridal Gown: Bliss by Monique Lhullier from Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection | Groom’s Attire: Brooks Brothers | Bowties: Knot by Tiffa (LOVE THEM! Made by Tiffany- Marielle’s MOH!) Bridesmaid’s Attire: Maggy London from Nordstrom | Groomsmen’s Attire: Black by Vera Wang from Men’s Wearhouse | Wedding Bands: Smyth Jewelers | Photographers: Liz and Ryan