Love Story: Dena and Kevin’s Old Mill Wedding

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  17th September 2012

She stood inside a small room, out of sight of their guests as her father stood guard nearby. Soft tears began to form as her sister quickly tried to distract her.  Laugher followed but the tears quickly returned. Time moved slowly as the last few guests scurried to their seats. With each moment, the emotions become stronger, until at last, she whispered, “does this happen to all brides,” and laughter once again filled the air.  It was a perfect moment, and with a deep breath she was ready to walk down the aisle to her future husband.

The music changed and it was her turn to enter the church. As she approached, his face lit up with joy. Finally the moment had arrived in which he could call her his wife.  His smile was infectious and just a glimpse of it quickly turned the tears on her face into a bright smile full of love.  This moment was perfect, this moment they would be husband and wife.

Congratulations Dena and Kevin! Your wedding was beautiful and your reception was AMAZING! From the perfect venue to the candy apple favors, it was truly a night to remember! We hope you are enjoying your European adventures! We can’t wait to share the rest of your photos with you when you get back!

Thanks to all of the amazing vendors that help make Dena and Kevin’s night perfect!!!

Photographer: Liz and Ryan | Ceremony Venue: Saints Philip and James Parish | Reception Venue: The Old Mill | Invitations: Made by Jessa | Hair Stylist: Brooke Berner, Joseph Anthony Salon & Spa | Makeup Artist: Imelda Pajan, Ambiance Salon & Spa | Florist: Holly Battistoni | Caterer: Conner Catering | DJ: Dave Schaffer-Schaffer Sounds | Videographer: ShoFilms | Transportation: Cescaphe Trolley | Bride and Bridesmaids Attire: The Wedding Touch

Enjoy more of Dena and Kevin’s wedding photos in their slideshow below.

Love Story: Jennifer and Michael’s Linganore Winery Wedding

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

As she received the finishing touches to her makeup, a special delivery came to the room.    It was a little gray box with a perfect green bow attached.  The card spelled out Jennifer in Michael’s best handwriting!  ;)

As laughter filled the room and the ladies chatted about “girly things,” Jennifer held onto her special gift.  She held on tight just waiting for that special moment where she could take it all in and soak in the words that Michael had written to her.

As the tears rolled down her face everyone asked with excitement what was in the box.  She held it up with a big smile on her face.  “It’s a key.”  Jennifer explained that she always says she believes there is a key out there for every single person’s heart.  And she was lucky enough to find Michael, who held her key!

Jennifer and Michael rock our worlds!  Seriously, they made me cry during our initial consultation with them as they shared their AMAZING engagement story.  ;)  They live life passionately and when they are with each other it is literally like fireworks going off!  They are meant to be and we are certainly thankful that Michael held the key to Jennifer’s heart… and that they found each other!

Jennifer and Michael… THANK YOU for being YOU!  Thank you for your love and passion and for sharing that with us!  We love you guys and are so excited for your new lives together as Mr. and Mrs.!  CONGRATS!!

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make Jennifer and Michael’s day so great! A list of all the great vendors is below:

Wedding Photographer: Liz and Ryan | Wedding Planner: Simply Created Events | Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas & CardsandPockets.com | Hair Stylist: Lesa Ferris | Florist: Local Color Flowers | Ceremony and Reception Venue:  Linganore Winecellars & Berrywine Plantations | Officiant:  Cantor Rosalie Boxt | Caterer:  Fine Cuisine Catering | Bakery:  Classic Bakery | DJ:  Dave Holmes, Event Entertainment | Transportation:  On The Town Limousines | Bridal Salon:  Mori Lee from The Bridal Boutique | Bridemaid’s Attire:  Alfred Sung by Dessy from Macy’s Bridal Salon | Wedding Bands:  Lynn Jewelers and J. Arthur Loose | Other Fun Details (cake topper, signage, etc.): Morgan Hill Designs – Bragging Bags on Etsy

Enjoy more of Jennifer and Michael’s Wedding Love Story in the slideshow below:

 

Love Story: Sarah and Joe’s Federal Hill Baltimore Engagement Session

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  11th September 2012

Ohh my goodness these two are ADORABLE!!!

Sarah and Joe’s lives have been a bit crazy over the past month.  As we were planning their engagement session, Sarah and Joe were going to be making their way to Baltimore from their home in NJ for a little getaway weekend!  However, just weeks before their session Joe had the opportunity to change jobs that would relocate them to Baltimore!!!  So, instead of a little getaway to Baltimore, Sarah and Joe decided to make the big move to Baltimore!!

Just two days before this engagement session in their new hometown… Sarah and Joe were finalizing the logistics to make the transition from NJ to Baltimore.  WAHOOO!  After a few weeks of living separately as Joe started his new job in Baltimore and Sarah finished up her old job in NJ it was time for them to get a moment away and soak it all in!!

We had a blast with Sarah and Joe- showing them around their new hometown!!  And we are so incredibly excited to give them a warm welcome to Baltimore!!… as you will see, they are already on the right track with that Raven’s jersey!  We will work on Sarah!  ;)

Lindsley and Jeff’s Paris Love Story

Love, Stories Documented  //  5th September 2012

When Gabrielle said in Midnight in Paris that “Paris is the most beautiful in the rain” she knew what she was talking about!  ;)  There is something pretty magical about curling up under a small umbrella and walking along the tree-lined pathway with the view of the Eiffel Tower in the distance.  Dodging puddles as you look around and realize that suddenly you are the only people in the park that just minutes before hundreds of people gathered!

As the dark clouds rolled in, we wished them away.  We wanted the day to be “picture perfect” for Lindsley and Jeff.  However, it wasn’t until the storm came through that we got to experience the most beautiful side of Paris!

We had the AMAZING opportunity to join Lindsley and Jeff for a day in Paris as they explored the beautiful city on an anniversary trip to France.  We wandered through the Rue de Grenelle Market where Lindsley found the cutest vintage bracelet for a steal of a price; we took in the sites of the iconic Eiffel Tower (most beautiful in the rain) and the grandiose Notre Dame Cathedral; we enjoyed some wine at a neighborhood café in the Latin Quarter; and we ended the day by placing a love lock on the love bridge to celebrate this special occasion.

Lindsley and Jeff (as you may remember from their beautiful Baltimore wedding in April of 2011) are incredible!  We love them!  ;)  And having the opportunity to explore Paris with them and capture this incredible anniversary trip was like a dream come true!  It was so much fun to explore the city together… but even more so, it was so much fun to see Lindsley and Jeff soaking in this amazing life while soaking in each other!  Celebrating the first year of marriage and looking forward to many more to come… Lindsley and Jeff took it all in and we are so excited we were there to capture it!

Enjoy this romantic day in Paris with Lindsley and Jeff.

-Liz