Annapolis Maritime Museum Wedding – Judy and Kevin

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  15th October 2014

We knew going into this wedding that no matter what happened throughout the day, it was going to be AMAZING! Judy and Kevin have been working so hard together on this special day… always keeping at the forefront what really matters! They are getting married!!! We had received an email from Kevin earlier in the week that said, “I just hope Saturday is the best day Judy could have ever imagined.” AMAZING!

We arrived to the Annapolis Maritime Museum early in the AM to set up the photobooth… and it was flooded. Literally, the full moon, the winds, and high tide all aligned to fill the venue with water! I am not going to lie, we were a little nervous it would all come together by the afternoon and I just really wished that I brought my rain boots with me! lol. But really, all of that did not even matter. If Judy and Kevin had to get married in the middle of the street, I am sure they would have done it!

The staff and volunteers at the Maritime Museum worked incredibly hard to sweep the water out and clean up all of the debris! By the time we arrived back to the Museum a few hours later, no one would have ever known it was under water earlier in the day! Incredible! They worked so incredibly hard to make Judy and Kevin’s day everything they dreamed it to be!

I feel like this is the perfect example of how marriage really is! It is not always perfect… and sometimes from the outside (by looking at this incredibly bright blue sky and dreamy clouds we had all day!) it looks quite perfect! But the reality is, it took a lot of really hard work to get to that point! It does all come together… always! Sometimes it just takes a little bit of extra hard work!

Judy and Kevin- we are so incredibly happy for you! We have loved being a part of this AMAZING time in your lives and it makes our hearts sing to know you are beginning this next chapter in your lives together!!!! Congratulations!

HUGE thanks to everyone who came together to help make Judy and Kevin’s day so special! (Most especially the volunteers and hard working staff at the Maritime Museum!)

Wedding Planner: Dana Daniels | Stationery & All things paper!: Simply Designed (Invitations), Minted (Save the Dates), 2 Hands Studio (Table Numbers) | Hair & Makeup Stylist: Ascension | Florist: Rhonda Kaplan | Ceremony & Reception Venue: Annapolis Maritime Museum | Officiant: Michael Petrillo (Uncle of the Bride) | Caterer: Brothers Catering | Bakery: Cakes by Rachel | DJ: Steve Moody Entertainment | Transportation: Bayside Limo | Bride’s Attire: Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection | Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Calvin Klein | Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Bill Levkoff | Wedding Bands: Smyth Jewelers (Rob Sobczak) | Rentals: 2 Hands Studio | Photography: Liz and Ryan | Photobooth: Liz and Ryan

Drive-In Movie Theatre Engagement Session – Amanda and Jeff

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  10th October 2014

There are not many couples that we could show up to a random Drive-In Movie Theatre in the middle of PA (about 2.5 hours from both us and Amanda and Jeff) for an engagement session and have no doubt in our minds it is going to be AMAZING! ;) That is because Amanda and Jeff are one-of-a-kind AMAZING! ;)

Seriously, we arrived to the empty lot to find these two love birds just hanging out! There were more bugs flying around than I have ever seen in my whole life combined! lol! Not really kidding! ;) In fact, if anyone was watching us from afar they would have been cracking up at the way we were running around trying to “bat” them away! Haha… and at that point (ya know, the point where we all had eaten more bugs than we ever could have imagined! lol), most couples probably would have gotten back in their car and said “forget this.” But it was at that point, Amanda and Jeff just started having more and more fun! Seriously, I can’t stop smiling looking at these pictures because they are so HAPPY!

Amanda and Jeff are pretty awesome! ;) We absolutely LOVE that they came up with this super fun idea (with the help of Jeff’s brother & sister-in-law… who also happen to be a pretty AMAZING couple! ;) ), and made it happen! They researched the Drive-Ins, they brought all of the fun, and they definitely brought a whole lotta love to share! We really just love them and couldn’t be more excited to capture this incredible time in their lives!

Happy weekend friends! Hope you find yourselves out in the middle of an empty drive in movie theatre having as much fun as Amanda and Jeff did! ;)

 

The Oaks Waterfront Inn Wedding – Lauren and Ian

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  9th October 2014

Lauren and Ian’s wedding day at The Oaks Waterfront Inn was so full of emotion and excitement! It was such a gorgeous day in Easton… you know, the kind that you just look up to the sky with a huge smile and big ol’ thanks!

Lauren and Ian exchanged their vows in front of their closest family and friends! Through the tears and laughs, they promised each other they would hold on tight for the rest of their lives and be there in support of one another as they have for the past few years!

We are so excited to share Lauren and Ian’s special day with you! Let it be a beautiful reminder of the special love that is shared when you say I do! ;) Lauren and Ian- we are so excited for you as you begin this next chapter of your lives together! Enjoy every moment!

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make Lauren and Ian’s day so special!

Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas | Hair & Makeup Artist: Face like an Angel | 
Florist: Seasonal Flowers | Venue: The Oaks Waterfront Inn | DJ: Mark Savage | Dessert: Julie Bakes & Scottish Highland Creamery (=AMAZING!!!) | Videographer: Dolce Studio Films | Wedding Bands: Helzberg for the wedding bands, Charleston Alexander for the engagement ring | Photography & Photobooth: Liz and Ryan

Kent Manor Inn Wedding – Una and Matt

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

These two… they are a beautiful example of love. The emotion that everyone could feel within the tiny little church in Stevensville, MD came directly from Una and Matt. It was real excitement and awe. It was beautiful.

Una and Matt were married on the Eastern Shore in Maryland, with a gorgeous reception at the Kent Manor Inn. They joined their families together, celebrating two cultures that are absolutely beautiful! It was so much fun to watch Una and Matt embrace their love and their future together!

Una and Matt, thank you for the opportunity to capture your gorgeous wedding day! It was an honor to be a part of and such a blessing to see your love come together in such a beautiful way! We wish you nothing but the very best… today and always!

Huge thanks to everyone who helped to make Una and Matt’s celebration so special!

Stationery & All things paper!: Invitation – Angeliqueink, Invitation Map – Heather Winkel | Hair & Makeup: Salon Atelier | Florist: Heather from Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm | Ceremony Venue: Historic Christ Church | Officiant: Pastor Sandy Bentz | Ceremony Music: Samuel Peters – viola, organ, Nash Rochman- Trumpet, Rachel Maclary – flute | Reception Venue: Historic Kent Manor Inn | Cake: Emily Maclary – Bridesmaid | DJ: Kevin from Davis Deejays | Videographer: Reflexion Videography | Bride’s Attire: Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection | Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Jos. A Banks | Bridesmaid’s Attire: The Jerseymaid | Wedding Bands: I.D. Jewelry from NYC Diamond District | Korean Tradional Hanbok: Busan, South Korea | Photography: Liz and Ryan

Washington DC Engagement Session – Laura and Mike

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  30th September 2014

Ryan and I always say that we live so close to DC, but we never take the time to fully appreciate it! We are down there quite a bit for sessions and meetings here and there, but we are always in and out! Laura and Mike’s Washington DC Engagement Session was such a special treat to us because it was an evening full of soaking in some of the finest that DC has to offer!

We strolled through the streets, by the White House, through the Mall, and down to the Lincoln Memorial to enjoy the beautiful sunset! It was pretty AMAZING and such a great way of soaking in one of the last evenings of summer!

Laura and Mike are so much fun and we LOVED photographing their enjoyable stroll through downtown! We loved spending the evening, exactly 1 year before their wedding day, with them! Can’t wait to celebrate next September 19th!