alli + jay | a fun and formal jewish wedding at the four seasons baltimore

Alli + Jay had the most beautiful sunny and warm June day for their fun and formal wedding at the Four Seasons in Baltimore; they were actually lucky enough to have TWO gorgeous wedding days in the last year (the first was an intimate brunch wedding in the sky lounge at Silo Point, thanks to Covid!) that were warm, full of happy tears and lots of mentions and moments with Midnight, their adorable cat…!

Enjoy these early favorites; I can’t stop smiling when I look at their first look sequence. Jay’s expression was everything!!

Oh and ps: you need to consider bringing in Coal Fire Pizza for a late night snack at your wedding. It was THE BEST and made for such fun photos… go see for yourself, below!

THE FIVE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS + DETAILS FROM A+J’S WEDDING AT THE FOUR SEASONS BALTIMORE

1. Midnight the cat, was present as their cake topper, in their vows and as their signature cocktail, the Midnight Mojito!

2. Alli’s adorable niece and nephew wore the best wedding attire (little boys in mini tuxes make me melt!), and the sweetest flower girls wore flower crowns to round out their wedding party

3. Speaking of their wedding party, everyone wore black while the groomsmen wore fuchsia pink socks and the bridesmaids had vibrant pink, lavender and blush roses in their bouquets - so summery and romantic!

4. Alli had a reveal with her bridesmaids after she got in her dress before sharing a special first look with her dad and then one with Jay; there were laughs, smiles and happy tears on repeat.

5. When Alli and Jay entered their reception to Jay wearing a Nature Boy robe over his tux!

Mazel tov, Alli + Jay!!!

I’m so glad we got to celebrate your love story twice… want to do it again next June? ;) You both deserve all the happiness in the world. Your day was so much fun and you both continue to inspire me with your generosity, down to earth humor and love of all things Disney!

planning: Celebrations
photography: Urban Row Photography
videography: Shutter and Sound
venue + catering: Four Seasons Baltimore
florist: Ann’s Garden
band: Washington Talent’s Rhythm 6
dress boutique: Betsy Robinson’s Bridal
beauty: Elina Baron, Victoria Brett Creative
cake: Cake by Jason
invitation: Paper’s Plus
officiant: friend Jason Yonowitz
late night snack: Coal Fire Pizza
live painter: Patricia Bennett Studio

rose + ryan | a rustic industrial black and white wedding at main street ballroom

On a perfectly cozy November evening in Ellicott City, MD, Rose and Ryan were married at Main Street Ballroom and looked pretty freakin’ incredible while doing it… actually, they made it look easy because they’re just that cute together.

I knew as soon as we were together at their engagement photos, that these two love to laugh, but what I didn’t know was how much they love to cry happy tears together too! Their November wedding was classic with a modern twist, fun, sentimental, heartfelt, unique and full of so much love… I don’t know how your celebration could have been any better!

Enjoy these favorites from their day… you may need a tissue nearby! ;)

10 MEMORABLE MOMENTS AND DETAILS FROM THIS BLACK AND WHITE, INDUSTRIAL CHIC MAIN STREET BALLROOM WEDDING:

1. Rose’s oversized white and greenery-filled bridal bouquet with a king protea as the focal point and palms framing the outer edges; so much texture!

2. The enormous and lush hanging floral installation over the dance floor and the white rose petals lining the aisle created such a romantic feel

3. The pearls that cascaded down Rose’s cathedral veil

4. Ryan’s Spongebob Squarepants socks and all of the grooms wearing different cartoon socks with Ryan in a white jacket with a black lapel

5. Rose’s emotional first look with her dad before seeing Ryan

6. Seeing each other for their first look as their wedding party watched from behind the window… TEARS x a million!!!

7. Their signature drink, “dos hermanos” named for their 2 #urbanrowpup (s); a spicy margarita

8. The seating display and welcome signage in black acrylic: crisp, clean and modern

9. The elegant and luxe black and white table decor combined with the rustic nature of the driftwood on the long wood head table.

10. Skeeball, Taco Bell and a donut bar to end the night!

There are no words to describe their emotional first look… happy tears were flowing from every single corner and I’ve never seen two people so genuinely overwhelmed with joy, emotion, love and excitement to see each other and get married! It was absolutely incredible and don’t worry, there were also more tears while walking down the aisle!

I loved how Rose’s bridesmaids hid her inside until we were ready for her to see Ryan! Group hug or hiding the bride? ;)

Rose and Ryan, your wedding is one that I will never forget; you’re the perfect team and compliment each other so well. You have an incredible sense of style (…obsessed with both your wedding dress and silk jumpsuit!) while also keeping it real and fun (cartoon socks for the win!)...

I miss being around you and seeing the effortless way you make each other smile - it’s the sweetest! Give the pups a hug for me and don’t ever stop making each other laugh; the way it comes so easily is your superpower!

xo,
Naomi

HUGE THANKS TO THIS AMAZING VENDOR TEAM:

venue: Main Street Ballroom
planning: The Otherside Creatives
photography: Urban Row Photography
catering: Zeffert & Gold
beauty: Bridal Glow with Victoria O
florist: Thurman & Fig
DJ: District Remix
wedding dress: Pronovias
dress boutique: Garnish Boutique
bridesmaid dresses: Lulu’s Bridal
shoes: Kate Spade
groom’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse
signage: Steph G Calligraphy
rentals: Barnes Farm Tables, Honeywood Rentals, The Otherside Rentals
skeeball: Talk of the Town Events

kyle + kimberly | black and white renaissance baltimore harborplace wedding

Having grown up in Baltimore but now living in Ohio, Kimberly knew she wanted her spring wedding to Kyle to take advantage of the iconic backdrop of the inner harbor waterfront… when we found out Light City was planned to start the same night as their wedding at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, the color lover in me got even more excited to capture their downtown Baltimore wedding!

With a bridal party all in black, white flowers softening the modern look and Kimberly’s details full of rhinestones and tons of sparkle, this downtown wedding was filled with so much charm, color and beautiful moments! Light City, you were so good to us!!

I have to say though, something about a series of classic and timeless black and white images makes my heart so happy…

Here comes your dose of glittery sparkle for days… you’re welcome.

Their ceremony and reception both had incredible waterfront views and with bright blue skies, sunny breezes and tons of crowds for Light City, we had the best vantage point to take in all of what Charm City offers!

Cheers to you, adorable newlyweds! We loved being a part of your day and hope to see you again soon when you’re back in Baltimore!!

xo,
Naomi

venue and catering: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
DJ: C and J Entertainment
wedding dress: Eddy K
boutique: Bridal and Formal
groom’s attire: Jos A. Bank
videographer: Don Palmer
makeup: Jenna Williams
hair: Katie Dietz
officiant: Eric Hannum
dessert: Charm City Cakes
invitations: Carlson Craft