keri + joey | a sophisticated and stylish fall wedding at the winslow baltimore

From the hardcover linen-wrapped vow books and the crisp black and white invitation suite with an illustrated map of the Baltimore skyline to Keri’s multiple bridal looks and the champagne tower at the end of the night, Keri and Joey’s wedding at the Winslow was the definition of a chic and fun industrial wedding in October.

Not even joking a little, this Baltimore wedding felt like it belonged on the cover of Vogue.

This down-to-earth couple is so stylish, warm, and genuine, it made them such a joy to photograph (can’t get enough? here is their esesh in Fed Hill). The best part? Their families are the exact same way! And their dog Tucker made multiple appearances throughout the day (one of them was the cutest surprise from Joey to Keri)!

highlights from Keri & Joey’s baltimore Wedding at the pendry and winslow in october:

1. Both Keri and Joey got ready at a favorite Baltimore wedding venue and boutique hotel: the Sagamore Pendry in Fells Point. This historic building with a modern vibe has so many iconic spots to grab candid photos that look like they were taken right out of a high-end bridal magazine.

2. Keri wore a strapless silk gown with a sexy slit and Jimmy Choo white heels. With her gorgeous and full dark brown hair cascading down in soft waves, she was modern bridal perfection. She paired the simple yet elegant look with gold diamond jewelry and a soft, romantic makeup palette.

3. Her bridesmaids wore neutral satin dresses in a taupe color and carried bouquets in muted fall tones, giving the day a mid-century glam feel.

4. One of the most sought-after spots for wedding photos in Baltimore is the stairwell of the Pendry, and that’s where Keri + Joey had their first look. Pairing the red carpet, black and white tile, and gold elements of the stairwell with Keri + Joey’s classic looks, these portraits looked like an old Hollywood love story.

5. During their first look, they also shared private vows with each other. Written in beautiful hardcover linen-wrapped vow books, I would be lying if I said I didn’t shed a tear behind the camera!

6. Another special moment came when Keri presented Joey with a surprise gift – customized gold cufflinks. Not just any cufflinks, these ones had a special message from Keri and one from Joey’s late mother on the other (written in her handwriting!). It was a special way for Joey’s late mom to be with them throughout the day.

7. Before heading to the Winslow, we went up to the Pendry’s pool deck for more portraits. The infinity edge pool is like nothing else in the City of Baltimore and the reflection where the pool meets the sky is out of this world. The pool isn’t always uncovered this late in the season, so I was ecstatic to discover it like this!

8. Their ceremony was a full Catholic mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Baltimore’s Bolton Hill neighborhood. This historic church has such a presence; the stately and all-white sculptural feel complimented Keri + Joey’s wedding vibe perfectly.

9. After the ceremony ended, we took the cutest white trolley over to the reception space, The Winslow. Once there, Joey had arranged for their beloved #urbanrowpup, Tucker, to meet them there and surprise Keri during cocktail hour. His mama was so happy! Tucker said hello to some guests and stayed for a bit before returning home, but not before he paid everyone’s tab — on the bar, there was black acrylic signage that read “Tab is on Tucker!”

10. At the Winslow, there is a nook near the bar that everyone utilizes differently, and I loved how Keri + Joey set up their black acrylic seating chart there surrounded by candles and flowers. It looked like the space was made specifically for their decor, so full and lush.

11. The placesettings for dinner were had gold cutlery and white china with a gold edge. Each person received a customized menu at their seat that matched the invitation suite.

12. Keri + Joey sat at a sweetheart table with a black velvet high-back bench. Paired with a large floral installation full of lush and moody flowers behind the bench, it was regal and chic – exactly the vibe of the entire wedding!

13. The reception itself was also full of fun details, like a champagne tower and Keri + Joey’s friends lifting them up on chairs to the classic wedding song “Shout!” played by the Bachelor Boys Band.

Keri + Joey, working with you was a dream! You are such a strong, amazing, and polished couple; your Baltimore wedding fit your vibe perfectly. I can’t wait to see what the future brings for you and Tucker. Thank you for the honor of capturing this gorgeous day!

xo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:

getting ready space : sagamore pendry baltimore
venue : the winslow
church: corpus christi catholic parish
photography : urban row photography
coordination : silk and slate co.
bridesmaids’ beauty : caitlyn meyer pro
bride’s beauty : make up by michele eva
videography : white elm films
caterer : copper kitchen
band : bachelor boys band
florist : steel cut flowers co.
boutique : ava laurenne bride
veil : grace loves lace
shoes : jimmy choo
bridesmaid’s dresses : jenny yoo
stage : event revolution
transportation : american limousines

kelly + colin | a modern wedding with old-world charm at the heron room + cosima

Held at one of my favorite Baltimore wedding venues, the Heron Room at Mill No. 1, Kelly and Colin’s October wedding felt romantic and modern yet industrial and old-world all at the same time…

I can’t lie. I was nervous when the day first started. The weather was gloomy and rainy – nothing at all like Kelly + Colin’s vibrant and warm personalities, not to mention, the bright and happy day they deserved. Luckily, a few minutes after I arrived to the venue, the sun came out, the clouds gave way to a bright blue sky, and everything dried up right as we were starting to capture their portraits.

Kelly + Colin’s love is honest, down-to-earth, and relaxed. After being together for six years, they’ve seen each other through so much and complemented each other so well! There was a comfortableness about them that can only come from years of love and happiness. It’s clear to anyone who knows them that they are truly soulmates.

12 Memorable Details and Elements from Kelly + Colin’s Heron Room + Cosima Wedding:

1. Part of an old mill complex, the exposed brick and stone walls, the cobblestone courtyard, and the proximity to Jones Falls give it a lush, old-world, European feel that can’t be found anywhere else in the city. Surrounded by soft greenery and nature yet also industrial and historic, this venue honestly has it all and I love that couples and their guests can easily take advantage of all of it here!

2. Kelly and her bridesmaids got ready in the loft apartment at Mill No. 1. The lobby was full of natural light as her bridesmaids saw her for the first time — with the huge black and white letters of Mount Vernon Mill signage behind them, it was such a perfect space for these moments!

3. After that, it was time for another first look, this time with her dad. Cue the tears! This was the most emotional father-daughter first look I’ve ever had the honor of witnessing. I hope my husband gets this emotional on our daughter’s wedding day! It was just the sweetest.

4. Kelly + Colin had their first look outside on the cobblestoned courtyard adjacent to the Jones Falls. They shared personal vows with each other, taking a minute to just be present before the craziness of the day started. I thought her reveal with her dad was emotional but boy, this one had me crying behind my camera…

5. Kelly was exquisite — she honestly looked like a real-life Barbie. Her gorgeous blonde hair hung down in perfect waves around her shoulders, which really complimented the tiny straps, low back, and scoop neckline of her gown. The simple, modern embroidery of large flowers on her Jenny Yoo gown from Garnish, completely took my breath away when she put it on. It looked like it was 100% made for her!

6. Colin also looked amazing, of course! He wore a black suit with a pocket floral and a gold tie clip that was a surprise from Kelly… but the best part of his outfit was the big smile that spread across his face as soon as he saw his bride.

7. The entire bridal party was also dressed in black, which made the bright autumn flowers of their flower arrangements really pop.

8. Their outdoor ceremony took place in the cobblestoned courtyard and was officiated by a good friend. After they were officially pronounced husband and wife, they recessed down the aisle through a white rose petal toss. What a romantic and joyful way to end this sweet ceremony!

9. After cocktail hour on the patio, the party moved to Cosima for dinner + toasts. The family-style, Mediterranean meal felt intimate, relaxed, and comfortable – just like the love story we were celebrating!

10. My favorite detail of the reception was the cocktail napkins with their pets faces on them. What a great way to pay homage to the #urbanrowpup that connected them in the first place, Colin’s dog, Goldie!

11. Before dinner and speeches, we quickly went outside to grab portraits during golden hour. Mill No. 1 has a really amazing bridge that connects Cosima with another old mill building. We got some fun photos of K+C on the bridge looking back at their beautiful wedding venue. With the old brick building, rusted metal shutters and wild greenery of Jones Falls, it really felt like something out of a fairytale.

12. I loved working with fellow mom entrepreneur Olivia Hill for videography, and DJ Chris Legend of Gold Event Group, who kept the party going nonstop all night with a non-traditional all-white speaker and booth.

Kelly + Colin, I hope everyone finds a love as comfortable and supportive as the one you two share!

The way you care for each other is such an inspiration to those around you and it’s so obvious that everyone was so excited for the two of you to tie the knot. Thank you for letting me be a small part of your big day — I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you both! Don’t be strangers, I miss your energy already!!

xo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:

venue: heron room at mill no. 1
dinner reception: cosima
planning + coordination: modern social events
photography: urban row photography
videography : stories by olivia hill
florist : hiddenvale flowers
dj : gold event group, dj chris legend
beauty : bridal glow with victoria o
gown : jenny yoo
boutique : garnish boutique
rings : radcliffe jewelers + brilliance in diamonds
groom + groomsmen’s attire : the black tux

sam + brian | a relaxed accelerator space wedding with 2 dogs + lush blooms

One of my favorite aspects of being a wedding photographer in Baltimore is hearing the stories of how my couples met. Sam + Brian’s chance meeting in Fells Point feels like a rom-com movie, complete with two of the cutest #urbanrowpups!

These two lovebirds met while walking their dogs, Xander + Dobby, along the promenade. In Sam’s words, “we stopped to let our dogs say hello and immediately started to laugh about how similar they looked (both little, mostly all black mutts). I started to snap a few pictures of the dogs wrestling and Brian asked if I could send him the pictures to smoothly get my phone number…”

Since their dogs are such a big part of their love story, Sam infused the day with a lot of doggie-related details. And if you know me, you know the only thing I love more than weddings is a wedding day spent with cute pups! 

From the details of the gorgeously lush hanging floral ceremony installation to the guests’ Baltimore-themed goodie bags to personalized doggie drink stirrers, Sam put a lot of thought and effort into ensuring every little detail was taken care of.

Brian’s only concern? Ensuring Sam’s happiness. She had worked so hard to make the day perfect, and Brian just wanted his beautiful bride to enjoy it.

Their wedding was a lot like their relationship – relaxed, joyful, celebratory, and full of love.

13 Memorable Moments and Details from Sam + Brian’s Wedding at The Accelerator Space:

1. Sam + Brian both got ready at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. Many of my couples choose this location, so I know it well, especially all of the best spots! This is one benefit of working with a local wedding photographer: if it’s windy, rainy, or too crowded, I always have a Plan B in mind.

2. Sam told me that she wanted a gown that was classic yet modern, with a really good twirl. She definitely achieved that! The fitted top portion of her gown, with lace details and an open back, brought a modern touch to her look and the a-line ball gown provided the perfect amount of classic bridal twirl!

3. Sam + Brian had their first look down along the promenade, with views of the harbor skyline behind them. The water + pups that introduced them, helped frame some of my favorite shots of this quintessential Baltimore couple.

4. After their first look, we headed to one of my favorite wedding party portrait spaces – the open areas near the Homeland lakes. I live closeby, so I walk there often and am always thinking of different ways to document my couples in its gorgeous surroundings. The fact that it’s so close to The Accelerator Space is just a bonus!

5. Sam + Brian’s close friend was their officiant, and he added such a personal touch, filling their ceremony with little stories and anecdotes of their love.

6. As much as their officiant did a wonderful job, I have to say that the flower girl, Parker, and her sweet floral crown really stole the show!

7. Their ceremony was held in the front part of the Accelerator Space, near the large glass black metal doors. Thurman + Fig designed a romantic floral installation of hanging carnations in various shades of whites, reds, blush pinks, and maroons to soften up the industrial feel of the space. This gorgeous floral installation was then repurposed as the backdrop of their sweetheart table.

8. As their guestbook, they borrowed Brian’s mom’s old college typewriter. Guests used it to type out notes of love and advice to the happy couple. It was a fun twist on a classic wedding detail!

9. The guests found their seating arrangements thanks to a huge golden mirror with white letting and black acrylic table numbers that Sam had handmade. Each guest’s seating assignment was stamped on copper bookmarks with black tassels that they had also made themselves. They were so neat — I was kind of jealous that I didn’t get one!

10. Pretty Little Wedding Co. provided a gorgeous honey colored wood bar with a honeycomb pattern that served as a focal point of the reception space. I hadn’t seen anything like it before!

11. Remember the #urbanrowpups that brought these two together? They made a reappearance as the two signature cocktails! I especially loved the drink stirrers with the dogs’ faces.

12. The buffet dinner was catered by one of my favorite Baltimore caterers, Zeffert and Gold. Always a hit, the guests loved the display of Argentinean meats and the catch of the day. When it was time for dessert, their famous mini donuts and delicious espresso martinis covered the tables.

13. Sam + Brian were the picture of wedding perfection in the golden hour shots we got – especially on the ramp against the glass garage doors!

Sam + Brian, your meet-cute is one of my absolute favorites, and it was an honor to photograph your first official day as a married couple. The love between the two of you is so genuine, relaxed, and honest. I wish you, Xander, and Dobby nothing but the best as you begin your happily ever after!

xo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:

planning + coordination: 1423 events
getting ready space: baltimore marriott waterfront
venue: accelerator space
photography: urban row photography
florist: thurman + fig
design: pretty little wedding co.
catering: zeffert and gold catering
dj: rmr entertainment + dj slinger
gown: paloma blanca
boutique: betsy robinson bridal
bridesmaids’ dresses: birdy grey
groomsmen suits: suit shop
permanent jewelry: charm city links
lighting + draping: event dynamics
beauty: brushed beauty
cake: grauls market

sasha + greg | a classic summer wedding with vibrant florals at the winslow

Sasha + Greg got married at one of my favorite venues: The Winslow, in downtown Baltimore. Even though the weather was crazy – constant clouds, sun, rain, storms, rinse and repeat – this was one of the most beautiful and elegant weddings I’ve had the pleasure of photographing!

Sasha + Greg are so effortlessly in love that it just made the entire day so relaxed and wonderful. From Sasha’s beaded flats and Greg’s custom-made suit to the lush and vibrant floral arrangements paired with the layered gold place settings — it was all absolutely breathtaking. You could easily tell that the Nouvelle Weddings team thought about every detail and left nothing untouched, making this day absolutely perfect for this incredibly sweet couple. I was beyond excited to photograph it!

11 Memorable Moments and Details from Sasha + Greg’s Wedding at The Winslow (with portraits at The Butterfly Room):

1. While getting ready at the Four Seasons Baltimore, Sasha’s daughters wore matching blue satin pajamas that popped against the vibrant orange and golden yellow florals.

2. Greg wore a custom navy blue suit by Christopher Schafer Clothier and looked absolutely flawless. That suit was lined with a fun patterned blue fabric and his name embroidered inside. It was so full of personality — I love how confident custom suits make grooms feel on such an important occasion!

3. Sasha + Greg kept their wedding party intimate and meaningful with just Sasha’s two teenage daughters and Greg’s teenage son.

4. Sasha’s day of details were so fun and elegant all at once: she included a cute mini beaded clutch, a satin ivory clutch with a large bow, crystal-embellished Bella Belle Willow flats, sparkling rhinestone jewelry and a custom invitation suite designed by Ruby the Fox.

5. The paper goods and day of details were so pretty and unique that they deserve their own time in the spotlight! They included white and gold letterpress menus, personalized navy blue cocktail napkins, a geometric navy blue envelope liner and a letterpress invitation with a band made up of a custom watercolor pattern in shades of blue (that also matched the cocktail table linens at the reception!) that were exquisite to pair with vibrant and summery blooms from Victoria Clausen Florals.

6. Originally, we planned for Sasha + Greg to have their first look outside by the water. But you know what they say about best-laid plans… with the weather not cooperating, we were lucky enough to have planned ahead (thanks to the Nouvelle Weddings team!) and opted for an indoor first look at The Butterfly Room. Not having to scramble and make changes on the fly was incredibly helpful. We took portraits inside the front of the venue and outside in their open-air courtyard, appropriately called the Ruins… these were some of my favorite from the day since we had the space all to ourselves and the freedom to get creative!

ps: The Butterfly Room is a new Baltimore wedding venue that features a modern industrial vibe of exposed brick, tons of natural light, a metal steel wall and a chic garage door that created amazing lines and shadows, which the architect in me definitely appreciated! (I’ve photographed at this venue before so be sure to check out this blog post if you’re interested in learning more about it!)

7. After the Butterfly Room, we headed to their ceremony at The Winslow. Held in the trainshed room, the aisles were lined with bright, colorful floral arrangements and gold lanterns. Watching Sasha walk up the aisle to Greg was an incredible moment full of so much love and excitement!

8. The ceremony was officiated by Sasha’s best friend’s husband. They have been friends for over 30 years — having him officiate added such a sweet, personal touch to the day.

9. During golden hour, we snuck out to grab some candid portraits on the roof of The Winslow. With the Baltimore skyline as their backdrop and the most perfect golden rays shining on them after the ceremony was done, they were so relaxed and looked incredible in these moments!

10. After sunset on the roof, it was time for dinner… one of my favorite details of Sasha + Greg’s reception was the tablescape and place settings. They incorporated gold chargers topped with white and gold plates that had elegant line work and a menu card tying it all together with a watercolor belly band (that matched the invitation suite and cocktail linens if you remember!). Between the detailed place settings, the lush floral arrangements, the gold geometric chairs and the royal blue tablecloths, the whole reception vibe was so high-end and aesthetically pleasing. LynnAaron and Kara of Nouvelle blew us all away!

11. Then the reception dance party started! The energy on the dance floor started with their first dance and kept going all night once the dance floor props came out: light-up sunglasses and glow sticks only added to the crazy fun candids that occurred as Mixing Maryland kept the dance floor full all night!

Sasha + Greg, your wedding was incredible, just as the two of you are! You complement each other perfectly, and I am so happy that you found each other. Thank you for the opportunity to document your wedding day. I wish you nothing but the best and an exciting future together full of adventures!

xo,
Naomi

HUGE THANKS TO THIS TALENTED VENDOR TEAM:

planning & design: Lynn Aaron of Nouvelle Weddings
day of coordination: Kara of Nouvelle Weddings
venue: The Winslow
first look portraits: The Butterfly Room
photography: Urban Row Photography
florist: Victoria Clausen Floral Events
catering: Copper Kitchen
beauty: No Filter Glam
gown: Martina Liana #1486
boutique: Garnish
shoes: Bella Belle Shoes, Willow style
groom’s tux: Christopher Schafer
bridesmaids: Bella Bridesmaids Baltimore
groomsman: Hugo
ceremony music: Hill Chamber Music
officiant: Eric Dickman
DJ: Mixing Maryland, DJ Cubie
furniture: Pretty Little Wedding Co.
lighting & draping: Event Dynamics
photobooth: Monumental Photo Booth
rentals: Select Event Group
stationery: Ruby The Fox
transportation: Ride Thoroughbred

tori + sam | a black tie accelerator wedding with sentimental color

Do you know what happens when two people that share an immense amount of love, respect and passion for their family and each other, come together?

Your world lights up and you never stop smiling. Tori + Sam are the kind of people you immediately feel comfortable around, like you’ve known and loved them your whole life.

These two [and their families!] are incredibly special. Their warmth, drive and impeccable sense of style meant their wedding day was full of more candid moments of joy than you can imagine. Moments of laughter alternated with happy tears on constant rotation from the moment I stepped foot in the hotel room that morning to the last dance as the donut crumbs were being enjoyed. Their engagement shoot felt like something out of a movie, with pizza, wine and their dog.

Their Accelerator Space wedding was crisp, upscale and stunning yet still approachable and down to earth… and their love story tops them all. If you don’t know how they met, you need to read their meetcute in the engagement post above!

Enjoy these {many} favorites from their June Accelerator Space wedding… :)

15 Favorite Moments and Details from Tori + Sam’s Accelerator Space Wedding:

1. In celebration of Sam’s Grandpa Jerry, the wedding color palette was black with pops of red. Grandpa Jerry wore red to every important family occasion! To honor him, Tori wore red Badgley Mischka heels and all of the wedding flowers were bright and vibrant shades of red. All of the men wore red socks with their initials embroidered in red, along their suspenders. 

2. Tori had a first look with her bridesmaids and moms… then her dad and brother entered the hotel suite and saw her first too, which was so sweet — they all cried!

3. Tori + Sam had a first look of their own in Harbor East, where they read private vows to each other before the wedding. It made the occasion so much more intimate and meaningful.

4. After a few more harborfront portraits of the newlyweds, we took group portraits near the Accelerator Space in a lush, garden-y North Baltimore neighborhood with just the right amount of shade, space to spread out and beautiful afternoon light.

5. One especially beautiful moment before the ceremony was during the ketubah signing when Sam signed in his Hebrew name. Such a touching way to honor the past and his family’s history!

6. Since Tori is Irish and Sam is Jewish, they got married in a beautiful interfaith ceremony officiated by two of their best friends against the textured metal wall and under the most beautiful glowing afternoon sunlight streaming through the enormous skylights.

7. When it was time for cocktail hour, the light pouring into the Den where Tori got bustled, was simply exquisite. Frankly, the light coming into this venue at all times is just a photographer’s dream!

8. Tori created one of the most modern and simple yet lush seating charts I’ve ever seen! It consisted of black acrylic boards hanging from a frame with white letters and greenery wrapped up and around the edges.

9. The reception decor included black taper and pillar candles in gold candlesticks and glass on every table with arrangements full of deep reds, oranges, pinks and maroon flowers; the anemones are my fave! It all added up to a vibe that was modern and edgy, yet romantic and elegant.

10. Their signature drinks were an aperol spritz and a brown derby, adding a perfect splash of color to everyone’s hands! And a drawing of their #urbanrowpup Brewer and cat Brisket, made an appearance on their cocktail napkins!

11. Seeing Tori’s face light up when they entered and saw the reception space for the first time was definitely a highlight for me…

12. Continuing to incorporate and include all kinds of family + faith traditions, Sam’s grandmother gave a Jewish blessing and Tori’s grandmother shared an Irish blessing right before dinner. The guests didn’t miss out on honoring Grandpa Jerry and many of them celebrated with a red ribbon tied around their ankles which was really noticeable and fun to see once the dance floor opened.

13. Tori + Sam are such a fun loving couple and knew they wanted to throw a really great party. Their band, Sound Connection from the Washington Talent Agency, provided that exact vibe — the energy was so intense that I thought the floor was going to give in during the hora!

14. Taking advantage of golden hour during dinner was beautiful; the sunlight got more golden-y as we entered the patio and we ended in front of the glass garage door on the ramp that was lined with greenery and all of the colorful flowers from their welcome party, in glass bud vases.

15. Right before the night ended, Tori changed into a sequined asymmetrical dress with a side slit and spaghetti straps. She was breathtaking and the patio portraits we snuck out to take against the dark sky were everything and more!

Tori + Sam, your wedding was one for the books! I loved how you incorporated so much meaning in all of your details, while still keeping the vibe so quintessentially you. Every time we’re together, it’s like hanging out with the best old friends (and the ones with the best sense of style!)… I wish you both nothing but the best in the future and can’t wait to see what you accomplish together!

Thank you, thank you for everything. For being you, your patience and trust, and for allowing Sam to buy you those dollar beers that faithful night! I’ve said it before, but the world truly needs more of your love in it. Congrats again, cuties!!

xoxo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:

venue: Accelerator Space
coordination: 1423 Events
photography: Urban Row Photography
catering: Zeffert & Gold
beauty: Swept
florals: Holly Frisch
rentals: Pretty Little Wedding Co
cake: Taste This Cake
band: Washington Talent’s Sound Connection
boutique: K & B Bridals
shoes: Badgley Mischka
groom’s attire: Indochino
bridesmaids: Azazie
rings: Patty Chaitoff
jewelry: The Jewelry Shop
draping + lighting: Event Dynamics

cecily + stephen | a modern and relaxed excelsior wedding

To know Cecily + Stephen is to love them!!

Seriously. Their engagement session at Clipper Mill was so full of fun and laughter that I knew their wedding would be, too. Cecily + Stephen have the best personalities: laid back, loving, thoughtful, and up for anything. It made their wedding day at the Excelsior so much fun to photograph!

Cecily + Stephen’s wedding was the perfect blend of historical elegance and industrial chic. It was relaxed and fun, yet romantic with a bit of edge. Every single person that attended their wedding had the best time… the dance floor was full the entire night, with multiple generations dancing at all times!

11 Memorable Moments and Details from Cecily + Stephen’s May Wedding at Excelsior:

1. Cecily + Stephen got married at The Excelsior in Lancaster, PA. Since I hadn’t photographed a wedding there before, I took a trip up to Lancaster a few weeks before their wedding, to tour the space with Cindy of Planned Perfection, their wedding planner. Having plenty of time beforehand to get to know the space and plan out the photos I wanted to get really helped maximize our time together during their wedding.

2. Their venue was the perfect mix of historic and elegant yet industrial and unique — with exposed brick and plaster walls and exposed beams in the courtyard, the ivy growing up the brick walls softened the space and provided a gorgeous and lush natural backdrop.
   
   This multi-building property is a National Historic Landmark that includes outdoor courtyards, an elevator shaft turned speakeasy, and an underground brewer’s catacombs. I couldn’t get enough!

3. Since The Excelsior is right in downtown Lancaster, there were a ton of amenities around for Cecily + Stephen’s guests! Having a great hotel within walking distance of your venue is a big plus, especially with a large wedding party. The Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square is just a quick walk down King Street from The Excelsior which made it so easy for everyone!

4. Cecily was so confident and beautiful in her form-fitting Pronovias gown. It was a simple design with elegant beading down the sides that expressed her personality perfectly: effortless and subtle, yet interesting and striking all at the same time. Her long, voluminous ponytail, romantic makeup, and light pink Badgley Mischka heels complemented the look flawlessly.

Stephen’s suit was also full of style: a dark navy blue, it featured white polka dots in a strong and structured geometric design. I love when grooms step a little outside of the box and rock a wardrobe choice that reflects their personalities.

5. The flowers were as big and beautiful as Cecily’s ponytail and caught your eye in the same way. A classic white and green color palette with white orchids cascading down the front of Cecily’s bouquet left me speechless. Every arrangement was full, lush, organic and a little bit wild in the best way. ;)

6. Before meeting Stephen for their first look, Cecily had a first look with her dad. Exposed brick and plaster walls with tons of natural light provided the perfect background for these emotional portraits… everyone had happy tears streaming down their cheeks! Documenting these joyful, intimate and raw moments gets me every time.

7. Cecily + Stephen chose to have their first look on the observation deck of the venue. Private and quiet, I couldn’t think of a better spot for this intimate moment as they read notes they wrote to each other… this is my new favorite way to carve out a few minutes of memorable time together on your day. Bonus: you’ll always have these words to look back on and relive the memories of when you first saw each other on your wedding day!

8. We took all of their wedding party and family portraits before the ceremony, in the Empire Room. Located at the front of the venue, this room features historic floor-to-ceiling windows that flooded the space with natural light. Another plus? It was large enough to hold both of their families and large wedding party and still leave us with tons of space to work and move around. This room is definitely one of my top 5 favorite family portrait spots of all time. We were lucky enough to have a gorgeous sunny day, but if weather became an issue, this room would have been the portrait spot AND ceremony location… not a bad plan B!

9. Cecily’s uncle officiated their ceremony in the open-air courtyard and included lots of meaningful and hilarious stories about how their relationship came to be… lots of laughter plus super bright sun and warm afternoon temps with a green wall forming an epic backdrop for their vows made this an unforgettable ceremony.

10. After the ceremony, cocktail hour was held in the sunken courtyard and brewer’s catacombs. They had passed hors d’oeuvres, a Tuscan charcuterie station, and a seafood station complete with live goldfish swimming in bowls that decorated the table. I’ve never seen anything like it!

11. When it was time to start the reception, Cecily + Stephen entered from the corner… a grand sweeping entrance down the historic, curving staircase. The reception also included an elevator shaft turned speakeasy where guests could grab Old Fashioneds, a dessert bar with every dessert imaginable, and a late night snack of cheeseburgers and fries. Howie from 3 West Productions kept the dance floor rocking at the highest level and C+S danced their way into newlywed life with the best energy!

Cecily + Stephen, you are the sweetest and most adorable couple, both inside and out. You are so effortlessly in love and were such a joy to photograph! No matter what the future holds, I am confident that you will come out on top, because of your laid-back and confident personalities. Thank you for letting me capture your wedding day. I hope you love your portraits as much as I do!

xo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:

planning: Cindy of Planned Perfection
venue + catering: Excelsior
photography: Urban Row Photography
videography: K and A Photo & Video
florist: Petals with Style
DJ: Howie of 3 West Productions
hair: Tousled Beauty Co.
makeup: Theresa Walker Makeup
draping: Shumaker PDT
alcohol: Red Rose Beverage

laura + bryan | a colorful wedding at the loom meadow mill

Sooo, I’ve been excited to share this colorful and fun May wedding with you ever since it happened!!

Laura + Bryan are so similar and 100% my kind of people: driven, passionate, energetic, and hardworking. Laura’s detail-oriented, always on-top-of-it attitude made this an extremely fun wedding to photograph and visualize; whenever I got an email from Laura, it made me smile. I really appreciate hearing about and knowing many of the details in advance - I fully believe no detail is too small to consider and have a plan for (I blame the recovering architect in me, ha).

The vision for their spring wedding was “fun, simple, colorful + elegant” and wow, did they achieve that! Everything from the floral arrangements, to the candy bar seating display and the table settings could be described in those words.

Besides the fact that they are an incredible couple, I was also looking forward to their wedding because it was the first one ever held at The Loom at Meadow Mill. I had photographed this space when it first opened, but I couldn’t wait to see it all dressed up + full of love and COLOR!

This new Baltimore wedding venue is the little sister to area favorites, the Mt. Washington Mill Dye House and The Winslow at Parker Metal. If you’ve been following my work, you know how much I love to document weddings at industrial venues. To be asked to capture the first-ever wedding at The Loom was a dream come true… the fact that Laura + Bryan quickly became one of my favorite couples was just the cherry on top!

12 Memorable Moments and details from Laura + Bryan’s Wedding at the loom (+ hotel revival):

1. Before heading to the venue, Laura + Bryan both got ready at one of my favorite boutique Baltimore hotels, the Revival. Because the end of May brings Preakness weekend to Charm City and graduations galore, we wanted a quiet, indoor space for their first look. That meant that any of the more public areas of the hotel, like the lobby and lounges, were out of the question — the beloved and super photogenic Miss Mary Suite was the answer to our prayers.

2. To help keep the family and friend group portraits relaxed and fun, Laura also booked the Library at the Hotel Indigo a few blocks away. One thing I really love about living and working in Baltimore is all of the unique spaces available throughout the city, giving our #urpcouples countless opportunities to get perfect beautiful and genuine portraits, no matter what size!

3. Speaking of group portraits, Laura + Bryan didn’t have a wedding party in the traditional sense; instead they had an honorary wedding party of their closest friends and siblings to help them get ready throughout the morning.

4. With a large fluffy tulle bottom and a lace v-neck top, Laura’s gown looked like it was made for her. Brushed Beauty tied her look together by keeping her hair down with soft waves and makeup that made her gorgeous blue eyes pop. She was effortlessly joyful and beautiful the entire day!

5. The Loom is such a perfect Baltimore venue for intimate weddings with < 100 guests. It has an industrial feel but the light and airy white walls and large windows allowing natural light to flood in, make it feel super clean, natural, and bright. Any color palette would look incredible in this space!

6. The florals at this wedding were out of this world… they also had a really cool story behind them: Molly Zager of Molly Zager Floral Design Co. in San Diego, CA is Laura’s cousin. As her gift to the couple, Molly offered to take care of all the flowers: Laura’s vibrant bouquet, the chuppah, the installation on the 360° bar and all the table centerpieces had peonies, ranunculus, roses and magenta anemones. How she managed to pull this off from across the country, I will never know! It was pure perfection in every sense of the word. She did an incredible job outfitting the space and vibe of the wedding.

7. The ceremony included many Jewish elements to honor Laura’s family’s Jewish heritage, culture and traditions: kippot were available to wear, Laura and Bryan’s parents walked them both down the aisle, they drank wine out of a kiddush cup and Bryan stepped on a glass as everyone yelled “Mazel Tov!” and they kissed.

8. One of the most unique things about The Loom is the hidden bar in the foyer. Laura used this space as a candy bar and gave everyone a little box with their name and table number to hold their candy choices throughout the evening.

9. There is also a really great secret staircase at The Loom that is part of the original mill building. During cocktail hour, we snuck out to grab some gorgeous portraits of the happy couple.

10. Copper Kitchen and Heather of 1423 Events did a fabulous job (as usual!) with the food and aesthetic of all the colorful and fun reception decor; I’m pretty sure that the table and bar settings, complete with cocktail napkins that had MarlowBea’s #urbanrowpup face on them, were one of the highlights of the reception!

11. The night was topped off with a gorgeous 2-tiered cake that was adorned with fresh flowers and a DELICIOUS cookie chipwich sundae bar for guests to enjoy.

12. My favorite memory of their wedding came during the Hora… not only did Laura + Bryan get up on the chairs, but Laura’s spry 90-year-old grandma did, too! She had the best time and it was so sweet to witness the love this family shares together.

Laura + Bryan, from the moment we met, I knew your wedding was going to be one for the books. You are truly a perfect match and I cannot wait to see what you accomplish together as a married couple. You made my job a breeze with your detail-oriented and decisive attitude - I love a couple that knows what they want and how to get it!

It was so much fun to work together and I didn’t want our time together to end... thank you for letting me be the one to capture the first day of the rest of your lives together!!

xo,
Naomi

COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT THIS INCREDIBLE VENDOR TEAM:

planning + coordination: 1423 events
venue: the loom at meadow mill
photography: urban row photography
florist: molly zager florals
catering: copper kitchen
DJ: district remix
handlettered signage: lynn cipollone
draping: event dynamics
boutique: betsy robinson's bridal
rings: radcliffe
groom’s custom suit and tie: christopher schafer
cuff links: david yurman
hair and makeup: brushed beauty
cake: blue crab cupcakes
invitations: ellen zager, bride’s mom

the loom baltimore | a new modern, intimate industrial mill wedding venue

The Loom is one of Baltimore’s newest event space and a sister venue to the Dye House and Winslow, two of my favorite industrial wedding venues in Baltimore!

One of the major differences you’ll notice at The Loom is how both light and bright the space is while at the same time, having an edgy, modern, industrial aesthetic from the exterior and when you first step inside.

These 3 elements featured in the design are my favorite:

The built-in 360° bar creates quite a focal point to the space and makes for quick and easy service. 

The “secret bar” can be used either open as an additional bar or food service station, or closed, becomes a fun backdrop for décor or photo booth. 

The gas fireplace in the front courtyard makes for cozy cocktail hours in the cooler months.

ABOUT THE LOOM AT MEADOW MILL:

Dating back to the mid 1800’s, Meadow Mill was one of Hooper’s Woodberry Manufacturing Company located in the Jones Falls Valley. The mill was first intended for the manufacturing of twines and cotton duck (a heavy canvas used primarily for ship sails). After a long life in the textiles, the mill was sold to Londontown Manufacturing Company in the 1960’s and became home to the famous London Fog Raincoats. Today Meadow Mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Included below are quick facts about capacity, logistics and what truly makes The Loom a unique Baltimore wedding venue; hope you find it to be a helpful resource! 

INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR WEDDING AT THE LOOM? HERE ARE SOME QUICK FACTS:

What makes The Loom unique as a new wedding venue in Baltimore?
The Loom is a beautiful blend of industrial and historic details, yet full of natural light and modern.

How many guests can be accommodated for a seated dinner and dancing?
120 guests for ceremony, cocktails, seated dinner, DJ & dancing (100 guests with a band). The exterior courtyard provides seating for approximately 60 guests.

Where do guests park?
On-site parking is located adjacent to the venue.

How many events are hosted per day? 
We host just one event per day.

How early do couples have access to the space on their wedding day?
Clients have access to the venue starting up to 1 hour prior to the event start time for use of the on-site suite and photos both inside and outside.

Are there spaces for the wedding party to get ready on site?
We have a small suite that is available for use starting up to 1 hour prior to the event start, and then through until the end of the evening.  Wedding party should plan to come with hair & makeup already completed.

Are outside caterers permitted? 
The exclusive on-site caterer for the Loom is Copper Kitchen.

Is a representative from the venue going to be on-site for the duration of the event?
Yes – we have a venue manager on-site from vendor set up (3 hours prior to event start) through the duration of the event, and for the 1 hour of vendor clean up at the end.

What does it cost to host a wedding at The Loom?
Saturday 2023/2024 rental rate is $7000, $6500 for Fridays/Sundays (non-holiday rates).

What is included with the rental of the space (tables, chairs, other specialty furniture / items, etc)?

• 3 hours for vendor load in/set up, 4 hours of event time, 1 hour for vendor clean up.

• Use of the suite

• 16 60” rd dinner tables, 6 cocktail tables, 1 48” rd table, and 150 Willow Back wood chairs

Is the venue accessible?
Yes — all areas of the venue except the private suite and coat room are accessible.

Is the venue climate controlled?
Yes — the interior of the venue is fully climate controlled.

CONTACT + DIRECTIONS

Website: The Loom Baltimore
Directions: 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone: 410-779-1217
Email: events@loombaltimore.com
Contact: Michele Coziahr, Director of Events

the butterfly room at sandtown furniture | industrial baltimore wedding venue

It’s no secret that Baltimore is a city that prides itself on its charm, history and industrial roots. When Sandtown Furniture Co. discovered this incredible brick warehouse in 2021, they had a vision for the space that is unmatched in its attention to design detail while also preserving its rich history dating back to 1885.

As mentioned on The Butterfly Room's website, “only Baltimore would have a wedding venue in a woodshop” …that right there is just one of the many reasons I love Baltimore!! I could list all the reasons why I think The Butterfly Room is an incredible wedding and event venue, but I thought a few (hundred) photos might do a better job than I ever could… ;)

Included below are some FAQs and quick facts about capacity, logistics and what makes The Butterfly Room at Sandtown Furniture Co. such a unique industrial Baltimore wedding venue; hope you find it to be a helpful resource!

Please let me know if you’re planning your wedding here — I’d love to be a part of it!

There are so many ways to celebrate here, the possibilities are truly endless with this 7,000 sf blank canvas to make your own…

Between the exposed, intricately textured brick walls, the larger-than-life floor to ceiling glass wall that divides the event space from the woodworking space for furniture design and production, to the arched windows letting in tons of natural light from above (at certain times of day it feels heavenly as the sun shines in…) and the 6 foot long hand-carved white oak door pull, you will be in awe as soon as you walk in, promise.

The inspiration for this shoot came from taking a raw industrial, historic warehouse and transforming it to have a warm, romantic, soft and modern elegant look...

The color palette incorporated warm orange-y + mustard yellow tones, honey, rust, amber and beige neutral tones with black accents for a modern, minimal wedding aesthetic. The matte black chairs paired perfectly with this custom Sandtown Furniture Co. walnut wood table and meadow-inspired floral ground arch installation for the ceremony.

Wanton Poppies BLEW ME AWAY with their talent and vision for all of the florals and greenery; a hanging install, a ground arch, 2 different tablescapes (fruit in one, greenery in the other!), a stunning bouquet + boutonniere… you name it, they CRUSHED IT!

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HUGE THANKS TO THIS ROCKSTAR VENDOR TEAM:

Venue: The Butterfly Room
Photography, Design + Planning: Urban Row Photography
Beauty: No Filter Glam
Florals, Candles + Candleholders, Cake Display: Wanton Poppies
Acrylic Table Number, Chargers, Lanterns, Ring Dish: The Otherside Rentals
Cake: Taste This Cake
Gown: Raw Golden Rentals
Tie: Dazi
Suit: Groom’s own
Shoes + Jewelry: Bride’s own
Menus + Place Cards: mlc designs
Custom wood table + bench, leather sling chair: Sandtown Furniture Co.
Models: Meghan + Justin Collazo (one of our 2021 #urpcouples!)

ABOUT THE BUTTERFLY ROOM AT SANDTOWN FURNITURE CO.:

What makes The Butterfly Room unique as an industrial wedding venue in Baltimore?
 
Have you ever been to a wedding in a woodshop? We make handcrafted wood furniture, and we think our event space has one of the coolest views – our woodshop. Additionally, the 30’ high ceilings, the texture + color of the original brick walls, and the 75 arched windows make this space a sight to behold. And with the glass wall, you see all that from every corner of the space.

This space is so full of character, texture and beautiful craftsmanship in the building details and the wood furniture they design. I don’t know of another wedding venue in Baltimore that has this sense of scale to it and is accessibly laid out all on one level.

INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR WEDDING AT THE BUTTERFLY ROOM? HERE ARE SOME QUICK FACTS:

What was this space used for in its previous life?
This old building was built in 1885 by The Chesapeake Gas Company of Baltimore to be a gas processing plant. It has served Baltimore in many forms over the years; stoves were made here; canning & bottling was done here; but it had been vacant for many years by the time we found it.

Are there any design inspiration or elements that you're particularly proud of and/or excited to see in use?

The glass wall, for sure.  This is the only thing that separates the gallery/event space from the woodshop. That transparency was key for us. When guests are in the gallery, we want them to feel like they’re in the heart of a woodshop.  And we wanted our craftsman to be able do their work in a beautiful space where they love to be. The full-height, full-width glass wall creates that feel.

The arched windows & intricate brick-work are vestiges from another era, and we went to great lengths to preserve all of that. Generally, we’re really proud of how much of the original building remains exactly as it was when we found it. 

Those are some of the big moments, but honestly, we obsessed over every little detail just as much. The joinery details on the handmade bathroom vanities + mirrors…the solid concrete light fixtures in the bridal suites….the 6 foot long hand carved white oak door pull…we put so much thought & love into EVERY detail.

How many guests can be accommodated for a seated dinner and dancing? 
200 guests

Where do guests park? 
Valet parking is required & there is a valet partner who will handle it all.

How many events are hosted per day? 
Just yours!

Do couples have access to the entire facility on their wedding day? 
The venue has a unique set up; couples and guests have exclusive use of the event spaces and bathrooms on the day of their event. Spaces that are specific to furniture building are not available to guests or vendors.

How early do couples have access to the space on their wedding day?
3 hours prior to the start of the event. 

Are there spaces for the wedding party to get ready on site? 
Yes, we have 2 really beautiful separate spaces that are included with the rental.

Are outside caterers permitted? 
We have a carefully selected group of caterers on our exclusive list. Please contact us for more information. 

Is a representative from the venue going to be on-site for the duration of the event? 
Yes! A representative will be on-site to ensure the venue is operating as expected. We do require that weddings have a professional wedding planner to execute the vision of your day.

What does it cost to host a wedding at The Butterfly Room? 
As we launch the venue, we are offering a limited number of slots at a promotional rate. Please contact us for current rates and availability.

What is included with our rental of the space?
7,000 square feet in the main space, plus 2 suites (getting ready rooms), bathrooms and the catering area.

Is the venue accessible? 
Yes, nearly the entire venue is accessible. One of the getting ready rooms is up a small flight of stairs.

Is the venue climate controlled? 
All of the event space is fully climate controlled, and the main shop space has heat. 

CONTACT + DIRECTIONS:

Website: The Butterfly Room Baltimore
Address: 1226 Wicomico Street Baltimore, MD 21230
Email: events@sandtown.com

alicia + jarett | navy blue and terracotta fall wedding at the winslow

“Jarett has legitimately the best smile and laugh on the planet, he can make the worst days better with just one smile…”

Alicia and Jarett’s wedding day was full of all the best things on the planet: excitement, passion, emotion, laughter, fun (I’ve never seen so many people dancing down the aisle!), wine, happy tears, dancing and a love story 10 years in the making.

I can’t wait to show you these early favorites from the most gorgeous Fall day, when Alicia and Jarett became husband and wife!!

5 MEANINGFUL MOMENTS AND DETAILS FROM A+J’S OCTOBER WEDDING AT THE WINSLOW

1. To honor Jarett's late mother who passed away from 9/11 related cancer in 2020, she wore her shoes and tennis bracelet as well as carrying a picture of her on a charm tied around her bouquet

2. The radiant joy on Jarett’s face as Alicia walked up the aisle to meet him… not to mention the excitement of all of the wedding party as they made their way up the aisle! The clapping, the enormous smiles, the flower man’s dance moves — it was all so heartwarming!

3. When Alicia + Jarett saw the reception space before their guests; the look on their faces at the reveal was just priceless!

4. The color palette for their warm October wedding was full of terracotta, rust, burnt orange, cream, crimson red and navy; the groom wore a floral tie with a checkered navy suit.

5. Their rooftop portraits as the sunset… a wedding at the Winslow wouldn’t be complete without these views! A+J went up to the roof right after ceremony once she was bustled and got to enjoy a few minutes to themselves before the party kicked off with their favorite people…
   10/10 recommend!

Congratulations, Mr. + Mrs. Henderson!!! It’s been such an honor to get to know you both and celebrate your love story… one that’s been so many years in the making! I hope you never stop dancing and secret handshaking through life!

xoxo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:

venue: The Winslow
planning: Tira Lynn Events
photography: Urban Row Photography
florals: West Virjeni
catering: Copper Kitchen
DJ: My Deejay
dress: Elysee Bridal
boutique: Alexandra's Boutique
bridesmaid dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Baltimore
groom + groomsmen attire: Men’s Warehouse
beauty: Vintage Veils
lighting: Event Dynamics
photo booth: Prop Stop Photo Booth
transportation: American Limousines
invitations: Zazzle
stationery: Devine Designs by Diesha

joslyn + andrew | a jewel-toned wedding at the assembly room

On the last Saturday in September, Joslyn and Andrew said ‘I Do’ while their closest family and friends cheered them on and partied all night under the most beautiful twinkle lights and with the best dance moves as the Onyx Band (my favorite!) performed at the Assembly Room in downtown Baltimore…

But what really stole the show were 2 moments for me: the first being the moment Andrew saw Joslyn at their first look on the promenade… his speechlessness said it all! And the second being the way they look at each other and are filled with so much love, joy, kindness and humor, it simply radiates from them (just look at this first photo!).

Here is a little bit from what their wedding day looked like!

Congratulations, Mr. + Mrs. Bredholt!! We are so happy for you and know that this is just the start of amazing adventures together… you guys sure know how to throw an incredible party for all your favorite people! I hope Dexter’s not too sad he missed it when you show him the photos… ;)

xo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:

planning + design: The Otherside Creatives
photography: Urban Row Photography
venue: The Assembly Room at Ikonic Live
catering: Zeffert and Gold
florals: Carried Away Florals
beauty: Brushed Beauty
band: The Onyx Band
rentals: Pretty Little Wedding Co, Honeywood Rentals
lighting: 27 Studios
boutique: K&B Bridals
bridesmaids dresses: Azazie
earrings: Olive & Piper pearl pave studs
groom + groomsmen formal attire: Generation Tux
groom’s tie: Knotty Tie
cake: Meringue Cake Studio
dessert: Cream Cruiser
invitation: Zola
transportation: American Limo

lily + andy | a joyful + modern haven street ballroom wedding

Lily and Andy are the real deal, jumping for joy so high while in their wedding attire, multiple times indoors and outdoors… they have a tradition of jumping photos at all major milestones (and if you’re wondering if they did some at their esesh, the answer is of course!) and I couldn’t love them more if I tried!

Disclaimer: no humans were photoshopped while jumping — all of the jumping photos we took throughout the day are true in height and leg stance!!

Not only are they incredible partners who share a love of travel and adventure (they’ve both gone to and lived in so many places, the list is amazing!), their dog Nyla, good food and of course, the love of family and friends. It was so memorable to witness the incredibly strong support they received on this day!

Enjoy these early favorite moments from Lily + Andy’s windy, warm and whimsical September wedding…

6 MEMORABLE MOMENTS AND DETAILS FROM THEIR HAVEN STREET BALLROOM WEDDING:

1. A surprise temporary tattoo reveal of their #urbanrowpup Nyla, on their close friends’ arms and legs

2. A bubble jump sendoff at their reception

3. A bet as to how many times that day, Lily’s dad would cry happy tears 🥹

4. Matching socks that L+A both wore with Nyla’s smiling face on them!

5. When Andy and his groomsmen (and both dads!) decided to have fun in the hotel room and jump on the bed for some super casual and candid getting ready photos with their personalized beer steins! :)

6. Lily’s bridal hairstyle was so unique and pretty! She had a braid on both sides that led to a ponytail with pearls woven into the braid.

Congratulations again, Lily + Andy! You two are destined for big things and so many incredible adventures together, the best is truly yet to come!! Thank you for giving us the honor of documenting such a fun and memorable day with you and your families… I hope you continue the jumping photo tradition for decades to come (every jump left me speechless)!

VENDOR LOVE

venue: Haven Street Ballroom
planning: Event Planning DC
photography: Urban Row Photography
catering: Zeffert and Gold
florals: Wander and Whimsy Floral
officiant: Ceremony by Rachael
beauty: BTV Beauty
DJ: DJ Steve of DJ Jimmy T
dress: Wonder Dress from Vow’d Weddings
groom’s attire: Indochino

allyson + matt | an elegant spring wedding at the assembly room

It was a beautiful spring day for Allyson and Matt’s wedding at the Assembly Room in downtown Baltimore — the sun was shining, there was a slight breeze along the water for their first look and most importantly, all of their families and friends were overflowing with love and joy as they watched these cuties officially become husband and wife!

6 UNIQUE DETAILS FROM A+M’S ELEGANT, INDUSTRIAL WEDDING AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOM

1. Allyson’s classic plunging v-neck ballgown had pockets (!!!) and the most gorgeous train and lace back detail

2. Matt’s reaction to seeing Allyson for the first time… he just kept saying “wow…” it was the actual sweetest.

3. During their ceremony, Allyson’s bridesmaid read a poem that was personalized for them and so incredibly cute!

4. They used Allyson’s parents wedding cake topper for theirs - it was perfect.

5. The most dramatic and fun light pouring through the Assembly Room skylights during their portraits.

6. Allyson’s aunts and uncles had a blast on the dance floor and you can easily tell who came to party!

The view from and vibe in their getting ready suites at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront was amazing; so calm, confident and ready to do this wedding thing! Allyson’s dress and Matt’s tux were so classically elegant — I could not get enough of those dress pockets!!!

When it came time for their first look on the promenade, the sun was shining, their families were cheering them on and Allyson’s veil couldn’t wait for it’s time to shine. Having an intimate wedding party of 2 on each side meant we could get creative with portraits by the water and stay ahead of schedule all day long… not to mention, having fun while taking them!

Congratulations, Allyson & Matt!! We were incredibly honored to be a part of your wedding memories and hope you continue dancing in the streets for decades to come! Thanks for being so willing to trust us and go along with all our crazy ideas, you two (and your families) are truly the best!

xo,
Naomi

kudos to this talented vendor team!

planning: The Wedding Ninja
photography: Urban Row Photography
venue: The Assembly Room
DJ: Sean of Mixing Maryland
beauty: Stacie Snyder Beauty
florals: Scentsational Floral Designs
catering: Zeffert and Gold
cake: Sugarbakers
officiant: Holly Dix
dress: Essense of Australia D3412
boutique: Betsy Robinsons Bridal
lighting: 27 Studios
invitations: Minted
transportation: On the Town Limos

caroline + josh | an intimate winter wedding at woodberry kitchen

Caroline + Josh chose to get married on an incredible wedding date — one that actually won’t happen again for 200 years! On a rainy and overcast Twosday (and it was actually a Tuesday!) February 22, 2022, these two sweethearts shared an intimate, memorable and cozy dinner wedding celebration with their closest family and friends at Woodberry Kitchen in the Clipper Mill neighborhood of Baltimore.

The rain stopped just in time for us to take portraits in and around the restaurant, one of my favorite spots in Baltimore full of all the best historic industrial vibes. Smiles never left their faces (and mine!); I hope you enjoy reliving their once-in-a-lifetime love story as much as I enjoyed being a part of it…

Woodberry Kitchen is such a unique and inviting space for intimate, micro weddings in Baltimore. Here are 5 reasons why this couple and their wedding stole my heart:

1. Caroline’s engagement ring was Josh’s grandmother’s and the bracelet she wore was her great-grandmother’s.

2. Caroline and Josh were beaming as they walked down the aisle together into their intimate ceremony. I love seeing how couples make traditions their own - Josh’s aunt even officiated and married them!

3. Guests were seated at 2 12’ long tables that allowed an intimate, family style feel to the dinner celebration with 3 course menus, checkered plaid napkins and tealights at each placesetting, to add to the cozy feel.

4. Caroline wore a fur wrap and Josh wore a paisley mustard yellow vest! Her bouquet included maroon calla lillies, dark red king protea, white and red roses and seeded eucalyptus.

5. The string lights and vaulted ceiling with full-length windows letting in as much natural light as possible and worn wood floorboards underfoot, added a romantic feel as appetizers were passed and guests mingled happily into the night.

6. Caroline and Josh share such a gentle, caring relationship full of sweet gestures and goofy laughs; while they now live in the heart of Fells Point, proposing at the Pagoda in Patterson Park is how it all started for these cuties!

Congratulations again, Caroline + Josh!! Your winter wedding at Woodberry Kitchen was such a joy and honor to be a part of; I hope you both continue to enjoy cozy, warm and delicious meals together with your favorite people for decades to come!

xo,
Naomi

venue: Woodberry Kitchen
flowers: Flowers Extraordinaire
dress: Allure, Romance 3457
boutique: Love It! At Stella’s
fur wrap: Sissily Designs
jewelry: Tigerlilly Couture

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

christina + tony | a modern, industrial chic wedding at the winslow

I’m still on a high from Christina and Tony’s wedding at The Winslow that left us all speechless for so many reasons!! These lovebirds had an incredible vision to celebrate their modern love story and all the planning paid off…

I’m so excited to share these early favorites for you to enjoy - they waited an entire extra year to get married and celebrate (thanks to Covid); I think the wait was well worth it, but I’m so glad they’re finally officially husband and wife!!

There were so many incredible details with so much thought put into them by Christina, Tony, their families and the entire design + planning team of Lemon and Lime Event Design…

Here are my top 7 favorite elements and moments from their chic October wedding at The Winslow:

1. Setting the tone for their modern and elegant celebration full of black and white details, guests received a custom invitation suite with an envelope liner that incorporated art Christina painted herself!

   • Her beautiful abstract painting also formed the background to the custom welcome sign that said ‘It’s Friday, I’m in Love’ since their wedding took place on a Friday (obviously)!

2. With Tony’s passion for photography and film as inspiration for the escort card display, guests found their names and seating assignments on rolls of film mounted on a display that said ‘You’ve Captured My Heart’ and included 7 of Tony’s cameras.

3. The ceremony in the train shed at The Winslow was so luxe, elegant and minimal:

   • an edgy and modern floral installation made up of rich, moody tones and lots of texture, hung on a gridded backdrop against a light gray draping

   • smoke gray ghost chairs provided seating for guests in a way that allowed Christina and Tony to be surrounded by loved ones on 3 sides

   • they said their vows in a heartwarming exchange on a black riser with a hard aisle runner (also black) that gave the ceremony space such a unique and sleek look

4. In the cocktail area, guests were able to leave messages on a black and brass vintage Fete Fone - love the idea of an audio guest book!

   • Oysters and a mouthwatering charcuterie spread greeted guests after ceremony near the bar

   • Black custom napkins with 4 different copper foil-lettered quotes from the Office and Friends

5. Their first look outside the Winslow followed by a festive and fun confetti toss with their wedding party wearing all black, other than Christina in white and Tony in a maroon tux (+ a floral pocket square… OBSESSED!).

6. All of the romantic, textured florals in every space and on every surface. Christina’s bouquet (and Tony’s floral pocket square on a smaller scale) were made up of light colored dahlias, roses and ranunculus with darker pops of flowers and greenery that eluded to early Fall.

   • the flowers and greenery in the ceremony and reception at the venue were darker and full of moodier elements that softened the industrial space

7. Now, the reception details… where do I begin?! I’m going to let the photos do most of the talking for these, so PLEASE scroll down to see it all!!! But here are the highlights:

   • a mirrored dance floor for guests to dance to live music by the Onyx Band, on a stage lined with greenery

   • white plaster textured dining tables for the sweetheart and wedding party tables with black velvet dining chairs and a brushed gold frame; these tables had matte black chargers with clear glass dinner plates with a white rim and brushed gold flatware

   • velvet and leather lounge seating with gold accents; black plaster tables with smoke gray ghost chairs

   • hanging bistro lights that allowed the long tables to appear suspended and cast a beautifully warm and cozy glow on the entire space

   • polished black chrome chairs for the tables above and below the mezzanine; these round tables had matte black plates and tortoise and gold flatware

   • lush floral centerpieces and a variety of candles in black + pink in glass cylindrical and rectangular hurricanes

Congratulations, Christina and Tony!! We were so honored to be able to document your exquisite wedding day - it was absolutely one for the books - I’ll never forget all of the amazing personal touches you incorporated! I’m so glad you finally got to celebrate with all of your friends and family, give Marcel a hug from me!!

xo,
Naomi

HUGE THANKS TO THIS INCREDIBLY TALENTED VENDOR TEAM:

Planning + Design: Lemon & Lime Event Design
Photography: Urban Row Photography
Venue: The Winslow
Caterer: Linwoods
Band: Washington Talent’s The Onyx Band
Strings: Canterbury Strings
Beauty: Brushed Beauty
Florals: Crimson & Clover Floral Design
Officiant: Rev. Michelle of Ceremony Officiants
Videography: Shutter and Sound
Production/Lighting: Revolution Event Production
Design/Build: Social Supply Design
Rentals: Social Supply Design, The Coveted Co, Table Manners DC, Pretty Little Wedding Co
Linens: Nuage Designs
Stationery: TPD Design House
Calligraphy: Lynny C
Audio Guest Book: Fete Fone
Transportation: Z Best Global
Photo Booth: Boothorama
Groom’s Attire: Tuxedo House
Groomsmen: Mens Wearhouse
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Veil: Lazaro Bridal
Bridesmaid’s dresses: Azazie + Revelry

meghan + justin | a colorful wedding at mt. washington mill dye house

Meghan and Justin’s wedding at the Mt. Washington Mill Dye House was colorful, meaningful, intimate and full of unique and memorable moments and details… it was such a joy to see them married in a beautifully historic, industrial space that allowed them to celebrate safely outdoors with their closest family and friends in attendance.

They’re such a photogenic couple in one of my favorite venues in Baltimore; enjoy these favorites from their celebration!!

5 MEMORABLE DETAILS FROM M+J’S INTIMATE WEDDING AT THE DYE HOUSE

1. Meghan and Justin’s invitation suite that was so modern, bold and graphic, designed by artist Dave Cole.

2. The bright, colorful florals that Mallory of Violet Florals designed to be lush, vibrant and full of texture were so warm and inviting in lending a soft feel to the brick and stone at the venue.

3. Justin received a bracelet from Meghan instead of a wedding ring and wore his mother’s name necklace so that she was there with him.

4. Justin met Meghan halfway during her walk down the aisle which spoke volumes to me about their relationship.

5. Celebrating entirely outdoors under the stars within the courtyard and patio of the Mt. Washington Mill Dye House was so special — not only from a health safety standpoint, but the late September weather was simply cozy and perfect to dine and dance alfresco.

Congratulations again, Meghan and Justin!! Having the opportunity to document your bright, joyful and intimate wedding celebration at the Dye House was an absolute honor - you two have such an inspiring relationship full of respect, curiosity and kindness.

I wish you all the best as you continue to enjoy lazy evenings and lots of exciting adventures and conversations, building your lives together.

xo,
Naomi

huge thanks to this rockstar vendor team:

planning + design: The Otherside Creatives
venue: Mt Washington Mill Dye House
photography: Urban Row Photography
catering: Linwoods
dessert: Taharka Brothers
florals: Violet Florals
lighting: Event Dynamics
beauty: Fleurt Beauty Company
DJ: Mixing Maryland
gown: Made with Love Bridal, River Crepe
veil: Jill Andrews Gowns
jewelry: Ylang 23
groom’s attire: Suit Supply
linens: Select Event Group
invitation art: Dave Cole
printing: Cat Print

lizzie + jon | a heron room wedding full of muted + modern textured details

Lizzie and Jon are not only the best parents to their #urbanrowpup, Molly, but they have a killer sense of style, an impeccable eye for design and hosted an unforgettable wedding day that was intimate, modern, gorgeous, industrial and fun.

Living in Clipper Mill (my favorite historic + industrial neighborhood in Baltimore!), we took both their engagement photos there and Jon getting ready with his groomsmen and Molly, of course. :) The vibe of the entire day was relaxed yet excited, which led to some incredible candid moments with everyone!

Enjoy these early favorites from their wedding, 2+ years in the making… I am SO happy for you two and constantly want to relive this day!!!

6 memorable moments and details from Lizzie and Jon’s Heron Room wedding

1. The modern, muted and natural palette of organic texture, lush florals and mixed metals. The velvet dress that Lizzie’s sister Catherine wore, paired with the beading on Lizzie’s gown beautifully complimented and softened the historic brick and stone buildings of the old Mill.

2. Their pup Molly, was a huge part of the day bringing lots of smiles to everyone!

3. Jon looked so dapper in his crisp navy suit with a polka dot tie. When he and his groomsmen put on their sunglasses, I felt like I was on the set of a GQ photoshoot.

4. All of the lush, greenery combined with the textured brick and cobblestones at the Heron Room and the Mill No. 1 complex along the Jones Falls made it feel like we were in a tiny, cozy European city.

5. The floral arch by Emma of Steelcut Flower Co. was not only a gorgeous backdrop for their ceremony, but was able to be repurposed as their seating chart that Lizzie made in varying shades of pink to compliment the warm tones at the venue.

6. Forgoing the traditional parent dances, they instead had 5 toasts and speeches that brought everyone to tears and then kicked off a dance party that never stopped!

Congratulations, Lizzie + Jon! I can’t express how happy I am for you both and your families and how grateful I am to have been able to document this day… all the stars aligned to make your wedding day happen in a beautifully, relaxed and intimate way with your favorite people next to you!

Here’s to so many more moments together with Molly, dance party beats and the most beautiful memories, both big and small…

xo,
Naomi

kudos to this talented vendor team!

venue: Heron Room
caterer: Copper Kitchen
photography: Urban Row Photography
florist: Steelcut Flower Co.
DJ: CTL Entertainment
gown: BHLDN Sanders Dress from BHLDN Bethesda
bridesmaid dress: BHLDN Jenny Yoo Logan Velvet Maxi in English Rose
shoes: Steve Madden
groom and groomsmen’s attire: J Crew and Tie Bar
rings + groom’s watch: Radcliffe Jewelers
beauty: Autumn Estelle Artistry
officiant: Ben Dunn (friend)
invitation: Minted
escort display: DIY by bride + repurposed floral ceremony arch
custom flasks: Smathers & Branson

elizabeth + steven | a modern, romantic summer wedding at The Winslow

This wedding day felt like floating on a perfect cloud in more than one way… Elizabeth and Steve have a love story that is almost 10 years in the making! They are so comfortable around each other and have such a loving way of being together, it was an absolute dream to photograph their wedding at the Winslow.

The kindness, compassion, curiosity and playfulness they share together makes their relationship one that puts you immediately at ease in their presence. Elizabeth had such a gorgeous vision for how the day would unfold with touches of all of the important elements of their relationship incorporated in a meaningful way (you have to see the cat cake ‘topper’ she found to allow their cats Charlie and Lily to be there with them)!

Enjoy these early favorites from their August wedding day with the most beautiful cotton candy watercolor clouds at sunset… this skyline view and adorable couple definitely set the bar high for future golden hour portraits!

5 DETAILS FROM ELIZABETH + STEVE’S SUMMER WEDDING AT THE WINSLOW THAT WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY…

1. All of the lush greenery and blush, apricot and cream colored florals by Kate Campbell Floral - they added such a soft, romantic feel and were the perfect contrast to the Winslow, an industrial chic warehouse space full of texture and lots of modern lines.

2. Elizabeth’s dress was simply breathtaking and left us all speechless; taking bridal portraits in front of the window overlooking the Inner Harbor at the Royal Sonesta was an absolutely stunning way to showcase all of the flowing layers of her gown.

3. When Steve turned around to see Elizabeth for the first time, his face was simply beaming. It was the sweetest first look!

4. Making the time to take portraits at Under Armour and the Tide Point waterfront where they got engaged (see their engagement photos HERE)!

5. The energy on the dance floor once the dance floor officially opened and their guests watched them get introduced as Mr. + Mrs. Buckler! I love how the mezzanine at the Winslow allows guests to watch from above… the hora kicked things off and the party never stopped!

I can’t get enough of all of the photogenic spots in and around the Winslow. We location scouted prior to their wedding day and I could have easily spent all day making magic with these two and their wedding party!

Congratulations, Mr. + Mrs. Buckler!! We are so happy for you and were so honored to be able to document this memorable and emotional celebration with your favorite people! I hope you continue to have epic dance parties on the roof for decades to come since you absolutely make the Baltimore skyline shine… miss you both already!

xo,
Naomi

venue: The Winslow
catering: Copper Kitchen
florals: Kate Campbell Floral
DJ: Ridiculous Entertainment
beauty: Vintage Veils
shoes: Bella Belle Fabiola Sandals
gown: Allure Bridal Style #9721
boutique: The Wedding Store
bridesmaids dresses: Azazie
jewelry: Sasha Walsh Designs
videography: Adam Green Creative
signage: Line and Letter Designs
lighting: Event Dynamics

cynthia + dave | a celebratory wedding reception at Main Street Ballroom

Cynthia and Dave had their second wedding celebration at Main Street Ballroom and it was so fun to be able to see this family again and gather together with the sole purpose of a fun celebration without most of the formalities. Their traditional and chinese tea ceremony occurred last year — see more here!

This time, Dave parted the big barn doors for their vow renewal with a light saber and they both entered the reception with their wedding party dancing to a remix of the song ‘best friend’… it was the most fun!

The dance floor was packed the whole night and the energy was ridiculously high. Ending the night popping champagne under bistro lights was incredible - I’m so glad you finally got to celebrate this way, you both deserve it!!

5 OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THIS MAIN STREET BALLROOM WEDDING RECEPTION:

1. The greenery by Wander and Whimsy above the white barn doors added a lush, softness to their vow renewal backdrop.

2. Cynthia changed into a sparkly sequin reception dress and flats to dance the night away. Dave’s boutonniere was made of some dried elements from Cynthia’s dried bouquet from last year’s ceremony and was the perfect touch on his navy blue suit.

3. The newlyweds entered with Dave leading the way holding a light saber and the Imperial March playing… they then went into their first dance with a few upbeat songs following it, to get their guests partying right away!

4. Their textured cake had flecks of gold leaf and a perfect topper… ‘f*cking finally’. AMEN!

5. Popping champagne and taking night portraits outside on the patio was the perfect celebratory end to almost 2 straight years of planning their big day(s)!

Congratulations, cuties! Your emotional speeches and epic entrances were unforgettable. You guys definitely know how to throw one heck of a party… it finally happened!!

xo,
Naomi

venue: Main Street Ballroom
DJ: Brian of My Deejay
caterer: Chef’s Expressions
beauty: Kim of Poetically Brushed
florist: Wander and Whimsy Floral