catherine + joey | a garden-inspired tented wedding with bright, colorful florals

The florals were bright and colorful, the sky was a bright blue and yet, Catherine and Joey’s smiles were the brightest and most radiant sight all day long. I can’t say enough about how beautiful their summer, garden-inspired wedding was!!

With more than one surprise confetti cannon sendoff, this vibrant backyard tented wedding had the most stunning and lush florals (the floral chandelier was my favorite!) and a tent full of bistro lights to provide the perfect glow as it got dark - enjoy these sneak peeks of Catherine and Joey’s September wedding day!

5 of the most memorable details and moments from Catherine + Joey’s wedding:

1. Her flower girl wore a dress that is a family heirloom and Catherine wore when she was that little.

2. The pops of blue in all of the details… from Catherine’s Loeffler Randall blue bow shoes to her bouquet, the bracelet Joey gave her and the textured invitation suite with blue lettering. The linens on the cocktail tables paired with the cozy wood lounge seating and simple blue and white seating chart, culminating in blue glass goblets and knotted napkins at each place setting were all so perfectly designed!

3. The surprise confetti cannons thanks to Lauren Corrigan Events and her team ensuring they were going off at exactly the right time at the end of the ceremony and on the dance floor!

4. Their #urbanrowpup Mosey, was able to join the fun before the ceremony got underway since they got married at Catherine’s childhood home.

5. The love and immeasurable joy that was felt throughout the day with each speech, warm glance and embrace that was shared.

Congratulations again, newlyweds!! Your wedding celebration was absolutely breathtaking every step of the was; it felt like a dream to be a part of and I hope you continue to always celebrate with confetti sendoffs from now on! ;)

xo,
Naomi

huge thanks to this incredible vendor team!

planning + design: Lauren Corrigan Events
beauty: Soiree Salon
florals: Crimson & Clover
band: Bachelor Boys
caterer + desserts: Copper Kitchen
paper goods + signage: Lauren Corrigan Events and Steph G Calligraphy
wedding dress: Peter Langner Chloe
boutique: Gamberdella
bride’s shoes: Loeffler Randall Dahlia Blue Bow
getting ready: Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point
venue: private residence
rentals: White Glove Rentals
linens: Select Event Group
tent: Loane Brothers
transportation: Extraordinar

emily + tim | an Italian-inspired garden soiree wedding under the stars

From the moment Emily’s mom reached out a week before their intimate wedding to see if I was available, I felt like a part of the family.

Since their original plans of a destination wedding in Italy had to change, this front porch wedding at the bride’s aunt and uncle’s home in Roland Park was not only planned in a few short weeks, but was an incredibly intimate and heartfelt ceremony that celebrated what really means the most: being able to gather together with immediate family (the bride has 4 brothers!) and enjoy a relaxing meal under the stars, on a warm summer night.

Emily got dressed and ready in her mom’s home; as soon as I walked in to see this grand staircase in the foyer, I knew portraits needed to happen here. I honestly have no words… Emily, you were such a stunning bride in that modern yet timeless low-back dress.

One of the benefits of having such a small and intimate ceremony at home is the ability to take portraits with your dog before leaving for the ceremony! Emily’s dog was the perfect pup - so excited to be with her and so sweet and photogenic!!

Are they not the most beautiful couple with the most classically elegant style!? Loved having the wraparound porch behind them for photos where the ceremony took place among lush white and green florals and white lanterns leading up the steps. Their ringbearer nephews definitely stole the show (and my heart)!

All of the guests were seated at one long table in the garden with gold votives and candleholders, white candles in glass hurricanes, greenery garland, cream-colored roses, eucalyptus, white peonies, magnolia leaves and more white blooms making up the lush floral centerpieces. Menus at each placesetting were tied with a white bow and tucked with a sprig of rosemary; as a nod to the bride’s Italian heritage, each menu course was listed in Italian (aperitivo, primi, secondo, dolce).

This adorable wedding cake was made by Bramble Baking Co. and decorated with herbs, fresh edible flowers and white ranunculus and baby’s breath along the base.

Congratulations again Emily and Tim!! I was so honored to document your intimate wedding and be a part of your family’s celebration! The details were exquisite, the heartfelt speeches brought tears to my eyes and the love shared was palpable.

Wishing you perfect weather and festive family-filled Italian meals together for decades to come! Salute!!

xo,
Naomi

beauty: No Filter Glam
gown: Agnes by Peter Langner
custom veil + dress boutique: Gamberdella Boutique
cake: Bramble Baking Co.

erin + nick | a floral-filled and heartfelt backyard wedding in maryland

There were so many incredible moments and details to love about Erin + Nick’s micro wedding, but my favorite may be how far they’ve come together, from their first meeting in sixth grade! 13 years later to the day they officially told each other how they felt, they were married in the backyard where Nick grew up and his parents still live.

6 UNFORGETTABLE ELEMENTS OF THIS
BACKYARD WEDDING:

1. June 13, 2007 was their first date. June 13, 2020 was the day they got married. 13 is Nick’s lucky number… and probably Erin’s a bit now too ;).

2. Erin’s floral print wedding dress from Lulu’s (it’s this one!)

3. The hanging white flowers atop the gazebo made for such a stunning ceremony backdrop - love the simplicity of all white florals.

4. They asked each guest to write them a message and include a photo so that they could all “be there in spirit with us” (scroll down to see the seated porch photo!) and their family assembled and arranged everyone of them into a book.

5. Nick’s best friend Ethan officiated the ceremony… they’ve known each other since 2 years old, when they moved to the same street.

6. Erin + Nick recited their own vows and then each of their parents read at the ceremony. Nick’s brother made a toast. With smaller weddings, meaningful and personalized details like that are possible! No rules anymore!

Congratulations again, Erin + Nick!! I couldn’t be happier for you two and am honored to have been able to document your incredibly sweet love story! Here’s to your first of two wedding day celebrations!

xo,
Naomi