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

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