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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mazel tov, Alli + Jay!!!

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

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

erin + brandon | a romantic and timeless maryland wedding

Erin and Brandon had been planning to get married in June, but when the pandemic required their plans to shift, they not only changed their date, but had to change their venue and church as well. Erin sewed floral masks that coordinated with her bridesmaids’ dresses and bouquets in shades of pink while the week before the wedding, they decided to move their reception plans for a ballroom wedding, outside under a tent… these two have been through so much together before ever even walking down the aisle!

The one part of their wedding day that never changed was a location Erin had suggested to me for some of their portraits: the bridge along Paper Mill Rd. on the way to their venue. The architecture and design of the historic bridge is incredible: the entire structure is painted white with incredible lines and geometries to play with as a backdrop for photos… I was immediately OBSESSED and the photos we took here are EPIC!!

Erin had 2 pairs of wedding day shoes ready: sparkly silver Betsey Johnson heels that complimented her jewelry for the beginning part of the day and rose gold sparkly keds with pink laces that worked so well with all the shades of pink in her wedding flowers and photos on a bridge, of course…

Throughout the entire process, they handled all of the challenges thrown at them with so much grace and a positive attitude… but when you get to know Erin and Brandon, you realize that’s just how they are as people. Erin’s smile will light up any room she walks into and Brandon’s relaxed and caring demeanor brings a calm sensibility to every situation.

There’s something so classic about wedding photos in front of red church doors… right? But I also really love the contrast of the next spot we went to for portraits being on the bridge and so full of contrast, lines and shadow to create a unique, modern and creative look!

Cheers, newlyweds - you did it!! You’re married, you looked incredible, you had all the love of so many family and friends, with every last detail coming together so beautifully. While you made it look easy, I hope this is the last pandemic you’ll go through together! ;)

xo,
Naomi

all the vendor love goes to this team:

venue: Hillendale Country Club
photography: Urban Row Photography
video: Shane of Cork & Banner Films
DJ: Evan of My Deejay
hair/makeup: Bridal Glow with Victoria O
florals: Ann’s Garden
gown: Stella York at Garnish Boutique
cake: Sugar Bakers Cakes
favors: Jenny’s Messy Apron
bridesmaid dresses: Bill Levkoff mint green dresses from the Bridal Boutique in Columbia
earrings + bracelet: Olive and Piper
groom + groomsmen attire: Men’s Wearhouse