diane + connor | a timeless + classic kent island resort wedding

Weddings at Kent Island Resort are always stunning but this particular February afternoon was bright, crisp, and sunny — the perfect weather for a winter wedding in Maryland!

Trust me when I say, Diane + Connor’s wedding was one you don’t want to miss if you like classic, timeless and monochromatic details full of romance and golden light…

Being around Connor and Diane is so much fun; love and happiness simply radiate off of them. This sweet couple is so gentle and kind with one another – which makes them such a joy to photograph! In fact, I have been waiting for this wedding since the gorgeous summer night that we strolled downtown Annapolis, taking their engagement photos by the water.

There was a lot of love and excitement in the air with a feeling of calmness. You could tell that Connor + Diane were just so ready to become husband and wife!

10 Memorable Moments and Elements from Diane + Connor’s Kent Island Wedding

1. Everything, from the flowers to the decor to the Rolls Royce, was designed in different shades of white. It was timeless, elegant and classic, keeping the focus on Diane + Connor and the incredible love they share!

2. Diane + Connor got ready at the Kent Island Resort, with Diane in the Farmstead Building, a white-washed, modern barn and Connor at the Inn, surrounded by lush gardens and views of the Chesapeake Bay.

3. They kept their wedding party simple, with just a Maid of Honor and Best Man; it created a relaxed and intimate feel to the entire day. Without the hustle and bustle of a lot of other people running around, Diane + Connor were able to focus on each other and the emotional moments they were about to share.

4. One thing that was not simple? Saint Mary’s Parish in downtown Annapolis, the incredible and ornate church where the ceremony was held! Talk about breathtaking! From the picturesque ceiling to the mosaic tile floor – it’s easy to understand why Diane said she was most looking forward to this part of the day!

5. An officiant can really make or break your wedding and this priest was honestly one of the best! Before the wedding, Diane mentioned that this particular Father really loves love and it was obvious! He was so excited to join these two together in marriage and it was sweet to see. The perfect start to their lives together!

6. After the ceremony, we got some great shots in the courtyard of St. Mary’s church and on the front steps before heading back to Kent Island for the reception.

7. Speaking of heading back… Diane + Connor rode in style with a vintage white Rolls Royce! Diane truly looked like a classic Hollywood movie star and this car added to that elegant feeling!

8. Simple, yet sparkly, Diane’s dress suited her personality perfectly. She left her hair down in loose curls with a timeless floor-length cathedral veil. Combined with her strappy Badgley Mischka heels and simple, yet elegant, diamond tennis bracelet and earrings, she was stunning. She also wore a fur stole that was the perfect addition for this winter wedding!

9. The cake was enormous! All three tiers were an ivory color with white flowers cascading down the side. It was simple, clean, and elegant – exactly like the rest of the wedding!

10. One of the best things about weddings at Kent Island Resort is the variety of photo opportunities the spacious and picturesque venue provides. We took advantage and snuck away from the reception to grab some portraits on the pier. The warm, golden hour glow on the water was just a dream.

Diane + Connor, I hope you love these photos as much as we enjoyed capturing them for you! Your wedding was the pinnacle of classic, timeless, sophisticated perfection. You are a beautiful couple, full of so much love and happiness. It was an absolute honor to be there for you on your big day. You make a fabulous team and I wish you nothing but the best!

xoxo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:

venue: Kent Island Resort
photography: Urban Row Photography
flowers + rentals: Pretty Little Wedding Co.
DJ: District Remix
bridal boutique: Tang's Bridal
bridesmaid dress: Jenny Yoo
hair + makeup: True Colors Beauty
dessert: Blue Crab Cupcakes
invitations: Shine Wedding Invitations

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

megan + anthony | a snowy winter wedding on valentine's day

On a cold, snowy Valentine’s Day in Maryland, Megan + Anthony became husband and wife in an intimate church ceremony after getting ready at home alongside their pups and closest friends and family. Their property looked exceptionally beautiful covered in a blanket of snow!

Megan’s lace gown was simply perfect accessorized with pearl earrings, a pearl hair clip and a cathedral veil with lace edging. Her bridesmaids wore various shades of blush and burgundy that looked so elegant against the bright white backdrop of snow and their light blue garage doors! Anthony’s touch of warmth and a fun pattern came from a bit of plaid in his scarf, that complimented his vibrant navy blue suit.

These next few images might be my favorites of their wedding day… the kind of candid laughter you can’t make up and getting ready moments that came together so beautifully!

As I clicked the shutter, I remember thinking Megan’s expression was 100% worth whatever random weird thing I said to make her crack up. :)

Working with Jacs of Beauty by Jacs was so effortless; she is immensely talented at her craft (just look at Megan’s makeup!) and one of the sweetest vendors and humans I’ve ever worked with!!

After they officially became newlyweds, we went back to their house for a few pics with the pups (they had TWO #urbanrowpup sweeties!) and Megan changed into a beautiful floor length red gown for their intimate dinner reception… they did get married on Valentine’s Day, after all!

Congratulations to you both, Mr. + Mrs. Walker!! I absolutely loved being a part of your special day and meeting Percy and Savannah, who absolutely stole the show… ;)

Makeup: Beauty by Jacs
Shoes: Kate Spade Keds
Florals: Forever Floral
Wedding Gown: David’s Bridal
Cake: Dulce Cakes
Church: Piney Grove Methodist Church
Dinner: Michael’s Cafe in White Marsh

an unconventional + fun accelerator space wedding

Inspired by a love of craft beer, The Avett Brothers and enjoying each other’s company while laughing wholeheartedly, Heather + Jordan’s Accelerator Space wedding was full of personal details, intimate moments, eclectic decor and an edgy, modern aesthetic that complimented their love story and personalities in every way… not to mention, making time to take photos at Baltimore’s best industrial spots!

Holding their wedding on Leap Day was just one of the ways these lovebirds designed a wedding that was totally unique, fun, memorable and full of photo ops everywhere you turned. February weddings are not for the faint of heart… H+J braved frigid 28 degree temperatures for not only their first look, but portraits with their wedding party in Clipper Mill; our hands were frozen and our cameras took their time focusing, but these cuties won so many awards in my book - you’d have no idea how cold we all were!

Jordan’s reaction when he saw Heather for the first time says it all…!!!

Heather + Jordan’s modern industrial yet intimate and romantic Accelerator Space wedding was the best way to kickoff 2020… enjoy these sneak peeks, some of my ABSOLUTE favorites from their winter wedding in Baltimore!

9 FUN FACTS + HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Jordan wore a maroon plaid sport coat paired with black converse and a black cap while Heather wore a blush fur stole to keep her warm with white converse that were embroidered with her new last name!

2. H+J got married on Leap Day, which happened to be the same anniversary as her grandparents.

3. They shared their first date at a local craft brewery in Baltimore and as a homebrewer, their signature drinks were 2 of their favorite local craft brews (Bells Two Hearted Ale + Union’s Duckpin) and their favors were pint glasses that said ‘Love is Brewing’, so fun!

4. The Otherside Creatives and Lynn C designed an escort card display inspired by their love of beer: individual mini glasses of beer with hand lettered table assignments and a 6’ black acrylic Avett brothers sign with their favorite lyrics…

5. To maximize dancing with their guests, there was nothing but open dance floor after the MOH and Best Man gave their speeches - no formal / first / parent dances

6. Zeffert & Gold created the most delicious dinner stations which meant minimal lines while guests went up to get their food and tons of tasty options: a street taco bar with allll the toppings and sauces, lamb + flank steak with mashed potatoes and mushroom ravioli and chicken in a creamy garlic sauce

7. Thurman & Fig collaborated with The Otherside Creatives to create a hanging dried floral installation for the ceremony which was EPIC. It was able to be repurposed to go above the photo station with the couch and fern wall after ceremony was done.

8. Who needs a photo booth when you can design a photo lounge for guests to use??

9. Heather’s bouquet was full of king protea, tulips, roses, eucalyptus, ranunculus and palm elements… texture, burgundy, blush and amazing smells!

Starting the day getting ready at the Inn at the Colonnade meant we were really close to Clipper Mill and ultimately, the Accelerator Space. My texture loving heart was OBSESSED with all of Heather’s details!! Her dress had gold sparkles in it!

Once we couldn’t feel our limbs anymore, we headed back to the Accelerator Space to get ready for the ceremony with a stop at Full Tilt Brewing, just below. Love the colorful, unconventional and urban feel this space had to it!

We had never photographed a ceremony in the den space yet and I can tell you, it’s pretty amazing!

Cheers to you, newlyweds! Here’s to have and to nornhold forever and ever… we were so honored to document your wedding and all the emotion and excitement behind it!

xo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM LOVE

planning: The Otherside Creatives
photography: Urban Row Photography
venue: Accelerator Baltimore
music: Bachelor Boys Band
HMU: Pretty Weird Beauty
florals: Thurman & Fig
rentals: Something Vintage Rentals
catering: Zeffert and Gold
lighting: Event Dynamics Inc
calligraphy + signage: Lynn Cipollone