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!

A vibrant wedding at the Winslow with bright orange and white flowers adorning the cake and escort card display.

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

ashley + jake | a joyful garden party wedding at the mt. washington mill dye house

If I could have one wish, it would be that everyone gets to experience a love like Ashley + Jake’s: comfortable, cozy, cute and confident.

These two lovebirds have been together for 10 years, ever since they met as college freshmen at Emory University. Their wedding was so full of love and happiness — the comfortable kind that comes with a decade-long relationship. The videographer and I joked about how easy the day felt, and I honestly think it’s because Ashley + Jake’s ease around each other put everyone else at ease, too.

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There were so many fun, unexpected moments at this early summer wedding. From the special decor elements that Ashley made to the greenery and industrial garden party vibe throughout the venue, I loved every minute of documenting A+J’s June wedding at the Mt. Washington Mill Dye House!

A bride and groom kiss in front of a petite wedding cake topped with dried orange slices at their Mt. Washington Mill Dye House wedding.

17 Memorable Moments and Details from Ashley + Jake’s Dye House Wedding:

  1. Ashley + Jake got married at the Mt. Washington Mill Dye House, a venue I’ve photographed at many times before! In true Dye House fashion, this couple made it their own. The garden-y feel of their floral arrangements against the industrial backdrop of the venue felt so cozy and magical.

  2. Instead of traditional boutonnieres, Jake and his groomsmen had floral pocket squares. They looked incredible against their crisp black suits; I wish more grooms did this! They’re easier than boutonnieres to set into place (no sharp pins to figure out and no flopping or falling apart by the end of the day!), much fuller and lush looking, and elegant.

3. Ashley dried hundreds of orange slices to use as guest placecards, on the cake, and incorporated throughout the table greenery. It was a really unique way to tie the whole wedding together. I took full advantage of these gorgeous dried orange slices when I put together the flat lay photos of her invitation suite.

4. Since Baltimore has played such an important role in Ashley + Jake’s relationship, Ashley ordered a hand-drawn custom map of the city from Etsy. She had the artist highlight all of the locations in the city where important memories happened throughout their decade together.

5. Speaking of Ashley’s creativity and crafting skill, she also embroidered sweatshirts with her bridesmaids names on the sleeves to wear while they got ready. Such a great way for her friends to remember this day when they wear them in the future!

6. When it was time for their first look, the promenade near the Four Seasons was the perfect spot that was perfectly empty and very photogenic! The smiles on their faces say it all…

7. Before their ceremony, we spent some time outside in the courtyard Mt. Washington Mill Dye House taking portraits as a group and just as a couple - there are SO many gorgeous backdrops within reach, it was such an efficient way to spend our time with the wedding party in gorgeous natural light!

8. Their ceremony incorporated the evolution of their relationship from college babies to confident and compassionate adults. It was heartwarming to follow their timeline as friends and families witnessed and celebrated their love! Ashley + Jake wrote their own vows, which they didn’t show each other beforehand and they were so similar!

9. For their guestbook, they had everyone sign a book full of their engagement photos — I wish more couples did this! It’s such a great way to tie your engagement photos into your wedding.

10. Speaking of the guest book, handlettered signage by Lynn Cipollone elevated the look of the signs on the guest book table and for their signature drinks. Her work is so elegant and effortlessly flawless!

11. A+J also tied their decade theme into a shelf displaying one picture from each of their ten years together. Everyone loved looking back on their time together. It was so much fun to compare where they started to where they are now!

12. The enormous head table at the end of the reception space provided such a stunning backdrop with greenery hanging behind them on the textured brick + stucco wall of the Dye House. It was so fun to see them experience a room reveal and get to stroll through the space taking it all in while also enjoying a private practice of their first dance!

13. Ashley and her mom had a mother-daughter dance to Dancing Queen, which was so much fun! You could completely feel the love and joy between the two of them.

14. Watching Jake’s mom dance with Ashley’s mom dance together brought tears to my eyes… not to mention when Jake’s grandparents got up on the dance floor together!

15. Their wedding was catered by Copper Kitchen, who always blows me away! They had two buffet lines with one featuring Greek and Mediterranean food, whereas the other had all types of tacos and a make your own nacho station. It was incredibly delicious!

16. Right at golden hour, we snuck out to grab some portraits on the bridge next to the venue. Between the stone walls, bricks, trees and romantic radiant light, the portraits we got here are simply breathtaking and some of my absolute favorites!!

17. The last personal touch that I really enjoyed was the custom neon sign that said “You’re My Favorite.” As a nod to one of their favorite things to say to one another, it made the perfect backdrop for their unique “photo booth”.

Ashley + Jake, you are an amazing couple!! Your love for each other is so genuine, confident, and inspiring. I loved how much work you put into making your wedding so special and true to the two of you. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be a small part of your incredible love story!

xo,
Naomi

Vendor Team:

planner: The Otherside Creatives
catering: Copper Kitchen
photography: Urban Row Photography
video: Rivion Films
venue: Mt. Washington Mill Dye House
officiant: Taylored Vows
hair and makeup: Brushed Beauty
florist: Violet Floral Designs
dj: Cubie of Mixing Maryland
ceremony: Synapse Duet
hand-lettered signage: Lynny C
gown: Casablanca Bridal Maren Style BL539
boutique: Icon Bridal
bridesmaid dresses: Revelry mixed styles in Silver Sage Satin
rings: Nelson Coleman
groom's attire: The Black Tux
rentals: The Otherside Rentals, Select Event Group, Pretty Little Wedding Co.
transportation: Thoroughbred
custom neon sign: House of Rounds
custom Baltimore map: Virginia Brown Art

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

lauren + tony | a modern wedding at two industrial baltimore venues

On a bright and warm Friday in June, Lauren and Tony not only became Mr. + Mrs. Assadi, but they hosted the biggest and best party they could have ever dreamed of attending!

Lauren got ready in their Harbor Point apartment with views of the water and the city down below while Tony got ready at his brother’s house in Canton; both were modern, well-lit and spacious but most importantly, filled with so much joyful energy with their family and best friends surrounding them.

Before Lauren’s dad came to their apartment for their father daughter first look, we stepped out onto the balcony and took bridal portraits of Lauren and her lace bridal wings… it left us speechless before their first look on the water in Harbor East and ceremony on the Frederick Douglass pier, framed by historic ships.

Enjoy these early (and too many because I couldn’t narrow them down!) favorites from Lauren and Tony’s wedding day!

THE 5 UNFORGETTABLE DETAILS AND MOMENTS FROM LAUREN + TONY’S MODERN, COCKTAIL STYLE BALTIMORE WEDDING RECEPTION:

1. Their chic sense of style: specifically Lauren’s bridal wings, made from lace from her mom’s wedding dress (!), her bridesmaids in mismatched shades of light blue (her MOH sister was in a gorgeous floral patterned dress and both a bridesmaid and another sister wore a jumpsuit… LOVE!) and Tony’s classic tux with a fun pocket square fabric and cuff links that were a gift from Lauren on their first Valentine’s Day together; they say “from here to mars” in her handwriting

2. Their 240+ loved ones on the pier at their ceremony at Frederick Douglass officiated by Tony’s cousin Jamey and then the lounge seating and upscale vibe of the furniture throughout every single room of the Dye House at their cocktail style reception

3. Acoustic singer songwriter Brent Michael Wood arranged and performed a unique first dance song just for them

4. The hanging greenery above the head table against the textured, worn walls of the Mt. Washington Mill Dye House

5. Golden hour perfection under the arches where they got a chance to soak it all in as the sun set on their first official night as a married couple!!

Congratulations, Lauren + Tony! You did it… you hosted the most fun party ever and I hope you enjoyed every minute of this incredible day! Always remember to continue to savor and soak in the beautiful life you are building together. You have the love of so many friends and family surrounding you… from here to Mars… ;)

xo,
Naomi

vendor team love:

ceremony venue: Frederick Douglass Maritime Park
reception venue: Mt. Washington Mill Dye House
planning: Nouvelle Weddings
photography: Urban Row Photography
videography: Rivion Wedding Films
beauty: Up Do’s for I Do’s
florals: Steelcut Flower Co.
acoustic guitar: Brent Michael Wood
band: Bachelor Boys Band
catering: Linwoods Restaurant
gown: Rita Vinieris, Alyne Richmond
boutique: Garnish Boutique
bridesmaids dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Baltimore
rentals: Select Event Group, Pretty Little Wedding Co.
production: 27 Studios
transportation: American Limousines

kristen + leo | a multicultural wedding at mt. washington mill dye house

On a bright, sunny Thursday in early June, Kristen + Leo became husband and wife! Their wedding was one full of romance, fun and a celebration that brought both of their families together in a way that honored Leo’s hispanic heritage and cultural traditions.

K+L got ready at the Four Seasons Baltimore with their first look on a private part of the promenade before heading up to Mt. Washington Mill Dye House for their ceremony and reception… here are some early favorites to enjoy!

7 UNFORGETTABLE DETAILS AND MOMENTS FROM K+L’S DYE HOUSE WEDDING:

  1. Leo wore a custom Christopher Schafer suit and had his ring inscribed with “Love of My Life” which eludes to Kristen often saying to Leo "love of my life, father of my cat"… :)

  2. Kristen wore 2 gorgeous dresses; the first being this Hayley Paige Fleur de Lis floral embroidered ballgown with a deep sweetheart neckline and my favorite detail being the open keyhole back. The second was the modern, chic and minimalist Giovanna gown by Sarah Seven. Both looked like they were made for her!!

  3. They celebrated Leo’s family’s hispanic heritage with numerous thoughtful details and elements — their wedding ceremony was bilingual as was their DJ, so that every guest and family member felt welcomed. They also had agua fresca ready for guests at the courtyard ceremony!

  4. La Hora Loca began about an hour before the end of the reception and it was one of the most energetic, fun and celebratory ways to party together — neon glow sticks, streamers, loud music and inflatable decor came out to add to the festive feel!

Congratulations again, lovebirds! There were so many incredible moments, it’s so hard to narrow down a favorite; your wedding day was unforgettable in every way and we were so grateful to be a part of it! Cheers to lots of love, tasty meals and the perfect blend of quiet, relaxed moments and loud, fun family celebrations together in the future!

xo,
Naomi

emily + rehan | a june wedding full of joy, romance + tradition

Emily and Rehan are one of those couples that clearly radiate joy into the world simply by being together. They are incredibly thoughtful, hard-working, compassionate, kind, intelligent, curious, sweet and so full of life… Rehan said it best: “Together we complement each other and cover each others' blind spots. I love having her back and feel invincible knowing she's got mine.”

With Rehan getting his master’s in St. Louis and Emily attending medical school in Maryland during their engagement, we made the most of our time together for their engagement photos in Baltimore back in March, the first time we met in person and I learned how adorable they were going to be to photograph… I still can’t get enough of their relationship and already miss being around them!

Enjoy these moments from their beautiful June wedding day at the Grand Lodge in Maryland!

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Emily wore a romantic floral lace v-neck dress with lush pastel flowers in her bouquet, watercolor florals on their invitation suite and mixed styles of sage green bridesmaids dresses - all of her details came together so beautifully but my favorite part of the day was when Rehan saw her for the first time! His expression said it all: SO MUCH JOY AND LOVE!

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They celebrated both Sri Lankan and Jewish traditions during their wedding ceremony!

  1. Rehan received a blessing from his mother just before walking down the aisle.

  2. Emily + Rehan stood on a raised platform (a Sinhalese tradition) and under a chuppah (a Jewish tradition) with Rabbi Andy Gordon marrying them.

  3. Emily circled Rehan seven times as the ceremony began…

  4. Rehan broke a glass at the end of the ceremony while a coconut was also broken in two with a huge knife!

  5. Together they lit an oil lamp to signify the joining of their two families together.

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I have to say, not only was the ballroom decor stunning with the draping, lush chuppah and tables full of gorgeous pastel floral arrangements, but the dance floor was PACKED from the start as Emily and Rehan were introduced as husband and wife then danced an epic hora. It’s so fun to see full and energetic dance floors again and these guests did not disappoint!

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Congratulations again, newlyweds! You have been such an absolute joy to work with and I hope you enjoy your new life together, finally living in the same state! ;)

xo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM

venue: Grand Masonic Lodge
planner: Plan It Perfect
photographer: Urban Row Photography
videographer: Fordham Films
florist: Wicked Willow
officiant: Rabbi Andy Gordon
caterer: Hoffman & Co
linens + rentals: Select Event Group
hair + makeup: Heather Rea Style Studio
DJ: Classic Collective
strings: Canterbury Strings
lighting/draping: Event Dynamics
invitation: MLC Designs
dress designer: Blue by Enzoani (Marie)
boutique: Francesca’s Bridal
bridesmaid dresses: Azazie
groom’s attire: Tuxedo House
cake: Strauss Bakery

sara + greg | summer garden party wedding at Stone Ridge Hollow

On the first Saturday in June (hot yet cicada-free… I will take it!), surrounded by their closest friends and family among the rolling hills of Stone Ridge Hollow and not a single cloud in the sky, Sara and Greg officially became husband and wife!!

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These two are so perfect in the way they love and respect each other, I couldn’t stop smiling behind the camera! Their day was just as perfect as they are!! If you can’t get enough of their love, click HERE to read more…

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5 elements that made Sara + Greg’s rustic garden wedding party at Stone Ridge Hollow memorable, fun and relaxed:

  1. The texture on Sara’s A-line, lightweight, silk deep v-neck dress combined with the elegant floral design of her white and green bouquet with hints of blue thistle, created a romantic and relaxed tone to the day - her dress had pockets (YES!) and her veil was super simple which allowed the shape and detail on her dress to stand out. The bridesmaids’ full-length dusty blue dresses were formal yet fun and the perfect look for a hot June day!

  2. The ceremony was officiated by Greg’s dad and included Greg’s nephew as the cutest little ringbearer.

  3. Sara and Greg took the time to see each other before the ceremony for a first look at the pond while also saying private vows to each other under a tree… all of these made for gorgeous photo ops while also allowing them to relax and have a few moments to breathe before the formal events got underway with all of their guests.

  4. Cream Cruiser ice cream sammies + sorbet push pops for dessert, served from the cutest pink bike! Bonus photo ops?! YES… scroll down to see!

  5. Getting their hair and makeup done off-site and arriving at the venue only to get dressed allowed Sara and the bridesmaids to be focused, clutter-free and right on time for the getting ready photos which meant the rest of the day was also efficient, on-time and super relaxed!

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The reception had an incredibly lush, garden-inspired head table for the entire wedding party; the tablescape included light blue glassware and napkins, wildflower seed packet favors for each guest, copper geometric vases and light pink peonies, lilies, hydrangeas, blue thistle and garden roses.

It was such a beautiful and elegant rustic garden party vibe with the draping and bistro lights crossing over the dance floor!

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We got incredibly lucky with the sunset during golden hour! We almost missed it - luckily Stone Ridge Hollow’s golf cart driver was more than happy to chauffeur us up to the top of the property where the glow was simply priceless!

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Congratulations again, Mr + Mrs. Hirsch!! It was an absolute joy to celebrate alongside you at Stone Ridge Hollow!

xo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM

venue: Stone Ridge Hollow
florist: Smalley Floral Design
photography: Urban Row Photography
catering: Hunt Valley Catering
hair + makeup: Something Blu
band: Bachelor Boys Band
dessert: Cake by Jason + Cream Cruiser
groom’s attire: Black Tux
dress designer: Peter Langner, Chloe
boutique: Gamberdella
invitation: Kindly RSVP Designs
transportation: Ride Thoroughbred

melanie + james | north point state park beach engagement with their dogs

There are so many reasons to love Mel + James, I don’t know where to start!! The first 5 that come to mind:

  1. They are not only dog people… they are double dog parents to 2 of the most adorable, photogenic, sweet, energetic and personality-filled pups I’ve ever met.

  2. Mel’s sense of style; she is my go-to resource for fall boots (Frye all the way!), summer dresses, blue-light glasses (she introduced me to the awesomeness of Felix Gray!) Anthropologie inspo, mood boards + color palettes, modern typefaces and dog-friendly bars + breweries.

  3. They brought 2 types of liquid courage with them to their esesh: one to drink and one to pop for the photos, obviously (scroll to the end). Yes and YES!

  4. She is a fellow small-business owner too; Little Orange Studio specializes in ‘thoughtfully crafted design’ (love that tagline).

  5. James proposal was a complete surprise, in a wine cellar of a local Baltimore restaurant with “a significantly large charcuterie board” (the BEST, right?)…more on the proposal details below! :)

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But how they got to this point is an adorable story on its own… in Mel’s words:

“We first met at a college pre-game party in Salisbury. The pre-game was at James' house and a mutual friend invited me and my roommate over. Naturally, I was underage and playing beer pong with Captain Morgan. Across from me on the table was James!

We bumped into each other back home on spring break at The Stalking Horse where we exchanged numbers and realized that we're both from Baltimore. We are laughing out loud right now because it seriously is so blurry we can't even get our story straight. There were so many fun nights following with friends where James and I would bump into each other. We both say that we're pretty sure we had the same conversations several times and it's the drunk college version of 50 first dates. We both also worked in Ocean City every summer when the spring semester was over. We had our first date that summer and some of our most favorite memories. I still can't believe it took us three years at college and three summers working down the beach to finally bump into each other because we had so many mutual friends.”

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I love these two photos paired up because it shows how cute they were at the beginning of our time together and how confident and much fun they were having at the end… not to mention, their perfect choices for a summer-at-the-beach vibe to their engagement photos! Mel’s dress is this Anthro one, if you were wondering… ;)

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And then the proposal story… in James’ words!

“I made reservations on the week of her birthday to throw her off the scent of me or anyone that could be getting overly excited, as well as going to a really nice restaurant. A week before I scouted out the wine cellar and met the manager and server who would be taking care of us and told them the plan.

I reserved the wine cellar in the basement of the restaurant where we had wine and a significantly large charcuterie board. We were hanging out, enjoying ourselves when I thought I saw something that looked familiar. (For anyone who has not been in their wine cellar, it is a narrow room, obviously with wine literally wall to wall. There are 3 long narrow tables for people to hang out and drink while they are down there, so when popping the question, I had to figure out how to get on the other side of this long narrow table.) I moved to the other side of the table to look at one of the bottles of wine on the lower rack, while on one knee and came up with the ring box in my hand and popped the question. She had NO IDEA and all the planning was well worth the reaction. We then went upstairs for dinner and a drinks, then went home and had friends and family over to celebrate!”

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It’s hard to pick a favorite of these two, but the black and white moments may be my favorite… they so perfectly show the way Mel + James compliment each other.

“If I could just name one thing [I love about James], it would be that I've never had more fun with anyone else in any given situation. James makes everything fun and I really love that about him. I've never laughed so hard in three hours of stand-still traffic. Some of my favorite memories are times where it was just him and I doing something impromptu and having a blast. Even arguments end up with both of us laughing. How lucky am I to marry someone that makes life so fun— never a dull moment.” ~Mel

“I love Mel's selflessness and how she always puts other people before herself. She is truly a genuine person and agrees with me when we say that its about the little things in this life. On top of that she always motivates me to be the best possible version on myself and keeps me young at heart. ~James

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You both are the definition of perfect soulmates and I couldn’t be happier to document the official start of your married life together! I know it’s bittersweet to have had to postpone to 2021, but know we are all celebrating with you this weekend in spirit and the party will be that much more EPIC when the big day finally gets here next summer!

xo,
Naomi

sneak peeks | rachel + hale's kent island wedding at maria's love point

Rachel + Hale’s wedding was my first on Kent Island and wow… it set the bar as high as you can imagine. Between the picture perfect June wedding weather, a private first look on the beach, a ceremony full of so many family and friends out on the lawn, a poolside cocktail hour and sunset photos on the dock, I really don’t think they could have asked for a better day (and location) to celebrate their love!

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To give you a taste of what makes this adoring couple so special, here’s how they answered… “what's your favorite thing about your fiancé?”

“I don’t know where to start with this question. If there weren’t a million reasons, we wouldn’t be engaged. Hale is my support, my reason to better myself, and my other half. We fill the gaps that the other cannot on a day-to-day basis. He is intelligent, kind almost to excess, and has a super power that gets people to open up to him where they normally wouldn’t. We each need each other.”

Hale’s answer: “I’m not allowed to answer that right now. It’s pretty much my vows word for word. I agree with everything Rachel said. :)”

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Their father daughter first look and his expression was simply priceless! Such pride…

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I’ll never forget how Rachel responded when we said to just enjoy each other and this moment, right before he saw her for the first time… “you won’t have a problem getting us to smile…”

Is their joy and love for each other not the sweetest thing you’ve ever seen?! She was absolutely right though… these lovebirds just wanted to snuggle up, get cozy and enjoy every minute of their wedding day, together. Which is exactly what I love about our couples! Photos are a huge priority. Rather than focus on the details and mingling during cocktail hour, Rachel + Hale prioritized portraits: of them, their families and their friends, out by the water.

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Do you see this sky?! Cotton candy skies at golden hour are my FAVORITE. I couldn’t believe how perfect the light was! Not only at the dock but then turning the opposite direction, the pale peachy glow along the rocks and grassy hill was just as beautiful too. Weddings at Maria’s Love Point are so picturesque with so many different places to explore for portraits. It was a match made in heaven for a couple that wanted nothing more than intimate, heartfelt meaning to their day.

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When Rachel’s sister, the Maid of Honor, surprised them with the shoe game as part of her speech, the whole tent was roaring in laughter. They had the best matching answers, every time and of course both answered “me!” to the question of who loves the other most.

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Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and exploring all the medieval castles together! Congratulations again, newlyweds!!!

vendor team:

venue: Maria’s Love Point Bed & Breakfast
planning + design: The Otherside Creatives
hair: Lauren Riesett
makeup: Attomic Cupcake
cake: Sugarbakers Cakes
catering: Windows on the Bay, Dennis Walz
DJ: My Deejay
florals: Petal Pusher
officiant: Carole Kerr

sneak peeks | emily + joe's intimate fells point wedding

Emily + Joe's wedding was filled with so much love, laughter and BRIGHT sunshine... which was much deserved after Emily had emergency appendix surgery only 4 days before this!

Planning a wedding from afar is no easy feat and these two had quite their share of curveballs thrown at them over the last year, but Emily had the best attitude about it all and now they're FINALLY newlyweds!

The ceremony took place on Bond Street Pier overlooking the Domino Sugar plant and the historic industrial backdrop of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. I'm overjoyed to share these sneak peeks with you from their intimate wedding at The Inn at Henderson's Wharf!

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This floral arch by Floral Impressions perfectly framed the ceremony view to show off so much of Baltimore’s charm!

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Can we take a minute to admire Emily and Joe’s sense of style and classic elegance??? His paisley suit paired with the polka dot bowtie and her veil detail… both so rich in texture and pattern, I can’t even!

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