Developer and Photographer | Amber Wilkie

Heather & Buddy | Patapsco Female Institute wedding | Ellicott City, Maryland

Heather and Buddy were married at one of my favorite venues in the area, the Patapsco Female Institute. It's a formerly abandoned, now restored, girls' preparatory school that is now used for Shakespeare in the Park and a handful of weddings each year. Heather and Buddy filled the place with friendly faces, lots of laughter and some seriously good dancers. PFI is a wide-angle-shooter's dream. We started the day at the massive Robert Andrew Salon & Spa so Heather and Melissa could get all prettied up. Meanwhile, Buddy was hanging with his brothers back at the Doubletree Columbia. Not one, not three, but two trees. First look, which I was delighted to find could have a woodsy look even right outside the hotel. Then we scooted out to the Patapsco Female Institute for family and wedding portraits. I really love this venue. Go time. Heather and Buddy tied the knot on the steps of PFI, with the big columns overseeing their vows. These two are pretty seriously good at dipping. Toast appreciation - short and sweet. It is really hard to resist the wide angle opportunities. Something tells me some of those other single ladies are going to get hitched before this one. Congratulations you guys! Heather & Buddy's vendor team: Ceremony & reception venue: Patapsco Female Institute Getting-ready venue: Doubletree Columbia Catering: Bon Appetit Cake: Kake Korner Florist: The Grower's Box Facilities: Maryland Portable Restrooms Tent rental: ABC Party & Tent Rental Hair & Makeup: Robert Andrew Salon & Spa Heather's dress: David's Bridal Buddy's suit: Men's Warehouse