Meghan and Steve did it big - big tent, big band, big hearts. It was such a pleasure to document their wedding filled with so much joy and laughter. A wedding photographer learns a lot about her clients by the speeches given at the wedding and I learned that Meghan and Steve have been all over this planet. I'm glad they chose to rock out their wedding Baltimore-style, rolling in friends and family from everywhere. It was a rockin' party.
We started the day at the
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.
Meghan's niece and nephew were afoot, being adorable and very photogenic.
Loyola Blakefield chapel is very special to Steve and Meghan.
Catholic ceremonies, what can you do?
We hopped in some cars and limos and shuttles and booked it to the beautiful
Green Spring Valley Hunt Club, decked out special for the wedding.
I whittled down to these four pictures of the parent dances, so be proud.
It was hard, because there was so much great stuff, like this.
I'm not sure it gets much better than Grandma getting down at the wedding.
Escapade kept the dance floor hopping, and didn't mind sharing with some interlopers.
Proud Mary. You have to.
This is fine photojournalism, people. He was okay, no worries. And the beer didn't spill, either.
It makes my job easier when everybody at the wedding is having a massively good time.
Hilarious last-thing-of-the-night: after Meghan and Steve ran through their sparklers, with everybody else standing around wandering what to do with these things in their hands still on fire, the bridal party decided to get their money's worth on the exit.
So many congratulations, Meghan and Steve!
Meghan and Steve's vendor team:
Planning:
Elizabeth Bailey Weddings
Getting ready venue:
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
Ceremony venue:
Loyola Blakefield Chapel
Reception venue:
Green Spring Valley Hunt Club
Caterer: Green Spring Valley Hunt Club
Cake:
Sugar Bakers
Band:
Escapade
Cocktail-hour steel drum band (!): The Mellowtones
Ceremony musicians:
Sterling Artists
Florist:
Simply Beautiful Flowers
Tent Rental:
Loane Bros
Linen Rental:
Table Toppers
Additional Rentals:
Party Rental Ltd.
Hair: Monica Autenzio for
Studio 1612
Makeup: Lisa Kastell
Transportation:
An Extraordinar Limousine
They've got friends and family all over, so their two-person wedding party had to hold a bunch of phones so they could Skype in some extra love and support.
I mean, I photograph people getting married on a more-than-once-a-week basis, but I think Becca may be the most pumped ever.
After the courthouse, we Ubered it on up to the Capitol for some "hey we're in Washington DC" photos. And ducked into some not-so-obvious spots as well.
After wardrobe checks, we hustled on down to the National Gallery of Art, my go-to location for indoor portraits. The giggles continued.
New takes on old favorites?
Congratulations Becca and Joe!
I love how DC is a low enough city to have these beautiful alleys filled with light. Who knew Co Co. Sala had a patio adjoining an old church they use for intimate outdoor weddings? It's a really pretty space.
As a bonus, there's a tiny art gallery in the same building at the restaurant, and we were able to sneak in there to cool off and take some pictures with these awesome wall mural things.
Then back to the courtyard to play with the beautiful afternoon light. That lovely little alley bounced it around quite nicely.
Super excited. You would be too.
"Your ring is so sparkly!" I have a similar thing going on with my husband. He notices my ring way more often than I do.
After family pictures, everybody headed downstairs to celebrate in Co Co. Sala's private event room and eat tasty things.
Congratulations Amanda and Ben! Best wishes and safe travels!