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
The weather gods were not with us the first couple times we tried to schedule this photo shoot, but we rallied post-wedding with some lovely spring weather. Susan worked everything out with 
It wouldn't have seemed crowded in the basket if I wasn't trying to take photos.
That would be 3,380 feet up in the air.
It's surprisingly calm up in the hot air balloon. You're definitely not prevented from just jumping over the side, if you were so inclined, but otherwise it feels strangely safe. It's mostly quiet and you're literally drifting through the air and just watching the scenery slowly shift. I had the thought it would make a lovely place to get married, though the quarters are pretty cramped.
It's a really big balloon.
Mark performed a little first-flight ceremony, complete with champagne and a cork balloon.
Rock.
I don't often go out to the Eastern Shore - not sure why, just don't get that many folks asking about it (though I would love to do a beach wedding this year!). So it was really nice to be by the water. Here's the view from the bride's hotel suite:
Love Point at Kent Island really was a gorgeous venue. I had to stop the car on the drive in and take some photos.
Orange at a wedding. It's the best.
All morning, it rained and these big dark clouds filled up the sky. Just in time, with only a few minutes to spare, it cleared up. The staff dried off the chairs and the wedding went on at Love Point's gorgeous balcony overlooking the ocean.
Forgive me so many detail photos. I really liked their classy but laid-back setup - orange napkins and wicker chargers and little bits of seashells here and there.
And it's fair to say that I was obsessed with this tulle-and-Christmas-lights thing they had going on on the ceiling. You'll see more of it below.
Just before they're announced.
Congratulations you guys! And thanks again to Jessica for having me out.