Mandi and Springer’s Green Spring Valley Wedding

pink and purple wedding invitation

What a great couple! Mandi and Springer met at Washington College and the rest is history, as they say. We had a great engagement shoot at their college and now it’s their wedding day!

couple walking on pier

dark green bridal shoes heels

square diamond necklace

Bride outside of home

The girls got ready at the home of a very close friend. The springhouse behind Mandi encloses the actual spring that Green Spring Valley is named after! The women braved the heat while the men kept cool in Hunt’s Memorial Church.

bride and bridesmaids purple dresses

groom and groomsmen amongst church pews

purple pink fuchsia green bouquets

ring bearer and flower girl walking down the aisle

groom shaking dads hand at altar

wide angle of church

the ring exchange

ceremony kiss

leaving the church

bride and groom going down the stairs from above

bride and groom leaving church with bubbles

bride and groom by limo

bride and groom with boston terriers

bride and groom with boston terriers

“His and Hers” Boston Terriers!  The grounds around the Mansion at Valley Country Club were so pretty and by the early evening it almost felt c-o-o-l.

rings on reflective wood table

bride groom walking by trees

purple and pink royal namecards

table place setting

white wedding cake

bridal table

The insides of the mansion definitely looked cool. The extra little touches of candies and maple syrup (yes, they live in Vermont) added extra charm to the evening.

bride and groom wedding favors handmade

maid of honor speech

bride throwing bouquet

groom dancing with friends

wedding reception dancing

bride and friends making funny faces

wedding reception dancing in black and white

It was a big dancing crowd and Absolute Entertainment obliged with plenty of great tunes. Despite the activity, Mandi and Springer managed to find some quiet moments (almost) alone.

bride and groom close by chandelier

bride and groom leaning on doorway

Wedding Details

Venue (Ceremony): Hunt’s Memorial United Methodist

Venue & Caterer (Reception): Mansion at Valley Country Club

Florals: Floral Studio

Cake: Sugar Bakers

Transportation: ZBest Limousine Service

Music: Absolute Entertainment (John Paul Berry)

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Amanda and Jimmy at the American Visionary Art Museum

names carved on wood with birds

Two lovebirds got married on the hottest Saturday of the year (so far)! Even so, everything was just right on this day. Everybody loved the “cool” artsy-urban feeling of AVAM.

bride sitting in blue chair with red and white bouquet

bride walking down hotel hallway with window light

^ One of our favorites!!!

red and white orchid bouquet with pearls and shoes

groom standing inside avam wooden sculpture

white and red orchid boutonniere

bridesmaids with grey dresses red and white bouquets

portrait of bride on brick and ivy wall

The Sculpture Barn provided shaded tranquility for an intimate ceremony performed by the bride’s family pastor.

ceremony altar with wire birds

wire birds candle and pink rose at altar

metal bird hanging from ceremony tree

the ring exchange in black and white

ceremony in the barn of the american visionary art museum

bride and groom sitting on tree stump at AVAM garden

wedding madlibs

Lots of great details and special touches throughout that fit well with the day.

pink white red carnations and roses table flowers

cartoonish cake topper of bride and groom with dogs

Everybody was happy to move into the air-conditioned Rouse Building for the reception! The bride and groom’s pooches were there in spirit (and on the cake).

pink and white ribbon namecards

bride and groom first dance

We were treated to a spectacular sunset as the party went on into the night…a perfect time to capture the two love birds in the bird’s nest!

bride and groom in the bird's nest of AVAM in Baltimore

Wedding Details:

Venue (Bride Getting Ready): Hyatt Regency

Venue (Ceremony & Reception): American Visionary Art Museum

Coordinator: jpb designs (Jenny Bartkus)

Caterer: Chef’s Expressions

Florals: Wicked Willow 

Cake: Charm City Cakes

Beauty: Up Dos for I Dos

Productions: Event Dynamics 

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Kelly and Jerry in Baltimore County

couple leaning on wooden fence

It was a fine day for engagement photos and I particularly like to see the whole “family” participate! Kelly and Jerry will be married this November. I don’t think their dog Koda will be in attendance, but I wouldn’t rule it out, he is cute!

Couple portrait with dog

couple between fence posts with dog

couple posing with puppy beneath fence

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Rachel and James’ Wedding at the Valley Mansion

Train ticket wedding invitation

Their wedding theme was about travel. Their invitation was a train ticket motif, designed by one of Rachel’s bridesmaids, Lorraine Nicoletta.

brown flowered shoes and pearls

bride showing brown flowered lace shoes

green and pink flowers asian bride

bride and bridesmaids dark green dress

white and pink bouquet with wedding rings

walking down the aisle asian wedding ceremony

The ceremony took place on a Friday rush hour during a torrential downpour. Their guests were undaunted, many coming from great distances. With only a 15-minute delay, church lights flickering, the ceremony took place in a filled sanctuary.

emotional groom

hugging the parents during ceremony

bride turning and smiling

asian wedding recessional

groom casually talking with bride during formals

white rose boutonniere with hands and rings

asian bridal party in black white and dark green

bride and groom posing in wooden church

bride and groom dancing beneath large crystal chandolier

catching the bouquet

bride dancing at the reception

bride and groom dancing at the reception

bride and groom leaving the valley mansion

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