We thought these handmade paper hummingbird place cards were a beautiful accent to the table setting. In the right light, from a distance, they look as if they are hovering off the table!
Flower Friday: Calla Lilies
An elegant bridal bouquet of cream calla lilies by Anne’s Garden.
Emily and Tyler’s Wedding in Hunt Valley
A Christmas wedding! Emily and Tyler married December 26th at the Hunt Valley Golf Club in Phoenix, MD. With the spirit of Christmas surrounding the day, this wedding could not possibly have exuded more harmony, joy and peace.
In preparation for the ceremony, Emily revealed that her grandmother provided “something blue”– a beautifully timeless ring, and “something borrowed” — the garter! My favorite personal touch had to do with three little red books Emily and Tyler prepared. These were intended for their guests to fill in with their own wisdom to guide the couple on their journey through life together.
The ceremony took place in the mid-day light of the ballroom. Gliding down the aisle, Emily was beautiful in her elegant yet simple gown. She almost took the groom’s breath away! Overlooking the Club’s stunning scenery, Emily and Tyler exchanged vows as family members and friends looked on and indulged in this beautiful moment. Just in time for the ceremony, light snow began to fall, adding the perfect touch to a magical Christmas wedding.
After their touching ceremony, Emily and Tyler braved the chilling temperatures and lightly falling snow to take advantage of the great outdoors at the club. Their excitement resulted in enchanting scenic portraits of the newlyweds.
Their unique and beautiful wedding cake, provided by Eddie’s of Roland Park (Charles St. Location), was reminiscent of a winter day spent around the fireplace eating warm apple pie. Graceful sounds of the harp accompanied the ceremony, as performed by Mary-Margaret Jones. She was joined by her husband Thomas playing the saxophone for the reception to underscore the elegance and harmony of this magical wedding day. Floral arrangements beautifully matched the simple elegance of the day and were provided by Blue Sage, a wonderful floral design studio based just a few miles from the club. Many thanks to Katie Bunce, Director of Catering at Hunt Valley G.C. for a well-managed event!
Venue: Hunt Valley Golf Club | Flowers: Blue Sage | Cake: Eddie’s Of Roland Park (Charles Street Location) | Music: Mary-Margaret Jones
Fred and Leigh Anne’s Wedding at the Gramercy Mansion
Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons to photograph. The intensity of color and tone, the sun hanging a bit lower throughout the day, and the urge to grab something slightly warmer for the chill that evening brings, are all elements that enchant me as we turn to winter.
Having photographed and visited the Gramercy Mansion many times over the years, I know that it is an amazing venue to watch the autumn waltz in. I was very excited when I first talked with Leigh Anne and Fred, as they revealed their vision of the day, complete with a few of my favorite things. Over some planning sessions, I gained a true feeling of their bond and relationship, how they talked about and embraced the day as it approached. I felt the excitement of their wedding and took inspiration from the surrounding beauty of the grounds at Gramercy. Bonny Opper and Chef’s Expressions provided their standard high quality service and food, and Raimondi’s put together the stunning floral arrangements. Below are a few of our favorites here at Jackson photography.
Venue: Gramercy Mansion | Catering: Chef’s Expressions | Flowers: Raimondi’s | Music: DJ Frank Young
