The Oaks Waterfront Inn wedding

It was a rainy day, a surprise nor'easter when it should have been sunny and bright.  During the ceremony rehearsal, you could see the venue staff cleaning up the previous day's wedding - which clearly took place on the gorgeous lawn, overlooking the water.  I know my bride was anxious to take photos in all the wonderful picturesque (outdoor) locations at The Oaks Waterfront Inn.  But as the rain kept coming and coming and the temperature dropped while everyone was getting ready, it became clear that wasn't going to happen. bride and groom at the oaks waterfront inn She walked down the aisle with her mother and when she arrived, there was a puddle where she was supposed to stand.  So she shrugged and took a step back and laughed it off.  I was so impressed with the grace and ease with which this couple handled the day.  So rainy we can't do photos practically anywhere?  No big deal.  We have to move from Plan A not to even B, but right on down to Plan C?  Okay, that's cool.  These guys were so chill and it was clear they put every one of their guests at ease and as far as I can tell, everybody had a rockin' good time. details diptych from the oaks waterfront inn Her mom and aunt did hair and makeup for all the girls.  A seriously talented duo. bride and her mom getting ready before the wedding ceremony getting ready at the oaks waterfront inn bride putting on her dress at the oaks maryland wedding photographer We managed to skip on down to the dock which was, thankfully, covered! bride and groom on a rainy day bride and groom portraits in the rain at the oaks rainy day portraits at the oaks waterfront inn walking into the wedding ceremony bride laughing during wedding ceremony bride and groom at the oaks wedding ceremony macro ring shot with origami stars bride and groom enter the oaks wedding reception grandmother tearing up at the oaks waterfront inn mother of the bride Love this one of their families dancing together. families dancing during the wedding reception Their little nephew pretty much stole the show. holding a tiny nephew at the oaks waterfront inn boy sleeping during the wedding reception little boy at the wedding ceremony bride and groom dancing at the oaks waterfront inn the oaks waterfront inn wedding reception guests dancing at the oaks waterfront inn dancing at the wedding reception bride and groom share a last dance at the wedding reception Congratulations you guys! Vendors: Photography: me Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Oaks Waterfront Inn Hair & makeup: Bride's mother and aunt DJ: Mark Savage Catering: The Oaks

Laura & Adam | Corradetti Glassblowing Studio wedding

Every single couple, aside from having normal every day personalities, also have "wedding personalities."  Some are nervous in front of the crowd and like to hide in the corners, others are party animals, still more spend most of their evening greeting and socializing with their guests.  Laura and Adam, just about every time I turned around, were hanging with each other. Their wedding was warm, the food was great, and they've got some way-talented friends.  Plus, these two wanted to do photos in the industrial warehouse-looking places near the Corradetti Glassblowing Studio.  What more could a photographer ask for? baltimore wedding photographer Amber Wilkie first look in baltimore, md wedding at the corradetti glass factory wedding ceremony at corradetti glass factory corradetti glassblowing studio wedding ceremony walking away from the wedding ceremony directly after the wedding ceremony beautiful bride with a yellow arrow wedding portraits in warehouse wedding day portraits bride and groom drinking during portraits Corradetti is a really beautiful venue.  And it's in this amazing little artist colony type place in the middle of ho-hum Baltimore. corradetti glass factory wedding Laura and Adam's friend Chase rocked it hard in a little serenade for the couple. friend playing guitar at a wedding And something he played was outrageously funny, but I have no idea why. bride and groom laughing at corradetti glass factory first dance at corradetti glassblowing studio corradetti glassblowing studio wedding bride and her sister bride and groom portraits at corradetti glassblowing studio The caterers made ice cream on demand! icecream making at corradetti glassblowing studio bride and groom dancing during wedding reception dancing at the corradetti glass factory dancing at the corradetti glassblowing studio wedding bride dancing during wedding reception at corradetti glass studio Congratulations Laura and Adam! Laura and Adam's vendors: Photography: me, of course Ceremony and Reception Venue: Corradetti Glassblowing Studio Caterer: Chef's Expressions

Ann & Chris | Chapel at Quantico wedding

Ann's father carefully laid down pictures of relatives and items from their religion on a cloth-covered tabletop.  As he worked, her relatives poured into the room, filling the small hotel suite. He spoke in a language I didn't understand, but it was clear from the vibe in the room that everyone was sending Ann off to her wedding with as much love and support as they had.  And then later, these people all got down on the dancefloor. wedding photographer Amber Wilkie wedding portraiture bride getting ready at courtyard inn fredericksburg bride puts on lipstick prayer ceremony before wedding bride and her sister before the wedding ceremony family prayer before wedding ceremony family prays before wedding bride's relatives during family prayer bride during family prayer service Ann's bridesmaids - in blue saris, no less! - were her sisters.  Chris' dad told me his girls jumped at the opportunity to wear saris for the wedding. Wedding with bridesmaids in blue saris Ann and Chris got hitched at the Chapel at Quantico, a really nice little church on the base.  Special thanks to Angel for coming out to work with me on this wedding.  A couple of these images are hers, including this nice portrait of Chris in the pews. bride and groom for fredericksburg wedding There was no shortage of adorable kids at this wedding. little boys during processional flower girls during wedding processional baby during wedding ceremony little baby on a patterned carpet during wedding wedding ceremony at chapel at quantico chapel at quantico wedding first kiss at quantico chapel for wedding blowing bubbles at wedding recessional leaving the wedding ceremony with bubbles gorgeous bride through a veil bride and groom walking away at quantico chapel bride and groom portrait at quantico chapel bride and groom portrait at chapel at quantico When Ann told me all the decorations were "included" with her reception, I was pretty skeptical.  I've been to those wedding halls before.  But Fredericksburg Square really impressed me with their classy decor, experienced waitstaff and friendly DJ.  I'd definitely recommend it as a venue. fredericksburg square wedding reception little girl at fredericksburg square wedding wedding photography by amber wilkie first dance at fredericksburg square father-daughter dance at fredericksburg square wedding father of the groom speech during fredericksburg wedding reception mother of bride dancing at fredericksburg wedding dancing at the wedding reception flower girl jumping at wedding reception little boys tuckered out at the wedding reception bride and groom dancing during their wedding reception happy dancing at wedding reception wedding reception dancing little baby laughing at wedding reception saying goobye at the end of the wedding Congratulations, Ann and Chris! Ceremony: Chapel at Quantico (I think you need the hookup to get married there) Reception: Fredericksburg Square Photography: that would be me Videography: Natasha from Dolce Studio Films The cake: The Cakery Florist: Anita's Petite Fleur Hair: Bella Hair Salon DJ: provided by Fredericksburg Square