Lauren + Andrey | Anchor Inn Wedding | Pasadena, Maryland

August 27, 2014

Weddings

I have been truly fortunate this year to have so many amazing couples who are more than just clients, but people that I genuinely care for and have turned into real friends. Lauren and Andrey are no exception to this! I knew that their wedding day would be a blast but I had no idea just how fun it would be! Andrey and Lauren have such an incredibly special love, and you can’t help but smile when you’re around these two! They are quite possibly the most in love most excited to be married couple I’ve ever had the chance to work with! Their love and excitement is palpable!

Despite the rainy weather forecast, we ended up having the perfect break in the rain, just long enough to get beautiful portraits with the most epic storm clouds. I couldn’t be more thrilled to share a little peek into their wedding day!

We started our day off for wedding day prep at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve. I loved being able to find a fun spot to hang up Lauren’s dress! I took way too many photos of it with this art wall, but for the sake of brevity here’s my favorite:

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Look at how happy she is!anchor-inn-wedding-lauren-andrey_0180 anchor-inn-wedding-lauren-andrey_0181

Meanwhile, down just one floor, Andrey was getting ready with the guys.

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Their first look is so sweet!!

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To anyone who thinks that doing a first look would ruin the ‘moment’ of seeing your bride walk down the aisle toward you – I beg to differ. <3 I just love these two.

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Happiest couple ever? Quite possibly!

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After the ceremony the rain cleared up just long enough to get these photos! As soon as we were wrapping up portraits of Andrey and Lauren, it started to drizzle and within minutes it was a downpour. So lucky!

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How crazy are these skies?! Overcast stormy days (when it’s clear of course) make the most amazing photos!anchor-inn-wedding-lauren-andrey_0211anchor-inn-wedding-lauren-andrey_0212STOP it! Models.anchor-inn-wedding-lauren-andrey_0213anchor-inn-wedding-lauren-andrey_0210anchor-inn-wedding-lauren-andrey_0215anchor-inn-wedding-lauren-andrey_0217anchor-inn-wedding-lauren-andrey_0220

The room inside Anchor Inn was just gorgeous!

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Lauren and Andrey –

I’m so glad you picked me to be your photographer and that you guys are a part of my life! You’re an amazing couple and I can’t wait to see where life brings you!! Have an AMAZING time in Italy!!!

xoxo,
Brea

And to end the post – me being smothered by my lovely couple <3
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Vendors
Hotel: The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
Venue: Anchor Inn
Photographer: Breanna Shaw, Photography by Brea
Videographer: David Andrews, Blue Sky Films
DJ: Max Glikman, DJ Maxim
Officiant: Pia Noon
Caterer: Catering by Uptown
Bakery: Sugar Bakers
Bridal Gown: Allure from Amanda Ritchey Bridal
Hair: Nicole Nadeau, Lime Light Looks
Makeup: Nicole Palermo, Happily Ever After
Florist: Susan, Scentsational Florals
Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas
Transportation: ZBest Limousine

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  1. Natalie says:

    I love, love, love that bridal portrait! Beautiful! And so many amazing moments!

  2. Lauren C says:

    Ahhh…..stormy skies!! What a perfect backdrop! The “models” B&G portrait is amazing….love the angle and feel of that one. But the last photo might be the best of all ;)

  3. Renee says:

    I love their ceremony location + decor… so pretty!!! Great job!

  4. Such a gorgeous wedding! And I love where you hung her dress!!

  5. This is such a gorgeous wedding!! Those night shots on the pier are stunning! Amazing work Brea!

  6. Beautiful wedding pictures ~ ~ Lauren looks so happy! Wish them a long and happy married life ~