October 2, 2014 Meghan + Adam | Renaissance Baltimore Hotel Wedding
The best part of my job is being surrounded by happy people all the time, and Meghan and Adam are quite possibly the happiest. I knew when we were together for their engagement session with how easy that was to capture beautiful, genuine, happy moments, that their wedding day would be no different, and I couldn’t have been more right. So much beauty and emotion, so much love, and so many joyous smiles – definitely their “Happily Ever After”.
There is so much to love about this gorgeous wedding with nearly double the photos I normally include in a blog (whoops!) so without further ado, the photos!
Meghan’s dress is absolutely stunning!
Their monogram, designed by my lovely and talented friend Sameeha of The Inked Leaf, makes an appearance several times throughout this post! And Meghan’s shoes, well, let’s just say I might be a *wee* bit obsessed with them. I’m sure you would have figured that out on your own considering I took a million photos of them.
I just love the jewel tones in this wedding!
Happiest bride ever!
I just want to squeeze her! Meghan, your smiles are contagious!
Such an amazingly beautiful bride.
While I was with Meghan getting ready, Jen was with the guys down a few floors where they were getting ready.
Meghan’s gift to Adam included cufflinks, so although the ones above made for a lovely detail shot, here are the real ones he wore!
Before heading off to the ceremony, Meghan and Adam chose to do a ‘non-first look’ where they were still able to talk, touch, and calm their nerves a bit, while saving the big moment of seeing each other for the first time for when Meghan walked down the aisle at the church.
While the guys were on their way to the ceremony, I got a few photos of the girls – and I just had to include this one of Meghan and her Matron of Honor and best friend Katie, side by side with a similar photo I took on Katie’s wedding day in May. I love these two so much!!
This was my second time working a wedding with florals by Ann’s Garden, and they did not disappoint! So beautiful!
Before getting on the limo, Meghan and her dad had a very sweet first look. I don’t know who was more proud, Meghan or her daddy.
Sweetest family.
Then we were off to the gorgeous Holy Cross Church for their ceremony!
Adam had tears of joy rolling down his cheeks watching the love of his life walk his way.
YAY! Married!!!
We were able to get some time at Pier 5, one of my favorite spots in the Inner Harbor for some portraits of these two and their fantastic bridal party!
Love the boat photobomb!
There’s that look, ahh… love.
Such a beautiful day!
Yep, still obsessed with Meghan’s shoes.
The beautiful ladies!
Flower girl Riley completely makes this photo if you ask me.
The handsome men!
The Avengers socks on the right crack me up.
I couldn’t just choose a few of Meghan, so here’s a bunch :P
See? Just stunning. And Adam was looking quite dapper as well!
Meanwhile, Jen was back at the Renaissance Baltimore Hotel in the Baltimore Ballroom photographing the stunning reception set up. It couldn’t have been prettier!
The reception started with their first dance, which was very sweet.
Followed by a speech by Meghan’s lovely momma, Marlene.
A reading entitled “Water and Rose”
And touching speeches by both Katie and Nick.
Meghan’s dance with her dad truly warmed my heart. I love their relationship.
Meghan’s relationship with her momma makes me so happy too <3
The party was a serious BLAST! This was my first time working with Kyle from Mixing Maryland and he’s AMAZING. Highly recommended if you’re still looking for a DJ for your wedding! He also played “You Dropped a Bomb on me” by the Gap Band, which made my day/week/month/year!
The party was a complete blast and I’m so glad I was able to steal them away for a little bit to get some amazing night shots!!!
Meghan and Adam, Thank you so much for choosing me to be a part of the first day of your happily ever after! Have an AMAZING time in Hawaii and please send me pictures of everything from the sunsets to the food and make me jealous! :) Can’t wait to see you when you get back and I’m SO happy you’re moving to Baltimore!
xoxo,
Brea
Vendors
Church: Holy Cross Church
Reception Venue: Renaissance Baltimore Hotel
Venue Coordinator: Devon Hassett with Renaissance Baltimore
Photographer: Breanna Shaw, Photography by Brea
Second Photographer: Jennifer Smutek
Videography: Dia Hancock, Blue Sky Films
Day of Coordinator: Sheila’s Weddings and Events
DJ: Kyle Moore, Mixing Maryland
Bakery: Charm City Cakes
Florist: Ann’s Garden
Invitations: KBB Stationery
Monogram: The Inked Leaf
Cake Topper: 43 Layers
Bride’s Shoes: Design Your Pedestal
String Trio: Chesapeake Strings
Transportation: American Limousine
Rentals: Party Rental Ltd.
Linens: BBJ Linens
Hair and Makeup: Bethany Hershberger
Wedding Gown: Maggie Sottero from Betsy Robinson’s
Andrea
Posted at 08:30h, 02 OctoberLove the bold colors! Also, you take the BEST night shots!
Dani
Posted at 08:35h, 02 OctoberSo gorgeous!! Her smiles really are contagious and that dress was made for her I’ve decided.
Natalie
Posted at 09:01h, 02 OctoberWhat a gorgeous wedding, Brea! Love those bold colors and the portraits of the couple at night! Amazing as always!
Renee
Posted at 09:05h, 02 OctoberThat emerald green is stunning!!! Beautiful work!
Emily
Posted at 09:41h, 02 OctoberI felt myself involuntarily smiling as I looked at these! Such happy photos of happy people! Great moments and emotion, and I especially love the photo of her holding hands with her mom. So sweet!
Kat
Posted at 10:13h, 02 OctoberEmerald Green!! I love it! I was hoping to see some weddings with this color this year (isn’t it the official color of the year or something?)
Gorgeous pictures as always, of course.
Kate Ann
Posted at 17:44h, 02 OctoberBrea these are awesome! I love the emerald green and the selfie with you and the bride!
Jennifer
Posted at 05:54h, 03 OctoberThis was such a fun wedding! I love, love, love her shoes and am so glad you documented them throughly. You should do a bride selfie at every wedding :)