What a way to end 2016! I’ve been looking forward to Stacey and Matt’s Hotel at Arundel Preserve wedding since Stacey’s enthusiastic inquiry last year. I’m so excited to share it with you. Stacey and Matt are two of the best, and their day was a perfect reflection of their love for each other.
The Couple
Stacey and Matt met in 2013 through mutual friends. With work in common and a spark between them, it wasn’t long before they got together. It’s obvious being around them that these two just belong together. When Matt decided to propose to Stacey, he pulled out all the stops. Fast forward to New Year’s Eve 2014 when Matt arrived at Stacey’s house for the first of many surprises that night. She was expecting a dinner out followed by fireworks, but Matt had other ideas. After telling her to “Pack a bag, change of plans!” they went to the Sheraton at the Inner Harbor, where Matt had arranged for a room with a gorgeous view of the harbor and fireworks.
The fireworks were the focal point of the night, and after dinner, Matt set up two chairs overlooking the harbor and a laptop playing a video montage love-letter dedicated to Stacey. His timing was perfect. The video ended right at midnight! With the fireworks going off in the background, Matt got down on one knee and asked Stacey to marry him. He even had champagne and engraved glasses to celebrate.
The Wedding
Stacey and Matt were married at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve. Stacey was an absolutely stunning bride with not one, but two gorgeous dresses. The entire celebration had a classy, high-fashion, elegant feel. Check out Stacey’s killer Louboutins!
I also want to give props to Matt, who was a great sport and played along well. For someone who hates pictures, #mattsmiled for the camera! Well done, Matt. Their celebration went well into the night, partying with family and friends. Stacey and Matt, thank you for helping me cap off my 2016 weddings with so much love around. Here are some of my absolute favorites.
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve Wedding Photos
Hotel at Arundel Preserve Wedding Vendors
Venue: Hotel at Arundel Preserve
Photographer: Breanna Shaw, Photography by Brea
Photography Assistant: Sarah DeLauney
Wedding Coordinator/Planner: Julie Woods, Hotel at Arundel Preserve
DJ/Band: Jamaal Boticelli, World Renown Entertainment
Officiant: Larry Carney (friend)
Bakery: Hotel at Arundel Preserve
Caterer: Hotel at Arundel Preserve
Bridal Gown Designer: San Patrick
Bridal Shop: Bridals by Elena
Hair Stylist: Jordan Winn, JKWBeauty
Makeup Artist: Jordan Winn, JKWBeauty
Florist: Scentsational Florals
Rentals/Linens: Hotel at Arundel Preserve
Wedding Stationery: Vistaprint
Yes!!! That first dance shot is glorious! Love the silhouette and the veil stuff you did too.
Such a pretty wedding and that dress of her’s… just STUNNING, Brea!! As usual, of course :)
PS. I love the new way that you’re sharing about the couple and their story as well as the wedding day! Genius friend!
Your last wedding of the year!! Crazy! I love that second dress and that last shot so much. And that first dance shot! You know the one. Gorgeous work, congrats on an amazing year!!
Absolutely stunning!! I’m one of Matt’s aunts from Ohio . . . I can’t wait to see them all. Will you be posting a link with all of them once they are ready so we can order online??
Absolutely adorable! These photos are wonderful!
Hello, I work with the corporate marketing team for The Hotel at Arundel Preserve. We are contacting you for permission to use some of the photos from this wedding, which took place at the hotel. We would like to use the unmarked photos in the link below on various collateral pieces in exchange for photo credit. Can you please tell me if this is possible and provide us with the hi-res files? https://southernmanagement.box.com/s/gn4l4hhhft1my0063pnlb8qusybka7v7
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