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November 13, 2017

{ Katie + Zach • 9/9/17 • The Oaks Waterfront Inn • St. Michaels Wedding }

Filed under: Uncategorized — Melissa @ 5:09 pm

Don’t ya just love couples who met when they were kids and years later, marry? I think everyone loves a good love story and Katie and Zach’s is just that- they met in elementary school, even appearing next to each other in the school yearbook, and well, the rest is history! All the time in between then and now, I like to think that it set the stage for these two to rediscover each other and fall in love.

And so, on a sunny September day at The Oaks Waterfront Inn near St. Michaels, MD, their love story culminated with their marriage.

One of the nicest and sweetest couples I’ve ever worked with, we met “officially” when I joined them last year at their old elementary school for some fun engagement photos. I had such fun posing them all around the playground and outdoor areas- kind of taking them down memory lane! Needless to say, much had changed since they are schoolmates, and they went along enthusiastically for the ride.

To then join them at The Oaks for their wedding was even more fun since, among other things, I got to see them at the moment they saw each other in their wedding finery for the first time that day. All I can say is that the way they looked at each other gave me chill bumps!

Congratulations Katie and Zach! May your story continue to write itself with a “kazillion” sweet moments like these!

October 13, 2017

{ Elizabeth + Adam • September 9, 2017 • The Oaks Waterfront Inn }

Filed under: Uncategorized — Melissa @ 11:39 am

Smiles. Hugs. Happiness. Lace. Sun. Love. Just some of the words that come to mind when I think of Elizabeth and Adam’s beautiful waterfront Eastern Shore wedding. As relaxed as any bride could be, Elizabeth sailed into her day as elegantly as any bride could. And Adam, a big WOW for his bespoke tuxedo- that’s real style. Surrounded by family and friends, and on a sunny point at The Oaks, they promised to love each other forever. What could be more romantic? What followed was all fun and celebration as The Oaks ballroom welcomed the party well into the night. Congratulations for Elizabeth and Adam- my best wishes go with you into your life together!

August 3, 2017

{ Mary + Joe • June 17, 2017 • St. Michaels Wedding }

Filed under: Uncategorized — Melissa @ 12:09 pm

Spoiler Alert! There is absolutely NO objectivity in this post! In the interest of clarity:

  • I know this couple well
  • I am crazy about this couple
  • Their wedding was PERFECT!
  • They will live happily every after!

So, Mary and Joe- how do I tell you how honored I was to be your photographer/guest? I’ve given this a lot of thought over the time it’s taken to select and process these images from your wonderful day. The thing that’s “stuck” with me over these weeks has been how I felt looking at them, reliving the day as I worked to make them perfect for you- and one thing consistently stood out (queue violins!) LOVE! It’s true- when I think of you both, I think, love. How much seeing the love you have for each other makes me have faith in the goodness of the world. How being a part of the “Mary and Joe” fan club of friends and family makes me, well, happy. How two people who were truly meant for each other actually found each other. And how witnessing the respect and kindness that is the foundation your relationship reminds me of what’s really important in a marriage.

I love these things about your wedding day:

  • The incredible gifts you gave each other prior to the ceremony and how hard Mary tried, unsuccessfully I might add, to not cry and chance messing up her make-up when reading Joe’s notes telling her of your next big adventure!
  • A sonnet? Really? Yes, Joe, ever the romantic, read a Shakespearean sonnet to Mary during the ceremony.
  • The mothers, his and hers, trying not to cry at so many times during the day, and failing, as you can guess!
  • Such heartfelt vows, laced with humor, that it was hard to shoot through my own tears.
  • The entrance to the ballroom by the bride and groom, almost a “glide on a cloud”, capped off by a bow and a courtesy before your first dance- how sophisticated and cool was that?!
  • Dancing, and more dancing. I don’t think the dance floor was EVER empty the entire night!
  • Being there to share the entire day and night with you

Thanks, beyond words, for the privilege of giving you these photos that capture the story of your day. I hope they do it justice. Hugs to you both!

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