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2640 Space Wedding by Alicia Wiley Photography

03.22.16 by Katie Welsh

Despite a tragic loss in the weeks leading up to this sweet couple’s wedding, they were able to pull off a beautiful 2640 Space Wedding by Alicia Wiley Photography. Today’s bride, Ashley, tells us “I had a small wedding on a budget and I would love to share my story with others in Charm City who may also be in a similar situation. I also wanted to share this fabulous hidden gem of a venue, 2640 Space, which is managed by a non-profit called Red Emma’s. This historic space is beautiful and many of our guests complimented us on the unique features. My husband and I are tried and true Baltimoreans whose family spans back many generations in the Baltimore area, specifically South Baltimore. Our grandparents lived on the same street in Federal Hill, however, we did not begin dating until we were both 25. We purchased our first home in Locust Point and gave it a full rehab ourselves, investing much of our savings into the home we had little to budget for our wedding but we managed to pull it off with a little help from family and some DIYing. Just a few weeks before our wedding, my husband’s mother passed away unexpectedly. It was a difficult time for us but our wedding was a time for remembrance and celebration. Our family truly surrounded us with love. “

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2640 SPACE WEDDING VENDORS:

Venue: 2640 Space
Photographer: Alicia Wiley Photography
Dress: J.Crew
Invitations: Little Ladybug Press
Caterer: YouChefs Catering
Photobooth: Pixilated
Dessert Chocolates: Rheb’s Candies

by Katie Welsh

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Spring Inspired Wedding Styled Shoot by Daisy Saulls Photography

03.21.16 by Teri Pozniak

Spring has sprung and the vibrant & vivid colors of this Spring Inspired wedding styled shoot from Daisy Saulls Photography has us giddy with excitement! Stylist, Tynise Kee of Pure Elegance Events, shares more about this inspiration shoot. “Jewel tones illuminate the glow of the surrounding forest, just as love does to us when we are surrounded by it. Our centerpiece consisted of an elevated jewel toned arrangement with a lower tablescape infused with moss accents. We also had glass spheres hanging from the elevated arrangement. Succulent ring holders held the fuchsia dinner napkins. Check our favors, bubbles wrapped as twigs with leaves posted on a round wood tree plaque with a cloche design to compliment. We also have our Love branch that has the word “LOVE” with words hanging from it that describe what love is. Our model bride is wearing a Monique Lhuillier laced dress with a jewel-toned floral crown and heart-shaped bridal bouquet. My advice to couples when planning their wedding is to make sure they never lose focus on the real reason they are planning their beautiful day which is…love! When this is the focus, a beautiful wedding is inevitable.”

Spring Inspired Wedding Vendors

Photographer: Daisy Saulls Photography
Venue: Woodend Sanctuary
Floral Designer: Bergerons Flowers & Events
Dress Store: Fabulous Frocks of Alexandria
Hair Stylist: Felicia Renee Beauty
Cake Designer: Fluffy Thoughts Cakes
Event Planner: Pure Elegance Events
Invitation Designer: Rachel Marvin Creative
Beauty: Renata Lynette Makeup
Etsy Designer: Roxy Heart Vintage
Model: Wendy Shabazz

by Teri Pozniak

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Running Hare Vineyards Wedding by Emily Chastain Photography

03.17.16 by Teri Pozniak

This is a love that was written in the stars! The bride, Ashlyn, shares the background for this astronomy themed Running Hare Vineyards Wedding from Emily Chastain Photography. “I’ve always loved astronomy – I was an astrophysics TA back in college and I still love to stargaze. Aaron knew this when he proposed – he spelled out “Marry Me” with glow-in-the-dark stars! Naturally, astronomy made for the perfect theme for our wedding, both nerdy and romantic! Aaron’s wedding band is actually made out of a meteorite, and I carried two small meteorites as my “something old” (they’re as old as the solar system, what could bring me more luck?!). When we first visited Running Hare Vineyard, with its striking outdoor setting amidst the vines, we knew immediately it would be the ideal spot for our starry wedding. Aaron and I had such an amazing day celebrating with our friends and family, I could not imagine a better wedding!”

Running Hare Vineyards Wedding Vendors

Ceremony+Reception Venue: Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick, MD
Caterer: Maryland Country Caterer
Photographer: Emily Chastain Photography
Officiant: Rev. Rovan Wernsdorfer, Thoughtful Weddings
Florist: Garner & Duff
Band/Deejay: DJ Dave
Invitations/Paper Goods: Wedding Paper Divas
Hair Stylist: Holli Ratte
Makeup Artist: Natural Looks by Victoria
Jewelry: Kay Jewelers (necklace and earrings), Jared (bride’s rings), Everett Jewelry (groom’s ring)
Cake: Blondie’s Baking Company
Brides Dress: The Bridal Boutique in Columbia
Bride’s Shoes: DSW
Groom’s Attire: Macy’s
Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal
Linens: Maryland Country Caterer
Favors: Discount Mugs
Transportation: Keller Transportation, Limousines Inc

by Teri Pozniak

Hyatt Regency Wedding by Kathleen Hertel Photography

03.16.16 by Katie Welsh

We just love when a groom is smitten with his new bride just like today’s Hyatt Regency Wedding by Kathleen Hertel Photography. His bride, Cortney, tells us, “As many of you know… we were fortunate enough to have won a dream wedding contest at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore! The terms of the contest: Write your love story and why you should be the best couple to be married in Baltimore. George, being the hopeless romantic that he is, decided to write his version of our love story! ‘It was Orioles Opening Day of 2012 and my lifetime best friend since kindergarten, Grant, asked me if I wanted to tag along with him to the game; he was heading into Baltimore with his girlfriend (now fiance) and her University of Maryland cheerleading teammate Cortney. At the time I was a single, 24 year old Orioles fan living in Otterbein with my friends, saying yes was pretty much a no brainer. The three of them came to my house to get started, and when Cortney walked in I was floored by her beauty, fun personality, and contagious laugh. We had an unbelievable time, it has been 724 days since and Cortney and I haven’t gone an hour without talking. We started dating right away and since then we have been through wild ups and downs, our connection has grown stronger through a wealth of experiences in Baltimore. I think about Cortney all day, every day, I can’t get her off of my mind. She is my first call when I am proud, when I am upset, when I have a great story, she is truly my partner. My life is filled with joy now that we are together. From dinners at our favorite restaurants Matsuri and Regi’s, to summer days on our Federal Hill rooftop deck with friends, to jogs around Fort McHenry, we really are lucky and have an amazing life together in Baltimore… I couldn’t be more lucky than to be getting married to Cortney, and can’t wait to see what the future brings!”