Weddings

Why We Love the First Look on the Wedding Day

Why We Love the First Look on the Wedding Day

A lot of you have probably heard of the "First Look" on the wedding day. It has become more popular over the years for a lot of reasons! The First Look is when you choose to see each other on the wedding day before you walk down the aisle.

Best of 2016 | Weddings

Best of 2016 | Weddings

What an amazing year it has been! Traveling up north to Cape Cod and also down south to South Carolina, we covered many states in the weddings we shot this year. We also experienced windy weddings, several rainy day weddings, and perfect autumn fall weddings! It was the perfect mix.

Keith & Shauna {Herrington on the Bay in North Beach, MD}

Keith & Shauna {Herrington on the Bay in North Beach, MD}

Keith and Shauna are married! This was our last wedding of the year and it was one for the books. With big families, a cute pup in the bride & groom portraits, and crazy winds, Keith and Shauna had a wedding day to remember. They both held balloons and let go of them at the same time during their first look. It was adorable! They tied the knot overlooking the water at Herrington on the Bay with their friends and family around. 

Chris & Erin {Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA}

Chris & Erin {Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA}

Chris & Erin are married! These two got married on the windiest day of the year! But that didn't stop them from having a beautiful day. I am thankful they braved the cold wind for outdoor bride & groom portraits! 

Erik & Courtney {Chanteclaire Farm in Friendsville, MD}

Erik & Courtney {Chanteclaire Farm in Friendsville, MD}

Chanteclaire Farm was the perfect venue for Erik and Courtney to tie the knot. It was a gorgeous fall afternoon and the leaves were a beautiful yellow. They shared personal vows with one another overlooking the lake with their friends and family around. 

Jim & Taylor {Ritz-Carlton Georgetown in Washington, DC}

Jim & Taylor {Ritz-Carlton Georgetown in Washington, DC}

Jim & Taylor are married! Their wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Georgetown was glamorous and romantic. Gold details, Jimmy Choo heels, and dozens of candles at the alter. It was a beautiful ceremony and reception! These two have a sweet love for each other that was evident throughout the whole day. And Jim's speech during the reception had everyone teary-eyed over his love for Taylor!

Paul & Meghan {The Athenaeum in Alexandria, VA}

Paul & Meghan {The Athenaeum in Alexandria, VA}

This was a very special wedding for me to photograph. Meg and I have been friends for over 10 years and now she is officially Mrs. Martin! I also photographed her sister Katie's wedding four years ago and I just love these sisters! Paul and Meghan met online and the rest is history.

Brent & Jamie {The Palmer Building in Charlotte, NC}

Brent & Jamie {The Palmer Building in Charlotte, NC}

Brent and Jamie are married! They tied the knot at The Palmer Building in Charlotte, North Carolina with friends and family around. It was a beautiful fall day! They shared a first look before the ceremony and had the chance to get pictures with the city skyline in the background. It was perfect!

Nick & Clare {Rockland Estates in Fairplay, MD}

Nick & Clare {Rockland Estates in Fairplay, MD}

NIck and Clare are married! They tied the knot on the hillside of Rockland Estates in Fairplay, Maryland and then danced the night away under the string of lights. They had gorgeous long wooden tables with beautiful gold chiavari chairs filled with family and friends. Instead of place cards, they had each persons name written in calligraphy on a rock. All the details were gorgeous!

Denny & Joy {Pond View Farm in White Hall, MD}

Denny & Joy {Pond View Farm in White Hall, MD}

Denny and Joy tied the knot at the gorgeous venue Pond View Farm in White Hall, Maryland. Before the ceremony, they shared letters with each other without seeing each other. They were so excited to get the day started! A little while later under the shady willow trees, Denny and Joy exchanged tearful vows and beautiful promises to one another. It was a wonderful ceremony! 

Tommy & Emily {Elkridge Furnace Inn in Elkridge, MD}

Tommy & Emily {Elkridge Furnace Inn in Elkridge, MD}

Tommy and Emily are married! Their wedding day was one for the books with gorgeous details designed by the bride, bowties, sun, rain, and lots of joy. This wedding was extra special for me because Emily is the Graphic Designer at Blue Ocean Ideas! 

Andrew & Brenna {Great River Country Club in Milford, CT}

Andrew & Brenna {Great River Country Club in Milford, CT}

Andrew and Brenna are married! They tied the knot at St Lukes Catholic Church with their friends and family around and then headed to Great River Country Club for the reception. It was a beautiful day to celebrate! 

Jason & Hayley {Top of the Bay in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD}

Jason & Hayley {Top of the Bay in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD}

Jason and Hayley are married! They tied the knot at Trinity Church and celebrated with friends and family at Top of the Bay. The gorgeous blue hydrangeas and warm weather made for the perfect day. Everyone had a blast dancing and eating the delicious dessert

Jack & Katherine {Chequessett Yacht and Country Club in Wellfleet, MA}

Jack & Katherine {Chequessett Yacht and Country Club in Wellfleet, MA}

What a beautiful celebration. Jack and Katherine had a gorgeous destination wedding in Cape Cod, Massachusetts at the Chequessett Yacht and Country Club!  Katherine grew up going to Cape Cod for vacation with her family so it was the perfect place to tie the knot.