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Nicole and Mike were married in Annapolis, Maryland with an amazing reception at the Westin in downtown Annapolis.  More coming soon.

It rained monsooned that morning, all the more luck, of course. All of her best friends surrounded her in the little cottage outside the The Oaks, running around trying to get ready as she sat peacefully on the ottoman and got her makeup done. A bridesmaid in the corner carried an envelope and handed it to another bridesmaid.  She cracked open the bulky cream envelope and pulled out the folded piece of stationary, and a sea shell on a pink polka-dot grosgrain ribbon. In cursive, written from Katie’s childhood teacher was a little note: This is something your mother helped you put together.  One day you brought it to school as a gift for me.  I even wore it the day of the service for your mother!  All these years I have treasured it, but now think it should come back to you. The whole room had read the note, and tears started to well up in everyone’s eyes.  After all these years, a little piece of her late mother was there, there to share the beautiful day, when Katie would marry her best friend Mike.  As Katie’s grandmother came in and saw her for the first time, she beamed from ear to ear.  Katie looked at her grandmother and said that her mom was obviously up there looking down on her that day, but had a funny way of making sure she had enough luck on her big day.  And luck she had, as she stood up with Mike, and solidified their love for each other.

Katie and Mike, thank you for letting me into your lives, and letting me document your love.  Your love is loyal, blissful, and enduring; the kind of love that only comes along when you marry your best friend.  Your warm hearts and generosity towards others is clearly apparent by the number of friends and family that love and support you.  Thank you for welcoming me into that circle, for you guys are truly special.  All my love, Megan Beth

The Oaks Waterfront Inn in St. Michael’s Maryland is a gorgeous venue for a wedding, rain or shine.

Katie’s florist, Intrigue Design and Decor outdid themselves with both Katie’s, and the bridesmaids bouquets.

Katie’s gorgeous dress was by Judd Waddell from Hitched salon in DC.

Meghan, one of my former brides who has just started her own bridal makeup business, rocked it out again with Katie’s gorgeous makeup.

Katie looked stunning in both of her hair pieces for the day.  A long veil for the ceremony, and a sassy little birdcage veil for after.

Mike looking so sophisticated in his navy blue Hugo Boss suit.

I adore this image of Katie’s dad giving her away, such a special moment.

I adore every single thing about the image on the right.  You guys look like models, like, seriously.

Beautiful details and table designs by Intrigue Design.

A dance off?  No one out does the bride on her wedding day.

Katie and Mike wanted to close up the night with a last dance.  After everyone was out of the room, they had the DJ play one of their favorite songs and they got an intimate moment to themselves for the first time as man and wife.  I absolutely love this idea, and can’t recommend it enough, it was so romantic and a perfect way for them to close out an amazing day.

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Here’s a little sneak peek from Katie and Mike’s wedding at The Oaks in Saint Michaels.  More from this wedding, and so many other blog posts coming soon!

They were finally announced husband and wife and then it was off into downtown to document their love. I was shooting Chaela sitting on a step as she started laughing and I heard a camera shutter click behind me, how cute, a stranger’s taking a picture over my shoulder and making her laugh I finish up and turn around only to see Scott with his little point and shoot camera out, taking a image of his lovely bride. I can’t help it he said, I want to document the day, take it all in, and to make sure I never forget today. And a few more clicks and he was done.

As they were dancing their first song as husband and wife, her right hand, and his left were locked together. He reached out his index finger and started pointing out to several wedding guests that were surrounding them and looked back at Chaela, whispering something in her ear. Tears started to well up in her eyes. I imagine he was telling her to look at just how many family and friends, love and support them, their own way of documenting the day, taking it all in, and never forgetting that moment.

Chaela and Scott married in the beautiful St. Mary’s Parish in downtown Annapolis, with a fabulous pink and navy reception at the Chartwell Country club, without a detail left unthought of. Chaela and Scott, thank you so much for letting me document your day, your love, and all the special moments in between. Love, Megan

Click HERE to see more from Chaela and Scott’s wedding.

Chaela picked the most stunning wedding gown from Betsy Robinson’s Boutique.

Walking on gold, you know it’s going to be an awesome day. One of my favorite shoe shots.

Chaela, girl, you look stunning.

Scott was so calm and collected the entire day. And a huge super big thank you for Abby coming along with me to capture the boys!

Chaela and Scott wanted downtown Annapolis as the backdrop for some of their images, I of course, happily obliged.

I love this image of Chaela soaking it all it.

How adorable is she? So happy to finally be married to Scott.

Nine girls. Ten boys. One large and amazing wedding party.

After the ceremony we walked around Annapolis for portraits of just Chaela and Scott.

Every last detail was pink and blue, so preppy and fun.

Scott is Italian so Ken from Absolute Entertainment made sure to play some traditional Italian dance music.

Chaela and her mom put so much time and effort into the fab candy bar. I may have had a few pieces.

She stepped into her dress then had her best friends button up the back as her mom looked on. They kept the door closed, so Abby’s father wouldn’t see her in her dress until the big reveal. Word was given that she was ready, the only daughter, ready to see her father on her wedding day. It was set to be an emotional one, but before she stepped out of her mother’s bedroom her father reached over to the stereo system and turned on Seventy-six Trombones, loud enough so the whole neighborhood could hear, I’m sure. And when she did come out and see him, she teared up, then radiated with joy and started laughing after he said I love you. He calmed her down, and she was ready to marry her best friend.

As they stood at the alter, she teared up again. She locked eyes with Andrew while he held her hand, and gave her a smile that had ‘I love you’ written all over it. She wiped her tears from her cheek, then started to smile back, and laugh. It was his job now, his job to calm her down, love her and make her smile.

Andrew and Abby were married in Oxford, Maryland in the beautiful old stone church Holy Trinity, followed by a fabulous reception at the Tred Avon Yacht club. They threw the most amazing party, and even had a homemade ice cream cart as a surprise. Also, a big thank you to Peter Bang, for coming all the way and to help me and hanging out with the boys all day, thanks Peter!

To see more from Abby and Andrew’s nautical event in Oxford, Maryland, click HERE.

Abby found her beautiful dress at Hitched in Washington, DC. And the vintage jacket, her grandmother wore on her wedding day.

Abby, I’ve never seen you look more stunning.

While I was shooting the girls, Peter was hanging out with the boys. Andrew was all smiles waiting for his gorgeous bride.

Abby’s dad so proudly walked his only daughter down the aisle.

I swooned over her vintage mantilla, that was worn by her mother on her wedding day.

One of my all time favorites.

Abby’s dad set off the cannon and her brothers lowered the flag as taps played to kick off the reception. And of course, no eastern shore wedding in Oxford, Maryland would be complete without some oyster shucking.