jamie d photography

The first time I met Alex and Jenna was down at Fells Point for their engagement session. They braved the freezing weather and the wind that day to have their engagement pictures captured. The day before Alex and Jenna’s wedding it rained. However, their wedding day in late May was filled with blue skies and sunshine. Jenna planned her wedding with a Maryland theme and colors. Their wedding was at perfect Maryland location held at Conrad’s Ruth Villa by the Chesapeake Bay.

Being Alex and Jenna’s wedding photographer I worked along aside of them and listen to their desires of how they want their wedding day to look like, and what is important to them as a couple. It is my job to hear all the details and then put it into a timeline.  Alex and Jenna decided to wait to see each other until Jenna walked down the aisle. After the timeline was created I keep hearing from Jenna the most important part for them was to be together and have time to be with family and friends. I suggested considering doing a First Look.

As a bride myself, I did not understand all the benefits of a First Look and no one really took the time to explained it to me. Looking back, we did not have quiet moment to ourselves to express our emotions and share our thoughts about our wedding day. The Wedding Day is filled and this would have been a great pocket of time to have to ourselves. I wished that someone would have explained how special a First Look is and how special it would be too when I walked down the aisle for the first time.  Having the First Look also permits your families, the wedding party and the bride and groom to enjoy the cocktail hour with their guest.

Just weeks prior to her wedding, Alex and Jenna changed their plans and decided to do a First Look.  And do you know the best part of a First Look is? It is that you get to spend the rest of the your wedding day with your best friend by your side!  Surrounded by family and friends for this celebration Alex and Jenna confessed their love for one another down by the bay. Sealed with a kiss they became husband and wife! Jenna you are stunning and Alex could not keep his eyes off of you!!! Alex and Jenna, I am so thankful for your trust and to have been there to capture your wedding day! Thank you! And I need to add a thank you to Lyndon for second shooting with me!

Conrad’s Ruth Villa. . .the ceremony and reception were both held here.

Maryland colors. . .red, gold, white and black.

I LOVE when a couple decides to do the First Look. . .

Above is a favorite! Jenna you are beautiful!!

The ceremony site was steps from the bay. . .

I love how Jenna included both of her dads.

I think this is my favorite picture of a groom looking at his bride!!

Married!! Officially husband and wife!!!

The evening was a warm night and guest were able to enjoy being outside.

Inside the tables were decorate with Maryland colors.

You should have heard the toast. . .everyone was laughing!Their first dance as husband and wife. . .

At sunset we took about ten minutes to capture a few more portraits. . .this is my favorite time to shoot.Alex and Jenna needed little coaching in front of the camera. Their smiles were amazing, genuine, and full of confidence!This capture Alex and Jenna’s love for one another. . .it’s a favorite for sure!!

The night was filled with dancing and ended with a sparkler exit!

My desire last January was to complete my new branding and create a space where I could showcase my amazing couples and their weddings for this year. Both of these took more time then expected. By the time I created this blog their spring and summer weddings had already passed. I decided that I wanted to come back to each of these weddings and highlight these amazing couples . I know that even years later I love looking at my wedding pictures and reliving our wedding day. So I thought my brides would not mind seeing their images one more time! I am so thankful for the trust that each couple gave me as they asked me to photograph their wedding.

My first wedding of the year was held under the sycamore tree on a bright sunny day in early May.  Allan and Tyler confessed that they have found the one their hearts love in one another in front of family and friends. They promised to keep God first in their marriage and to walk through life together as best friends. Allan’s and Tyler’s love for one another was evident by their sweet affections, kisses and smiles throughout the day.

Tyler had a vision for her wedding day and it was displayed in all the details, which were beautiful and captured who they are as a couple. Friends and family help set up and placed each detail in its spot. Their creative guest book was drawn by Tyler’s mother. It was a perfect way to remember their guests,  because it was under a similar tree that they became husband and wife. Their wedding cake was bake by Allan’s sister Sarah Connell. The center pieces with parts of their vows, verses, and phrases engraved into wood was so fitting as Allan works for his father’s tree trimming business. One last detail was the beautiful black bow on Tyler’s wedding dress that she created herself.

Allan was in love with his bride and Tyler was stunning!! I loved being able to capture their day for them. It brought back many memories as I got married under the same sycamore tree  7 years ago. I also want to thank my parents for opening up Misty Glenn Farms, their home, for Allan and Tyler’s wedding. Many thanks to Tina Lapp for second shooting with me. Thank you Allan and Tyler for allowing me to capture your wedding day!

I love all the details and this is just the beginning.

the gated entrance leads down to the ceremony site. . .Love the burlap and hand made seat placements!One of the best parts of the day is stepping into your wedding dress and looking down knowing your day is finally here. . .

Love the groomsmen grey suits. . .

the gorgeous black bow that Tyler added herself. . .

I was so thankful that Tyler was willing to sit in the field in her wedding dress. . .these are some of my favorites of them!

 

 another favorite above. . .Tyler loved that her dress had pockets.

 

the reception was held under a beautiful white tent and each table was filled with details. . .

 

their first dance. . .

Strawberry cheesecake was their wedding cake. . .all of them made by Sarah Connell. check out her website here .

As the sun was setting we took about fifteen minutes to shoot more portraits of the two of them!

Love, love, love your smile Tyler!!!