Every detail was fully realized at their mid autumn sunset wedding on the grounds of historic Gramercy Mansion. Erin and Tyler planned a vintage wedding . . . 40′s retro with a funky twist. The one detail they couldn’t control was the light.   So, Erin called  me in to flesh out a bit of their photography; to do a bit of light chasing with them.  I’m  really fond of two things . . . light chasing and leading lines . . .oh,  and funkycool bridal couples . . . and nontraditional weddings with garnet rings.  Yep. Erin + Tyler, I love the way you roll:)

It plays out better than my stack of summer beach reads. They first fell in love as children attending the same youth group in church. She played volleyball and rose to the top of her class and he tore it up on the lax field and camped at the top of his class, as well.  Like many first loves, they went their separate ways off to college. Years later, Ava, the German girl who stayed with Linden as an exchange student, came back to visit and wanted to visit that guy, Daniel.

They reconnected and the spark was still there. Then he learned she was going off to study in Ireland for the semester. He knew if he let her go, some handsome Irishman would realize the jewel that she was and he’d never see her again. So, off Daniel went to Ireland. To pursue the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Or as his brother Aaron punned, to study a broad. His first love, Linden.

It worked. Boy, did it ever work. Because to see Linden and Daniel together is to see what companionship, encouragement, passion and joy look like when they are nurtured and spent freely.

Linden and Daniel had their first look before their ceremony. I love it when my couples are open to making that first connection for their wedding day a private moment. It’s real.

Daniel’s father officiated the ceremony, and as part of the ceremony all of the guests were invited to stand up and speak words of affirmation and encouragement over Linden and Daniel. It was probably the most heartfelt and honest wedding ceremony I’ve ever witnessed.

The atrium room in the stunning  Gramercy Mansion played host to the foodie’s dream . . . a fully sustainable menu artfully presented by Jerry Edward’s Chef’s Expressions. And the floral design by Sidra Forman featured locally grown, seasonal herbs and flowers and was breathtaking.

The relationship between Daniel and his brother Aaron was the kind that a momma like me prays daily for her own brood. So real. So true.

Linden, you are fierce. Have I told you that yet today??

Linden and Daniel, thank you so much for inviting me into your lives. It would be so cool to be down there in Chapel Hill, NC with you both . . . you’d teach me so much about living a sustainable life, enjoying the BEST food and wine, and accepting each day as a gift from God whose gift wrap should be torn off in huge sheets! You’re bliss!

View the entire Thayer gallery right here.

And with that made perfectly clear, the mellifluous nickname rolled off the tongue of just about everyone who addressed Nadia with love and affection throughout the day.  And no one had more of that good stuff than her groom, Ryan, who remained by her side, attending to her every need throughout their springtime garden wedding at the lovely Gramercy Mansion, in Baltimore’s horse country.

Nadia and Ryan have a sweet, sensitive love . . . the kind that is consistently putting the other’s needs above his own. They are perfectly suited for one another, and Nadia planned her wedding day with such delicate attention to detail, pouring every ounce of  her love for Ryan into little love offerings throughout the day.

Her hand made  art deco, netted  headpiece was beautifully accompanied by her stylish dusty rose stilettos. Classic beauty all the way.

Nadia and Ryan. Thank you so much for inviting me into your lives. Your love is real. And the thoughtful things you do for one another are an encouragement to your family and friends.

You are the real deal and it such a beautiful thing to behold.

Ceremony:  Gramercy Mansion Overlook

Reception:  Gramercy Mansion Ballroom

Floral:  Blue Sage Floral

Hair: Mindy Whalen Happily Ever After

Meghan and Jeremy’s early autumn wedding at Baltimore’s Gramercy Mansion was an evening of firsts for me.

It was the first time that I had observed a Native American Wedding Ceremony. Very rich in tradition. There was even a portion of the ceremony that we could not shoot.

It was the first time that I’ve been privy to a wedding ring rolling off the pillow on the way down the aisle into the garden . . . and miraculously found by some eagle-eyed ushers!

{yes, we got pics . . . they’re in the slideshow}

It was the first time that I’ve seen Irish dancers perform at a reception. Heart-pounding loud and incredibly powerful.

See for yourself. It was a gorgeous wedding, full of tradition and significance.

{deb edge shot this wedding with me. when she delivers her images to me, it’s like Christmas time . . . full of wonderful surprises.

I am so blessed to have the BEST partners, deb edge and Tim Hinsche.}

Meghan and Jeremy are gentle souls that are really good together. They have a rich love.

Meghan’s Dad, Kevin, came with a pizza in hand at just the right moment.

Meghan and her neice, Dulaney, are real Irish lasses.

Meghan. Jeremy. The Slideshow.

Baltimore’s Gramercy Mansion was the gorgeous location for Meghan and Jeremy’s outdoor Native American wedding ceremony.

It was a balmy autumn day, with dramatic skies, serving as  a beautiful backdrop to this gorgeous couple.

Meghan (nee McNamara) is an Irish beauty, with cascading red hair and fair skin. Just gorgeous.

Meghan and Jeremy were married in an authentic native American ceremony, full of rich tradition.

The Teelin Irish Dance Company provided a post-ceremony performance. They were fabulous. So tight. Heart pounding loud. They were amazing.

Delaney, Meghan’s niece is carrying on the Irish princess role in full style.

sweet bouquet by blue sage

Just a sneak peak. Way more to come . . . Meghan and Jeremy are an amazing couple. Her dad, Kevin, said it perfectly. “Not only do they love each other . . . they really like each other, as well.”

It shows in the way they look at one another. the way they laugh together. and the way they talk about one another.

sweet. love.

p.s. Frederick’s very own deb edge shot this one with me. Can’t wait to see what her amazing eye found.

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