Something about Veronica takes my breath away. She is fiercely gorgeous, and so comfortable in her skin that her friends and family stand in awe. I heard it all night – her best friend from South Beach, Mia, said it best- she’s the most beautiful thing alive. And the way that her man looks at her . . . well,  I’ll just say that Bryant and Veronica have that intense connection that I don’t see every day.

Their Tremont Grand Wedding was a celebration. A throw down. A party that Baltimore does not see every day. My very favorite, Brandon Casey, orchestrated the entire day so that it played like a movie- no lie. Start to finish, it was like the wedding of your dreams, fully realized.

The first glimpse of the red sole made my heart beat a little faster . . . girl knows style.

Does she ever know style. And with Neilla Elrod, a NARS artist doing the makeup and a gorgeous Monique Lhuillier gown to boot . . . well, there was a collective gasp when the door opened and Veronica and her Father appeared to walk down the aisle. Floral design, by JJ Cummings floral was the proverbial icing on the cake.

I LOVEEEEE when my couples are game for the first look. That way, that first moment is theirs alone. I really do stand way back and let it organically unfold, and for Bryant, who is completely taken with Veronica . . . well, I could hear his heart beating out loud as she came to him . . . to give herself to him for all time. Talk about snapshots for eternity.

Did I mention that they have a little chemistry going on???

I did not even suggest to Veronica a pose or a thought . . . they’ve definitely got it goin on.

A convention of the beautiful people!

They are the real deal. Veronica and Bryant, you ROCK. You are so warm, so authentic, and your friends and family are in awe that such an intense love exists between you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for inviting me into your world. It’s a sweet world.

He maintains that he laid back, believing it in bad taste to hit on the doctor’s daughter. She maintains that she’d search the appointment log looking for the day his dad was scheduled for dental work . . . then dress in her best professional “fresh and flirty.”  While their dads got on with dental work, they got on with chit chat. His subtle flirtations were met with an open heart . . . eventually he could stand it no longer. He scored her number. He texted. She replied. I could cliche the rest is history. But it has only just begun.

When I arrived at Gina’s family home in Ruxton, the skies were  Alice-blue and filled with fluffy clouds. Blossoms hung on the trees and spring was in her glory. Inside their family home Gina’s paarents, brothers and girlfriends were chillin, listening to good music and meandering around the buffet laden with fresh fruit, french toast and delicate pastries. Upstairs, Jamie Leboe was making magic on the makeup stool, and Michelle was coiffing in the adjacent room.

Stanton’s stunning floral creations arrived perfectly early, which gave me extra time to appreciate and capture his artistry.

One of my favorite design teams, Ellene and David  Pomerantz of Write Style  rocked out the invitations  in their trademark classic, fresh style.

Nothing says love like a little teal pouch.

Gina, if genes have their way . . . you’re in really great shape!

Father of the bride. First look. Made me cry.

Gina, have I mentioned the word GORGEOUS??

While the girls were chilling at the family home, the guys were enjoying their morning at the Tremont Grand, undoubtedly the class of Baltimore. Brandon Casey, wedding coordinator extraordinaire had the day under control and it flowed like honey. Tim, my rock star partner,  captured some classic boardroom shots, and he and Tyler did an amazing job capturing the details.

At no other venue do we head first to the bathroom to do wedding portraits!

Now THAT’S what I call a kiss!

I LOVE the Bmore vibe.

Tim’s capture while I was shooting from the front! This is why I always recommend the second photographer add on!!!

This is my favorite shot of Tyler’s.

Fred Behney kept the party rolling all night long.

What’s one night’s sleep in the scheme of a lifetime??

So it was last night . . . Gina and Matt’s Tremont Wedding was gorgeous! A day after the downpour, and Maryland springtime was in her glory.  Both Gina and Matt, and their families are the real deal. Their love is real, their faith is real . . . and if you’re a faithful blog reader, you already know their incredibly romantic courtship story. {engagement sessions}

Gina, seriously? Amazingly, stunningly, perfectly GORGEOUS!

The Tremont Grand. Bmore style. THIS is the bathroom. LOL!

This is what happens when handsome vascular surgeon stumbles upon the most beautiful nurse in the world!

Make no bones about it. Fairytales do come true. But they’re even better when they’re laced with a little real.

So, dear reader, this is just a sneak peak, for joining me last night was my off-camera lighting wizard, the incredible Tim Hinsche, and master of composition, Tyler Lyons. More to come, to put it mildly. And I’ll get a chance to gush a little more about some of the best artists in town . . . stay tuned!