Planning a wedding is an exciting journey filled with countless decisions, each contributing to the creation of your dream day. Among the myriad choices you’ll make, one of the most significant is selecting the perfect musical entertainment. The age-old question arises: Should you hire…
As the sun cast its golden glow over the waters of St. Michaels, Kristen and Justin ventured along the waterfront, capturing precious moments with the Miles River as their backdrop. Minutes away from the water, at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Kristin and Justin’s…
What could be better than a waterfront engagement for two die-hard sailors? Rachael and Justin got together with Laura’s Focus Photography to spend a beautiful evening sailing and celebrating, with a toast on the bow of their gorgeous sailboat to commemorate their engagement. We…
Folklore tells us that rain on your wedding day is good luck, and this rainy wedding is nothing short of captivating. Even the dusty blues and soft grays of bridesmaids’ dresses and reception details match the moody skies for Casey and Jason’s celebration at…
Eliza and Alex celebrated their engagement with a visit to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in preparation for their fast-approaching summer nuptials, and can we just say how excited we are to see the wedding if the engagement was already this gorgeous? It is…
This sweet St. Michaels wedding features perfectly pastel florals, nautical details, and a lovely couple who fell in love while sailing–does it get any better than that? Julie and Phil tied the knot (literally and figuratively) on a perfect day in one of our…
With so many weddings being postponed and rescheduled, we’re seeing more and more engagement shoots and we couldn’t be more here for it. Today’s engagement shoot includes a surprise proposal (YES!) followed by champagne and a stroll through St. Michaels. We can’t get enough…
What a beautiful day to get married! Laurie and Greg were blessed with a bright blue sky and puffy white clouds as a backdrop to the already gorgeous scenery provided by their venue, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Wedding. From the boathouse and the…
We’re counting down to spring with this stunner of a celebration from Kari Rider Events! The Inn at Perry Cabin’s storybook setting is always a crowd-pleaser, but tucked away under their sailcloth tent is a show-stopping view all on it’s own! Gauzy linens, pops of copper,…
Engagement sessions have taken a turn from portrait session to romantic rendezvous, and we couldn’t be more here for it. Gone are the days of stuffy statuesque poses, and here to stay are cozy, natural and way-more-fun experiences! Cocktails at your favorite happy hour…
Pastel florals and sharp navy suits; sailboat rides and glamorous golden accents–does it get any better than Michael & Emma’s waterfront wedding? These two made it official on a summer day in St. Michaels, and celebrated through the evening at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime…
With a crisp blue + white color palette and a blend of nautical details, Vanessa & Ryan’s Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum wedding has quickly stolen our hearts! Lighthouse views set the scene, and the Maritime Museum provided the perfect backdrop along the Miles River. We…
If there was ever the perfect blend of rustic and elegance, this backyard St. Michaels wedding has it. Whitewashed wood and lush florals frame their waterfront farm views, and these high school sweethearts are just so very adorably in love! From Kari Rider Events: It…
So many spring vibes at Katie & Joe’s blush and navy wedding! Hints of nautical + rustic styling were the perfect accent to The Oaks Waterfront backdrop, and unusually warm April weather gave this gallery a touch of golden glow. With snow in the…
It’s no secret we hold a special place in our hearts for sweet southern-inspired weddings like this one! Filled with lots of “something blue”, we’re smitten with these soft nautical vibes. Just wait until you see the whole gallery from Melissa Grimes-Guy Photography… From…
There’s something utterly timeless about this beautiful Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum wedding. Airy white blooms, a greenery-draped reception, and a classic ivory & grey palette? These two set the bar for a nautical black tie affair! If you need us, we’ll be endlessly scrolling through this…
Happy Summer Solstice, loves! As if we needed an extra reason to celebrate the official mark of summer and sunniest day of the year, we’re sharing this darling shoot from Ivy and Honor. Inspired by the beautiful (and totally Chesapeake-chic) artwork of Kim Hovell,…
There’s no better backdrop than beautiful horse farm, amiright?? In this bohemian styled shoot, natural meets whimsical by way of a gorgeous farm, a stunning horse, and four beautiful bridesmaids. We absolutely love the soft blush pinks, the gorgeous greens, and all the natural colors that…
We can’t even take all of the sweetness in this classic blue & white wedding from Kari Rider Events, and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum was the perfect seaside setting for Katie and Matt’s ‘I Dos’. When both the bride and the planner share an…
Remember last week’s seaside St. Michaels engagement session? That one with sailboats, secret gardens and the sweetest couple? We thought so! This week we’re indulging in part deux of Kelly & Gary’s Eastern Shore love story–their oh-so-charming Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum wedding. Just wait until you see this gallery…
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