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Oh, what a beautiful day Andrea and Avi had for their blush and ivory Kylan Barn wedding this past weekend in Delmar, Maryland. So excited to share some of my favorite photos of these sweet love birds!
SURPRISE PROPOSAL
Back in 2019, Avi got in touch with me to help plan and photograph his surprise proposal to his then girlfriend, Andrea. He and Andrea had recently gotten an adorable puppy together and he was excited to pop the question and make their family official! He had the idea to propose to Andrea along the Georgetown waterfront and devised a brilliant scheme to get her to the area with their pup. It all worked and she of course said yes!
2019 to 2021
A few months later Andrea and Avi reached out about photography for their September 2020 blush and ivory Kylan Barn wedding on the eastern shore of Maryland. I was so honored they wanted to work with me again! And doubly excited to get to work at such a stunning wedding venue. As many couples had to do in 2020, Andrea and Avi decided to postpone their big wedding day to the same weekend in 2021. So here we are! It was almost two years since I’d seen these love birds and I was so excited to celebrate with them!
LUXURY PLANNING
This year Andrea opened her very own event business, Picnic and Unwind, where she designs and plans luxury picnics for her clients. (They are so beautiful and cool! And can you imagine being surprised with a fancy picnic for a special occasion?! So fun!) Andrea is creative and talented, and it was no surprise that she used her brilliance to design an absolutely beautiful blush and ivory Kylan Barn wedding! She had the cutest little set up with her luxurious picnic pieces at her wedding and I was excited to take photos of her with it!
MY FAV THINGS
I think my favorite part of Andrea and Avi’s big day was their ceremony. Andrea’s cousin, Daniel, was their officiant. I love when someone who knows the couple is their officiant – it makes the ceremony that much more personal and meaningful. And Daniel did such a great job! The ceremony included the perfect mix of humor, love, and sentimentality. He had us laughing and crying! I loved how he pointed out that Andrea and Avi’s marriage was the union of two American dreams. What a beautiful thing to witness!
My second favorite part of the day, though, was riding around on a extra large golf cart to multiple portrait locations! (Love me a golf cart!) Kylan Barn has so many beautiful spots to take pictures and I’m glad we got to utilize so many of them for Andrea and Avi’s blush and ivory Kylan Barn wedding.
Congratulations and best wishes to Andrea and Avi, on your marriage and your union of American dreams <3
Engaged couples: the following photos are why you ask your florist for extra loose florals! Well done, Andrea!
Andrea, what a beautiful bride!!
White barn? I’m here for it!
Much appreciation to Andrea and Avi’s vendors for helping put together a beautiful, picturesque day!
Venue: Kylan Barn
Day of Coordinator: Maisy Cline with On Cloud Cline
Photography: Rachel E.H. Photography
Second Photographer: Vivian Strayer
Hair & Makeup: Andrea Ward
Florist Designer: Seaberry Farm
Catering: Eastown Eats
Serving, Glassware, and Linen Rentals: Parties Etc.
Plates, Sweetheart Table, and Table Numbers Rentals: Pretty Little Wedding Co.
Desserts: Bay Country Bakery
DJ: DJ Tabasko from Tabasko Productions
Did this post get you excited to book your own wedding, micro-wedding, elopement, or engagement session?! If yes, send me a note and we can chat about what you have in mind: contact me
Hi – I’m Rachel! A wedding, engagements, and headshots photographer in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia. I love taking photos of elegant people who love to laugh, as well as of much in-love couples. If you’re a dog owner, that’s a plus! I’m currently booking 2021 portrait sessions, as well as 2021 elopements and micro weddings, and 2022 and 2023 weddings.
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