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It’s Wedding Wednesday! Today I get to share some of my favorite photos from Allison and Mike’s early autumn Turf Valley Resort wedding from this past weekend in Ellicott City, Maryland.
CLEAR SKIES
You’ve gotta remember Allison and Mike from their very foggy engagement session last fall at Centennial Park! Their engagement photos are some of the most unique photos I’ve ever taken, and what I remembered about Allison and Mike from their engagement session rang true on their wedding day as well. They’re both very calm, warm, connected, and a little goofy – always ready for a laugh. And as you’ll see, that makes for some beautiful photos! Beautiful, fog green photos, I should say!
ST. AUGUSTINE IN ELKRIDGE, MD
I started the day with Allison while she got ready, before we traveled to St. Augustine’s for their wedding ceremony. Mike grew up attending the church with his family, so it held special meaning for him. It was an absolutely beautiful church, inside and out, and I absolutely love the photos we got to take during their Catholic mass wedding ceremony. Allison’s family from California joined them for their big day, and in addition to Mike’s family, there was so much love and warmth inside that church!
SO PLAYFUL
My favorite part of Allison’s and Mike’s autumn Turf Valley Resort wedding was the introductions at the reception. The newlyweds had given me a heads up that they would be doing a special choreographed intro, which I’m glad they did so I could be prepared. What I didn’t know, though, was that each of their bridesmaids and groomsmen also would be doing choreoed intros – each one more unique and different than the last! All six pairs had their own special routine and they were so good and so hilarious! One guy even did a backflip! This group was full of so much character and spunk and it was such a fun day!
A TOUCH OF ROMANCE
My other fav part of Allison and Mike’s autumn Turf Valley Resort wedding was their first dance. While they had a fun choreographed introduction, they went the classic route with their first dance and it was so romantic. It’s clear these two love and respect each other so much and it was sweet to see them soaking up those special moments on their big day.
There’s so much more I could say about Allison and Mike’s autumn Turf Valley Resort wedding, but for now I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Congratulations and best wishes, love birds!
I appreciate the love and work Allison and Mike’s vendors put into their wedding day!
St. Augustine Church
Reception: Turf Valley Resort
Venue Coordinator: Jenny Beteljewski
Father Mike Murphy
Brandi (LV’s Hair Studio)
Starfire Designs
Hutchinson’s
Maggie Sottero
The Bridal Boutique
Azazie
Cy’s
Yia Yia’s
Tyler Zeisloft
Bayside Limo
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 micro-weddings and elopements, as well as 2021, 2022, and 2023 weddings.
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