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It’s Autumn and it’s Wedding Wednesday, and today that’s doubly exciting because I get to share some of my fav images from Melanie and Jason’s autumn Elkridge Furnace Inn wedding in Elkridge, Maryland!
WEDDING DAY ROCKSTARS
How could you forget the adorable Melanie and Jason, from their Baltimore engagement session earlier this summer? These two were so stinking cute together in front of the camera, I knew their wedding day was going to be a breeze, and I was right! They are just rockstars at having their picture taken and I’m just so exciting to share some of my fav photos from their big day!
FRIENDS AND FAMILY
One thing that came across to me through talking with them at their engagement session and then reading through their pre-wedding questionnaire, is that friends and family are super important to Melanie and Jason. That love definitely flows both ways because these two love birds were surrounded by so much love and support throughout their autumn Elkridge Furnace wedding. It’s days like this that I pinch myself because I know I truly have the best job in the world getting to witness and capture that kind of loving energy.
SURPRISE AND DELIGHT
When I arrived at Elkridge Furnace Inn, I did a little walk around like I usually do when I arrive at a venue: I scope out locations with good light that day in order to prepare for where I’ll do all the different portraits. To my absolute surprise and delight, I came across their ceremony site, completely adorned with lush floral arrangements! There were so many colorful flowers, including dahlias the size of my hands! What I didn’t know was that I would be surprised and delighted continuously throughout the day, discovering more and more wonderful ways they celebrated and highlighted flowers! I am so excited for you to see!
DECISIONS ON MARRIAGE
Melanie and Jason’s autumn Elkridge Furnace Inn wedding was full of heartwarming, funny (her dad’s speech was a riot!), and sweet moments, and I have to say my favorite part of their day was the readings portion of their ceremony. Melanie is a lawyer (amongst other things, like a fantastic cook, flower enthusiast, and loving aunt to her adorable nephews), so they had friends do readings from Supreme Court decisions – one on interracial marriage (Loving vs. Virginia) and one on same sex marriage (Obergefell vs. Hodges). What a touching and thoughtful way to honor others and celebrate love during your wedding ceremony.
Congratulations and best wishes to Melanie and Jason, and may the rest of your years be filled with as much love, laughter, friendship, and family as you experienced on your wedding day <3
Can’t get over this bouquet!
Proof that the walk down the aisle is still it’s own moment, even after doing a first look <3
Melanie, you are a beautiful bride, and I will be talking about this dress for years!
Appreciation goes out to this vendor team for Melanie & Jason’s beautiful day – especially those florals! And a special shoutout to Franklin and Donna at the Inn for truly wonderful hospitality!
Elkridge Furnace Inn
Donna Wecker
Photography: Rachel E.H. Photography
Second Photographer: Aisha Jackson
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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 and 2022 portrait sessions, as well as 2022 and 2023 weddings.
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