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We’re getting closer and closer to the end of our wedding season and the more we shoot, the more we realize just how blessed we are with amazing clients! Mike and Kelly have been on our calendar for over a year now and their wedding day was all that I anticipated it to be. From the very beginning, it was full of excitement and a few tears. I think one of my favorite parts of the day was after the first look when we were shooting Mike and Kelly’s portraits and all of a sudden it hit Kelly that this was happening! It was her wedding day!! Tears of joy are the best! Michael and I absolutely loved spending the day with these two and their amazing friends and families. I don’t think downtown Baltimore has ever looked SO beautiful!! But of course I’m biased :) Mike and Kelly had an amazing wedding day. As Mike stood in front of 200 of his closest family and friends at the reception,

he thanked them for traveling from all over to celebrate with them on their special day.  There really isn’t anything quite like having a room full of EVERYONE that loves you! It’s such a surreal and exciting experience! You could tell that Mike and Kelly were just completely in love with their reception and enjoyed every minute of it! We absolutely loved this beautiful fall wedding and  can’t WAIT to share favorites!! There are MANY! Enjoy!!

Mike and Kelly, you two made the day so much fun and so relaxed!! We are so SO happy for you guys! Enjoy getting away for a few days!

Love this! Just stunning Kelly!!! Bridesmaids across the street sneaking a peek!  Love the composition of this!  Awwww… favorite moment of the day:) Michael’s shot on the right!  Their dipping skills come from their dance classes! So so impressed! Love this!  Beautiful girls!! Love their long dresses! The “man hug” always looks different for every bridal party! This one is one of my favorites! ha!  WOW! Time to get married!!! Tears with Dad… Tears with Mom… MARRIED!! Gorgeous! They brewed their own beer for favors! Seriously?! What can’t they do!
I think everyone should practice their first dance with an empty room! :) And then I looked down and this was happening at my feet… haha! Poor Mike! That was a REAL bowling ball!  Reception | The Belvedere

Florists | Wicked Willow Florist
Dress | Church Street Bridal
Bridesmaids |  Bella Bridesmaid Baltimore
Groomsmen | Men’s Warehouse
Band | Bachelor Boys Band
Coordinator | Kat Philgreen
Hair & Makeup| Lucky 3 Studio
Invitations | MLC Designs
Favors | Home brewed Beer
Cake | Baltimore Cakery
Catering | Truffles Catering
Ceremony | Emmanuel Episcopal

Thanks for reading!

— Katelyn

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