Bel Air, MD
I met Ary and James late last Summer through a mutual friend. They had scoured the DC/Maryland Wedding Photographer scene through and through and couldn't find anyone that fit both their taste and their budget.
Ary and I exchanged email correspondences for a couple of weeks before deciding to meet in Arlington. They were a very cute couple, and I could tell Ary had done her homework. I showed them examples of my work and examples of the products I offer. We exchanged pleasantries and parted ways with an agreement to talk in about a week. I got an email from Ary exactly a week later saying she wanted to sign a contract, so we booked their date.
Ary was awesome about keeping me informed about the details of their wedding. I felt fully prepared when I showed up.
The day of the wedding I drove from Arlington to Bel Air, MD. I met Ary and her bridesmaids at Jordan Thomas Salon and Spa (jordanthomassalonandspa.com). The girls were busy getting pampered, and they all looked amazing upon departing the salon. Unfortunately, the rain tried to mess up their freshly done do's.
We all headed off to the La Quinta Inn & Suites in Edgewood, MD where both the guys and the girls were getting ready. Both Ary and James were super relaxed. The guys sipped on Scotch and Burbon and joked around while the girls traded stories.
The next stop was St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (www.saint-marys-emmorton.org) for the ceremony. St. Mary's is a small church, but easily one of the most beautiful churches I've ever photographed. The overcast skies limited the amount of light that came through the gorgeous stain glass windows, but we managed to capture some very nice photos during the ceremony.
The reception took place at the Maryland Golf and Country Club. I learned that James' family had been members of the Country Club for years. The reception hall was very nice with a great deck overlooking the golf course. The guests danced the night away and had a great time partying with the band.
The highlight of the night by far was when James and a couple of his buddies took over the mics and serenaded Ary with their best attempt at "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" of Maverick and Goose fame.
