“Magical, lovely and earthy (in a colorful way),” were the words Sara used to describe her Natirar Mansion summer wedding. The refined details she paired couldn’t have detailed a more perfect manifestation of this style on her wedding day. From the florals, to her dress, the handfasting ceremony and iconic Natirar Mansion views, this wedding day was epic in every way.

I cannot say enough about the color! We have seen much of the neutral and blush trends happening in the wedding industry over recent year, but Sara wanted bold, bright and beautiful – and that is was she got! During hair and makeup, the bridesmaids all wore peach and pick floral robes from Natural Life, while Sara flaunted her fuschia lace trimmed robe. Karma Floral and Event Design created the most exquisite rainbow hued bridal bouquet for her finished with dahlias, ranunculus, anemones and mini daffodils. They also brought a whimsical ceremony space to life lining the aisle with what could only be described as “mini wildflower gardens” at the end of each row. The base of the arrangements trailed off into a delicate mossy forest floor that brought together the décor with the outdoor ceremony space and the deep rooted tradition that all the guests were about to witness. It was STUNNING. In addition to their formal ceremony, Sara and Conor also performed a handfast ceremony – an ancient Celtic ritual of literally “tying the knot.”

From meeting online, to finding they lived in the same neighborhood in Astoria, to the oversized chocolate Easter eggs Conor used to give Sara’s entire family and fake her out with an engagement ring inside, their love story is one of spontaneity, humor, joy and tradition. All of this was so evident on their wedding day and it was such a joy to be a part of. Congrats you two! I cannot wait to see where this journey continues to take you!

Cheers to a fantastic creative team!

VENUE: NATIRAR MANSION

ROBES: NATURAL LIFE • BRIDAL SHOP: BIJOU BRIDAL & SPECIAL OCCASION • BRIDESMAID DRESSES: AMSALE • SHOES: BERNARDO BETHANY by ANTHROPOLOGIE • RECEPTION SHOES:  DOLCE VITA • FLORAL DESIGN: KARMA FLORALS & EVENT DESIGN • INVITATIONS: MINTED • GROOM TUXEDO/SUIT: VERA WANG for MW • GROOMSMEN TUXEDOS/SUITS: VERA WANG for MW • MAKEUP:  LOCKS & LASHES • HAIR: LOCKS & LASHES  • CEREMONY: PHASE ONE • SIGNAGE: AMANDA @ WITH LOVE FROM LISC  • PHOTO BOOTH: EVENTS 2 REMEMBER • PHOTOGRAPHY: ANNE MOLNAR PHOTOGRAPHY

Erin and Josh’s wedding was an absolute dream! I’m still smiling thinking about the perfect day they had from the sunny, warm weather and blooming cherry trees, to Erin’s sparkling gown, the surprise horses, and gorgeous French blue and gold details that adorned the reception space. Basically, my dream wedding…

As a kick off to the 2021 season, no one could have asked for anything better. Erin and her girls kicked the morning off at the cottage for hair and makeup, champagne in hand and ready to celebrate. The buzz of the morning was contagious and her adorable niece and nephew brought the fun to a whole other level. Everyone was awe-struck to see Erin in her breathtaking gown adorned with shimmer, floral lace appliqués and illusion bodice features. The detailing was exquisite and this dress was made for swooshing, which we had a lot of fun with during portraits.

One of my favorite parts of the day was Erin and Josh’s first look. The anticipation of this moment for both Erin and Josh was palpable and once she finally told him to turn around both of their emotions took over in the most authentic witness of joy and love. Josh’s smile could not have been bigger, and I could not stop smiling as I was watching through the lens. But this was only the first surprise.

Next, Josh and Erin were told that their dear Aunt and Uncle had made one of their wedding dreams come true – they hired the horses and equestrians to come for photos with the bride and groom! The both were overcome with surprise and could not stop laughing since they had seen the horses on the other side of the venue, but didn’t know they arrived to celebrate their wedding with them. Being a horse lover myself, this was a huge highlight for me too and it was a dream to photograph my couple with these beauties, George and Mazy!

The ceremony was equally intimate and special, officiated by their uncle and included participation of their closest friends and family members. It was a true honor to witness the profound love that Erin and Josh share and how special this day was for their family. Many happy tears were shed and traditions from the bride and groom shared. After they shared the wine cup and Josh stomped the glass, they shared their first kiss as husband and wife!

Guests enjoyed the pristine Ryland Inn Coach House reception space complete with cocktails, dancing and a delicious farm to table dinner. The bridal party kicked off the reception with a roaring amount of energy as they entered the ballroom, followed by Josh and Erin who began their first dance to Blessings by Florida Georgia Line. Erin and Josh danced with their parents to the classics My Girl and My Wish. This wedding was truly one for the books – after a long hiatus of normalcy, relaxation, joy and celebrating with family and friends, Erin and Josh’s day brought everyone together to remember that love always wins and there is much hope still to come as this new chapter of life begins. Cheers to the new Mr. & Mrs.!

Creative Team

VENUE: RYLAND INN

PHOTOGRAPHY: ANNE MOLNAR PHOTOGRAPHY • BRIDESMAID DRESSES: EVERLY • SHOES: BADGLEY MISCHKA •  INVITATIONS: MINTED • DJ: SCE EVENT GROUP • CAKE: RYLAND INN

Lauren and Rob’s wedding day was one I had been looking forward to shooting for a very long time and I’m so excited to share their beautiful images! My husband, Joe, has been friends with Rob since they were born and it was such an honor for him to be asked to be Best Man for Rob. I was equally honored and excited when they asked me to shoot their wedding as well! We love these two dearly as if they are our own family, so spending the weekend with them in Maryland to participate in all the events was one extended celebration.

Ever since their engagement session in Alexandria, I knew (as a photographer) their wedding day would be epic, and it didn’t disappoint as a guest either. They chose to host their reception at the Baltimore Country Club, which was so grand and full of tradition. It was the perfect place for them and deeply reflected their values of bringing family and friends together in a place rooted in history and legacy. From the moment I arrived in the morning, everyone was so full of joy and anticipation to get these two to the church and finally celebrate their love and the vows they exchanged. Lauren, was full of poise and composure the whole morning. Her stunning Rosa Clara gown was the perfect blend of romance and sophistication, perfectly complimenting her personality, and Rob, of course, looked dapper as ever in his tux.

Their ceremony was held at Immaculate Conception Church, which had the most stunning interior architecture and echoed the instrumentals of Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring and Pachabel’s Canon. As Lauren and her Dad began the long walk down the aisle everyone took a glance back at Rob. His mom had reminded him at the rehearsal dinner to look up and thank God for his soon-to-be wife when he saw her for the first time at church. The entire ceremony was such a beautiful tribute to love and a reminder of what that love means in action, everyday. After sharing their vows and the final blessing they processed out and we headed to the venue for photos at the club.

Being early November, the foliage had turned to deep shades of orange, red and browns. It complimented the blues of the bridesmaid dresses so well and the black tuxes added a pop of contrast. The bridal party consisted of family and friends who all knew each other from various parts of Rob and Lauren’s life, which always means you are going to get a lot of jokes and laughing during portraits. I love these images we captured with them and had so much fun doing it too! Before heading to cocktail hour, we toured the club property taking photos of Rob and Lauren in many of the scenic locations. I could have photographed them all night, but we ended with an iconic shot of them with the venue in the background as we walked back to their guests and my heart was full!

Their reception was as grand, emotional, and full of surprises. Rob and Lauren’s first dance was exceptional AND included a full pick up and spin, dip and tons of twirls (aka a dream). Not only that, but Lauren also surprised Rob playing a song on the piano that she learned especially for this day. As in, she taught herself to play the piano for it. How incredible is she!? It truly was a wedding for the books and will definitely go down as one of my all time favorites. Cheers to the new Mr. and Mrs. Gallic! I look forward to all that this next chapter has in store for you and the many blessings to come!.

The Creative Team

VENUE: BALTIMORE COUNTRY CLUB  |  PHOTOGRAPHY: ANNE MOLNAR PHOTOGRAPHY  |  DRESS: ROSA CLARA