rachel + matt | a vibrant and bold fall wedding at vignon manor farm

Rachel + Matt bonded over their love of dogs, Pokémon, video games, and all things “nerdy and dorky” – their words, not mine! Relaxed and at ease whenever they’re around each other, their relationship is not only full of joy, laughter and happiness, but vibrant color, fun and lots of tacos.

Their September wedding day at Vignon Manor Farm couldn’t have had better weather, despite the threatening, dramatic clouds. No rain appeared and instead we had a perfect breeze, bright sunlight during the ceremony, fluffy clouds and colors that looked cinematic during their portrait time!

Enjoy these early favorites from this unique 160 acre private estate wedding venue, with an atmosphere that immediately draws you in and feels like home…

Both Rachel and Matt got ready on-site at the Manor House and had their first look right outside. The ceremony took place outside in the courtyard, overlooking rolling hills and endless sky with bistro lights strung above. Cocktail hour was held where the horses stables used to be with the reception in the enormous ballroom and ivory draping creating an elegant entrance to the space.

10 Memorable details and Elements from Rachel + Matt’s vignon manor farm Wedding:

1. Rachel is so stylish and fun without even trying to be. She is just so effortlessly beautiful! She wanted a mermaid-fitted gown but also loved the look of ball gown skirts. A large overskirt that glistened when the light hit it provided her with exactly the look she was going for! She wore it for the ceremony and then removed it for the reception, giving way to the fitted mermaid gown underneath.

2. Rachel’s makeup and hair fit her fun personality so well – as did the beautiful gold-rimmed glasses she wore! She tied the look up with rhinestone-covered Betsy Johnson heels for the ceremony and comfy sneakers to dance the night away at the reception.

3. Matt looked so dapper in his ivory dinner jacket with black lapels. I haven’t seen this vibe in a while, so I was thrilled to see Matt rock this look!

4. The wedding party wore all-black. The groomsmen in black tuxes, and the bridesmaids in black gowns that they selected themselves. Different patterns, textures, fabrics, and each gown was unique to the bridesmaid wearing it. Haley’s black sequined dress was like having Rachel’s own personal sparkling disco ball by her side — the best!!

5. Designed to look like an actual newspaper, Rachel designed their program to include photos of them + their adorable 2 chihuahua #urbanrowpups, as well as the story of how they met, tidbits of info from their relationship, a full vendor list, their bridal party, a crossword (that guests were doing while awaiting the ceremony!) and their menu. It was the perfect way to capture this unique couple’s special day in one place!

6. The florals at their wedding left me speechless! Chantilly Design and Events did a fabulous job curating the perfect end-of-summer/start-of-fall color scheme that popped against the all-black modern vibe of the rest of the wedding decor.

7. These paw-rents couldn’t leave out their #urbanrowpups; chihuahuas Phoebe and Mia were well-represented by acrylic drink stirrers, customized with their faces on them. You know how much I love when people bring their pups into weddings!

8. To bring a special feel to their first dance, they used a cloud machine to make it look as though they were dancing on clouds.

9. When it was time to welcome their guests to the dance floor, they did so with a surprise game of musical chairs for their wedding party. It was a great way to bring all the energy to the dance floor right away!

10. Another unique activity they had for their guests was a caricature artist. In real-time, two very talented artists drew caricatures of their guests. It was so much fun for everyone to watch! They also used their caricature as their guestbook, having everyone sign the mat they will use when they frame the portrait.

Rachel + Matt, you are such a fun and genuine couple! I absolutely loved the way you incorporated all of your quirks and style into your details to make this day completely you. From the newspaper to the drink stirrers, your wedding was as unique as you are, and I was truly honored to be able to capture your special day. The love you have for each other is palpable, and I can’t wait to see the things that you accomplish together now that you’re officially a married couple!

xo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:

venue : vignon manor farm
planning + florals : chantilly design and events
photography: urban row photography
videography : mid 80s media
catering : libs catering
dress: drezden + overskirt, randy fenoli
boutique : betsy robinsons bridal
grooms’ attire: the black tux
shoes: betsey johnson
custom engagement ring: zachary’s jewelry
invitation suite, designed by Rachel: printed, illustrated and produced by Cink Art
dessert : kupcakes & co
dj : event solutions baltimore
hair : brushed beauty llc
makeup : makeup by crista
caricatures : caricatures by rick

laura + bryan | a colorful wedding at the loom meadow mill

Sooo, I’ve been excited to share this colorful and fun May wedding with you ever since it happened!!

Laura + Bryan are so similar and 100% my kind of people: driven, passionate, energetic, and hardworking. Laura’s detail-oriented, always on-top-of-it attitude made this an extremely fun wedding to photograph and visualize; whenever I got an email from Laura, it made me smile. I really appreciate hearing about and knowing many of the details in advance - I fully believe no detail is too small to consider and have a plan for (I blame the recovering architect in me, ha).

The vision for their spring wedding was “fun, simple, colorful + elegant” and wow, did they achieve that! Everything from the floral arrangements, to the candy bar seating display and the table settings could be described in those words.

Besides the fact that they are an incredible couple, I was also looking forward to their wedding because it was the first one ever held at The Loom at Meadow Mill. I had photographed this space when it first opened, but I couldn’t wait to see it all dressed up + full of love and COLOR!

This new Baltimore wedding venue is the little sister to area favorites, the Mt. Washington Mill Dye House and The Winslow at Parker Metal. If you’ve been following my work, you know how much I love to document weddings at industrial venues. To be asked to capture the first-ever wedding at The Loom was a dream come true… the fact that Laura + Bryan quickly became one of my favorite couples was just the cherry on top!

12 Memorable Moments and details from Laura + Bryan’s Wedding at the loom (+ hotel revival):

1. Before heading to the venue, Laura + Bryan both got ready at one of my favorite boutique Baltimore hotels, the Revival. Because the end of May brings Preakness weekend to Charm City and graduations galore, we wanted a quiet, indoor space for their first look. That meant that any of the more public areas of the hotel, like the lobby and lounges, were out of the question — the beloved and super photogenic Miss Mary Suite was the answer to our prayers.

2. To help keep the family and friend group portraits relaxed and fun, Laura also booked the Library at the Hotel Indigo a few blocks away. One thing I really love about living and working in Baltimore is all of the unique spaces available throughout the city, giving our #urpcouples countless opportunities to get perfect beautiful and genuine portraits, no matter what size!

3. Speaking of group portraits, Laura + Bryan didn’t have a wedding party in the traditional sense; instead they had an honorary wedding party of their closest friends and siblings to help them get ready throughout the morning.

4. With a large fluffy tulle bottom and a lace v-neck top, Laura’s gown looked like it was made for her. Brushed Beauty tied her look together by keeping her hair down with soft waves and makeup that made her gorgeous blue eyes pop. She was effortlessly joyful and beautiful the entire day!

5. The Loom is such a perfect Baltimore venue for intimate weddings with < 100 guests. It has an industrial feel but the light and airy white walls and large windows allowing natural light to flood in, make it feel super clean, natural, and bright. Any color palette would look incredible in this space!

6. The florals at this wedding were out of this world… they also had a really cool story behind them: Molly Zager of Molly Zager Floral Design Co. in San Diego, CA is Laura’s cousin. As her gift to the couple, Molly offered to take care of all the flowers: Laura’s vibrant bouquet, the chuppah, the installation on the 360° bar and all the table centerpieces had peonies, ranunculus, roses and magenta anemones. How she managed to pull this off from across the country, I will never know! It was pure perfection in every sense of the word. She did an incredible job outfitting the space and vibe of the wedding.

7. The ceremony included many Jewish elements to honor Laura’s family’s Jewish heritage, culture and traditions: kippot were available to wear, Laura and Bryan’s parents walked them both down the aisle, they drank wine out of a kiddush cup and Bryan stepped on a glass as everyone yelled “Mazel Tov!” and they kissed.

8. One of the most unique things about The Loom is the hidden bar in the foyer. Laura used this space as a candy bar and gave everyone a little box with their name and table number to hold their candy choices throughout the evening.

9. There is also a really great secret staircase at The Loom that is part of the original mill building. During cocktail hour, we snuck out to grab some gorgeous portraits of the happy couple.

10. Copper Kitchen and Heather of 1423 Events did a fabulous job (as usual!) with the food and aesthetic of all the colorful and fun reception decor; I’m pretty sure that the table and bar settings, complete with cocktail napkins that had MarlowBea’s #urbanrowpup face on them, were one of the highlights of the reception!

11. The night was topped off with a gorgeous 2-tiered cake that was adorned with fresh flowers and a DELICIOUS cookie chipwich sundae bar for guests to enjoy.

12. My favorite memory of their wedding came during the Hora… not only did Laura + Bryan get up on the chairs, but Laura’s spry 90-year-old grandma did, too! She had the best time and it was so sweet to witness the love this family shares together.

Laura + Bryan, from the moment we met, I knew your wedding was going to be one for the books. You are truly a perfect match and I cannot wait to see what you accomplish together as a married couple. You made my job a breeze with your detail-oriented and decisive attitude - I love a couple that knows what they want and how to get it!

It was so much fun to work together and I didn’t want our time together to end... thank you for letting me be the one to capture the first day of the rest of your lives together!!

xo,
Naomi

COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT THIS INCREDIBLE VENDOR TEAM:

planning + coordination: 1423 events
venue: the loom at meadow mill
photography: urban row photography
florist: molly zager florals
catering: copper kitchen
DJ: district remix
handlettered signage: lynn cipollone
draping: event dynamics
boutique: betsy robinson's bridal
rings: radcliffe
groom’s custom suit and tie: christopher schafer
cuff links: david yurman
hair and makeup: brushed beauty
cake: blue crab cupcakes
invitations: ellen zager, bride’s mom

noey + peter | a cheerful spring wedding for two loyola greyhounds

Since 1852, Loyola University has been a Baltimore institution. It’s also where these two gorgeous Loyola grads met, so it only made sense that they sealed the deal on the very same campus where they fell in love!

When I first met Noey + Peter for their engagement photos in their Locust Point neighborhood, I knew that capturing their love for each other and the gorgeous city of Baltimore was going to be easy. As soon as you see their faces light up, you can feel the love these two have for each other, the school that introduced them, and the city where they combined their lives!

Noey + Peter got married in mid-April at the historic Loyola University Alumni Memorial Chapel. After the ceremony, we walked across campus to take portraits at all of their favorite spots, before heading over to the Mt. Washington Mill Dye House to dance the night away and celebrate this happy, sweet, and loving couple. It was the perfect Baltimore wedding for the perfect Baltimore couple!

12 Memorable Moments and details from Noey + Peter’s spring Wedding in baltimore:

1. Spring can be a bit unpredictable when it comes to weather and Noey + Peter’s big day was no different. Luckily, the rain held off whenever we needed to go outside and the threatening clouds in the sky really made the bright blooms and greenery around Baltimore feel soft, yet vibrant. It was the perfect spring metaphor!

2. Spoiler alert: I always carry clear umbrellas with me so we don’t have to let a little rain stop us from getting great shots in natural light. Great minds think alike because Noey had some, too! Between my stash and hers, we were super prepared for anything. That’s probably why the weather held off for us the way that it did!

3. Noey’s off-the-shoulder gown looked like it was made just for her. It was delicate and sweet yet warm and sparkly in the light – just like the bride!

4. Noey’s bridesmaids wore floor-length gowns in varying shades of soft pastels in pinks, greens, and blues. Their look was tied together with beautiful bouquets in pops of fun color from Violet Floral Designs. The entire wedding party vibe had a soft and romantic look but still modern and spring-like, especially against the soft pink and greens blooming throughout the campus!

5. Watching Noey’s father walk her down the aisle was so emotional! The priest’s introduction shared all of the big milestones Noey + Peter had hit together – meeting as seniors in college, graduating, doing long-distance, moving back to Baltimore, buying a house and becoming pup parents to Sasha - it was such a sweet ode to their journey together.

6. Noey and Peter really wanted to depart the church with a bubble exit so we worked to make it happen! It was a fun and energetic way to move from the ceremony to the reception. (It also made for some really adorable candid photos!)

7. After the ceremony, we took family, wedding party, and couple’s portraits around Loyola’s picturesque campus. Between the blooming cherry blossoms, the magnolia trees, and the tudor-style Humanities building, it was the perfect backdrop for this fun-loving couple that wanted to prioritize and represent their Loyola love story!

8. Their reception was held at the Mt. Washington Mill Dye House and one of my favorite details was how Noey + Peter took advantage of the lobby at the venue. For most weddings I’ve seen here, this is unused space, but they designed a fun lounge that looked like something out of a World Market catalog with a gorgeous floral arrangement and gold mirrored hand-written seating chart (by the bride!) across the way. Many guests could be found enjoying this space, relaxing and catching up with old friends.

9. Noey + Peter couldn’t let the night go by without their Corgi pup, Sasha! Their wedding cake featured a little Sasha figurine and if you know me, you know I love a good #urbanrowpup representation! It was the perfect addition to their adorable two-tiered cake.

10. Noey wore white-beaded Badgley Mischka bridal heels but also brought along white Nike Air Max sneakers as part of an inside joke between her and Peter… a testament to the fun and down-to-earth love they share!

11. Towards the end of the reception, Noey changed into a short, sequined white dress — paired with her Nike Air Max sneakers, she was ready to party the night away with her friends and brand-new hubby!

12. Ending the night with a Loyola photo on the dance floor was a must with this energetic and fun group of Baltimore friends… love me a good college flag moment!

Noey + Peter, your energy and love for each other is palpable. The way you look at each other is the type of love every couple dreams of! Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your love story!

It was an absolute honor to document your wedding and hope that you’ll cherish these images for years to come. I wish you nothing but the best and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!

xo,
Naomi

Vendor Team:

planning + coordination: Heather of 1423 Events
photography: Urban Row Photography
ceremony: Loyola University Alumni Memorial Chapel
reception venue: Mt. Washington Mill Dye House
catering: Linwoods
florals: Violet Floral Designs
band: Bachelor Boys Band
beauty: I Do Glam Crew
gown: Allure Bridals, Lise
boutique: Couture Bridal of Maryland
bridesmaid dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
groom’s attire: Bonobos
groomsmen attire: The Black Tux
invitations: Truly Engaging
reception decor: Pretty Little Wedding Co, Event Dynamics
transportation: Bayside Limo, Chesapeake Charter

jessica + mike | a spring winslow wedding full of color, culture + personality

I formed an incredible bond with Jessica and Mike from our first conversation, not to mention when we met up for their waterfront engagement session at the arches — I witnessed how adorable and passionate they were together. Love radiates from them and you can’t help but feel happy in their presence!! They are just so natural together and an inspirational couple in so many ways.

Needless to say, I’ve been (not-so) patiently and excitedly waiting for their wedding day ever since they first came into my life!

Jessica + Mike got married in Baltimore on Friday, March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day. Even though green is Jess’s favorite color, they chose this date for a different reason. In Vietnamese culture, this date signified good luck. I loved that their wedding day was considered lucky in many different cultures… it was the perfect way to start the rest of their lives!

12 Memorable Moments and details from their upscale and colorful spring winslow Wedding:

1. Jessica + Mike got ready at the Sagamore Pendry in Fells Point. I met Anna of The Otherside Creatives at the Winslow and we drove over to the Pendry together. This gave me a ton of time to really scout the best portrait locations before we started!

2. Their intimate wedding party – two groomsmen and three bridesmaids – kept the morning very relaxed and laid back. The bridesmaids looked stunning in their floor-length emerald green satin dresses and the groomsmen looked dapper in their dark emerald green suits and terracotta ties.

3. Jess was so on top of the details! She provided me with an emerald green velvet fabric and matching ribbons to use for detail photos and a beautiful terracotta ring box that held all three rings. Crimson & Clover also provided us with extra styling blooms that added life, romance and softness to our photos. These little things made a world of difference when capturing the details of their big day!

4. Jessica’s dress was one of the most unique gowns I’ve ever seen. It fit her perfectly! She paired her stunning gown with a veil that was like nothing I’ve ever seen before – a cathedral-length veil with floral petals cascading down to the bottom. The closer you got to the bottom, the more petals appeared. It was really something else!

5. After getting dressed, Jess had an emotional first look with her dad in the atrium of the Pendry. One of my favorite spaces, it’s partly covered and partly open, making it a great outdoor space, regardless of weather! While seeing each other, they both teared up and it was just a beautiful father-daughter moment.

6. After Jessica + Mike’s first look in the courtyard of the Pendry, we took portraits among the greenery and then headed out onto the pool deck since the light rain had stopped. In a surprising turn of events, the pool was uncovered (it usually isn’t at this time in March!). Between the pool, the glass railings, and the breathtaking views of the city skyline and harbor, it was the perfect space to capture more chic, modern and fun portraits of these lovebirds!

7. This wedding had such gorgeous spring flowers everywhere! From Jessica’s super colorful and elegant spring bouquet, to the flowers lining the aisle of the ceremony and at the end of the aisle within a double circular arbor, to the hanging installation over the dance floor at the reception, this lush, floral-filled look added a soft, romantic and textured feel to the edgy, raw industrial space.

8. Jessica + Mike included their friends in their wedding in various ways, including one friend who served as their vocalist and another as the officiant. This allowed their wedding to feel personal, unique and intimate. Even the vows they wrote for each other were incredibly thoughtful, romantic and sweet. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house!

9. The reception decor included multiple lounges complete with jewel-toned emerald green and chartreuse colored velvet couches and a boxwood wall with a neon sign that said “Couldn’t B-More Happy” for guests to take pictures against. In a perfect nook at the venue near the bar, an enormous gold mirror with custom lettering by Lynn C. made it easy for guests to glance at their seating assignments during cocktail hour. It was so fun to see their personalities infused into the space!

10. So that they could see all of their hard work come to life, they chose to have a private room reveal, where they got to see the reception before it was full of guests. We were able to get some really great shots of them on the empty dance floor this way!

11. Each table and placesetting was so modern, colorful, playful, polished and elegant! The table numbers featured beautiful, modern ovals with each number spelled out and laser cut into them, gold flatware, china edged in gold, and chartreuse napkins wrapped under each plate.

12. Jessica + Mike ditched a traditional cake and instead, opted for a late night snack of French fries and donuts, two of their favorite foods. Many guests enjoyed their snack right on the dance floor. Vietnamese iced coffee was also available - so yummy!

Jessica + Mike, you truly are an incredible couple!! It was so much fun working so closely with you to create your exquisite Baltimore industrial wedding… thank you so much for letting me be a part of it! Wishing you both a long and happy future together full of delicious food and late night snacks, snuggles with Waffle and another future furbaby ;) travels all over in your Airstream (take me with you - I’ll bring my camera!) and all the shades of green to bring you the best luck and all the happiness in the world. You truly deserve it all.

I miss you both! Catchup sesh, soon please!!!
xo, Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:

planning + design: The Otherside Creatives
photography: Urban Row Photography
getting ready venue: Sagamore Pendry
ceremony + reception venue: The Winslow
florals: Crimson + Clover
catering: Copper Kitchen
beauty: Brushed Beauty (Hair by Heather, Makeup by Emily)
DJ: Sean of Mixing Maryland
custom seating chart lettering: Lynn Cipollone
invitation/stationery: DIY by bride
lounge furniture and rentals: AFR Furniture Rentals, Select Event Group
tablescape decor: Gala Cloths, The Otherside Rentals
lighting + draping: Event Dynamics
wedding dress designer: Neta Dover (custom alteration of the "Karin" style)
boutique: Love Couture
veil: Kim Alpha Bridal on Etsy
shoes: Marc Fisher
rings: Meritage Jewelers
groom + groomsmen attire: Suitshop
bridesmaids attire: each their own choice
transportation: Ride Thoroughbred

brandyce + tanesha | a colorful + fun rainbow baltimore elopement

Their wedding day was colorful, but their love story is vibrant!!

Full of excitement, Brandyce and Tanesha were married at the Towson Courthouse on a bright and sunny Friday in September. After the elopement ceremony, we went down to the water in South Baltimore for a fun celebration with tons of color and lots of love present among all of their guests!

Just because you’re getting married at a courthouse building, doesn’t mean your elopement can’t be full of color… Brandyce and Tanesha incorporated color in all of these ways:

• Wearing rainbow converse shoes

• Carrying rainbow floral bouquets

• All of their 11 guests wore rainbow colored attire and posed with rainbow umbrellas

• Ending with a rainbow colored smoke bomb send-off

But my favorite part of their love story is how they connected through a mutual friend and initially felt something about the other, but didn’t act on it right away and even managed to continue to get to know each other while living across the country.

“I love her smile and the way she grabs my hand to hold. I love the person I am when I am with her. She challenges me and makes me better. She is my happy place.”

Congratulations, ladies!! It has been such a pleasure getting to know you and having the honor of photographing your wedding; thank you for the opportunity to be a part of these memories. Your love story is an inspiration and I hope you never forget all the joy that was experienced on this day!

xoxo,
Naomi