Chris & Ellyn's Winter Wedding in Baltimore
Chris & Ellyn’s Baltimore wedding in January was unique, beautiful and thoughtful. Winter weddings are typically more rare, and it makes me love shooting them even more! Especially when your bride and groom have amazing style and thoughtful details (and are willing to brave the cold!)
These two were able to incorporate personal touches throughout their day like a custom veil made by the groom’s mom, reception decor made by the bride’s father, and a custom monogram created by the bride’s brother.
Ellyn wasn’t afraid to break tradition and dress her bridesmaids in white jumpsuits, which I loved! Chris and Ellyn also had their siblings in the bridal party as a “man of honor” and “groomswoman.” These two are the perfect example of going with your gut while planning your wedding and incorporating things that are most important to you.
This wedding was featured in Baltimore Magazine as a part of the “Local Love” section in June 2019.
Planner- Events with Elena, Venue- The Maryland State Boychoir Center for the Arts, Florals- The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers, Hotel- Hotel Revival Baltimore, Dress- BHLDN / Vintage Fur, Hair Piece- Anna Marguerite New Zealand, Beauty- Zaki Rhett, Bridesmaid’s Jumpsuits - Ralph Lauren
Maura & Andrew's Isle of Palms Wedding
Charleston is one of my favorite cities– especially in the fall when the temperatures are just about perfect and the humidity isn’t quite as powerful. Maura and Andrew had this perfect weather at the beginning of November for their wedding! Their big day was at Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms, right outside of Charleston. This venue served as the perfect backdrop for these two, especially since Maura grew up coming to Wild Dunes on family vacations. Not only were they both gorgeous, they also were the sweetest, and I felt so honored to capture their big day!
All images shot for Sam Stroud Photography
Venue- Wild Dunes
Lauren & Kyle's Fall Winery Wedding (Charlottesville)
Lauren and Kyle got the perfect November day to have a fall wedding! The leaves had finally changed and the air was perfectly crisp. One of my favorite elements of this wedding was that Lauren chose to include her adorable dogs and had the florist make them special tie on flower collars. So cute! The reception was held in an outdoor heated tent with string lights, candles, and beautiful flowers that made it extra cozy.
All images shot for Sam Stroud Photography
Venue- Septenary Winery, Planner- Adam Donovan Groves
Chris & Ellyn's Charlottesville Engagement
These DC-natives met me for a downtown Charlottesville engagement session in the fall. I had so much fun shooting with Chris & Ellyn. We walked around downtown, stopped in some coffee shops, and lucked out with some beautiful weather! I just shot their January Baltimore wedding two weeks ago, and I can’t wait to share those images here!
Jess & Sean's Winter Wedding
Winter weddings are growing on me! Even though it’s a little bit colder and things aren’t as green, the winter weather makes things more romantic and cozy. Jess and Sean weren’t afraid of a little cold (they were actually hoping for snow!) There were so many thoughtful details that made this a great winter wedding. From her fur jacket and the guys’ tweed suits to cocktail hour serving tomato soup & grilled cheese sandwiches and a hot chocolate bar. After the wedding these two headed to Europe to spend Christmas in Switzerland … so jealous! Congrats again you two!
Venue- Glass Hill, Florist- Foraged and Cut, Planner- I Do Events, Hair & Makeup- Locks & Lashes, Caterer- Avenue Foods
