On March 12th Kate and Winston were married at the Baltimore National Aquarium. This was my first wedding of the season and my first time shooting a wedding at the aquarium. It was a spectacular affair and an absolute delight to photograph! Kate and Winston’s venue choice was a perfect match for their fun personalities, and I could not have been more creatively charged and excited to photograph them with the sea creatures! Read more about their wedding following the photos. Enjoy!

Baltimore National Aquarium Wedding Photographer

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Marriott waterfront wedding

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the adventure continues card

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Harbor east wedding day photos

Harbor east wedding

Wedding day rain photos

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baltimore lighthouse wedding photos

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pier 5 wedding photos

Baltimore Wedding

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Jellyfish Aquarium Wedding

Jellyfish photos at Baltimore National Aquarium Wedding

Baltimore National Aquarium Wedding Photography

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Photos of Baltimore National Aquarium Wedding

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Wedding Party in Shark Alley

Shark Alley Wedding

Bride and Groom photos in shark alley

Bride and Groom photos at Baltimore National Aquarium Wedding

Reef at the national aquarium

Ray at the National Aquarium

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Baltimore National Aquarium Wedding Ceremony Space

Baltimore National Aquarium Wedding Reception Space

Bride and Groom Cake

Octopus at the Aquarium

Clown Fish at the National Aquarium

Grandparents enjoying wedding

Cocktails at the National Aquarium

Bride and Groom entrance

Wedding Guests laughing

Hysterical Best Man Speeches

Father of the groom bow tie

Hysterical Wedding toasts

Best Baltimore Wedding Dance Party

Wedding day bubble send off

wedding day dip

Wedding day Wall-E

Baltimore National Aquarium Wedding

Kate and Winston started their wedding day with a first look in Harbor East. It was early March which means we were pretty lucky to have such a beautiful cherry blossom tree backdrop while still in the clutch of winter (need I remind you it snowed in April). Kate’s eye became teary as she embraced Winston for the first time that day. The tears came again during the ceremony, but this time it was Winston who was flooded with emotion when he saw Kate coming down the aisle. There were a few more happy tears throughout the day, but for the most part the room was filled with big laughs and buzzed with excitement. Kate and Winston did a marvelous job putting their personal stamp on the wedding day details. To spread their love for disc golf the couple created frisbees for favors. Some of their favorite characters were printed on the frisbees and were also set out with Poke Ball groom cake. After dinner the dance party started and grew in intensity by the minute. By the last dance the room was filled with bubbles. It was mind blowing.  I’d like to give a special shout out and a huge thank you to Katina with A Sweet Affair for helping us move seamlessly through the day! Also, a big thank you to Corey with the Aquarium for helping us scout the best photo locations.

venue- National Aquarium

hair and makeup Made You Blushrings- Barzahav on Etsy
wedding dress design and shop- Stella York from Bridal Boutique
suits- MONDAYSUIT
flowers- Blossom and Basket Boutique
cake- Sugarbakersfrisbees- DiscStorestationary- Paperless Post and Wedding Paper Divas
planner – Katina Dawson with A Sweet Affair
caterer – Classic Catering People
second photographer- Kyle Bergnervideographer – Onefifty Media House (Aaron Walker)