The day began at The Flanders Hotel in Ocean City. It is the most perfect, breezy summer day. There are seagulls in the sky, a car show happening on the boardwalk, and a joyous, happy calm in the air! Caitlin is in the makeup chair getting pampered by Taffeta Design, while she is surrounded by the women who mean the most to her! Meanwhile, Andrew is at his parents condo, hanging out with his best guy friends waiting for the festivities to begin.
This ninth day of September could not have been a more ideal day for Caitlin and Andrew to get married at St. Augustine Church in Ocean City. They had a beautiful Catholic ceremony and tears were definitely shed. The moment Caitlin & Andrew said their I Do’s, you could feel that the celebration was just beginning.
We ventured to the beach at 14th Street Pier in Ocean City. While capturing their bridal party, a butterfly decided to join in, and we were able to capture probably one of my favorite ring shots ever. The butterfly reminded Caitlin of her grandfather, and made her feel that he was there with them on this happy day!
The boardwalk was full of fun, families and a car show, but that didn’t stop us from capturing some fun photos of this bride and groom! They rode the swings, the carousel and Andrew, although scared of heights, braved the ferris wheel for his new wife!
The remainder of the night consisted of so much love as all of their friends and family danced the night away with them!
We have been anticipating Mary Beth and Ken’s Great Gatsby inspired wedding since we first met with them and their wonderful families over a year ago! Sitting in our office, listening to all that they had planned and all the vintage awesomeness that they had collected thus far made us so excited! So, when their day arrived, it did not disappoint!
From their 1920’s Rolls Royce, to getting married in the church where her parents were married, to the amazing decor that they collected over the past 2 years, to the most perfect venue for their wedding – the Flanders Hotel in Ocean City (which was also built in the 1920s!). Seriously, this day was pure Great Gatsby perfection! <3
Enjoy the sneak peek my lovelies!! <3 xo
Their beautiful invitation designed by Abbey Malcolm Letterpress! (She’s awesome! You should check her out!) All of the florals were by Manic Botanic! They were beautiful! Seriously, though… I pull up to Mary Beth’s parents house, and they had a perfect heart shaped arbor – Of course that was where the dress was going! The girls sent a text of this photo to Ken!!!! The dress.. the jewelry… the veil… stunning!! Proud papa! Meanwhile… Ken was getting all dapper for the day! I love that Mary Beth chose to get married where her parents did! Its such a beautiful and treasured memory! The feathers were the perfect touch at the church!! I could have shot with their Rolls Royce ALL.DAY.LONG!! Their bridal party was so much fun! <3 Love them all! Lookin’ good Ken! Breathtaking Mary Beth! <3 My favorite part of their day? This moment… on the ferris wheel in Ocean City <3 From the moment you entered the Flanders Hotel, you felt like you were a part of the greatest 1920’s party ever!!! Every centerpiece was different! It was magnificent! They might not of been able to shoot champagne from the bottles… but confetti worked perfectly!! :) … and then I cried… because I can’t help it… their parent dances were so sweet <3 I love how most of her guests dressed the part!!! So awesome! Their favors were the cutest little prohibition boxes!!! I loved them!!! “I love her, and that is the beginning and end of everything” – F. Scott Fitzgerald The perfect way to end our night… a little romance on the beach! <3Congratulations Mr + Mrs Atwood! We hope you’re having a magical time in Disney and you enjoy re-living these wonderful moments from this amazing day! xo
