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Last night was Mr. & Mrs. O'Sullivan's best night ever! Kim & David became a married couple at the Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air. The Mansion was designed in 1897 by Baltimore architects Wyatt and Nolting, was the summer residence of Dr. Howard A. Kelly, one of the “Big Four” physicians of Johns Hopkins Hospital. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Bride and Groom said their vows on the back patio of the Mansion led by Officiant Heather Saul. Harpist Laura Stokes provided live music for the ceremony and cocktails and then we took over. The newlyweds along with their maid of honor and best man were introduced onto the Mansion's portico for their first dance to "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran. The dance was followed by a toast and blessing prior to an amazing [...]

It was our first time back at Swan Harbor Farm in Havre de Grace in some time and it was a successful return. Holly & Michael became Mr. & Mrs. Callanan behind the Mansion House and followed that with cocktails and eats provided by Bear Bros. Catering. After the ceremony Holly & Michael made their way down to the waterfront gazebo for some sunset shots taken by Lisa Marie Photography and then guests welcomed them back with a grand entrance into the reception. After being wined and dined the newlyweds danced to "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait and then danced with their parents to open up the rest of the reception. The dance floor was packed from that point on and these folks partied! We received all kinds of suggestions for music. Requests for songs by artists like Flo Rida, [...]

It was a party to remember! Shelley & Jeff's wedding and celebration last night at the Vandiver Inn was nothing short of perfect. The bride & groom said "I do" under blue skies and in front of the Vandiver's outdoor gazebo and then enjoyed cocktail hour along with their guests inside the Vandiver Mansion. The staff at the Inn greeted guests as they made their way into The Vandiver's beautiful pavilion with the newly added Garden Room and then we introduced the bridal party and the new Mr. & Mrs. Damiano in to "Suit and Tie" by Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z. Another out of this world meal put together by the amazing team of Chefs at the Inn followed introductions and gave everyone a chance to relax and get geared up for dancing. Shelley & Jeff officially opened the dance floor [...]

Congratulations to Samantha & Ryan who became Mr. & Mrs. Lucas yesterday! They were married and celebrated their commitment at The Vandiver Inn located on Main Street in Havre de Grace, MD. The team of vendors included Friendly Entertainment, Thomas Graves Photography, Deserts by Rita, Amanda's Florist and of course the top notch staff at the Inn. Following the ceremony guests were wined and dined inside the Vandiver Mansion before making their way to the Inn's pavilion for dinner and a party. Ryan is a composer and musician and he wrote and recorded the first dance for he and his wife to dance their first dance to as a married couple. Another highlight of the evening was the bride dancing with her father to "The Rainbow Connection" (the original Kermit The Frog version!). A great selection of music was requested by [...]

It sure was a good to day to be Gabrielle & Rob Scott! They got married today and then celebrated their love with friends and family at Top of The Bay located on Aberdeen Proving Ground. Guests arrived just before 1 pm and the bridal party was introduced shortly after. One of my favorite moments today was introducing the Bride and Groom's Grandmothers as the "Flower Grandmas"! After a wonderful buffet meal Gabrielle and Rob made it "reception official" with a first dance to Matthew Mole's "Wedding Song". The Bride danced with her Father after that followed by a Mother/Son dance to the same song the Groom's Mother danced with her Father to at her own wedding! Thoughout the afternoon guests grooved to songs by artists like Andy Grammer, The Beatles, Silento as well as Ben E. King and Dexy's Midnight [...]

Historic Havre de Grace, MD was the setting for Carla & Steve's big day. Yesterday they became Mr. & Mrs. Shidle at The Vandiver Inn. After a few quick "I do's" and a cocktail hour inside the Vandiver Mansion guests made there way out to the Inn's gazebo for dinner and dancing. The newlyweds first dance as a married couple was to "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper and then we opened up the celebration with New Order's "Bizarre Love Triangle". Carla & Steve continued the new trend of forgoing the usual wedding formalities for an all out party. The bride & groom were fans of classic tunes from the 50's, 60's and 80's and my playlist last night featured songs from artists such as The Drifters, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and The Everly Brothers as well as Joan Jett, The [...]

Kim & Connor became Mr. & Mrs. Burgasser yesterday at The Vineyard of Mary's Meadows, one of Harford County's newest and finest wedding venues located in Darlington, MD. After a ceremony overlooking the vineyard guests made their way to the lower level of the Vineyards magnificent new barn for cocktails and hor d'oeuvres served up by Sterling Catering. After formal introductions the newlyweds danced to "Love Your Love The Most" by Eric Church for their first dance as husband and wife. Parents dances followed before I invited guests to the upper level of the barn for toasts, blessing and a buffet meal. Cake cutting and a bouquet toss preceded the party back down in the lower level of the barn. Kim & Connor decided that they didn't want a lot of the traditional formalities, just a big old celebration. We started [...]

Last night two awesome people became an even more awesome couple! Ashley & Andrew aka Mr. & Mrs. Miner said "I do" and then celebrated their marriage with a reception/party at The Vandiver Inn, an 1886 Victorian mansion located just blocks from the Chesapeake Bay in historic Havre de Grace, Maryland. The Bride's Father held back the tears and led his daughter and now son-in-law through their vows then folks made their way from the pavilion into the Vandiver Mansion for eats and drinks. The party started with a grand entrance by the the newlyweds and their bridal party to Beyonce & Jay-Z's "Crazy In Love". Toasts and dinner preceded Mr. & Mrs. Miner's first dance as a married couple to Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud". Other then the cake cutting the rest of the night was open and free of [...]

Christy & Louie became Dr. & Mrs. Silverstein yesterday at a beautiful private residence in Havre de Grace, MD. After being married by the town Mayor, the bride and groom along with their family and friends enjoyed a cocktail hour and an incredible stations meal provided by Laurrapin Catering. A first dance to Lee Brice's "I Don't Dance" opened up the celebration. Classic songs from the 50's and 60's and a sing along to Jimmy Buffet's "Volcano" entertained some of Havre de Grace's finest. My friend and photographer James Berglie with Be Photography captured the evening through his eyes and Amanda's Florist put together some awesome arrangements that complimented the backyard setting. You would have never guessed it was a Wednesday evening as guests danced and partied late into the night. Wonderful people, a totally unique and relaxed setting, awesome eats [...]

Yesterday under beautiful blue skies Amy & Josh were married at Pond View Farm, a family-owned and operated, fourth-generation farm located in rural northern Harford County. Officiant Jessica Badders guided the bride and groom through their ceremony and afterwards the new Mr. & Mrs. Mayberry joined  guests for cocktail hour. After making their grand entrance into the Pond View Barn, Amy & Josh danced their first dance to "Then" by Brad Paisley with the bridal party joining them half way through the song. Parents dances and heartfelt toasts by the Maid of Honor and Best Man were followed by an amazing buffet meal provided by the Pond View Pit Crew. Photographer Nicole Schantz worked along side of me capturing all the dancing and fun moments of the day. A mix of Country and Hip Hop kept guests entertained and grooving with [...]