We’d been watching the weather forecast for a few days before Lisa and Toby’s wedding and were preparing for a full day of April rainshowers. But what would you know, the rain held off until after the ceremony, when guests were safely inside the tent enjoying cocktails. Someone mentioned in their toast that night that Lisa’s parents, who were watching from above, would never have let it rain on their daughter’s wedding. And after getting to know this genuine, warm bride and groom, it makes perfect sense to me that the weather would be so kind to accommodate them.

It was a day filled with beautiful details, lots of Lisa and Toby’s friends and family, and a great, rip-roaring celebration, complete with spur-of-the-moment guest performances (and rapping) on stage with the band. I think I’ll let the images tell you rest…

Lisa and Toby’s invitation suite perfectly incorporated local imagery and sketches of the vintage lanterns decorating the ceremony and reception venues later on.

With the help of the amazing Allison at Pineapple Productions, Lisa and Toby dreamed up the most adorable ‘welcome bag’ for their guests, complete with sweets and a bay-themed itinerary.

Fancy Twix cookies… Yum!

Sparkly shoes, earrings, and a beaded clutch completed Lisa’s wedding day look.

The flowers were subtly perfect for the day and the setting. The lace bouquet wraps added that little something extra.

Toby was all smiles, all day long.

Just before leaving for the ceremony, Lisa wrapped a family heirloom lace handkerchief around her bouquet.

Lisa’s brother and sister were a huge part of her wedding day, helping her get ready and walking with her down the aisle, or actually the dock, at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

Lavender lemonade brightened the day and greeted guests as they arrived.

Great hats, ladies! Usher, on assignment.

The Miles River, boats, and paddling ducks served as the background for the ceremony.

Could these be most beautiful flower girl and boy ever?

Afterwards, we moved to great spot for some waterside portraits.

While we were shooting portraits, we caught the ushers having some fun.

In the meantime, guests enjoyed appetizers, cocktails, and a raw oyster bar.

This shadowbox filled with sand and pretty green sea glass served as the perfect vessel for the escort cards.

Lisa and Toby used recreated great vintage postcards for notes and bits of advice as part of their guestbook. So cool!

The theme continued on into the table numbers, where each card was unique. Table number ten’s card showed the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum grounds, where the wedding was taking place.

The card at table number three included a vintage photo of the Ferry Tred Avon that still runs from St. Michael’s/Bellevue to nearby Oxford (where I grew up!).

As always, the food by Gourmet by the Bay, was stunning and smelled delicious.

The crowd loved Lisa’s expression during her and Toby’s first dance.

The dark, shifting rainclouds gave me a great backdrop to shoot the well-lit tent against the sky.

Inside the tent, the dance floor was hopping.

Last dance of the night…there was so much love in the room for the new Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd!

Many thanks to all of the amazing vendors that helped put on Lisa and Toby’s wedding…

Wedding Planning + Styling | Pineapple Productions          Getting Ready Location | Inn at Perry Cabin

Bride’s Makeup | Erika Davidson         Bride’s Hair | Carlos Perina         Bride’s Dress | Selia Yang

Bride’s Shoes | Jimmy Choo        Groom’s Suit + Tie | Brooks Brothers         Ceremony + Reception | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Flowers | Dragonfly        Catering | Gourmet by the Bay         Tent | Sugarplum Tents         Wedding Cake | Peace of Cake

Fancy Twix Cookies for Guest Welcome Bags | Charm and Salt         Band | Free Spirit Band        Ceremony Music | Elan Artists

Calligraphy | Arney Walker Calligraphy       Invitation Suite | Empress Stationary

 Congratulations you two!!!