When Kara went off to tour around Europe, her father told her one thing — DON’T fall in love over there. Like most daughters, Kara didn’t listen and met James in England.
Their wedding and reception was a wonderful mixture of spiritual and fun. They took over Brittland Manor in Chestertown, Maryland on Maryland’s Eastern Shore to get ready and hold the reception. The ceremony was at St. Dennis Church – a beautiful little church in Galena.
Driving over the Bay Bridge for the wedding, the Fall colors seemed to just explode. The only problem was that the clouds were going to start exploding as well. I don’t know what it was with rain and Fall in the area but this year, they were just not cooperating. Judging by the dance floor, nobody seemed to mind too much. James’ family and friends all came over from England for the wedding and seemed ready to have a great time.
The best part was a pit-stop made by the bridal party on the way from the ceremony to the reception. I am sure that liquor store doesn’t see a lot of brides and grooms sweeping in much. Made for great photographs.
Their first dance was sung by a friend and was so sweet. In all my years of photographing weddings, I don’t think I have photographed a friend sing for the couple and it was a wonderful personal touch (probably helps that she was a great singer as well).
But absolutely nothing could top the cuteness of the ring bearers!
Wedding 411:
Ceremony: St. Dennis Church | 410-648-5145
Reception: Brittland Manor | 410.810.7591
Band: Dan Haas Band
Caterer: Occasions Caterers | 202.546.740
Photography: Connor Studios | Michael Connor + Katie Falkenberg | 202.321.1496
To view all of their photographs, click here. (password is Kara’s maiden name – all lower case)