This shoot was dreamt up by Megan Harris Photography and Caitlin Krebs Events. Let me tell you, they have some mad talent. We envisioned a strong yet graceful bridal look with florals and a tablescape that was ultra feminine without being overly sweet.

The gown is from Shop Gossamer, don’t you love the champagne undertone? I’ve been drawn to dresses with off-white undertones lately, something about it feels very sophisticated.

The Jane Austen quote above has been on my mind lately because my brides are always on my mind. I’ve been trying to communicate that it’s okay to be ‘selfish’ on your wedding day, if it’s the good kind of selfish. I didn’t have the words. Now, seeing the way Austen describes the difference between pride and vanity stated, it’s clear that I was thinking of was selfish pride, not selfish vanity.

Of course we take the needs and experiences of guests into consideration for every wedding, and of course we want them to have nothing but good feelings toward the wedding day.

(Excuse me while I interrupt my rambling for a moment to point out the tiny scroll above by Nikki at Shotgunning for Love

At the end of the day, isn’t the wedding about having the guests there to see you stand up boldly with your love? With their presence (and sometimes with their words) they say, we affirm/love/support/believe in you, as individuals and as a couple.

What more could anyone need than that? You’ve got the affirmation, now sculpt the day that’s going to delight your senses and reflect you as a couple, without having to think about vanity and fear that outward perception. Anyone who’s there is likely in attendance because they love you and/or your betrothed.

Our hope is that every bride we work with can stand at the altar with a heart overflowing with pride- pride that she gets to marry the person who will be her one true love and pride that her life as a single woman is about to be subsumed by her life with another, like a fire growing ever bigger and brighter as she adds more people, more experiences, and more love to her own little spark.

xo,

Mary Ellen

Full Vendor Team:

Photography: Megan Harris Photo

Event Planning: Caitlin Krebs Events

Hair & Makeup: Caitlyn Meyer MUA

Paper Goods/Stationery: Shotgunning for Love

Floral Design: Steelcut Flower Co.

Model: Karly Lebherz

Cake: The Cake Studio Baltimore

Cake stand: Opulent Treasures

Rentals: Something Vintage, LaTavola Linen, Select Event Group