Kristen & Joe | Baltimore Grand Historic Wedding

Posted on Nov 24, 2014 in Weddings | 6 Comments

I was so excited when Photography by Brea asked me to second shoot Kristen & Joe’s wedding the Grand Historic Wedding Venue in Baltimore, MD. Everything about this wedding was absolutely stunning, but what really set it off was what a wonderful couple Kristen and Joe make together. Kristen was possibly the happiest bride I have ever photographed and she just radiated joy all day.

I started the day at the Grand Historic with Joe and his guys- and what a great group of guys they were!

Joe getting ready at the Grand Historic Wedding Venue Joe getting ready at the Grand Historic Wedding Venue

Apparently, the room where they were getting ready at the Grand Historic is the same room used for filming The House of Cards. I’ve never seen the show, but Joe and his guys acted as creative directors to set up this shot.

House of cards at the Grand Historic Wedding Venue

Once the guys were all suited up, we headed out to a nearby park in downtown Baltimore. I loved this wall!

Joe and his groomsmen in Baltimore

Joe and his groomsmen in Baltimore

Then it was time for Joe to wait for his bride

Joe waiting for his bride

Joe waiting for his bride

Kristen looked AMAZING

Kristen on her wedding day in her Allure wedding gown

Kristen and her bridesmaids in Baltimore

I love it when couples do a first look. I always enjoy watching them really be able to take each other in and enjoy a few moments together.

Joe & Kristen's First Look on their Wedding Day Joe & Kristen's First Look on their Wedding Day Joe & Kristen's First Look on their Wedding DayJoe & Kristen's First Look on their Wedding Day, Joe & Kristen's First Look on their Wedding Day
After the first look, Brea had plenty of time to do some beautiful portraits of the two of them together

Kristen & Joe's Wedding Portraits in Balitmore Kristen & Joe's Wedding Portraits in Balitmore Kristen & Joe's Wedding Portraits in Balitmore Kristen & Joe's Wedding Portraits in Balitmore

After we finished up with portraits, we headed back to the Grand Historic Wedding Venue for a beautiful ceremony, led by the couple’s fathers! How incredibly sweet is that?

Kristen & Joe's Wedding Ceremony at the Grand Historic Wedding Venue in Balitmore Kristen & Joe's Wedding Ceremony at the Grand Historic Wedding Venue in Balitmore Kristen & Joe's Wedding Ceremony at the Grand Historic Wedding Venue in Balitmore Kristen & Joe's Wedding Ceremony at the Grand Historic Wedding Venue in Balitmore
After the beautiful ceremony Brea and I headed up to the reception room to photograph the most STUNNING room I think I’ve photographed all year. Every detail was absolutely perfect. The room was warm and inviting while elegant and sophisticated all at the same time. I could’ve spent hours photographing this room!

Kristen & Joe's Wedding Reception at the Grand Historic Wedding Venue in Balitmore Kristen & Joe's Wedding Reception at the Grand Historic Wedding Venue in Balitmore Kristen & Joe's Wedding Reception at the Grand Historic Wedding Venue in Balitmore Cake by Charm City Cakes

And a beautiful first dance as husband and wife

Kristen and Joe's first dance Kristen and Joe enjoy a toast I don’t think I’ve ever seen a dad so happy to dance with his daughter. It totally brought tears to my eyes. Father daughter wedding dance

And then, well then it was time to party! This family knows how to have a good time and Jacob Jensen kept the dance floor going all night!

Dancing at Kristen & Joe's wedding in Baltimore Dancing at Kristen & Joe's wedding in Baltimore Dancing at Kristen & Joe's wedding in Baltimore Dancing at Kristen & Joe's wedding in Baltimore

I am so honored that I was able to come along for Kristen and Joe’s wedding at the Grand Historic Wedding Venue in Baltimore. It was such a great time and I really enjoyed getting to know these two and having the opportunity to work with Brea again. Kristen and Joe, I hope you have many happy years together!

 

Vendors
Venue: Grand Historic Venue
Coordinator: Lauren Flaig, Grand Historic
Photographer: Breanna Shaw, Photography by Brea
Second Photographer: Jennifer Smutek
DJ: Jacob Jensen
Officiants: Mark Gialo and David Hopkins – their dads!
Bakery: Charm City Cakes
Caterer: Grand Historic Venue
Wedding gown: Allure from the Bridal Boutique
Hair: Haute Blow Dry Bar
Florist: Sheila Smith Wedding and Event Floral Design, LLC
Wedding Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas

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6 Comments

  1. Natalie
    November 24, 2014

    Such a gorgeous wedding! Ah! Love that first look!

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  2. Brea
    November 24, 2014

    Such a blast! I loved their wedding and loved having you with me!

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  3. Emily
    November 24, 2014

    Amazing job on these, Jen! You nailed some awesome moments!

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  4. Dani
    November 24, 2014

    Beautiful wedding! I love that groomsmen shot on the sidewalk!

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  5. Jen
    November 24, 2014

    I love this venue! I second shot a wedding here earlier this year. So fun to see what you were able to do! Beautiful photos!

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  6. Michael and Carina
    November 24, 2014

    A beautiful wedding, and absolutely lovingly photographed. I love how much you care about what you do and how it shows in the photographs!

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