There are some wedding days that remind me why I am so incredibly passionate to be a wedding photographer… Sarah and Walter’s Wedding day was one of those days. I witnessed two best friends vow to spend the rest of their lives together in front of family and friends. I captured the laughter, the tears, and joyous moments that seemed to overflow from the corners of my heart, like a rising tide along the docks.
Sarah and Walter are two of the kindest souls you could ever imagine working with. And their families are equally as genuine and kind – there were multiple moments throughout the day where I could hear Walter’s father, filled with pride and grinning from ear to ear, say “That is MY son… That is my son!” These sweethearts share a love that has overcome military deployments, they share a friendship that brings joy to everyone around them, and now they will share their married life together.
Congratulations Sarah & Walter! I am so excited to share a few of my favorites from your magical day!
The Amazing Vendors Who Made This Wedding Possible:
Getting Ready Location: The Westin Annapolis
Hair & Makeup: Behind The Veil, Inc.
Jewelry: Kendra Scott
Florist: Petal & Print
DJ/Band: DJ Orlando Entertainment
Caterer: Catering by Uptown
Bridal Gown: Enzoani from Pure English Couture Bridal House
Invitations: Wide Eyes Design
Videographer: The Incredible Lee Morton of Clickspark
Wedding Cake or Dessert: SugarBakers Cakes
Nautical Ceramic Dishes: Rebekah Kane Pottery
Ceremony: United States Naval Academy Chapel – Annapolis, Maryland
Reception Location: The Anchor Inn – Pasadena, Maryland
October 2nd, 2013 at 8:07 am
This is like the prettiest group of people. Where do you find them?! I adore the first ring shot. Just stunning Natalie!
October 2nd, 2013 at 8:25 am
Gorgeous wedding! LOVE all of the detail shots and the bride and groom. They are a beautiful couple.
October 2nd, 2013 at 8:47 am
Ahh what a great wedding!! The photos are all so awesome! I love everything about it.
October 2nd, 2013 at 8:56 am
What an awesome wedding Natalie! I LOVE their first look series of portraits with those white columns – and of course I’m dying over the bridesmaids dresses!
October 2nd, 2013 at 9:00 am
Why is it every time I look at your posts the only adjective I can think of is STUNNING? These are so beautiful – you did an amazing job and this wedding was beautifully detailed. Amazing!
October 2nd, 2013 at 9:15 am
gah! I am just swooning over this gorgeous wedding and the incredible way you captured it Natalie! Beautiful!
October 2nd, 2013 at 9:26 am
This are incredible! Great wedding photography! Beautiful bride!
October 2nd, 2013 at 9:33 am
Your work gets more and more amazing with each wedding you shoot!! I love the colors, tones, light, posing, everything! This is also going to be a really random compliment but I really love how you always find a unique way to style the getting ready details! You inspire me girl!!
October 2nd, 2013 at 9:52 am
Obsessed with the ring shot next to the shoes. Stunning wedding, beautiful work Natalie! <3
October 2nd, 2013 at 10:20 am
Oh!! I just love the close up where they’re both under her veil … stunning!!! And her dress is gorgeous!
October 2nd, 2013 at 12:46 pm
What a beautiful couple and wedding!!! LOVED these pictures! Such special memories for a sweet couple 🙂
October 2nd, 2013 at 2:39 pm
holy canoli – those are some gorgeous images!! I am head over heels for the colors she chose & the bridesmaids dresses! Beautiful wedding, beautiful work!!
October 2nd, 2013 at 5:12 pm
What a stunning couple and I love the colors here!!
October 2nd, 2013 at 5:44 pm
One word: Beautiful!
Especially the veil portrait!
October 2nd, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Great work. The whole day is captured brilliantly.
October 3rd, 2013 at 5:34 am
You show such a great and varied skill set in these photos. Beautiful details, discreet documentary, brilliantly composed formals and portraits that show show the connection between Sarah and Walter. Excellent.
October 3rd, 2013 at 10:45 am
BEAUTIFUL images as always Natalie!
October 3rd, 2013 at 11:45 am
Beautiful couple, gorgeous photography!
October 3rd, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Super gorgeous wedding, Natalie! They look like a super fun couple. I love how light and lovely every image is.
October 3rd, 2013 at 12:29 pm
What a great wedding! and you covered it so well! great job!
October 3rd, 2013 at 4:27 pm
Totally stunning Natalie – I love their first look photos.
October 3rd, 2013 at 5:11 pm
Wow. Absolutely gorgeous photographs, I love love love your work! Every single image is so beautiful!
October 3rd, 2013 at 6:03 pm
these images are absolutely BEAUTIFUL 🙂
October 4th, 2013 at 12:32 am
Great work. What a sweet couple. The walk under the sword shots are a fave.
October 10th, 2013 at 8:56 am
I love your coverage of this and the happiness of their day. I also love your detail photography. 🙂
November 8th, 2013 at 9:59 am
Killer work Natalie! I love all the details from the day and the clean, gorgeous way you captured them. 🙂
November 11th, 2013 at 5:42 pm
Now this wedding looks like FUN! You take beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing this, and just in time for Veterans Day.
November 11th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
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June 1st, 2017 at 1:41 am
These are just wonderful pictures, we really enjoyed looking at them. Great job.