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Last weekend, I had the incredible privilege of photographing Laura and Brandon’s Wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville, Maryland. We began the morning with the girls getting ready at the Loews Hotel in Annapolis before heading over the bridge for the perfect autumn day on the Bay! I’ve been excitedly awaiting Laura & Brandon’s wedding day ever since their Engagement Session in Eastport earlier this year when I fell in love with their genuine personalities and positive outlook on life!
Laura and Brandon are two of the kindest people you will ever meet! Their entire wedding day was filled with the love of their family and friends, as these two exchanged vows beneath a set of trees overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. With pops of yellow and peacock-inspired feathers, their vibrant personalities even shined through the details and decor! It was such an honor to photograph their wedding day!
Congratulations Laura & Brandon! I hope you’re enjoying the tropical beaches on your honeymoon!








































































The Amazing Vendors Who Made this Day Possible:
Getting Ready Location: The Loews Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland
Hair: Sarah Lamb of Amie Decker Beauty
Makeup: Joanna Vela of Amie Decker Beauty
Jewelry: Lavender By Jurgita on Etsy
Florist: Michael Designs Florist
Day of Coordinator: Erin Janes of the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
DJ: Carlyse Entertainment
Bridal Gown: Maggie Sottero
Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Invitations: Paper Source
Videographer: Blue Sky Films
Transportation: Shore Transportation and All Stretched Out
Wedding Cake: Linda’s Bakery of Columbia, MD
Peacock Hair Accessories: The Headband Shoppe on Etsy
November 8th, 2013 at 8:51 am
This wedding is so beautiful! I love all the colors and those bridal party shots on the beach! Amazing work Nat!
November 8th, 2013 at 8:57 am
I love that pop of yellow and all the happiness you captured!
November 8th, 2013 at 9:11 am
I love the portraits! Such a cute couple!
November 8th, 2013 at 9:39 am
One day hopefully we’ll be able to get such a perfect invitation + detail shot too!!
November 8th, 2013 at 10:01 am
Lovely, lovely, lovely wedding. I adore the pops of yellow in her belt, hair and the girl’s shawls. Amazing.
November 8th, 2013 at 10:20 am
I love all the beach shots especially! Beautiful job.
November 8th, 2013 at 11:29 am
I love the bride’s smile! And the colors chosen for the wedding theme are perfect. You’ve captured some beautiful shots. I especially like the portraits with the bridesmaids and the best man.
November 8th, 2013 at 11:57 am
Gorgeous photos! I love their portraits on the beach!
November 8th, 2013 at 12:39 pm
classic. clean. beautiful.
November 8th, 2013 at 1:05 pm
I’m loving yellow as a wedding color these days! Beautiful details shots. And seriously??…mini soda floats?! Adorable and looks so delicious!
November 8th, 2013 at 1:27 pm
What a beautiful wedding! So many fun details, I love the tiny soda floats!
November 8th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
so beautiful!I love her dress and that belt!!
November 8th, 2013 at 3:56 pm
I love their yellow and gray details! So beautiful- and so so sweet! Gorgeous job 🙂
November 8th, 2013 at 4:41 pm
Love the matching yellow scarves and that cake! 🙂
November 8th, 2013 at 5:37 pm
Love the fresh look of these, very sweet!
November 8th, 2013 at 7:47 pm
What a cute bride, her smile is so infectious! Really pretty wedding, Natalie.
November 8th, 2013 at 7:56 pm
Beautiful frames.
November 8th, 2013 at 9:22 pm
great portraits! really captured their joy!
November 9th, 2013 at 11:43 pm
Love the pops of yellow! Such a modern color combo with good emotion.
November 10th, 2013 at 10:37 am
Beautiful colors! I like!
November 11th, 2013 at 12:15 am
Beautiful job on this wedding Natalie! Keep up the fine work! Love those last ones!
November 11th, 2013 at 1:42 pm
This wedding was beautiful from start to finish. You did an amazing job capturing all the details, emotions and incredible moments.
November 11th, 2013 at 2:39 pm
Absolutely gorgeous work! I adore that shot under the veil!
November 12th, 2013 at 1:53 am
Beautiful wedding, love the color choices and the details, you did a great job capturing them!
November 26th, 2013 at 8:54 am
[…] One of the most beautiful locations to be married, all up and down the East Coast, has to be The Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. Â This year we have had the pleasure of working with over a dozen CBBC Brides, each wedding being unique and specially fit for the bride and groom. Â Laura and Brandon were one of those sweet Beach Club couples that JoAnna and Sarah were able to assist on their wedding day. Â This wedding is just oozing with sweetness and was so beautifully captured by Natalie Franke Photography. […]
December 13th, 2013 at 4:10 pm
So pretty! And full of love and happiness.