MEREDITH + JEFF // OCEAN CITY MARYLAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Meredith and Jeff’s destination wedding in Ocean City, Maryland was one I had been looking forward to all season. During their engagement shoot I could barely keep them off of each other. I immediately saw how much in love this couple was and knew their wedding would be a blast. Planning their beach wedding from Tennessee was a chore no doubt. Meredith and Jeff chose Assateauge Island National Seashore as the location of the ceremony and reception since it is one of their favorite places to vacation. The bride and groom started their day sequestered from each other at Meredith’s aunt’s house in Berlin. From there it was just a short drive to the where the ceremony and reception was going to take place. An evening ceremony is always fun, especially on the beach with that golden hour of gorgeous sunlight. Meredith and Jeff opted to meet before the ceremony and get all of the formal photos with family out of the way while we still could see what we were doing.  The couple said their “I do’s” facing the Atlantic Ocean and shared the rest of the night with family and friends on the beach with a bonfire, music and lots of laughs. The highlight of the evening had to be the displaying of the wedding cake. When Meredith asked Jeff what kind of cake he wanted, he said if we’re in Maryland  it needs to be a “Crab Cake”. Well crab cake it was… The cake by Duane the Cakesmith of Delaware created an amazing replica of a Maryland Blue Crab (after being steamed of course). It’s these small weddings where I actually get time to reflect on how awesome of a responsibility I have to document a wedding, the emotions, the characters and the events as they unfold. Just one more reason why I love being a wedding photojournalist. Best to you both!