Jessica and Chris got married at the Westin Hotel in Annapolis. We started working with Jessica months before the big day on her black and white pocket style invitation. She really knew exactly what she wanted, even at our first meeting, and we just rolled through the design process so easily. With a classic black pocket, black swirls patterned paper and a modern monogram design, their invitation really set the tone for this beautiful wedding. We also designed matching stationery for the big day, including menus, escort cards and table numbers too.

Hope you enjoy these amazing photos of our work and this beautiful couple too!









Venue :: Westin Annapolis Hotel
Flowers & Decor :: Intrigue Design & Decor
Stationery :: Allison Barnhill Designs
Hair and Make Up :: Behind the Veil, LLC
Photography :: Emily Chastain Photography

Now, some of you know that I met Cynthia 10 years ago when I was planning my wedding…and she did my flowers!!! She is one of the sweetest gals on the planet, not to mention, she is just so freakin’ talented. Her “small shop” mentality means that each bride gets the PERFECT flowers and design for their big day. She loves vintage, feathers and rhinestones…likes to use unexpected flowers in amazing ways…and really, you can identify her work anywhere!

I love that she asked for me to be in her room this year and that we got to design a perfectly modern, nautical theme! We wanted the look to be clean and crisp – mostly white with pops of yellow and unexpected punches of cobalt blue. K&B Bridal was added to our room and came in with the great idea of incorporating the grey chevron print into the design and I just LOVE how it completed the design perfectly.

Hope you enjoy all of these photos from the day. Please note that the majority of these photos are from my phone camera…so not professional (unless noted). But,Kimberly Brooke Photography took lots of pro pics…and so did Mark from Hamilton Photography. Hope to share those too soon!!!

I think the best feeling of the day was watching so many brides take pictures of the table and of course, those adorable hanging mason jars with pinwheels!!! Thanks to all who came, saw and loved!!





Brittany and Allison at the Allison Barnhill Designs table
(photo by Ashley Riddle :: Up Do’s for I Do’s)

This couple is absolutely adorable together!  You can help but see the love pouring off of them in waves.  Seeing everything come together for them on their big day was amazing.  I love it all…from the parasols to the shutters holding the escort cards…ah, beautiful! 

Enjoy these pics of the items that we designed for the big day, along with some cute couple shots!  Oh, and be sure to check out that full blog post above by Jeri…you will fall in love too!  Enjoy!

Photography: Kristen Gardner
Venue: Annapolis Marriot Waterfront Hotel
Church: St. Mary’s
Florist: Flowers by Judy
Baker: Mar-va-lous Cakes
Dress: Romona Keveza
DJ: Bruce Pike (Dynomite DJ’s)
Hair and Make-up: Up Do’s for I Do’s
Invitations and Paper – Allison Barnhill Designs

When Sarah told me that she wasn’t  putting together the design for her table (flowers, decor, anything…) until she saw my paper, I was stunned and honored.  Having a talented floral and decor designer take a cue from my paper designs to create a whole tablescape was just amazing.  And, I was so excited to see how it all came together.  We designed one place setting (menu and place card) for a traditional, whimsical and ultra-mod wedding.  And, really, when you put all three together on the same table, it still works.  Good tip for brides there – you can mix and match – as long as you have one connection throughout and in this case it was COLOR! :)

I’m sharing lots of pics below, but I couldn’t resist, because Christina and Mark from Hamilton Photography took so many awesome shots that I couldn’t narrow them down.  Really, you just want to jump into these pictures and swim…the colors are so vibrant and true to life.  Ah….love it!  Okay, I could gush all night and I probably should get some sleep soon!  I hope you enjoy these wonderful designs!

Love working with these two gals…Christina from Hamilton Photography (left) and Sarah from Intrigue Design & Decor (middle) {oh and me on the right}.