A Cozy Winter Micro Wedding at Artifact Coffee in Baltimore, Maryland

WEDDINGS

As Baltimore wedding photographers, we’ve seen every kind of wedding, from hundreds of guests to just a few! And while each wedding is beautiful in its own right, there was something so special and intimate about Kelly and Stephen’s Micro Wedding at Artifact Coffee. And we weren’t the only ones to notice! Baltimore Weddings featured Kelly and Stephen’s wedding on their website.

Despite getting married in the middle of the holiday season (you know, those crazy few weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas), Kelly and Stephen created a warm, cozy atmosphere for their wedding that didn’t involve any holly, evergreen, or Christmas music. And we were in love. They started the day by getting ready at the Four Seasons hotel, hosted their ceremony in Kelly’s family’s church, and finished the day with a family-style dinner at the couple’s favorite Baltimore coffee shop, Artifact Coffee. Kelly and Stephen added so many special touches that made this day feel so unique! 

A bride and groom climb up a fire escape of a brick building in downtown Baltimore
A pair of white heels frames a wedding invitation
A wedding dress hangs on a hanger in a suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore

Getting Ready at the Four Seasons in Baltimore & First Look at the Marina 

The bride and groom got ready in separate suites at the Four Seasons hotel. Multiple generations gathered around the bride to share stories, advice, and lots of laughter. Kelly wore a stunning pleated gown with the most delicate flutter sleeves. Stephen wore a blue suit and vest with a delicate white boutonniere that matched Kelly’s bouquet. 

The couple shared their first look right in the inner harbor. Everyone who passed by cheered and congratulated them, warming our hearts on this cold winter day! We took portraits along the waterfront, then traveled to Woodberry for their couple’s portraits for a classic industrial Baltimore look — a city which has meant so much to Kelly and Stephen! 

The mother and grandmother of the bride help button the bride's dress
A bride stands in front of a window and talks with her mother and grandmother in the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore
A groom ties his shoes while getting dressed for his wedding ceremony
A groom dips the bride and kisses her while taking portraits around Baltimore
A groom reacts to seeing the bride in her wedding clothes
Bride and groom portraits along the water in Baltimore, Maryland
Couple's portraits around downtown Baltimore
A bride and groom look at each other while standing in front of a large window in a factory in baltimore
A bride and groom kiss while in the car headed to their wedding ceremony

Intimate Chapel Ceremony in Phoenix 

Kelly and Stephen had their ceremony in her family’s church, the same chapel where so many of Kelly’s relatives have been married! This family history made the ceremony so special. Wreaths made of magnolia leaves decorate the chapel door, as a nod to Stephen’s southern roots. The chapel itself needed very little decoration. The stained glass, colorful icons, and wood-trimmed windows created a beautiful, sacred atmosphere that felt perfect for this marriage celebration! 

The bride walked down the aisle to live string music, and the church attendant proudly rang the bell as Kelly and Stephen exited the church! The couple waited outside the church to greet their guests after the ceremony. We took family portraits inside before heading to Artifact Coffee for the reception!

Film photos of St. John's Chapel in Phoenix in Maryland
Details of a magnolia-leaf wreath hanging on the door of St. John's Chapel
A groom stands at the altar, framed by a stained glass window as the bride walks down the aisle
A bride and groom exchange rings during a wedding ceremony in a small chapel
A bride and groom cheer while standing on the steps of St. John's Castle
Candid photos of a bride and her sister and grandmother

Dinner Party Style Reception at Artifact Coffee 

I do not think there could have been a more perfectly cozy venue for Kelly and Stephen. Truly, Artifact Coffee is the ideal homey, intimate atmosphere with exposed stone walls and a cozy room for dinner. Magnolia leaves lined the tables, plants sat on the windowsill, and glowing string lights lined the ceiling. A string quartet played as guests arrived. Everyone sat around the table like it was a family dinner. And in so many ways, that’s exactly what it was. Even if all the guests weren’t blood-related, everyone felt like part of the fold. This love was overflowing as everyone ate together, toasted to the newlyweds, and spent the evening celebrating the start of Kelly and Stephen’s new chapter. 

Wedding guests seated family style at Artifact Coffee in Baltimore, Maryland
Artifact Coffee set up for a wedding reception with a long table, place settings, and hanging string lights
A wedding cake decorated with a single white rose
A waiter pours wine as guests sit down for dinner at Artifact Coffee
A bride and groom stand at the table and give a speech to their guests
A bride and groom laugh while talking to their friends and family during dinner
Details of a wedding reception at Artifact Coffee in Baltimore
A bride and groom privately cut thier cake after their wedding ceremony

Digital and Film Wedding Photographers in Baltimore & Beyond 

Photographing Kelly and Stephen was easy. Their genuine love, comfort, and support for one another were evident in every detail of this wedding. We were so honored to document their celebration on film, digital, and Polaroids. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding like Kelly and Stephen, or are dreaming up an all-out wedding weekend with all your favorite people, we would be thrilled to work with you! Explore our wedding photography packages and contact us to secure your date!

Vendors: 

Photographer: Rachel V King Photography | Venue: Artifact Coffee | Hotel: Four Seasons Baltimore | Hair & Makeup: Megan from Beautiful & Co. | Florist: Yarrow Floral Co. | Planner, Day of Coordinator, and Catering: Artifact Coffee and Woodberry Events | Live Music: Kennedy String Quartet | Wedding Dress: BHLDN

As Baltimore wedding photographers, we’ve seen every kind of wedding, from hundreds of guests to just a few! And while each wedding is beautiful in its own right, there was something so special and intimate about Kelly and Stephen’s Micro Wedding at Artifact Coffee. And we weren’t the only ones to notice! Baltimore Weddings featured Kelly and Stephen’s wedding on their website.

Despite getting married in the middle of the holiday season (you know, those crazy few weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas), Kelly and Stephen created a warm, cozy atmosphere for their wedding that didn’t involve any holly, evergreen, or Christmas music. And we were in love. They started the day by getting ready at the Four Seasons hotel, hosted their ceremony in Kelly’s family’s church, and finished the day with a family-style dinner at the couple’s favorite Baltimore coffee shop, Artifact Coffee. Kelly and Stephen added so many special touches that made this day feel so unique! 

A bride and groom climb up a fire escape of a brick building in downtown Baltimore
A pair of white heels frames a wedding invitation
A wedding dress hangs on a hanger in a suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore

Getting Ready at the Four Seasons in Baltimore & First Look at the Marina 

The bride and groom got ready in separate suites at the Four Seasons hotel. Multiple generations gathered around the bride to share stories, advice, and lots of laughter. Kelly wore a stunning pleated gown with the most delicate flutter sleeves. Stephen wore a blue suit and vest with a delicate white boutonniere that matched Kelly’s bouquet. 

The couple shared their first look right in the inner harbor. Everyone who passed by cheered and congratulated them, warming our hearts on this cold winter day! We took portraits along the waterfront, then traveled to Woodberry for their couple’s portraits for a classic industrial Baltimore look — a city which has meant so much to Kelly and Stephen! 

The mother and grandmother of the bride help button the bride's dress
A bride stands in front of a window and talks with her mother and grandmother in the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore
A groom ties his shoes while getting dressed for his wedding ceremony
A groom dips the bride and kisses her while taking portraits around Baltimore
A groom reacts to seeing the bride in her wedding clothes
Bride and groom portraits along the water in Baltimore, Maryland
Couple's portraits around downtown Baltimore
A bride and groom look at each other while standing in front of a large window in a factory in baltimore
A bride and groom kiss while in the car headed to their wedding ceremony

Intimate Chapel Ceremony in Phoenix 

Kelly and Stephen had their ceremony in her family’s church, the same chapel where so many of Kelly’s relatives have been married! This family history made the ceremony so special. Wreaths made of magnolia leaves decorate the chapel door, as a nod to Stephen’s southern roots. The chapel itself needed very little decoration. The stained glass, colorful icons, and wood-trimmed windows created a beautiful, sacred atmosphere that felt perfect for this marriage celebration! 

The bride walked down the aisle to live string music, and the church attendant proudly rang the bell as Kelly and Stephen exited the church! The couple waited outside the church to greet their guests after the ceremony. We took family portraits inside before heading to Artifact Coffee for the reception!

Film photos of St. John's Chapel in Phoenix in Maryland
Details of a magnolia-leaf wreath hanging on the door of St. John's Chapel
A groom stands at the altar, framed by a stained glass window as the bride walks down the aisle
A bride and groom exchange rings during a wedding ceremony in a small chapel
A bride and groom cheer while standing on the steps of St. John's Castle
Candid photos of a bride and her sister and grandmother

Dinner Party Style Reception at Artifact Coffee 

I do not think there could have been a more perfectly cozy venue for Kelly and Stephen. Truly, Artifact Coffee is the ideal homey, intimate atmosphere with exposed stone walls and a cozy room for dinner. Magnolia leaves lined the tables, plants sat on the windowsill, and glowing string lights lined the ceiling. A string quartet played as guests arrived. Everyone sat around the table like it was a family dinner. And in so many ways, that’s exactly what it was. Even if all the guests weren’t blood-related, everyone felt like part of the fold. This love was overflowing as everyone ate together, toasted to the newlyweds, and spent the evening celebrating the start of Kelly and Stephen’s new chapter. 

Wedding guests seated family style at Artifact Coffee in Baltimore, Maryland
Artifact Coffee set up for a wedding reception with a long table, place settings, and hanging string lights
A wedding cake decorated with a single white rose
A waiter pours wine as guests sit down for dinner at Artifact Coffee
A bride and groom stand at the table and give a speech to their guests
A bride and groom laugh while talking to their friends and family during dinner
Details of a wedding reception at Artifact Coffee in Baltimore
A bride and groom privately cut thier cake after their wedding ceremony

Digital and Film Wedding Photographers in Baltimore & Beyond 

Photographing Kelly and Stephen was easy. Their genuine love, comfort, and support for one another were evident in every detail of this wedding. We were so honored to document their celebration on film, digital, and Polaroids. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding like Kelly and Stephen, or are dreaming up an all-out wedding weekend with all your favorite people, we would be thrilled to work with you! Explore our wedding photography packages and contact us to secure your date!

Vendors: 

Photographer: Rachel V King Photography | Venue: Artifact Coffee | Hotel: Four Seasons Baltimore | Hair & Makeup: Megan from Beautiful & Co. | Florist: Yarrow Floral Co. | Planner, Day of Coordinator, and Catering: Artifact Coffee and Woodberry Events | Live Music: Kennedy String Quartet | Wedding Dress: BHLDN