Andrea and Brandon are one of the sweetest couples I’ve had the pleasure of documenting. They had the most beautiful, intimate elopement with their closest family and friends during the Covid-19 pandemic. I photographed Andrea and her bridal party getting ready at her childhood home. After a sweet first look with her dad (we love when dads tear up), we were off to Cylburn Arboretum, my favorite mansion and park in Baltimore. Just being on the grounds of Cylburn was an escape to another era, with paths of flowers and guarded by lion stone statues (fun fact: their newlywed last name is Lyons!) 

The beautiful October ceremony took place outside of the mansion. The ceremony was filled with smiles and love, for and from the couple! Because of covid, Andrea and Brandon opted for their first dance, al fresco, on the cobblestone path with the city’s mansion in the background.

Documenting Andrea and Brandon, you could feel their excitement and joy when they were together. They couldn’t stop smiling when they looked at each other, which kept me smiling behind the camera. 

Vendors

Photography: Rachel V King Lifestyle / @rachelvkinglifestyle
Film Developing: The Find Lab / @thefindlab
Venue: Cylburn Arboretum / @cylburn_arboretum_friends

Hair: Sheena Chickering / @sheena.april.hair

Makeup: April Stone-White / @aprilmckenziebeauty

Florist: The Rogue Petal Co. / @roguepetalco

Day of Coordinator: Molly Block / @molly_muse_creations

Bridal Gown Designer: Allure Bridals / @allurebridals

Bridal Gown Retailer: Couture Bridal Maryland / @couturebridalmd

Groom Suit: Benchmark Clothier / @benchmarkclothier