| Wedding: Jenna + Michael, Part 1 |

While Jenna and Michael’s engagement photo session at Annapolis was done during a mild November temperature, their wedding at The Ballroom at Chesapeake Inn at Chesapeake City was on a cold wintry January weather. It had also snowed few days before, which was actually perfect because they wished for a white wedding. 🙂
There were no snowflakes falling, but at least the ground and trees are still covered with snow. 🙂

Bride and Groom posing on a road covered with snow. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Jenna and Michael are a very creative, handy, and artistic couple. They love to make a lot of things with their own hands. You all should check out their blog Jenna Laughs. What a cute name too!
You should also know that they’re great photographers as well. It is always a great honor for me if another photographer asked me to photograph their wedding. In this case, two photographers. 🙂

Mad libs from the guests for the Bride and Groom. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

The mad libs, the decorations and floral arrangements were all done by Jenna and helped by her family. The custom made metal table numbering you see below was done by Michael.

Table decorations and custom made metal table number. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Floral table centerpiece with white rose and tulip. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Just married banner. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Check out the table seating assignment “board” they made. Very creative!

Bride and Groom's name on window glass. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Table seating assignment list on window. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Bride's wedding ring and Groom's wedding band. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Bride's wedding dress. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Bride's flower bouquet with white rose and tulips. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Bride's bracelet. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Groom, best man, and groomsmen posing. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Time for gifts exchange between the Groom and Bride.
The Groom got a cool watch.

Groom opening gift watch from the Bride. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

While the Bride got a beautiful set of earrings.

Bride opening gift earrings from the Groom. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Mother of the Bride helping putting on bracelet for her daughter. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Bride adjusting her belt. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Bride's portrait looking out the window. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Here comes the Bride, Jenna, escorted by her Father, Dave.

Bride escorted by Father walking down the isle for procession ceremony. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

The Groom, Michael, was happy to see his beautiful Bride for the first time in her wedding dress.

Groom smiled seeing Bride the first time in her wedding dress. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Bride leaning her head on Father's shoulder. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Bride looking at Father whom giving away daughter to groom. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Music performer and singer during the ceremony. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Father of Groom singing along with other guests during the ceremony. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Matron of Honor and Bridesmaids. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Best man and groomsmen smiling. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

The Father for the Bride prayed for the lovely couple.

Father of Bride praying for Bride and Groom. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Mother of Groom shed tear during the ceremony. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Mother of Bride wiping of tears from her eyes. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Bride looking at groom with full of love. The Ballroom at The Chesapeake Inn wedding ceremony photos, Chesapeake City, Maryland by photographers of Leo Dj Photography.

Wine and bread for the Bride and Groom.
I asked them what do these symbolizes.
Jenna answered:
“We wanted our very first act as husband and wife to be communion. Right after our pastor announced us man and wife, we took the communion together. To us, it was a way to represent how thankful we are to God for bringing us together and that we want Him to be the center of our marriage. The bread symbolizes the body of Christ broken on the cross to free us from sin, and the wine symbolizes the blood of Christ that was shed to cover us so we can have victory in this life and the next! We are so thankful. It is the best gift we could ever be given!”