Kent Manor Inn Wedding Ceremony: Laura + Kevin

I have previously covered Laura and Kevin’s engagement session near Chestertown, Maryland, therefore it’s a privilege for me to finally feature their wedding photos. If you have not followed the story on how these two met, you should definitely check out their pre-wedding photo session where they used their favorite football team apparels, the Redskins.

Laura and Kevin wanted to get married on the waterfront, and both favored the idea of an outdoor ceremony. When they found Kent Manor, it was a no-brainer. The grounds are beautifully and meticulously attended to, completed with the perfect view by The Garden House. They were so thrilled with the way everything turned out!

Beautiful bride sitting by the window, laughing. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Beautiful wedding gown by Allure from Betsy Robinson's Bridal. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The beautiful wedding dress with the exquisite details by Allure from Betsy Robinson’s Bridal.

Exquisite details of the wedding dress by Allure from Betsy Robinson's Bridal. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Matron of honor put veil on bride's hair. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

It has always been my favored moments when the Bride and Groom decided to first meet in private before the ceremony. You will discover why from the series of pictures below.

Bride walking toward Groom during first reveal. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Groom emotional seeing Bride for the first time in her wedding dress during first glance. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Groom crying seeing Bride during first look. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom hugging each other during first look. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Both bride and groom shed a tear seeing each other for the first time before the ceremony. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Next was for the Father of the Bride, the first time his daughter reveal herself in her enchanting wedding dress.

Bride walking toward Father of the Bride during first reveal. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride smiled and tap Father's shoulder during first look. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Emotional moment of Father of the Bride seeing daughter for the first time in wedding dress. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride hugging Father during first glance. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Father smiling and wiping of tears from Bride during first look. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Just look at how emotional Laura’s sister and Mother were, witnessing all those touching moments between their two dearest persons.

Bride's sister and Mother cried watching first look between father of the bride and daughter. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom smiling together on front steps of venue. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom posing in front of the restaurant entrance. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The radiant Laura and Kevin, here with her two Matron of Honors, and the Groom with his Best Man.

Bride and Groom posing together with the Best Man and Matron of Honors. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The whole wedding party of the Bride and Groom with their six Bridesmaids and eight Groomsmen.

Bride and Groom posing with all the bridesmaids and groomsmen in front of the restaurant. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom kissing while the wedding party is on the dock . Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Groom kissing Bride's forehead. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Groom on the dock kissing Bride's temple. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Groom laughing hard watched by the groom's party. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Something hilarious here, but I can’t really tell you what happened. You will just have to use your imagination. 🙂

Groom laughed together with the Best Man and Groomsmen. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride posing together with the Best Man and Groomsmen. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The handsome Groom and his entourage of Groomsmen wore elegant tux designed by Vera Wang.

Groom posing together with Best Man and Groomsmen, wearing tux from Vera Wang. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride posing together with Matron of Honor and Bridesmaids with their flower bouquets. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Groom posing together with the Bridal party. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The lovely hand bouquets for the bridesmaids and the Bride. I don’t think I have ever seen floral bouquets with such a mix of vibrant colors. Mostly are usually using pastel colors. These bouquets are strikingly beautiful.

Bride and her Bridal party showing their beautiful flower bouquets designed by Intrigue Design and Decor. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Bride’s beautiful flower bouquet – Fuchsia Peonies, Free spirit Roses, Coral Peonies, Fuchsia Spray Roses, Orange Gemini, and Coral Toned Protea, was designed by the florist Intrigue Design and Decor.

Bride's beautiful flower bouquet - full of peonies, roses, gerberas, and proteas, was designed by Intrigue Design and Decor. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Groom’s eye-catching boutonniere was using shades of dark pink and orange roses.

Groom's boutonniere using dark pink and orange roses. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bold and vibrant colored peonies, roses, gerberas, and proteas flower decor on gazebo designed by Intrigue Design and Decor. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bold and vibrant colored peonies flower decor on ceremony aisle designed by Intrigue Design and Decor. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

It’s an amazing view, gazing at all these huge pink and purple peonies everywhere, from the aisle down to the gazebo at the ceremony site.

Floral decor of bold and vibrant colored peonies, roses, gerberas, and proteas on gazebo designed florist by Intrigue Design and Decor. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Bride and Groom’s gorgeous engagement ring and wedding bands.

Close up shot of Bride and Groom's gorgeous engagement ring and wedding bands. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride's beautiful flower bouquet with Grandmother's brooch, was designed by Intrigue Design and Decor. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

“Something Old” for Laura. The brooch on the Bride’s flower bouquet was from her late grandmother.

Close up shot of Grandmother's brooch on Bride's gorgeous floral bouquet designed by florist Intrigue Design and Decor. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Three different floral arrangements for the Bride, the Matron of Honor, and the Bridesmaids.

Different floral arrangements for the Bride, the Matron of Honor, and the Bridesmaids designed by florist Intrigue Design and Decor. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride, Mother, Maid and Matron of Honor, and Bridesmaids watching the guests arrive. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Close up beauty shot of Bride. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride's sister spraying hair spray on Mother's hair. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Finally, it’s time for the ceremony.

Father of the Bride and daughter walking toward the ceremony site. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Father of the Bride escorting daugther walking down the aisle. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom reciting their vows and exchanging wedding rings. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom kissing after pronounced as official husband and wife. Kent Manor Inn, Kent Island, Eastern Shore Maryland, wedding ceremony and getting ready photos, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

After reciting their wedding vows and exchanging rings, Laura and Kevin are officially husband and wife!

To be continued to part 2, the reception, the fun part! 🙂

Leo Dj

 

Vendors

Venue and Catering: Kent Manor Inn

Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn, Kent Island

Officiant: Renada Eustis

Hair and Make up: Gloss Salon, Newark, DE

Dress: Allure bridal gown from Betsy Robinson’s Bridal

Tuxedo: Vera Wang from Men’s Warehouse

Florist: Intrigue Design and Decor

Decorations: Intrigue Design and Decor

Cake: Sugar Bakers

DJ: Dean Schroyer

Guitar: Chris Wyton

Cards: Wedding Paper Divas

 

 

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