Matapeake Beach Wedding Ceremony: Allison + Aaron

It was last year in Autumn when Allison and Aaron did their engagement photo session at Annapolis downtown harbor, Eastport, and Quiet Waters Park. At last their wedding day came, and I was really excited to be their photographer, finally was able to photograph their beautiful wedding.

Their wedding was at Matapeake Beach in Stevensville, Kent Island, which was one of the cool venues in Eastern Shore Maryland with gorgeous waterfront view of the Chesapeake Bay.

For the getting ready, the Bride and Groom, the whole wedding party and their families were at the Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island, at Kent Narrows on the Grasonville side.

Bride showing her earrings. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Bride, Allison, had her make up done by one of Behind the Veil’s beauty make up team.

Bride getting make up done by Behind the Veil Beauty. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Check out the gorgeous detail of the Bride’s wedding gown.

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The boys being silly. 🙂

Best Man pretending to kiss Groom at Hilton Garden Inn boat pier. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Beautiful view from the hotel room overlooking at Kent Narrows. You could also see the famous Jetty Dock Bar from the balcony. 🙂

Silhouette of Bride getting make up done in hotel room of Hilton Garden Inn with beautiful waterfront view from balcony. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Flower girl in awe looking at her hairdo on iPhone. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Flower girl looking at Mom giving gift to Bride. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride hugging sister-in-law to be. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Bride always gets help putting on the wedding dress…

Bridesmaid and Maid of Honor help putting on wedding dress on Bride. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

and sometimes the jewelry…

Maid of Honor help putting on earrings on Bride. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

and the shoes.

Bridesmaid and Maid of Honor help putting shoes on Bride. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride standing and looking out the window. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride sitting on couch showing her shoe soles with I do writing. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Close up beauty shot of Bride. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Allison decided to see her Father and have a private moment together before they walk down the isle.

Father of Bride tapping daughter's shoulder. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Father of Bride seeing daughter first time in wedding gown. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride trying to hug Father. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Father of Bride and daughter hugging. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Cute yellow flower decorations in mason jars for the ceremony site.

Yellow daisy flower on mason jar for decoration on isle for ceremony. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Pillow with white flower for ring bearer. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Pillow for the ring bearer boy, corsage for the Mothers, and boutonnieres for the Fathers

Flower for boutonniere for Groom and Best Man and corsage for Mother of Bride and Groom. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bridesmaid and Maid of Honor opening gifts from Bride. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

A cute floral crown of daisies for the flower girls.

Floral crown of daisy for the flower girls. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Bride’s flower bouquet has an heirloom pin.

Bride holding her floral bouquet with heirloom pin from Grandmother on burlap. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Maid of Honor help putting on veil on bride. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Maid of Honor, Reed, put on the mesh birdcage veil on Allison.

Bride getting mesh birdcage veil on. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Close up shot of Bride's flower bouquet. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and groom not seeing each other but holding hands by door. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Allison and Aaron decided not to do a first glance before the ceremony, but they want to hold hands and talk to each other before they see each other at the ceremony.

Bride and Groom holding hands before they see each other during the ceremony. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Father talking to Bride before walking down the isle. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Maid of Honor looking at Bride talking to her Father. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Maid of Honor put daisy flower crown on flower girl's head. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bridesmaid put on crown of white flower on flower girl's head. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Father of Bride holding a mirror for Bride and flower girls to see themselves. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Ring bearer boy playing with his locomotive train. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Two cute flower girls standing by a door holding hands. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Maid of Honor, Bride and Bridesmaid laughing and showing their yellow and white flower bouquets. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Mother and Father of Bride kissing their daughter. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Detail shot of Groom's boutonniere. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Groom spending time together with his Best Man and Groomsman before the ceremony. 🙂

Groom laughing together with Best Man and Groomsman. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

Finally, here comes the ceremony!

Ring bearer boys and flower girls walking down the isle. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

The Groom, Aaron, has a big smile seeing Allison the first time in her wedding gown walking down the isle. 🙂

Groom smiling seeing Bride the first time in her wedding gown. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Father of the Bride escorting his daughter walk down the isle. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom holding each other's hands. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride, Groom and officiant under open wooden canopy. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Flower decorations on the isle with Bride and Groom in the background. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

After the speech from the officiant, the Aaron and Allison read their personalized vows.

Groom reading vow to Bride. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride smiling listening to Groom's vow. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride crying and shed tear listening to Groom reading vow. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride reading her personalized vow to Groom. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Groom emotional listening to Bride's vow. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom hugged each other after they are officially married. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom holding each other close. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

And they’re officially husband and wife! Yay!

Bride and Groom officially announced as husband and wife. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com Bride and Groom smiled and almost kissed as they walk out of the isle. Kent Island Maryland Matapeake Beach wedding ceremony and getting ready photo, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http://leodjphoto.com

To be continued to Part 2, the reception! 🙂

Leo Dj

Vendors

Venue: Matapeake Beach and Clubhouse

Officiant: Fran Calhoon, Celebrations of Marriage

Make up: Behind the Veil

Hair: Reed Gallant, Maid of Honor

Dress: David’s Bridal

Florist: Nancy Wyandt

Tent and Chinese lanterns: Eb Tide Tent and Party Rental

Other Decorations: DIY

Catering: Smokehouse Grill

Cake: Pam Baader, friend

Band: Dirty City Band

Ceremony and Cocktail Guitarist: Brian Forte from the band “Mixed Business”

Cards and jam labels: DIY

Wedding favors: DIY

Bartenders: Friends

 

 

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