Annapolis Wedding by Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography
If my day to day life could look as pretty as this wedding by Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography, I would spend each waking moment even giddier than I already do. Believe me, that would be a dangerous (yet amazing) level of giddy. Although, after oohing and awing over all the cheery yellow details, the very handsome pooch, the flowers that joined forces with fruit to create greatness, the darling DIY touches, and that never go out of style, style that always makes me swoon – I think my giddy level is already moving quickly towards the danger zone this morning, and I am A OK with that! You can see all the reasons why in the full gallery of images!
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From the Bride…Deciding to get married in Annapolis was easy, since it’s the town where Graham went to college, where we met, were engaged, and where we have made many happy memories. We chose two historic venues in the heart of downtown – a traditional English style garden and a classic college hall. From there we knew that we wanted our wedding to be an intimate event that focused on our closest family and friends. We included only things that we love and that are important to us, and left out anything that is not. Quality seasonal food, regional wine, good music, and ample time to celebrate with our guests were priorities.
We wanted a combination of garden party, dinner party, and dance party. We were happy to have an eclectic mix of elements – Scottish handfasting, Spanish guitar, bagpipes, Krispy Kreme donuts as a groom’s cake, a Bob Dylan reading – as long as everything reflected us. Graham is a pilot in the Navy, but chose a summer suit instead of his uniform. We did keep the tradition of cutting the cake with his ceremonial sword. We incorporated vintage and sentimental elements, but did not have a specific theme.
We used a palette of grey, white, peach, pink, soft green and blue, punctuated with pops of bright yellow. Our flowers included fresh fruit and were displayed in milk glass that we collected during the course of our engagement. The custom runners for the king’s tables and the seersucker table cloths were hand-made by my mom. Many items were purchased from fabulous Etsy vendors. Other elements, such as table numbers, program fans, welcome boxes, place cards, menus, and the seating chart, were our personal labors of love.
Wedding Dress: Tara Keely via Pure English Couture Bridal House / Groom’s Attire + Groomsmen Attire + Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew / Ties: Tux and Tulle / Boutonnieres: Blue Flourish / Bridal Party Robes: Plum Pretty Sugar / Hair + Make-up: Updos for I dos / Caterer: Ken’s Creative Kitchen / Wedding Cake: SugarBakers / Floral Design: Flower Child / Invitations: Hobson House Design / Classical Duo: Chris Dunn Classical Guitar / DJ: Evan Reitmeyer, MyDeejay / Trolley: Discover Annapolis Trolley Company / Marriage Certificate: spread the love / Custom Linens: Mother of the Bride / Other Paper Goods: The Bride + Groom / Day of Coordinator: Megan Mills / Ceremony Location: Paca House + Garden / Reception Location: St. John’s College / Wedding Photography: Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography
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34 Comments about “Annapolis Wedding by Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography”
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September 12, 2011 at 8:16 am
Beautiful Adam, great job! One question: Where did she get that floral robe that she's wearing while holding the pup? I want one!!
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September 12, 2011 at 8:26 am
Gorgeous photos! Meghann - I'm in love with Graham's crab cuff links. Did you find them locally?
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September 12, 2011 at 8:27 am
Lisa Marie,
The robe is from Plum Pretty Sugar - I absolutely love it and wear it all the time. I also gifted the same robe, in different fabrics, to my bridesmaids. www.plumprettysugar.com Enjoy!
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September 12, 2011 at 8:28 am
LOVE! Adam is so great.
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September 12, 2011 at 8:31 am
Thanks, Amanda! The crab cuff links are from Nordstrom and were a gift to Graham from his parents.
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September 12, 2011 at 8:34 am
Seriously obsessed with gray/yellow palette! So bright and delightful :)
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September 12, 2011 at 9:08 am
i LOVE the delicate details - and the doggie!
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September 12, 2011 at 9:10 am
Where is the frame w/ the seating chart from?-GORGEOUS!
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September 12, 2011 at 9:18 am
This location is absolutely beautiful! Where did they find the cute vintage dresser? Oh, the pup is too adorable! I love these photos! Great job!!!
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September 12, 2011 at 9:38 am
Bravo Adam. Such a fantastically lovely wedding. So light and fresh. The yellow pops make me happy.
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September 12, 2011 at 9:58 am
Love this use of yellow. Great shade!
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September 12, 2011 at 10:14 am
Beautiful work, as always!
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September 12, 2011 at 10:22 am
It was such a priviledge to be part of Meghann & Graham's amazing wedding day. Adam the photography of the day is amazing. You captured the people and spaces and most importantly the emotions of the day with perfection. M & G are so lucky to have found you! It was a pleasure to work with you! :)
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September 12, 2011 at 10:29 am
Kate - Thanks! The frame was a Home Goods find. It was originally black and had a scratch (which meant it was discounted) but worked perfectly when painted yellow.
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September 12, 2011 at 10:32 am
The dresser was found at a thrift store in Norfolk, Virginia, after a long search. I had almost given up on finding the right one! It is now in our home.
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September 12, 2011 at 10:42 am
Every time I see Adam's photos I am blown away. A beautiful day captured by a very talented artist!
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September 12, 2011 at 10:53 am
I love all the yellow! Gorgeous wedding!
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September 12, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Such a gorgeous wedding!! I am loving the bride's second dress!! Any idea where it is from?
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September 12, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Hi Lauren - Thanks! I hadn't planned to change into it until later, and I absolutely loved my wedding dress, but I was ready to dance! It is from Urban Outfitters and I can't wait to wear it again.
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September 12, 2011 at 3:01 pm
thanks so much for all the kind comments... truly blessed to photograph Graham & Meghann's wedding.... and so incredibly thankful for Graham's service as a pilot in the Navy...
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September 12, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Meghann & Graham,
I am still bummed we missed this, it looks amazing! Well worth the wait, I'd say! I love the dresser, were those umbrellas in the drawers? Did the bridesmaids choose their own colorful mix of shoes? What were the beautiful handkerchiefs on the table used for? Btw, your dress is amazing (not surprising) and the pictures of your little Princess made Tracer miss his buddy! Miss you guys! -
September 14, 2011 at 2:23 am
Thanks, Eleni! Wish you could have been there! Yes, those were parasols and the hankies were for tears or foreheads (most likely the latter, since it was plenty hot and humid.) I let my girls choose shoes, accessories, and any grey J. Crew dress that they liked. We miss you too - let us know if you are ever in Spain!
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September 14, 2011 at 9:36 am
Beautiful wedding! I absolutely love the crab cuff links!!
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September 29, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Seriously having a major obsession with this wedding right now. I have FALLEN IN LOVE with that dress...looks beautiful on the bride--I love the way it photographs. Meghann, can I ask you if this is the ivory OR the white version of the gown? It is beautiful on you--I can't wait to try it on myself! Thank you and have a lovely weekend!
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October 2, 2011 at 10:02 pm
OMG, and those earrings?! Beautiful--where did you find them?! I love this!
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October 3, 2011 at 10:36 am
Hi Natalie - thanks! I ordered the dress in white, although the color is definitely a bit softer and more natural looking than other "white" dresses I had tried on. I wish I had a reason to wear it again!
NTR - The earrings were a wedding gift from Graham. He purchased them at Baker's, a family owned jewelry store in Norfolk, Virginia. I have already worn them again several times - I love how classic they are!
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October 6, 2011 at 12:09 am
Thank you so much--this helps a lot. You look beautiful--congratulations and best wishes for a happy and joyous marriage!
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October 11, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Gosh, golly, goodness! Such a treat to be included in all this lovely! Such a stunning couple... and the bride so pretty in her robe! Sending along happiness and so much love!
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March 17, 2012 at 8:30 pm
Such a beautiful wedding! I absolutely love the framed table assignments. How did you go about creating that? Did you glue individual frames on one larger one?
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