On what was very likely one of the hottest days of the year this Summer, Celina & Kevin kept their cool while saying their I Do’s at the lovely Woodend Sanctuary in Maryland. We were really looking forward to their wedding, especially since Celina is the sister of Ian, whose wedding to Sarah we shot back in 2005! On to the HOT pics! ;-D

The FAB team:

Wedding Coordinator: Tabitha Roberts of Roberts Company Event Planning
Officiant: Cantor Jinny Marsh
Flowers: Suzanne Codi
Catering & Cake: Occasions
DJ: Chris Laich Music
Hair & Make-up: Kimberly Steele

Lovin’ the blue shoes!

Celina=Beautiful!

Circling!

Woot! One of our favorite shots of Anne’s!

Love it, Bill! HOT!!

Did we mention it was hot that day?

He loved his peach! ;-D


The fabulous Ian & Sarah, whose wedding we shot back in 2005!

Or Sarah & Ian!

Um, was it hot that day?!

Yea, it was hot.

Heat makes people do crazy things.

Dear c&k,

We get excited about each and every wedding we get to shoot, but it’s always extra special when we get to shoot family members or friends of former clients. It really means the world to us. So we were absolutely thrilled when you contacted for your wedding shortly after your engagement, Celina and getting to meet Kevin, well, that was just the icing on the cake. You are such a fun loving couple and it warms our heart to see two individuals who are absolutely perfect for each other embark on the wonderful adventure of marriage. Despite the heat of the day, you both kept your cool (the fans definitely helped!) and it was nearly impossible to catch either of you without a huge smile on your face. Your thoughtfulness of your guests comfort by providing personalized fan favors (and bug spray!)  was an especially nice touch. Everybody had a great time and were absolutely thrilled to be there celebrating you both, including us! Congratulations, you two and thanks so much for including us in your fun celebration!

xoxo,
…a&b

Regular readers of this space know we periodically submit a few images from our clients’ weddings to the International Society of Wedding Photographers, a collection of some of the most talented photographers we’ve ever seen. As usual, competition this time was intense, and we’re thrilled to report many images placed in top spots with their respective categories. And as always, clients whose weddings happen to be featured in these winning images will receive gift certificates with Holland Photo Arts to use as their hearts desire.

From Kelly & Matt’s wedding:

From Emily & Jonathan’s wedding (two images):

From Erin & Bryan’s wedding (3rd place finish!):

Ok, so how’s this for a FAB Find?! :) Want to give your wedding guests a way to express their inner child without that extra glass of wine? Looking for a way to get even more fun photos of your friends and family? Well, look no further than our new SnapHappy Studio! It’s self-contained, self-run, and just a blast. Your guests just pick up the handy remote, strike a pose, and get SnapHappy! It’s now officially available to all our Holland Photo Arts clients this fall (as well as next year). Check out the all the fun the happy couple and their guests have had at a couple of recent weddings, and drop us a note to check on its availability for your wedding. In fact, the first of our upcoming clients (who don’t already have a photobooth, please) who emails us will get SnapHappy FREE at their wedding! Enjoy and get SnapHappy!

We’re sure you already saw Part I of Ali & Ken’s wedding, but if not, go grab some photo goodness, then read on below.

The DREAM team:

Ceremony Venue: The Homestead
Reception Venue: The Homestead Preserve
Event Planning: Sheila Motley with The Event Company
Officiant: Jim Lewis
Flowers: Pat’s Floral Designs
Catering: The Event Company
Cake: Clifton Inn
Entertainment: Fusion band through Sam Hill Entertainment
Lighting: The AV Company
Videography: Ian Atkins
Favors: Wallace Metal Works

Love, love, love this one Bill captured!

AND this one Anne shot!

Maybe our fave? Too hard to pick! Do you have one??

Tessie & Matt’s beautiful handiwork!

Ah, the chocolate cake with extra peanut butter crunch. So, so tasty. And delivered all the way from the incomparable Clifton Inn.

Congratulations again, Ali & Ken!!

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