You guys.  This wedding.  You are so in for a treat today.  Kaylan and Chris’s Antrim 1844 garden wedding was meticulously planned to perfection.  Kaylan was perhaps the most organized bride of all time and, combining that with the out-of-this-world talent of Victoria Clausen Floral Events, every detail was well thought out, coordinated, and done with love.

Kaylan and Chris met through their jobs, as they both work in the same building but for different companies and, some time later, Chris proposed to Kaylan during a friend’s trip to Deep Creek Lake.  Kaylan herself admitted that her heart was closed off at the time, but Chris managed to make his way in, and she doesn’t think she could have opened her heart up to anyone but him.  In the little bit of time I have had the privilege of hanging out with the both of them, it has been evident that they are intelligent, caring, and genuinely kind people that are true best friends.  Their personalities click and it was wonderful getting to be witness to so many special moments between them.  From their gift opening, to their first look, the tear-filled ceremony, their amazingly choreographed first dance, and the heart-warming words Kaylan spoke to Chris while they were giving an official welcome to their guests….I enjoyed every moment I spent them.

I love photographing weddings at Antrim 1844, but this wedding far exceeded my expectations (despite it being freezing with winds gusting to 30 miles an hour all day).  Antrim is one of those venues that you don’t have to do much to.  It’s a beautiful place that can pretty much stand on it’s own.  But Kaylan and Victoria Clausen Events transformed it into a “vintage garden with whimsy”, and they delivered big time.  The entire space was dripping with flowers and greenery.  The chandelier in the main dining room…..well I just couldn’t stop taking pictures of it.  Kaylan and Chris truly were surrounded by a garden of beauty and I can’t wait for you all to see it!  So enjoy!!

Kaylan and Chris, I hope you love all these photos as much as I do.  Your wedding was magical and I’m so thankful I got to be a part of it!
Grandma was the flower girl…..oh my heart!!The professionals that helped make this day possible:
Venue and Caterer: Antrim 1844
Event Planner: Victoria Clausen Floral Events
Hair: Brian Oliver
Makeup: Suze Makeup Studio
Band: Bachelor Boys Band
Invitations and Stationary: Victoria Clausen Floral Events
Lighting / Linens: Victoria Clausen Floral Events
Flowers: Victoria Clausen Floral Events
Favor Table: Victoria Clausen Floral Events
Cakes: Piece O’ Cake LLC
Photographer: Lauren C Photography
Assistant Photographer: Anna Arpasi
Photobooth Wall: Matthew Hall
Photobooth Photography: Jennifer’s Photography
Officiant: Reverend John Rawn (friend of bride and groom)