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as destination wedding photographers and videographers, we’ve come up with a few rules. one of them is: when you’re asked to shoot a wedding in spain, always say síííí! especially when it’s planned by the incredibly talented mery liccardi eventi.
so when they asked us to photograph this marbella spain wedding at the gran hotel guadalpin, a gorgeous five-star hotel on the southern coast of spain, we were absolutely thrilled! we were even more excited when we got to know mara + michele because they’re the sweetest couple.
mara is from málaga, and michele is from the netherlands, so the pair decided to tie the knot away from both of their home towns, in an intimate ceremony on the beach with their loved ones and adorable young daughter. after their twilight ceremony, we took advantage of the dreamy Spanish coast and snapped a few wedding portraits.
the party continued with the most incredible multi-course meal. you guys, spaniards reaaaally know how to party! there were all those wine glasses at the tables for a reason. one of the most impressive parts for us was to witness the party. in true andalucian style, the guests got down with flamenco music, and it really was the coolest thing to see. we looked at each other over and over again during the reception like, “is this real life?!”
mara looked so fashionable in her pronovias gown, and michele complimented her perfectly in his light blue suit. and can we talk about their darling baby girl for a second? so stinkin sweet. we loved every minute of their celebration, and their wedding reaffirmed our desire to retire in spain (though a career as a spanish wedding photographer doesn’t seem too bad either!).
we loved seeing this wedding up on destination wedding details over the summer. we can’t wait to return to spain this year for a canary islands wedding and for the chance to work with our amazing amiga mery again! brides-to-be, head on over to her site to see some specials she’s got going right now!
michele + mara, you’re the loveliest. les damos muchas gracias con todo de nuestras corazones.
xo,
anna y mateo
|| VENDOR AMOR ||
as seen on destination wedding details
photography: anna + mateo
planning: mery liccardi eventi
hmua: ella megan
florals: roberto silvosa
venue: gran hotel guadalpin banus
gown: pronovias
somehow we’ve struck gold time and time and time again with our clients. as baltimore wedding photographers, we are fortunate enough to have the chance to capture beautiful events, but we also luck out with the most heartfelt weddings ever. and katie and tony’s stunning baltimore inner harbor wedding was no exception. alllll the tears, you guys! being 26 weeks pregnant didn’t help on that front, either 😉
after photographing their spring engagement session during tulip season in roland park, we knew these two were our kind of people– so sweet, laid-back, fun, and serious pup lovers. so it’s natural that we had been looking forward to their wedding for months!
their wedding planned by the incredible moore & co. events was packed to the brim with a mix of classic and contemporary details, lovely florals, and so much fun dancing! katie looked absolutely gorgeous in her maggie sottero gown, and her look was tied together with flawless makeup and hair and soft blush bridal details. and can we talk about that ring for a minute?! definitely what bridal dreams are made of. tony and his groomsmen looked so dapper in their coordinating tuxes, too.
their harbor side wedding ceremony at the frederick douglass maritime museum was so idyllically baltimore and very sentimental. the love that these two have for each other is truly remarkable. and it showed in every aspect of their wedding! their day was littered with thoughtful little gifts from one to another with the sweetest love notes. after a cocktail hour by the breezy pier, they celebrated with a fun and intimate reception in the contemporary reception space overlooking the water. we were graced with the most beautiful golden lighting for portraits and a pretty sunset. and lots and lots of sprinkles.
this bright fall wedding was another one for the books! congratulations, mr. & mrs. hoffer!
XO,
anna + mateo
|| VENDOR LOVE ||
photography + videography: anna + mateo
planning: moore & co. events
venue: frederick douglass maritime museum
florals: blush floral design studio
hair/makeup: behind the veil beauty
cake: sugar bakers cakes
catering: rouge fine catering
dress: maggie sotterro
paperie: preston’s stationary
dj: ridiculous entertainment
when we first face timed jenna and seyi to meet them and learn more about their spring wedding, we instantly fell in love with them and knew that we’d be so lucky to have the chance to work with them! filming their baltimore maryland wedding video was such an enriching and beautiful experience! seyi is from nigeria, and jenna is from the midwest, so they had two days full of cultural and religious celebrations, with the overall result being a joy-drenched fusion of beautiful backgrounds and lots of love. we were lucky enough to experience their nigerian wedding ceremony, followed by their american ceremony and big reception the next day. we loved the vibrant colors, hilarious wedding party, and getting to know this sweet couple.
jenna + seyi have such an amazing relationship; their care for one another is almost palpable. they were beaming the whole weekend and showed such kindness and grace to all who came to support them!
and it was so clear how beloved they are! they had guests come from across the world to celebrate with them; a group of real, live princes from seyi’s hometown even came to supper them!
we loved getting to know them, their cultures, and having the chance to film this sweet wedding and energetic fiesta!
j+s, thanks so much for choosing us to capture your day! we love you guys and will forever remember your wedding day (and our newfound appreciation for nigerian pop music!) so fondly!
XO,
anna + mateo
it has been a rainy few days here in d.c., which brought us back to one of the rainiest days of the year, which just so happened to have coincided with emily + joe’s pond view farm maryland wedding. we’re not exaggerating when we say that it was the rainiest day– but also such a joyful day! from the time we arrived, the downpour just wouldn’t stop! luckily, pond view farm offered a beautiful, covered porch for a first look and portraits. emily + joe kept a close eye on the radar and waited out the rain (so calmly!), and it was as if by fate, the rain cleared up at 3:57 for their 4 p.m. ceremony. the farm’s staff jumped on it, and by 4:02, they were walking down the aisle. and the rest was history!
we loved their rustic, elegant, sage green and neutral decor and their joyful wedding and fun reception! there were so many non-stop smiles, lots of cute kiddos, and the most divine dessert bar. love really is sweet, you guys 😉
and can you believe that willow tree and those views?! such a beautiful, beautiful day.
can’t get enough of these two? check out their maryland farm engagement session from last fall! we love working with this family and cannot wait for emily’s twin’s wedding next spring.
hope you’re loving married life, e + j! see you in a few months.
XO,
anna + mateo
|| vendor love ||
venue | pond view farm
planning | lovely little details
florals | grandmother of the bride
bakery | flavor cupcakery
hair + makeup | soiree salon
dress | betsy robinson
dj | dj orlando entertainment
as variation on a theme, i’ll start out with a simple phrase: hawaii is always a good idea. especially in january. especially after winter storm jonas rocked the whole eastern united states. but regardless of time or circumstance, it’s always a good idea! sarah + kyle’s royal lahaina maui wedding was beautiful, fun, + relaxing.
they traveled from canada with their closest friends and family and spent a few days together on the island before tying the knot in an intimate, oceanside ceremony at their resort in kanapaali. the day started out with mimosas and prep in a suite with the most incredible view of the pacific and was followed by a low-key ceremony led by the cutest and most fun “traditional” hawaiian officiant. if you don’t believe me, see for yourself in their hawaiian wedding video! their joyful ceremony was followed by cocktails and tropical appetizers like shrimp skewers (yes please!) and toasts by the beach.
in lieu of a formal reception, they wanted to celebrate in a true hawaiian fashion and chose to treat their guests to a hawaiian luau! you guys, i’m telling you right now that it was a really good idea. we snuck in some portraits near rows of bougainvillea, a gorgeous overlook, and on the beach, and then sarah + kyle kicked back and relaxed the rest of the night, enjoying cuisine from all over polynesia, endless lava flows, and an amazing show. the talent of those dancers still blows me away when i think about it!
the hawaiian spirit is real + so, so wonderful, and i really can’t fully describe how much we loved witnessing these two’s love, their connection with their friends and family, and their joy in such a remarkable location. this whole destination wedding photography thing is really such a blessing. we feel so fortunate to be able to work with the best clients on the best days in the best places! we loved getting to know sarah and kyle, practicing our best canadian “eh?s” with them, and celebrating with them. they’re the loveliest sort of people, and we are so excited for their future together!
mahalo, heinz family, for bringing us along on your adventure! let’s meet up in hawaii in 2017 again?! any other couples want to join us for another maui hawaii wedding?! we’ll bring the sunscreen.
XO,
anna + mateo
|| vendor love ||
venues: the royal lahaina maui + the feast at lele
planning: geraldine at the royal lahaina
hair + makeup: gracious beauty hawaii
an intimate, windswept elopement in germany || römermuseum wedding || steph + max - anna gleave photography - […] way through paris to southern spain to photograph another destination event– a gorgeous marbella wedding at the gran hotel guadalpin banus — and may or may not have had a few (too many!) travel mishaps along the way. but that’s a […]