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Romantic Gramercy Mansion Wedding | Allison+Shane | Baltimore Wedding Photographer

Oct 11, 2017
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Having experienced hurricane Harvey the day before, how joyous it is was to wake up to bright sunshine on 9/3/17 for Allison and Shane’s wedding day. Allison and Shane focused on whimsy and romance as inspiration for the wedding which was held in one of the many gardens at Gramercy Mansion. Everywhere you look at Gramercy, you are greeted with blooms, tall, green trees, and hidden paths, perfect for sneaking away for a few moments together as husband and wife. Allison and Shane met at Penn State in 2011. Shane pursued Allison first as the attraction was stronger on his side (he has great instincts)! They got engaged last May during Allison’s birthday weekend when Shane proposed during a sunset bike ride along the Potomac River.

When describing their wedding plans, Allison shared her vision for a sunset English garden ceremony with dusty rose and navy colors accented by lots of greenery. Shane’s grandfather stepped in to perform part of their wedding ceremony, as he had also done decades before for Shane’s parents on their wedding day. He later jumped in full force to celebrate on the dance-floor which was the best! I also love this poem that was part of Shane and Allison's details:

The couple’s joy

Began when a handsome boy

Asked a beautiful girl

To share his world.

Wedded bliss…

It start with a kiss

Shared in a place of tranquility,

Meant to last through eternity.

Husband and wife… so romantic

And true love… so enchanted

As they continue to write the pages

Of a love story for the ages.

During planning, Allison and Shane shared that they have very diverse family and friends. This brings me so much joy, to capture this coming together of Allison, her family and friends, and Shane, his family and friends, in overwhelming happiness and unity on one of the best days of their lives. Congratulations to you both as you continue to grow together in your marriage!

Getting ready at Gramercy Mansion. Maryland Wedding Venue.
Bride getting ready at Gramercy Mansion Maryland Wedding Photography
Seeing her for the first time. First Look at Gramercy Mansion
First Look Portraits at Gramercy Mansion captured by Katherine Elizabeth Photography
Dusty Rose and Navy Bridal Party portraits at Maryland Wedding Venue Gramercy mansion
Garden wedding at Maryland wedding venue Gramercy Mansion
Garden wedding ceremony at Gramercy Mansion by Katherine Elizabeth Photography
Following the vows at Gramercy Mansion by Katherine Elizabeth Photography

(This next portrait is a special portrait as it is actually a collage of over 20 images stitched together, creating a shallower depth of field within the portrait. This is done in a method called the "Brenizer" method for all of the photo nerds out there!)

Brenizer style portrait of the bride and groom in the gardens at Gramercy Mansion

Garden sunset bridal portraits at Gramercy Mansion, Maryland Wedding Photography by Katherine Elizabeth Photography
Wedding Details at Gramercy Mansion by Baltimore Wedding Photographer Katherine Elizabeth Photography,
Best man and Maid of Honor speeches in the atrium at Gramercy Mansion. Baltimore Wedding Photography
First dance as husband and wife at Gramercy Mansion captured by Katherine Elizabeth Photography
Watching your best friend dancing her first dance as a wife. Candid portrait by Katherine Elizabeth Photography - Baltimore Wedding Photographer

Sometimes you capture joy at the exact moment, and its a happy accident. This moment above where Kim laughed as she watched Allison dancing her first dance as a wife is one of my favorite candids!

Father daughter and mother-son dances captured by Katherine Elizabeth Photography
Dancing the night away collage by Katherine Elizabeth Photography, Maryland Wedding Photographer
Bride and Groom cutting the cake captured by Katherine Elizabeth Photography
Photo of Gramercy Mansion by Katherine Elizabeth Photography

Wonderful Vendors:

Catering, Cake, and Coordination: Chef's Expressions

Hair/Makeup: Elite Secrets LLC

Wedding Gown Designer/Retailer: Brides by Demetrios

Bridesmaid's Attire: Azazie

Rings: Zales

Men's Attire: Men’s Warehouse

Photography Assistant: Jason Murphy Photography

Photography by Baltimore Maryland Wedding Photographer, Katherine Elizabeth Photography. Click here to see more happy wedding moments from Central Maryland and beyond!


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