Chesapeake Engagement Session | Karena Dixon Photography

Today’s beautiful Chesapeake Engagement Session was captured by the talented Karena Dixon Photography in Bellevue & Oxford, Maryland! The sunset session took place on Bellevue Beach, before the couple rode the ferry over to the Oxford strand for the second half of the session!

We absolutely love Lindsay and Richie’s gorgeous style and genuine love for one another! The couple is planning a May wedding Sanibel Island, Florida!

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Engagement Story: Richie was friends with my older brother, Mitch, and I had a huge crush on him when I was younger and we went to a carnival and I begged my mom to ask him to ride the zipper with me and he did. On another occasion his mom dropped him off at my house to play with Mitch, and he was like 10 and he told his mom he was going to marry me one day. Then our paths never really crossed until I was on spring break from college, and my friend had a party and he was there and asked for my number and we have been together ever since. Engagement story… He bought the ring in october, I never got it until december because I kept “ruining the moment.”

We went to dinner at the big pickle he tried to get me to walk around St. Michaels with him I said it was too cold we should go home and watch a movie. On the way home he wanted us to go to our house that was still under construction he had a box that lit up with the ring in it, and I said they only ran wires for electric today we don’t need to go there its freezing. Then we took ava to the beach some 70 degree day in december and he was really nervous I could tell and he got on his knee and had this long really sweet speech and I basically tackled him and said yes, but it was like a private beach because who goes to the beach in december so it was perfect.

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Photographer: Karena Dixon Photography

20 ways to unveil your veil

20 creative ways to unveil your veil. When I got married i was very torn over whether to wear a veil or not. I eventually decided not to go with the veil, but if I had seen these amazing veil pictures beforehand I'd have changed my mind. If you are thinking of sporting a short veil, a birdcage veil, or long veil let yourself be inspired by these 20 creative veil pictures.

1. How amazing is this picture? Love the veil as it softly cascades over the stunning back of this wedding dress.

2. This bride wrapped in her veil is adorable and it makes for a sweet picture.

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3. Why not add a little veil to your boudoir pictures ? Very sexy.

4. A beautiful moment where the bridal party prepares to drape the bride in her veil.

5. The kiss under a veil is somehow made even more perfect.

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6. Love how this picture is taken through the veil as it blows in the wind.

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7. This picture taken from the top of the stairs would be perfect for a first look , walking down the stairs with flowing veil following, on your way to see your groom or father.

8. Your flower bouquet even more stunning when framed with your veil.

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9. A small birdcage veil and an upward glance are the perfect way to showcase your lovely lashes.

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10. Such sweetness the bride and groom holding hands and the veil in the background. I love the veil's lace details.

11. This picture could be one of my favorites. How about a little kiss through the veil? You can feel the passion in this shot.

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12. This picture is a perfect way to capture the back of your dress and your stunning long veil. I love the vintage feel to this one.

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13. Here is a ring shot and a veil shot in one.

14. Love this, why not wear a fishtail braid and sport a short veil? Georgeous.

15. A beautiful moment-a wind blown veil and a tender kiss.

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16. Your veil and your personalized wedding hanger . Makes for an awesome getting ready shot.

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17. Add a hair flower accessory to your veil. Such a romantic touch.

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18. Another one of my faves a little birdcage veil goes a long way.

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19. A gentle head touch through the veil. I love how the bride pulls the veil around her.

20. This veil shot is of the couple's first dance. I love that the bride chose to leave her veil on for the first dance- that and the light make for a fabulous picture and moment.

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Beautiful Annapolis Wedding | Andrea & Renata

Today’s beautiful wedding was captured by the talented team at Andrea & Renata ! We absolutely love the gorgeous bouquet, those blue Badgley Mischka pumps, and the starfish escort cards – but most of all, we love the joy that Linda and Pat share on their wedding day! The laughter and sweet kisses, it’s simply too perfect not to publish!

So much love in one post! Congratulations Linda & Pat!

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First Anniversary Session | Krista A. Jones Photography

We are incredibly excited to share Meghann and Graham’s first anniversary session today on Bayside Bride! We featured their gorgeous Annapolis Wedding last summer and it was one of our favorites of the year. Lets let Krista take it from here:

“We started their session at McGravey’s since it’s the restaurant where they first met while Graham was a Midshipman at the Naval Academy.  We then headed over to St. John’s College where Meghann put on her wedding dress and they pulled out a bottle of champaign and ate the top of their wedding cake. It was such a cute way to celebrate their first year of marriage!”

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Photographer: Krista A. Jones Photography