A Summer Bridal Shower in Bel Air, Maryland | Alicia + Paul | June 26, 2022
On Sunday I was invited to shoot a bridal shower for one of my brides. It was a first as many of these events are understandably on the weekends and as a wedding photographer, free weekend dates are not something I have in great excess.
I saw the request from Alicia come across my inbox with tentative interest. I mean, I ADORE Alicia and I would SO love to be there for her….but chances of me being free on a weekend….
I tensed my shoulders, scrunched up my face and scrolled down to the date on the contact form….June 26….Holly Molly, it’s on a Sunday and I’m actually free!
Typically, I don’t schedule any portraits or events for the day after a wedding (as I had one on Saturday this weekend) but for Alicia…of course I would do it! And, I’m so glad I did. Seeing her on her wedding day will be that much more special as I already know the entire wedding party on her side and all of her side of the family. Even though I normally already feel like I know everyone from what my couples tell me about their families, this one will be that much more special as I will REALLY already know them.
Now, let’s talk about the wedding party’s part in this day. I can’t say enough amazing things about Alicia’s people. Not only did they plan and decorate the space to perfection along with her mom Maura, they participated in and ran the day seamlessly without a hint of exasperation….even when I asked them to move the backdrop ALLLLLLLL the way around the house “for the light.” Not one even batted an eye. I was SO impressed. These are REAL friends….there to sweat it out for their friend so that she could have the bridal shower of her dreams — and it was!
The photos speak for themselves. Take a peek below at a small sample of photos from this GORGEOUS shower for Alicia (and Paul).
And if you are wondering if this is something you may be interested in for your shower, my rates are listed HERE on my website. While you do much of the planning for your wedding, your special people plan most of your shower so it’s really nice to have that documented too! If I’m available, I’m here for it!
Alicia, ugh I’m still not over all the details in your shower! Everyone did SUCH an amazing job and I couldn’t be more grateful to have been part of it all. You are such a kind soul that you attract the most amazing people to you. You have the gift of kindness and gratitude and I’m so grateful to be your photographer. I’m so glad I got to see Paul at the end too! Your wedding day is going to be AMAZING and I’m counting down the days with you. I hope you love this little sample of photos from your shower. And, because I know how hard it is to wait, there will be a surprise waiting in your inbox later tonight so don’t forget to check!
XO - Megan
