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Vanessa + Rob | Chesapeake Bay Wedding

Okay, longest blog post ever. Huge family, huge fun. Gorgeous location, stunning bride, hilarious groom. Corn fields, dramatic skies, a first look, passing the peace, delicious food and unbelievable dance action. I loved it and hope you will, too! Another heartfelt congratulations to Rob and Vanessa. The Lavin Specktacular lived up to — and exceeded! — the hype. And her bridal portrait session at home (and with Sam’s horse) only added to the photo bliss.

Production details: stellar event coordination by Maria and Kelly at Ritzy Bee, breathtaking florals by Holly Heider Chapple and the amazing Chesapeake Bay wedding venue is Love Point at Kent Island, where they even managed to keep it from raining on this parade.

Wedding morning preparations in Annapolis hotel

Wedding morning essentials include makeup, hair spray and custom M&Ms

Bridesmaid and flower girl prep for Vanessa's wedding day at Love Point

Rock and Roll on her wedding morning by Carolina Photosmith

This bride is adorably glee-filled even while brushing her teeth amid maiden chaos.

Bride tears up while reading wedding day letter from the groom, and sis tends her tears.

Groom preps by watching football and doing a bit of ironing.

Bride is dressed and ready to catch limo to Love Point at Kent Island

Wedding party boards the bus for transport to Love Point

Bride's limo arrives at Love Point at Kent Island on the Chesapeake Bay

Gotta love the bride and groom's first look, a private moment before the ceremony

First looks are full of sweetness. Mom and sis take in the moment.

First look enables bride and groom to enjoy a few special minutes together before the aisle walk.

Supersize wedding parties can make formal shots challenging, but I like herding cats!
Family wedding photo in a field on a stormy afternoon.
Wedding Party, supersize, dramatic skies by Carolina Photosmith
Something blue. A gaggle of gorgeous bridesmaids!

Wedding formals in a cornfield beneath a stormy sky by Carolina Photosmith

The bride's favorite girls at Love Point at Kent Island by Carolina Photosmith

A groom and his groomsmen enjoy a Guinness toast before the ceremony

Is it time yet? Ceremony is about to start at Love Point.

Bride is ready, and guests are in place. It's time! by Charleston wedding photographer Carolina Photosmith

Dad and daughter down the aisle, outdoors on the Chesapeake

Readings and Passing the Peace at outdoor wedding ceremony on the Chesapeake Bay

Rob and Vanessa marry at Love Point at Kent Island on the Chesapeake

Recessional at waterfront outdoor wedding. Timeless wedding photography by Carolina Photosmith

Horseshoes make for fab wedding details by DC event planners Ritzy Bee

Dahlias, roses, peonies and something blue by DC florist Holly Heider Chapple

Newlyweds on the Chesapeake Bay at Love Point by Carolina Photosmith

Family photos with the newlyweds by the Chesapeake Bay

Ritzy Bee events styled this Sperry Tent with farm tables, china, candlelight and flowers

Time for dinner on the bay under the big top. Wedding tent by Sperry.

Newlyweds are received in the dinner tent for first dance.

Rob and Vanessa had some awesome first dance moves!

Toasts and hugs beneath the big top by Carolina Photosmith

Awesome wedding moments as the newlyweds hug their parents on the dance floor

Olga, the groom's mom, rocks! by Carolina Photosmith

Everyone danced for hours. Carolina Photosmith shoots the best parties!

Everyone danced for hours. Carolina Photosmith shoots the best parties!
We need more cowbell! By Carolina Photosmith
Break for Champagne and Cake before more dancing!
Rob, Vanessa and friends danced the night away at their awesome reception!

The Lavin Specktacular is a wrap! Big top fun complete!

Newlyweds wrap up their evening with a kiss on the dance floor

Jennifer H. Smith is based in Charleston, SC and is ready to document your wedding day. See more of my wedding photography here.