Mt Washington Mill Dye House Spring Wedding — Matt & Shanna

It’s funny how life connects over time isn’t it? Sometimes the people you meet in what feels like another lifetime, you end up reconnecting with later…

That’s how I felt when I received Shanna’s wedding inquiry — a total blast from the past!

You see, Shanna and I were friends in elementary school!  We played softball together and spent time at each other’s houses… but we ended up in different middle schools and lost touch.

So getting to shoot her wedding felt like such an honor!  Not only that, but it was so fun to be welcomed by her family again.  Most importantly getting to meet the love of her life,  Matt, too.

If there was an award for wonderful grooms, I think Matt would be at the top of that list.  The way he adores Shanna is just so evident and he’s also one of the kindest humans.

Clearly, this day was going to be wonderful, but it was also incredibly beautiful.

Caitie Hanrahan pulled together an amazing team to transform this Mt Washington Mill Dye House spring wedding into a dream.  Guests were transported into this perfect juxtaposition where industrial met garden party.  There was candlelight at dinner and Steel Cut created floral masterpieces around the room.

It was basically chef’s kiss!

There are so many details from this day that are so special, but I’ll let you see for yourself.  Hot tip: you cannot miss the sweetest pups that also made their appearance during the first look.  The cutest <3

Mt Washington Mill Dye House Spring wedding Reception by Lauren R Swann photo

Mt Washington Mill Dye House Spring wedding Reception by Lauren R Swann photo

Mt Washington Mill Dye House Spring wedding Reception by Lauren R Swann photo
Mt Washington Mill Dye House Spring wedding Reception by Lauren R Swann photo

 

A huge thank you to all of the vendors who worked so hard to make this Mt. Washington Mill Dye House spring wedding possible —

Planner: Caitie Hanrahan

Venue: Mt Washington Mill Dye House

Floral: Steel Cut Flower Co

Catering: Linwoods

Gown: Love it at Stellas

Beauty: Vintage Veils

DJ: My DeeJay

Calligraphy: Steph G Callig

Getting Ready Venue: Marriott Baltimore

Rentals: Something Vintage Rentals, Select Event Group, Pretty Little Wedding Co

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April 11, 2024

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