Gabi & Diana are Married | Lighthouse Sound Wedding Photographer, Dana Marie Photography

Venue | Lighthouse Sound
Coordinator | Alison to the Altar
Hair | Beauty Lounge by Diana
Make Up | Ana Belii
Flowers | Sue Ann Hudson
Ice Sculpture | Mark Mayers
Cake | Olga Bisultanava
Photography | Dana Marie Photography
Lighting Assistance | Joe Bartholomew

She told me at the end of the day that she remembered what I said in my office about being flexible with weather and having fun, that made my night!  This wedding was incredible, when I met with Gabi and Diana at the studio and we talked about their wedding vision, I wanted on board!  They were getting married here with friends then going back home and getting married later in September. One thing I always tell my couples, let me stress about the weather and make a plan, we will have fun and get great photos no matter what we have to do around Mother Nature.  My equipment is built to withstand some rain and I don't mind getting wet or dirty to keep them dry and get some great photos.  The morning of this wedding it was windy, like tropical storm 35-40mph wind.  I arrived to the venue a little early and we made a plan to work around the wind and whatever else would be sent our way that afternoon.  I remembered the tunnel from a wedding I did a couple of years ago and made it a point to utilize the tunnel for no wind for some of the portraits, what I didn't count on was the buckets of rain that would be falling while we were under it!  We made it under the tunnel just in time for the rain to fall and took what we needed to before heading back and finishing under the cover of the front of the venue, these guys were amazing and rocked every bit of these photos.  The love they shared was magnetic between them and back to my camera.  We rocked the evening with a first dance and sparklers at sunset.  The one amazing thing about rain is that more times than not it will give you a sunset that doesn't disappoint and this night the skies were artistically incredible.  Thank you so much Gabi and Diana for having me be a part of your special day, we wish you a lifetime of happiness.

Nick & Olivia are Married | ChickBerry Farms, Laurel, DE Wedding | Wedding Photographer, Dana Marie Photography

Venue:  ChickBerry Farms
Officiant:  Joe Baird
Entertainment:  DJ Vo
Cake:  A+ Cakes by Amber
Hair & Make Up:  Beauty for Ashes
Appetizers:  My Turn to Cook
Dinner Catering:  Mission BBQ
Flowers:  Celtic Acres
Photography:  Dana Marie Photography
2nd Photography/Lighting Assistance:  Joe Bartholomew

I was very excited to work with Olivia and Nick on their most special day.  When I walked in and saw the cowboy boots next to her dress I knew we were kindred spirits for sure.  All of the girls had the most spectacular of boots but Olivia's were a true crafted work of art.  The groom's brother officiated the ceremony which went off perfectly.  For portraits we gathered in the front lawn and used their couple's antique truck in a lot of the photos, it was their first big purchase together and bought specifically with the wedding in mind.

One of my favorite things about ChickBerry Farms in Laurel, DE is all of the different picturesque spaces around outside and they are mostly shaded or have shade available to them.  This is important during portraits and photos to keep people from squinting and during dinner when guests were finishing up I was able to take a walk around outside and photograph families and couples hanging out together.  I loved the lighting coming through the property and used a lot of their native decor in photographs.  Robin & Melinda do an amazing job of keeping the parties going and guests happy, the property is a dreamscape for rustic country weddings with flair.  Once Nick & Olivia's party kicked in there was dancing and a very festive shoe game round in which the couple were quite in sync with their answers.  Another very unique trait of this wedding was Melinda from ChickBerry Farms was actually in the wedding at their venue.  How special for her and the couple to share the experience together.  Following sunset photos and cake the couple partied with friends and danced the night away.

Congratulations Nick and Olivia, we wish you a lifetime of happiness <3