Wedding Vendors in Annapolis, MD

Wedding Vendors in Annapolis, MD

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Maria Hopewell Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

I'm Maria Hopewell, a passionate photographer with a love for capturing and preserving life’s precious moments. I'm so happy you're here and interested in my work. My signature style incorporates a blend of traditional posed images with an editorial edge. Maria Hopewell Photography offers a luxurious and professional experience from start to finish. I'm deliberate in my approach, but aim to make your experience comfortable and relaxing! My images are sharp, elegant, and full of rich color. The primary goal is to showcase my client’s authenticity, beauty, grace, and personality.

Awarded Best of Zola
I absolutely loved Maria and her husband. They were so easy to work with and very flexible on the day of. Maria did my boudoir photos as well and she helped so much with the awkwardness by being so personable and cracking a few jokes to lighten the mood. I am so glad we chose them, and the photos look PHENOMENAL. Go with them, seriously you won’t regret it!
Tanner & B., 3 years ago
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Marquee Artists 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

The best DJs, lighting and photo booth services in DC, Maryland, Virginia, Philadelphia & NYC. From weddings to private events Marquee Artists combines club-level DJ skills with a decade of private event expertise. We pride ourselves on being friendly, professional, fun, communicative and extremely flexible. Most importantly, we know how to throw amazing parties while tailoring them to your tastes.

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Kelton was wonderful to work with from start to finish. He stuck with us even when we had to postpone our wedding for two years due to the pandemic, so we really appreciated his commitment to working with us. Kelton has a great system for figuring out your taste, priorities, and run of show. He set up very quickly at our venue, which was key given we were running on a tight schedule, and he managed to produce nice sound in a very cavernous space (no idea how!). He kept us running on time and made all transitions seamless. His music perfectly matched the vibe we wanted, starting with a relaxed cocktail hour and dinner, and gradually increasing the tempo into a full-scale dance party as the night went on. And our friends and family had an absolute blast! He had everyone from 20 somethings to family in their 60s and 70s dancing until the very end! We got so many positive messages the next day, including one person who described our DJ as being "on fleek."
Stephanie & T., 2 years ago
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Perfection Bridal 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Annapolis, MD
  • Offer

Perfection Bridal is a 9-Time Award Winning Wedding Planning, Floral Design, and Decor-Rental business based out of York, PA. We take pride in offering engaged couples affordable planning solutions for their milestone moments. Owner Leah Barnes takes pride in offering engaged couples affordable planning solutions for their milestone moments. Whether you're hosting a traditional occasion, a boho-chic celebration, or something completely different, Perfection Bridal is happy to help. Leah has previously planned civil, cultural, and religious weddings as well as elopements and vow renewals. Now offering NO TRAVEL FEES for 2025-2026 Weddings!

We had the pleasure of working with Nakia from Perfection Bridal as our wedding planner. From our first meeting, we were impressed by Nakia's amazing communication skills and ability to understand our vision for our special day. She helped bring that vision to life through her setup and coordination of all the details. Nakia did an amazing job coordinating with all our vendors and making sure everything came together seamlessly on the big day. The quality of her work and the value she provided were outstanding. We would highly recommend Nakia and Perfection Bridal to any couple looking for a wedding planner who will listen to your needs and bring your wedding dreams to life with care and expertise. We are so grateful we had Nakia's help in planning our wedding and could not have asked for a better experience.
Maddy T., 2 months ago
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Remembered Events 

4.3

  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $395
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Our team firmly believes in 'team work makes the dreams work'. From the moment that you join the Remembered Family, you will be interacting and working along side our skilled team members to bring your vision to life.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Amanda Tyner, her team at Remembered Events and their brides for several years. We are appreciative of their trust in our team, leading back to Amanda’s own wedding. Remembered Events is keenly system driven to ensure proper follow through on every step of the planning process, and they have a team that is large enough to support their brides through any hurdles while always providing personalized attention. We look forward to working with them on two upcoming weddings, and many more in the future.
Best Face Forward, 2 years ago
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Kelsey Cuervo Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Annapolis, MD
  • Offer

Kelsey Cuervo photography began out of a love of art and a proclivity to create, and evolved into a passion for capturing genuine connection in an artful way. I approach my clients with a desire to capture their genuine connection using their love story as my source of inspiration.

We were lucky enough to have Kelsey as our wedding photographer and cannot recommend her enough. Her level of professionalism is matched with a calm, friendly demeanor that helped relieve any stress we had on the big day. She is well structured yet fluid and agile which shows in her photography. Kelsey captured the magic of our day with a unique eye.
Julia W., 3 months ago
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Andrea Green Events & Design, LLC. 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Wedding planning should make you feel excited about what’s to come rather than overwhelmed by the options. So, allow us to walk by your side through your engagement season as your trusted wedding planners. We will share insight about budgets, boost your confidence as we make decisions together, and make you laugh and feel celebrated every step of the way. Breathe, find delight, and plan with us in Metro DC, Orlando, Charleston, and beyond as you both countdown the days until you say, “We do.” We can't wait to work with you!

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We had a great feeling about Andrea from the time we first met over Zoom, and our instincts were absolutely correct. She is so warm, in control, and knowledgeable -- our experience planning our wedding could not have been smoother or more pleasant. We gave her our budget number, and she immediately reassured us that she could deliver the wedding of our dreams... and she did. The network of vendors she connected us with were all fantastic, and her calm demeanor kept us at ease and was also a huge help in soothing our parents' anxiety throughout the process. We are elated that we had the chance to work with and get to know her. Andrea is absolutely fantastic and we were trying to make a newly engaged cousin hire her during our own wedding! She was just that good.
Michael R., a year ago
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Hausfrau Catering 

5.0

  • Caterer
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Hausfrau is an upscale catering and events company putting the JOY back into hosting and wedding planning. Let us take care of all the details. We love themes ~and FOOD~ not just German! We can develop the perfect menu, layout, decor, and more to create a unique experience for your guests at your price point. Our team takes the time to hear your ideas, envision your perfect event with you, implement our shared plan, and ensure everyone enjoys our hospitality from start to finish. Our focus on aesthetics means we plate and garnish food on white china platters and wood instead of just dropping off disposable aluminum pans for you to figure out!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Hausfrau Catering for my 80th birthday celebration, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the experience! As an Austrian-born immigrant, it was essential for me to reflect my heritage in the event, and Hausfrau delivered beyond my expectations. From the moment I contacted Kristin Sanders, I knew I was in good hands. This was my first experience hiring a caterer, and Kristin was nothing short of amazing. She assisted me in planning the menu and remained incredibly accommodating as my guest list grew from 35 to 65. Throughout the planning process, she was mindful of my budget, while ensuring that everything was just right. The staff arrived on time and set up beautifully, donning stunning Austrian Dirndl dresses that added a special touch to the event. The food was absolutely perfect! We had a delightful array of German and Austrian dishes, complemented by some American favorites. The hors d'oeuvres, pretzel bar, buffet with three main dishes, and dessert received rave reviews from my guests, who are still talking about the meal and the event! The website portal was user-friendly and reflected the professionalism I experienced throughout the planning process. Hausfrau Catering will be my go-to reference for any future occasions. Thank you, Kristin and the entire Hausfrau team, for making my birthday celebration truly unforgettable!
Wigand T., 18 days ago
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Avenue Design Studio - Wedding Planning 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Annapolis, MD
  • Offer

At Avenue Design Studio, we began as a floral business, but quickly realized we could offer so much more to our clients. Over our 10+ years of working with couples on those special lifetime moments, we found ourselves stepping in to assist our brides and event clients with planning, vendor coordination, and overall event management. This inspired us to shift our focus and create Avenue Design Studio, a full-service event planning and design company. Whether you’re looking for full-service planning or just need assistance with specific aspects, we provide multiple packages and a la carte options to fit your needs. You dream it, we create it.

I LOVED working with Avenue Design Studio. I used their florist and coordination services for my May wedding, and I could not have been happier. The flowers were absolutely stunning and the coordinator, Morgan, went absolutely above and beyond to make sure my wedding day was perfect. We had a beautiful wedding and could not have done it without them.
Tara Gates F., 3 months ago
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Lionvale Films 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

If you have made it this far on your Journey, that can only mean that you are madly in love and ready to take the next step. At Lionvale Films we customize the entire experience from Storytelling Photography to Cinematic Films. Our inspiration comes from Vintage Film, and through a unique process each love story is individually crafted to be shared and re-lived over and over again.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had Mike from lionvale films wedding shoot my wedding last august and I can’t stress enough the fact that him and his team were wonderful. They’re super professional and fun to be around at the same time. Me and my wife are not the type to be in front of the camera but they made us feel so comfortable and the results were AMAZING!
Arthur, a year ago
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Elaine Li Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Hi, I am Elaine. I am a photographer based in Washington, DC and the surrounding VA and MD areas. When I know that my clients are happy about the pictures I've taken and edited, I know that my art is finally seen and my dream is finally coming true.

Choosing Elaine to capture our wedding ceremony was undoubtedly one of the best decisions we made. She truly captured the essence of our relationship and the intimacy of our ceremony. Elaine's calm demeanor and reassuring direction helped alleviate any nerves I had about being in front of the camera. Thank you for giving us memories that we will cherish for a lifetime!
Jamoya, 2 months ago
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Absolute Beauty by Wendy 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 10
  • Starts at $125
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

I graduated from the Naturella Academy, becoming licensed in Makeup Artistry, Cosmetology, and an Esthetician. I started Absolute Beauty by Wendy to apply my passion for making women feel beautiful. My team and I constantly challenge ourselves to provide a service at the highest level, no matter the occasion. I love serving brides just like you, looking to enhance your existing beauty for your most special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Wendy and the team at Absolutely Beauty were so kind and timely to work with. As a day-of coordinator, our job is to ensure the timeline is executed seamlessly with minimal gaps or hiccups. From the beginning Wendy communicated her team's arrival time and we didn't experience any delays. The bride and her bridesmaids were already gorgeous, but the finishing touches Wendy and her team applied were flawless! We can't wait to work with them again!
Ja'el Mendez, a year ago
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District DJ 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,050
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Thank you for considering District DJ for your wedding! We specialize in providing a wide range of services to make your special day truly unforgettable. With our talented DJs, skilled musicians, engaging photo booths, and mood-setting lighting, we have everything you need to create a magical atmosphere. Our dedicated team will work closely with you to understand your preferences and ensure every detail is taken care of. We are proud to collaborate with the esteemed Dan McGuire Group for exceptional musicians and bands. Contact us today to discuss how we can make your wedding day extraordinary and a day you'll always remember!

Jon was highly recommended by our wedding planner (Lissa Marie Weddings and Events), and we immediately hired him after our initial meeting. It really says something when other vendors only have great things to say! He did such a wonderful job on our wedding day and really kepted everything flowing smoothly with no hiccups. Our ceremony sounds was absolutely perfect and the microphones were sooo easy to use and captured all the sound perfectly. Jon was great at making announcements, (even though it wasn't planned) like when he had to tell people to go to cocktail hour. We also had a photobooth package with him and the attendant did such a great job running the booth. It was definitely the most popular event and our families still raves about the pictures they took! From the moment we met Jon, he was just so easy to talk to and knew exactly what we wanted for the day when we shared our vision. Jon is so professional, supportive, and positive, and I can't imagine having someone else on our special day. He is definitely worth the money and I would hire him again without a doubt for any event!
Wendy G., 4 months ago
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Elizabeth Mae Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Visual storyteller, contagious smile carrier, and documenter of this chapter in your story. It is a joy and honor to be able to call myself a wedding photographer to some truly incredible couples! I am a wife to my amazing husband Dale, lover of all things vintage, a calm in the midst of unexpected situations, and a joy carrier. It is an honor and privilege to capture such a significant time in my couples' lives.

Elizabeth and her team are the best! Elizabeth was amazing through the whole planning process . She is such a talented photographer. She was efficient with the group shots and kept the whole day running smooth. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
Elizabeth M., 10 months ago
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Photography By Brea 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

When I’m not photographing weddings, I am a rock climber, scuba diver, glass blower (#breablowsglass on instagram), ukulele, guitar, and guitarlele player, world traveler, and cat mom to Sherlock (sherlocknessmonster on instagram). During the winter, I teach a video class at the Sheffield Institute of the Recording Arts and I love having a positive impact on my students. Everything I love to do challenges me personally and makes me a stronger person. I feel the most alive when I feel connected to this beautiful planet and the people on it.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Brea after seeing her in action at a friend's wedding, who came away with some incredible photos and highly recommended her to us. We are so glad that we "stole" her for our wedding! Can not speak highly enough of Brea. She is an amazing photographer with a great eye and produced beautiful shots that we will cherish forever. We used her for both our engagement and wedding photos and we are absolutely in love with the wedding album she created for us. She has a great attention to detail without feeling pushy or invasive in the process which is something I really liked.
Christine T., a year ago
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Burroughs Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

We are Burroughs Photography - husband and wife wedding photography team. Primarily, we work in the Maryland, D.C., and Virginia areas, but we travel nationwide and frequently photograph weddings far outside of the DMV. During your wedding day, our goal is to be unobtrusive, fun and relaxing to work with. We want you to enjoy your day and forget we are there so we can get those natural candid moments. We love life, spending time with our 3 little girls, good food, and of course, capturing beautiful couples and their incredible moments. We value diversity and are both proud HBCU graduates. -Jonathan & Alexis -

They spent so much time with us selecting the right positions individually, with our wedding party, and with our families. Burroughs Photography is SUPREME!!
Tiyika T., 9 months ago
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Siwinski Family Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Your day, your memories, your captivating legacy, captured for years to come. I help regular brides create iconic moments so they can celebrate their love for years to come. It’s your day and your memories. Let’s celebrate with captivating photography.

I’ll preface by saying i had been married previously and photographer for my first wedding was “okay.” Krystina is the complete opposite! We hired her for both our engagement and wedding day photos. Krystina is absolutely incredible when it comes to photography and design choices. She brings such unique creativity to her work, which was fantastic for a couple who struggles in that department. She is very responsive, professional, and just so sweet and kind. Both of our families continue to rave about how she handled everything, kept us in schedule and made it look easy. She also managed to help keep my emotions and stress level at bay despite my anxiety on my wedding day. Not only are our photos absolutely stunning but her creative works like photo albums, prints and other little gift ideas are just simply incredible. We have absolutely no regrets hiring Kristina and 100% recommend her services.
Samantha B., 7 months ago
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New Pace Weddings 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

New Pace is an award-winning boutique photo & video studio located in Ardmore, PA. For the past 16 years, we have been recognized by top industry publications for consistency, customer service, delivering stunning visuals, and caring about our couples. Communication is key, because we know that wedding planning can be stressful and challenging to fit in between the gaps of everyday life. The expertise of our in-house planning team will make the most of your time, reduce the number of things you’re responsible for, and minimize your stress.

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New Pace was amazing to work with! From the initial meeting, check ins, and day of videographers were professional, fun, and knowledgeable. They worked seamlessly with our wedding planner, photographer, and social media content creator. We loved how they had extensive music options to choose from, where we even were able to support and use a song from an indie artist we loved. The end result was perfect, exactly what we wanted and beyond. Also, their platform to download and view your final products was so easy!
Mark A., 10 months ago
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Blush and Sage Design 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

I am the founder of a micro flower farm turned floral design studio. My journey began with a simple dream of cultivating beautiful blooms, but as the petals bloomed, so did my love for the art of floral design. I discovered a profound joy in curating unforgettable experiences through floral aesthetics. Through my journey, I have come to recognize that every petal tells a story, every stem holds a memory, and every bouquet is an expression of love and celebration. Let me be your guide through the enchanting world of flowers, where each arrangement becomes a reflection of your journey and a testament to the love you share.

Awarded Best of Zola
I worked with Jo on a few projects so far and I can't wait to work with her again!! She is just the sweetest and does an AMAZING job! Communication is something that's super important to me when working with other wedding vendors, and she is GREAT at communicating!! Her work speaks for itself, I'm obsessed and cannot wait to work with her again!! I'll always recommend her!!!
Sharp Impressions Photo, 4 months ago
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Le Chateau de Crystale Events 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Glamming up our beautiful MD/DC/VA community, Le Chateau de Crystale Events provides custom blooms and the finest designs for the upper echelon of society. Whether it be idyllic weddings, unique corporate events or any memorable milestone that you are celebrating, our specialized team understands that no two events are the same. We love to work with couples in order to create bespoke botanical creations that flawlessly showcase their one-of-a-kind love stories. We contract our services weekly to the White House and apply the same level of top-shelf quality and care to your special event. Let's create something magical together!

Katy did an absolutely incredible job with our wedding florals. We provided her a few inspiration pictures of the look that we were going for and she took it from there and designed the arrangements to perfection. Katy was very flexible and easy to work with, even when we made some super last minute changes (to include the boutonnieres, which we had completely forgotten about until days before the wedding). On the wedding day, Katy stuck around hours after setting up the arrangements to make sure everything was perfect when our vendors flipped the room from the ceremony to reception. This speaks volumes to Katy's dedication to her clients. Thank you Katy!
Kristi, 7 months ago
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Natasha Lamalle Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

The best way to tell honest stories is through keen observation. How do I know? Because I spent 15 years as a journalist before becoming a wedding photographer. By paying attention to the ways you interact with your loved ones, I capture the in-between moments that will, one day, be significant. And using a trained eye and subtle approach, I do so unobtrusively.

Awarded Best of Zola
My wife and I were searching for a photographer who could capture our wedding as it really was, from the intimate moments to the wild dance floor, and Natasha's documentary-style fit our needs exactly! She listened carefully to what we wanted - minimal posed pictures, non-traditional "first look", lots of candids, etc - and she more than delivered. We had 130 guest count and Natasha covered basically every inch of our wedding day, no need or want for a second shooter. She was everywhere and so stealthy that we didn't realize she was so close to us the whole night until we got our pictures back. Our ceremony was outside and dinner/dancing were inside, and regardless of the lighting, the pictures turned out perfectly, she was even able to capture non-blurry pictures of guests jamming on a packed dance floor! She was a pleasure to work with, the instructions of her process were easy to follow from start to finish, and had a lot of examples to look through which gave us a good idea of what we were getting. We especially appreciated that she sent us a few pictures the morning after our wedding as a sneak peek, very nice touch. She's genuinely kind and calm which helped us remain present during our wedding day. Everyone who has seen our photos are amazed by the quality and we are too. We're thrilled we picked Natasha and highly recommend her!
Paulina and J., 2 years ago
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Gold Sky Films 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Hey there, we're Josh and Leslie - A husband and wife who lead a team of videographers. We're here to capture your day in all it's glory! Our passion? Crafting wedding films that are engaging, cinematic, and genuine. We make it our goal to create your film in a way that allows you to not only remember what your day looked like, but also what it FELT like!

Awarded Best of Zola
Josh was absolutely incredible, surpassing all of our expectations! If you're hesitant about hiring a videographer for your wedding, just do it! Find other ways to stay within your budget because nothing can replace the joy of reliving your vows or the little glances and smiles exchanged between you and your partner throughout the day, or the way your dress flows on the dance floor! While wedding photos capture beautiful moments, being able to witness the genuine reactions and hear our loved ones' heartfelt words is something we will treasure forever. The wedding day flies by in the blink of an eye, being able to rewatch our ceremony and hear our vows again is truly priceless. Josh had us both in tears as we watched our highlight video and edited ceremony. We had very specific requests for our video, and Josh listened attentively and delivered beyond our wildest dreams. We received a highlight video, an edited ceremony, and all of the raw footage to relive every precious moment. You can’t go wrong picking Josh as your videographer!
Stacy Faber, a year ago
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Central City Orchestra 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Robin-Banks Entertainment is your mid-Atlantic entertainment resource. Home of award winning Central PA based wedding bands and live entertainment. We pride ourselves on providing premier, high quality entertainment options. We are proudly 100% woman owned and operated. - - - Katie has worked with outstanding corporate/wedding bands from Dallas to Philadelphia to Chicago. In 2016, Katie co-founded Robin-Banks Entertainment, LLC and is a frontline vocalist with Central City Orchestra. Education Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California - Commercial Recording York College of Pennsylvania - B.S. in Music Industry & Recording Technology

Awarded Best of Zola
The Dance Floor was packed all Night!! Katie and the band made my daughter's wedding so much fun!! She kept the party organized and rolling the whole night. She was super to work with! Before and during the wedding. It could not have been a better night!"
Sally R., 4 years ago
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Bonie Weddings 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Classic style
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Bonie Weddings is a wedding photography and videography company, dedicated to capturing those unscripted and genuine moments. From candid laughs and unplanned dance moves to even the cake mishaps (yes, it happens), We're there to preserve the authenticity and genuinely of your special day. Our team of professionals firmly believes that every couple should have the opportunity to capture the memories of their special day without breaking the bank.

I hired Bonie for my daughter's wedding in Arizona in January 2024. This was the best decision I made. They were very responsive and answered all my questions from the start of the process. They worked with my daughter and son-in-law to ensure they knew their style and vision for their wedding. The day of the wedding went perfectly. They were there on time, and made the whole process enjoyable.  You won't regret it, these guys are humble, down to earth, and willing to capture your day in the best way possible.
Matthews, 8 months ago
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Christin Sofka Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Hi! I'm Christin, a destination wedding photographer based in Chattanooga, TN. Specializing in timeless and artful imagery, my expertise goes beyond just taking photos; it's about crafting a visual story that reflects the joy, love, and unique spirit of your celebration.

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Christin Sofka Photography many times. Her talent, attention to detail, care for the client are just some of the many qualities that make her a preferred photographer to our clients. She is organized, timely, and truly walks along side you each step of the way for your big day. Not to mention, amazingly talented at her art. We highly recommend hiring Christin to capture your big day!
Wild Magnolia Events, 6 months ago
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Robin Cinematic Wedding Stories 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Serves Annapolis, MD
  • Offer

You want your wedding to be an unforgettable, cinematically captured experience, to capture you, your love, and the ones you love. To freeze in time this once-in-a-lifetime euphoria, the official start of your forever together. You want the ability to go back and relive it over and over- The look in his eyes when he first saw you coming down the aisle, your family celebrating with you- the excitement, the quiet moments, the crazy dance moves and that is why we are here: Lovers of adventure, and telling love stories cinematically. We’re Desmond & Vera. and we’re here to lead you step-by-step in bringing your dream wedding to life.

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"As the mother of a bride who was getting married during pandemic restrictions that caused us to limit our guests, it was vitally important to me to capture the wedding day on video for those who couldn't attend. I can hardly believe how beautifully they captured the day. They paid attention to all the little details and the video so perfectly captures the joy and celebration of the day." Bridget Ballenger
Bridget B., 3 years ago
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Giuliana Farrays Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

I have an absolute passion for capturing genuine moments and the magic of love that couples share when marrying the love of their life. I love capturing every detail, every special moment you share, stunning portraits of you and your partner-- All of it! My goal is to capture breathtaking photos that take you back in time when you see them in a storytelling & photo-journalistic way and in a vibrant & airy style. Images that will be treasured throughout the years, not only by you but the following generations to come.

Giuliana is incredible to work with. She's worked at Regency at Dominion Valley a couple times, and one of those times was for my own wedding! Both events she has delivered great work in a reasonable amount of time. She helps the day flow smoothly and makes sure no important moment goes uncaptured. I would recommend her both professionally to clients and personally to friends and family.
Cassidy, 4 years ago
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Get Ready Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

We are Luis and Barbara, photographers based in Washington, DC. We had the privilege of studying photojournalism while dating years ago. As a couple, we share our passion for photography and love itself. Therefore, we know how to tell stories filled with real emotions from your special moment while capturing your natural essence. Planning a wedding is filled with important details, and photography is not an exception since our goal is to ensure all your planning is preserved forever. This is why we maintain a high standard of training to deliver consistent quality throughout our images.

Awarded Best of Zola
Luis and Barbara are not only incredibly talented but were a joy to work with. Since we're both deaf, our biggest fear when it came to working with a photographer was how we will manage to communicate. But Luis and Barbara made us feel super comfortable and confident from the very beginning and we had so much fun during our sessions with them. They were consistently communicative, transparent, organized, and informative throughout the whole process. Whenever we saw Luis and Barbara all of the usual wedding stresses just melted away. We truly believe they are magic! And when we got our photos, we couldn't be happier. They were beautiful and we will treasure them forever. We sincerely couldn't have asked for a better photographer team.
Anna, 2 years ago
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Sound Society Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $11,000
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Sound Society is an elite music group performing in New York City, Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, & Washington, DC. Sound Society partners with highly selective clients to create upscale events that are distinctive and unrepeatable. They deliver unrivaled entertainment experiences that get people dancing – and talking.

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It’s been almost a month since my wedding and all anyone can talk about (still!!!) is this band! They were fantastic, high energy, talented beyond measure and knew how to play to their audience. I’m so happy I found them. They were reasonable price compared to other bands we looked at also. Our manager, Hannah, was fantastic with coordination and hearing me out on all of my song requests. 12/10 would definitely contract with again!
Kathryn P., a year ago
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DuHon Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Growing up in rural Virginia my intro to photography came to me at 14 while breaking into abandoned houses with friends to take photos that can only be describe in retrospection as “experimental”. Fast forward a handful of years and I found myself going 'legit' and holding a BFA in photography, later finding yet more perspective and cutting my teeth shooting society events in NYC. Having now spent more years of my life taking photos than not, it’s safe to say that I’m all in.

Cassidy has an amazing report when working with clients and the staff on weddings. We have absolutely had the best experiences from the booking process, through to the ease of the day of the wedding. Always being great at transitioning the clients, bringing smiles to their faces and then producing beautiful imagery. We have loved working with Cassidy for the last 8 years and know that he bring professionalism, a unique perspective, and humor to ever wedding day.
Tabitha Roberts, 4 years ago
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Alice Tran Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

I am so Happy you are here! My name is Alice and I am a portrait and wedding photographer based in Northern Virginia - Maryland - Washington D.C. areas. To me, it has been a privilege to be able to connect with everyone that I had a chance to photograph. My goal is to capture those raw, honest, and authentic emotions so that twenty years from now, you can look back on these photos and still remember exactly how that moment felt. I hope we share the same goal and that I am the photographer you are looking for.

Alice was an absolute delight to work with. The entire process from booking her to the actual wedding day was pleasant, professional, and you feel truly cared for! Alice is the sweetest and kindest person and you can tell she wants to get to know you to capture your personality through these photos. She puts in a lot of effort into the photos and it shows her artistry. If you are looking for someone to capture your big day, seriously, Alice is the absolute best artist, person and photographer ever!
Jenny, 3 years ago
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Olga Gurton Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Olga Gurton is a Siberia-born photographer who has been working as a Maryland engagement photographer and wedding photographer for well over half a decade. Over that time, she’s developed an amazing ability to help couples lower their guard, allowing her to take some of the rawest, most sincere photographs you’re likely to come across. In addition to the remarkable honesty of her work, we’re rather taken with her careful composition, which uses soft light, clever yet subtle framing, and a focus on simple, elemental emotions.” Peerspace "9 best engagement photographers in Baltimore, MD"

Awarded Best of Zola
Warm and Beautiful Photos by an Incredible Photographer UPDATE (6/2/21): Olga continues to be incredible and everything we could have ever dreamed of in a wedding photographer. She also took care of finding us a second photographer (Marcus), a videographer (Glenn), and a live stream assistant (Matt) - all of whom were wonderful, professional, kind, and talented. We were able to do first look/couple photos around the Library of Congress and Supreme Court with Olga, Marcus, and Glenn and all three made it a fun and easy-going experience that resulted in truly stunning photos. After the wedding (and the "engagement shoot") Olga sent us a "sneak peak" of the photos within just a few days! We are so grateful we found her and could not recommend her and her team enough!!! ORIGINAL (7/12/20): Olga is AMAZING. We hired her for our wedding several months after we got engaged and were not intending to do an engagement shoot (my fiance does not love pictures haha). But after COVID forced us to postpone our wedding by 11 months, we decided that an engagement-style photo shoot on our would-be wedding date would be a great way to make a sweet memory on a tough date. Olga was sweet, supportive, and flexible as we figured out details for a new date and added the extra photo session. She is down to earth and made both of us feel immediately at ease during the session. She was as excited as we were to get gorgeous photos at the Lincoln and then silly ones at GW (where we both graduated from). I have always believed that engagement/wedding photos should radiate warmth and happiness and Olga has blown us away with her ability to capture our love in photos in a way that can't help but make you smile.
Margarita, 3 years ago
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Artistry by Marquita Hair and Makeup 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 3
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Marquita Chambers was born in the Washington, DC metro area and found her love of makeup after graduating high school. She then found herself in love with the beauty industry where she began working at beauty retailer, Sephora, to gain knowledge of skincare, luxury cosmetics lines and to experience working with clients one-on-one.

Awarded Best of Zola
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Marquita for my wedding. She listened to me, asked great questions, and made our time getting ready for my wedding enjoyable. She has a creative mind. I asked for color on my lips and she blended a warm, vibrant lip color that fit our color scheme and my personality. Marquita was professional. She listened to any contract concerns I had, she was on time. She worked well with the other contractors such as the photographer, church staff, and wedding planner. If you want someone who works hard and delivers beautiful results, I highly recommend Marquita.
Kelly W., 2 years ago
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The Lauren Louise Collective 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $7,500
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

I was born and raised in a quiet seaside town on the South Shore of Long Island. I grew up in a place where good, strong love grows with parents who have been together since they were 16 years old. They taught me that true love grows in the face of hardship and, as strong believers in their faith, that love is, indeed, patient and kind. And so as soon as I realized that wedding photography didn’t have to be posed and mechanical; that I could shoot weddings from a more organic and authentic lens; that I could document a story, not direct one, I was hooked!

The Lauren Louise Collective team has always been at the top of their game with professionalism and beautiful work. They are easy to work with, fun and it shows how much they truly love their job! Since meeting Lauren it has always been a team player attitude for anything and everything pertaining to couples and their day and it truly shows in the gorgeous imagery she captures. I have always said that Lauren has a way of capturing people at their best!
Elizabeth, 4 years ago
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Vega Luxe Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Founded by Michelle G. Vega, Vega Luxe Events is a luxury wedding and design planning firm. Based in NYC, we can plan your wedding wherever your imagination takes you. With extensive experience in producing elevated affairs, our team is committed to executing your vision flawlessly. Ultimately, we aim to create a unique and unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Let us help you tell your love story!

As a fellow vendor in the wedding industry and a photographer, I had the pleasure of working with Michelle on a recent wedding, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Michelle brings a level of ease and professionalism to the day that truly sets her apart. Her dedication and passion for weddings shine through in every detail, making every moment feel seamless and special. Behind the scenes, her hard work and organizational skills ensure that everything runs smoothly, allowing everyone involved to focus on their roles without any stress. Working with her was an absolute delight; her calm demeanor and efficient coordination made the whole experience enjoyable. Michelle is not just a wedding planner; she is a true blessing to any wedding team. Thank you, Michelle, for making such a significant day even more beautiful with your touch. Your passion and dedication are genuinely inspiring!
John Castillo, 5 months ago
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Howerton+Wooten Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Imagine a wedding that truly reflects your unique love story and personality. At Howerton+Wooten Events, we are dedicated to making that vision a reality. Our experienced team takes the time to understand your essence and energy as a couple, forming meaningful connections that reveal who you are, how you live, and how you love. With this deep understanding, we design stunning wedding experiences that are vivid, personal reflections of your lifestyle, taste, and journey together. The result is a wedding you will cherish for a lifetime, a beautiful celebration that is unmistakably and uniquely yours.

Words cannot define the worth and joy it was to have Kawania and her team be a part of my wedding day. She was a constant advocate for our needs and budget throughout the process, being realistic at every turn. What I know now is that what you get with Kawania is experience and know-how of the industry. She has planned several weddings and events before and knows how to troubleshoot mishaps that may happen on the wedding day in real time. She understands that the day of the event is a special moment for everyone involved and she knows not to bring stress to the wedding party and to allow them to live in the moment. At subsequent weddings, I have felt that my friends needed this approach with their planners on their wedding day/weekend. I, being their guest or in their bridal party felt the disorganization that their planners or self-planning brought. This was not the case with Kawania. We had glowing comments about our wedding day for even a year after and how it was not just a ceremony but a day of entertainment. She is an excellent communicator. We had regular meetings throughout the year, about once a week. I have seen my friends have wedding planners who do not get back to them for several days after they have a question about their wedding. Kawania brought my vendors to me instead of me having to look for vendors on my own and when one did not work she always had another one that could take the place. She set up meetings with me and my vendors one-on-one and reviewed all of our vendor contracts to make sure that we were getting a fair contract and that expectations for the vendor and for us were both reasonable and what we were looking for. Being a very busy working professional I appreciated that Kawania went above and beyond to make sure that I stayed on the schedule and was extremely patient when there were moments when I could not. I value how she brought my vision to life and had such great attention to small details that my day was exceptional. I have seen my guests feature elements of my wedding at their subsequent events and it speaks to how she was able to set the bar high for what a classy and unique event should be. Far beyond a wedding planner, she has become someone that I keep in contact with after the wedding. She even checked in on me when there was a major catastrophic event that took place in the area where I lived months after the wedding. There were even moments when I became uncertain or stressed and focused on the wrong thing when it came to my wedding. Kawania, quite like a mother figure helped me realize what my focus should be and to ignore all other distractions so that when I walked down the aisle, I was in full confidence of how the day was going to be and did not feel a single ounce of stress on my wedding day. I could not be more thrilled to work with Kawania again. Although I do not see myself getting remarried I would certainly work with her for any big event I needed in the future. She has such a positive energy and global about her and brings a light to every interaction even difficult ones that makes her pleasant, respectable, dependable, and all around the absolute reason why my big day went off such success. I cannot state how tirelessly she and her team worked so when I did meet them in person but felt like I was meeting friends who knew exactly what I wanted. You will not regret working with Kawania and Howerton Wooten events!
M-E J., a month ago
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Lindsay Mack Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

I’m LINDSAY, the owner & main photographer of Lindsay Mack Photography. I am based out of Warrenton, Virginia. And I am bit of a sucker for real, authentic, passionate love. When I shoot your wedding, I want you to remember each moment, vividly. I want you to relive that first moment when your Dad saw you in your dress. I want you to feel the moment when the love of your life laid his eyes on you as you were approaching the aisle. The moment when the groomsman does a split on the dance floor? Yes, that too. ALL OF IT. I am here to serve you, to work along side you and to capture those once in a life time feels.

Lindsay is a true pro! She helped organize an 8 hour styled shoot for my new farm wedding venue and knocked it out of the park. She has a wonderful way of making everyone feel super comfortable, she seamlessly managed two different sets of brides/grooms, additional models, flower girls, hair/makeup scenes, ceremonies and receptions while capturing every aspect of my 40 acre farm in the process. I can't recommend her enough and she will be at the top of my preferred vendors list as one of the best photographers in the region!
Bluemont Belle Farm, 2 months ago
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Aspen Strings 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

Aspen Strings brings you live music for weddings, private and corporate events to the Tri-State area (NY, NJ & PA) and beyond. We make any event an elevated experience for your guests with a tasteful selection of classical, jazz, Bossa nova, Flamenco, Samba, Latin & Tango arrangements.

We had a wonderful experience working with Aspen Strings for our wedding! They were super friendly and easy to get in touch with throughout the planning process. We picked some unique songs for our processional that typically have heavy orchestration involved but Bryan was able to arrange them to sound beautiful on just guitar. The bossa nova they played for our cocktail hour was also incredible, everyone loved it! Such great style and energy all around, we couldn’t have asked for better live music on our special day.
Lauren C., a month ago
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Create You Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Annapolis, MD

We are a team of creative professionals who specialize in coordination, design and planning. We offer full, partial or month of wedding planning and design packages. We also do bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, retirement or engagement parties. Our design team provides full and partial venue design and execution.

When it came time to plan our own wedding, we weren’t completely sold on the idea of a wedding planner, but our friends told us how we should consider it because of their experience with Create You Events. For them, Vicky and her team were able to assist with a lot of the burden of wedding planning and coordination and said their help was definitely worth the added cost. We remembered the positive first impression we had when we saw them in action at our friend's wedding and decided to have an introductory call. Vicky and her team were very flexible on the services and packages to meet our specific needs. We ultimately decided to have them help us with planning, design/decorations, and day of coordination. For planning, Vicky and the team showed their expertise in the wedding industry. For us, we weren’t as familiar with all the terminology and customs for weddings and Vicky was able to guide us through everything from the best way to talk to vendors and what to look for when touring our venue. She helped keep us on schedule in terms of what work needed to be done throughout the months leading up to the wedding date, and was great at motivating us throughout the process. She and her team stayed up late through the night to do planning calls with us, and were always available and responsive for any questions we had. The team members were so patient and understanding, and great sounding boards for every detailed decision, no matter how small. When my wife had minor decision fatigue melt-downs over whether or not to pay extra for chargers and colorful linens, or which exact flowers to include in the bouquets, Vicky and her team were there to talk through our thought process and help us get to a decision we felt comfortable with. We also had the Create You Events team help us with designing our wedding invites, menus, programs, and signage, which all came out beautifully. They really understood what we were looking for in terms of colors and styles and were able to just take some sample Pinterest pictures to be able to make amazing designs for us. As for the wedding day itself, we ran into many logistical issues with our venue and the (lack of) venue staff. Vicky and her team really stepped up to fill in multiple roles last minute, and make sure everything went smoothly for us. There were so many issues that we didn't even know about, and the Create You team handled them seamlessly. Looking back, we’re so glad we decided to spend the money to have the Create You Events team help us for our wedding. If you’re thinking about having a team help you out for an event, we highly recommend hiring Vicky and her team. Their support and guidance during our wedding planning process and during the wedding day itself were really indispensable.
Lily X., 6 months ago

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