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There’s something us private school kids will only because we all went to private school. We’ve got Bryn Mawr, Garrison Forest, Calvert Hall and Mount St Joe represented. How awesome.

Alexa and Zach hired us thanks to the amazing referrals from Ashley + Travis and Abby + Bryn. When we met these two we were like “ummm yah, they are totally our client.” Not because of what they spent or their details or their timeline, but because simply put, they are real, they are sweet, and they know how to have fun.

The day started at Hotel Revival, a really cool Parisian Hotel in Mount Vernon. The collage wall, holy moly, how gorgeous. I was so excited to know that the wedding party was getting ready there, followed by a really sweet first look on the greens of Mt Vernon, with some chill in the air and a slight breeze. 

When I walked into the room, Amanda was in the makeup chair, beaming. I was so excited to see our bride, and to know that she was so excited to see us was the best feeling. Seeing us made it feel more real she said, and we gave her a hug and got to work. Her details were beautiful, her dress stunning, and my personal favorite, the reveal with her dad. He gave her a music box, custom sound, a song from her childhood.

Saboring Champagne and eating Pizza. I mean, seriously… what a great theme for an engagement session! When Brandon emailed me proposing this idea, Patrick and I were like, absolutely. Dress up, drink champagne (or pretend to) and totally sit with feet over the water eating a box of yummy Papa Johns Pizza… we were all about it.

We are so excited to share the wedding of the newly married Travis and Ashley Holmes!

Not only did they get married at one of Maggie’s sentimental locations (The McDonogh School), but they also had a stunning weather day, amazing bridal party, and details galore! The Belevedere Hotel was their reception venue. Wait until you see this amazing venue!

Maggie met Travis when they started teaching at McDonogh almost 5 years ago. They were both first year teachers and they both were single at the time. Almost a year ago, we got an email from an Ashley Miller, and a Travis Holmes. Maggie was ectatic, because she knew that Travis Holmes had to be the same guy she taught with right out of college. Ashley and Travis have become dear friends of ours and we loved celebrating the day with them!