Real Weddings: Alexandra & Eric

A chance encounter put Alexandra and Eric at the same bar in San Francisco, where Alexandra was presenting her graduate thesis at a conference. After enjoying each other’s company so much that night, the two went on their first official date the very next evening as Alexandra would soon be heading home to Baltimore. She and Eric had both fallen in love, and from that moment on they continued dating long distance until Alexandra could move out to S.F. Eric proposed on the same rooftop where the couple first said they loved one another, and the fete planning began. The couple enlisted a wedding planner to help remotely carry out their elegant, romantic plans. Although rain pushed the events indoors, the reality of their wedding vision far exceeded their fantasies. After the pair had their first looks in the lobby, a violinist played as Alexandra was given away by her father to Eric in front of 140 guests at their ceremony. The magical day continued into night with a cocktail hour, dinner, cake, dancing, late night noshes and confetti canons marking the celebration of the newlyweds’ love.

Wedding Details

LOCATION: Baltimore, MD

TIME OF YEAR: Fall

WEDDING STYLE: elegant, classic, romantic

CEREMONY & RECEPTION: Four Seasons Baltimore

MENU: Passed hors d’oeuvres at cocktail hour then kale, shaved fennel and apple salad with blood orange dressing; for the entrée a duet plate of grilled beef tenderloin and jumbo lump crab cake paired with corn risotto and asparagus

DESSERT: cake and a dessert station with chocolate tartlets, mini donuts, mixed berry shortcake verrine and mini apple pies

FIRST DANCE SONG: “You Are The Best Thing” by Ray Lamontagne

INSPIRATION: an elegant, romantic vibe and colors inspired by our flowers

SPECIAL FEATURES:  surprise confetti cannons; signature cocktails of Manhattans and Strawberry Gin Collins; views of the pristine Baltimore Harbor; wedding dress by Austin Scarlett — winner of the first season of Project Runway; late-night snack menu of mini beef sliders and mini burrata flatbreads; welcome bags

HONEYMOON: Nicaragua, Vietnam & Thailand

COLORS: 

Vendors

• Photographer: Eli Turner Studios
• Florist: Holly Heider Chapple Flowers
• Videographer: Bowen Films
• Wedding Planning Services: Elizabeth Bailey Weddings
• Ceremony & Reception Venue: Four Seasons Baltimore
• Caterer: Four Seasons Baltimore
• Cake Designer: Buttercream Bakeshop
• Music: String quartet for ceremony String Poets and DJ Evan Reitmeyer for reception
• Lighting & Rentals: Event Pro
• Print Materials: Hyegraph Invitations and Calligraphy and MLC designs
• Make Up Artist: Nikki Fraser Lemon at Beauty ‘n The Bride
• Hair/Salon: NRG Hair
• Bridal Gown: Austin Scarlett at Kleinfeld’s
• Bride’s Shoes: Christian Dior
• Bridesmaids Dresses: Amsale and Bella Bridesmaids
• Groom: Custom Tom James
• Groomsmen: The Black Tie
• Rings: Fine Gems & Jewelry