My favorite part of meeting Kara + Jason last summer to talk about their wedding was hearing them tell the story of how they met. They were at a Halloween party — she, dressed like a devil and he, in a 1930s mobster costume. They spoke for only two minutes. And Kara learned precisely three things about Jason. Yet that was enough to find him on Facebook and spark a flirtation. “We later realized that our office windows faced each other,” she told me, “and that I had been staring at the back of his shoulders every day.” They exchanged vows and rings in a beautiful ceremony at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront that was officiated by the rabbi who performed Kara’s bat mitzvah ceremony. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a bride look more elegant than Kara did in her very architectural gown on Jason’s arm in a midnight blue tuxedo. The wedding was infused with all kinds of personal details, from the rabbi’s personal recollections of a teenaged Kara to the lovely little desserts that awaited guests at their dinner seats because, as the couple put it, life is too sweet to not eat dessert first. It was nothing but fun to work with these two, their friends and their families for such a marvelous occasion. Here are many of my favorites from Kara + Jason’s big day:
Kara sent a big box of surprises to Jason’s suite for him to open as he got ready the afternoon of their wedding. 
Upstairs, it was time for Kara to step into her wedding gown. 
Everyone who spotted Kara for the first time in her wedding attire made faces like these. Truly, she was stunning. 
Jason’s nervous excitement as he waited to see Kara for the first time that day was palpable.
After a few outdoor portraits of the couple and their wedding party, we dashed inside to escape the approaching rain and to shoot family photos. 
Then, it was time to sign the ketubah, the Jewish marriage contract. 
And after the veiling of Kara, it was time for the public ceremony that would be witnessed by all their family and friends. 
I love this next image that my assistant Andrew caught of Kara + Jason as they circled each other in a modern twist on the Jewish wedding custom. 
Married! 
A few reception details. 
A beautiful first dance. 
A rousing Hora kicked off the evening’s dancing. 
A trio of toasts. 
A little photobooth fun. 
A pair of parent dances. 
Jason’s parents were honored with a krenzel dance to celebrate the marriage of their last child. 
And there was lots of fun and frivolity as the outstanding band Milan 77 kept the party going until the very end.
Many, many congratulations, Kara + Jason. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you, your friends and your families.
Credits:
Photography: Jennifer McMenamin Photography, LLC
Ceremony & Reception: The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
Officiants: Rabbi Steven Schwartz & Cantor Thom King
Ceremony musicians: Canterbury Strings
Event coordinator: Plan It Perfect Events
Lighting designers: PSAV
Rentals: Event Dynamics
Bridal attire: Le Spose de Gio from Kleinfeld Bridal
Bridesmaids’ attire: Jenny Yoo
Groom’s attire: SuitSupply
Florist: JJ Cummings Floral Co.
Band: EBE Entertainment’s Milan 77
Videographer: Zinnia Films
Invitations: The Pleasure of Your Company
Papergoods: Papers Plus
Photobooth: Pixilated
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Jennifer, your pics are gorgeous. I had to miss the wedding, but you gave me a little hint of just how beautiful it was. Really warmed my heart!
Thanks so much for your blog. Everyone was so emotional and excited, and it was reflected in your work.
Thank you so much, Ellen! I truly appreciate your kind words. I could not have had more fun working with Kara + Jason. Their wedding day was so joyous to photograph! Thank you again for the kind note.
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