Elkridge Furnace Inn Wedding | Claire & Ryan

Claire and Ryan had their Elkridge Furnace Inn wedding this past Friday.  We were apart of Emily & Alex’s wedding (Claire’s sister) who also had their ceremony and reception at the Inn.  Claire’s Aunt & Uncle tied the knot here years ago, and it seems as though it became a family tradition to get married at the Elkridge Furnace Inn.  They were surrounded by all their closest friends and family who tore up the dance floor with DJ Urban Cowboy.

“On a random July night in Baltimore (July 2, 2015 to be exact), The Band Perry was playing at Pier Six Pavilion. Claire and Holly Hunt (friend) decided to take the short 10-minute walk from Fell’s Point to the concert venue, sit on the ledge across the water (aka the free seats), and listen to the band play.

While on the way, Holly got a call from her friend Kevin DiGrazia who was looking to hang out. Holly invited him to join and guess who came with him? None other than Ryan Hans Gates.

Kevin and Ryan arrived at the ledge, sat down, and started making small talk. Ryan immediately poked fun at Claire’s high school, age, and religion but eventually won her over by offering to get her Chipotle from the nearby location.

The night ended with an actual fireworks show for July 4th, so we can officially say that there were sparks and fireworks when they first met. The rest is history.”

Lindsay with Up Dos For I Do’s made this perfect high bun for Claire.I couldn’t get enough of Claire’s Vince Camuto blush lace heels.  Plus this awesome wall decoration made for a perfect background. Don’t be afraid to take things down and move them around.  I always remember to put them back!Elkridge Furnace Inn Wedding Vendors:
Wedding Venue: Elkridge Furnace Inn
Wedding Photographer: Carly Fuller Photography
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Bridal Dress: WTOO by Watters
Bridal Shoes: Vince Camuto
Grooms Shoes: Men’s Wearhouse
Grooms Tux/Suit: Men’s Wearhouse
Cufflinks: Men’s Wearhouse
Rings: Tacori via Smyth Jewelers
Makeup Artist: Up Dos for I Dos
Hair Stylist: Up Dos for I Dos
Florist: My Flower Box Events
DJ/Band: DJ Urban Cowboy
First Dance Song: Can’t Help Falling In Love – Cover by Ingrid MichaelsonDad’s last daughter to get married and I think he had a pretty fun role in making her photos pretty EPIC! Thanks for the help with the veil dad 🙂Fall leaves were changing so beautifully in the woods behind Claire & Ryan’s ceremony. One of my FAVORITE behind the scenes of wrangling toddlers in a wedding party!! Lol  I can’t tell if Claire’s mom is wanting in or out of the photo! haha LOVE it, this is what it really looks minutes before perfect portraits 😉The first kiss as husband and wife in the gardens at Elkridge Furnace Inn, where Claire’s Aunt & Uncle, & both sisters also tied the knot!  Strutting your stuff as husband and wife for the first time out front of their wedding venueSimple grey and white classic details in the tent at Elkridge Furnace inn made the space look so elegant!
Emily and Alex’s son Josh warmed up to the camera and was such a ham!  Love getting to see past couples and their new families grow.Who says that your kids ever grow up?! haha Ryan’s gramma Donia was the sweetest and had the best sense of humor with these four kids who were total goof balls all night!The flower girls wanted to join in for the mother son dance and it sure made the cutest reaction from everyone inside their wedding tent at the Elkridge furnace innToss the baby, these parents were professionals at having a good time and including their three kids in the wedding festivities at Elkridge Furnace InnAmazing dance photos happen when your friends and family really let loose and know how to twirl!