Emily + Jim - Rutledge Farm Wedding - White Hall, Maryland

August 4, 2020

2020 Wedding

As most everyone in the wedding industry knows, this is the year of making plans and remaking plans and going with the flow in terms of wedding planning — Emily and Jim were no exception.

They had originally planned to get married in Italy!! How amazing is that!! As you can imagine their plans had to drastically change and they were excited to then have their wedding at one of their favorite restaurants in Baltimore - the gorgeous Bar Vasquez. Once limits were put on the restaurants in Baltimore City — plans had to change once again to them having the full wedding on Emily’s parents farm… to then finding out they could have the reception portion at Bar Vasquez. THEN just 4 days before their wedding date they found out that indoor dining in the city was closed and they had to look for a plan number FIVE!

All along Emily was looking at the big picture — she was getting to marry her best friend, regardless of the location and plans — in the end she and Jim would be husband and wife and that was all that mattered. The final plan came together two days before their big day — the amazing people at Bar Vasquez took it upon themselves to locate a local winery who would host the reception at their outdoor venue. Bar Vasquez would take care of the catering there….and it was amazing! The family behind Basignani Winery graciously welcomed Emily, Jim and all of their family and friends to their gorgeous location in Sparks, Maryland.

The day couldn’t have turned out more perfect — yes, not all of their close family and friends could make it but they were able to watch via zoom and even had a champagne and Georgetown Cupcake toast with the couple after their ceremony. The weather was amazing, the setting was perfect and also meant so much to the couple as it was where Emily grew up and held so many memories.

The love was felt all day long and everyone was thrilled to celebrate the marriage of Emily and Jim and forget a little about the craziness of todays world. Emily and Jim — thanks for the escape and trusting me with capturing the memories of one of the most important days in your life. Congratulations you did it!! :)