Madison + Zane | Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Wedding | Photos by Lydia Jane (www,lydiajane.com)

It'll probably come as no surprise that I adore greenery. I have 30+ plants in my small apartment and jump at any opportunity to shoot in lush green nature. I mean, just take a browse through my wedding and engagement galleries. Lots of nature! So, heavens, when Madison emailed me about her wedding at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens my heart skipped a beat. I'd photographed at this venue once before and loved how much beautiful, natural light flooded the Atrium. Not to mention the actual gardens out back! What a great day and even greater couple. Shout out to the talented Calla at Weddings by Calla for connecting me with the bride and groom. It was lovely working with you again, Calla!

VENDORS:

Wedding Planner: Weddings by Calla
Ceremony & Reception: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Dress: 'Judith' by BHLDN
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Jewelry: Stella Blue Design
Hair and Makeup: Les Bourgeois Artistry
Groom’s Suit: The Black Tux
Bride's Sister's Dress: Jenny Yoo
Florist: Léroy French Flowers
Caterer: Great Blue Heron
DJ: Slable

Some weddings are so joyful I can't help but smile thinking back on them even a year later! This wedding at The Elkridge Furnace Inn is one of those. Julie is the sort of bride to jump up and hug you before you even get the words "hi!" out of your mouth. Michael is a complete gentleman who can also kick it on the dance floor with the best of them. I loved every second of being around these two on their wedding day. The day was full of meaningful DIY details by Julie's family and friends and all of their favorite people (including Mike and Julie's sweet puppy Cuylie).