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Category Archives: Weddings

Rachel & Vincent’s Celebrations at the Bay Wedding

Rachel & Vincent’s May waterfront wedding at Celebrations at the Bay in Pasadena Maryland was full of blush pink accents, the cutest little ring bearers, and a whole lot of love! This sweet couple declared their personal handwritten vows in front of family and friends on the lawn overlooking the bay. In the distance, you...

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    Liz & Owen’s Center Club Wedding | Baltimore Maryland

    A gorgeous color palette of white, gold, and champagne and a stunning reception room 16 floors above the Baltimore Inner Harbor, Liz & Owen’s wedding at the Center Club in Baltimore was stunning! The Bride & Bridesmaids started their day with hair & makeup (and their very own bottles of Champagne) at the Royal Sonesta...

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      Jess & Kevin’s Old Town Hall Wedding | Fairfax VA

      Jess & Kevin’s Old Town Hall wedding, in the charming and historic district of Fairfax Virginia, was a beautiful Fall day celebration with friends & family. These newlyweds have been together for over 15 years! They knew it was meant to be when they first met while playing tennis back in their high school days....

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        Jessie & Dan’s Wedding | The Oaks Waterfront Inn

        I had the honor of photographing Jessie & Dan’s wedding at The Oaks Waterfront Inn in St. Michaels, Maryland. Their wedding day was filled with nautical themed accents, navy blue attire, and yellow + white florals. It may have been a hot June day, but that didn’t stop anyone from celebrating the day away with...

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          Melissa Hoko Photography is a Maryland based wedding & portrait photographer. Passionate about telling your story and ready for wherever the adventure takes us.