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Category Archives: Weddings

Emily & Logan’s Wedding | Green Hill Country Club

It was a gorgeous June day for a Green Hill Country Club wedding in Quantico Maryland where Emily & Logan declared their vows overlooking the Wicomico River. Surrounded by friends and family—both near and far—it was truly a beautiful and heartfelt celebration. I arrived at Emily’s childhood home where I met the girls looking fabulous...

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    Chris & Natalie’s Wedding | The Oaks Waterfront Inn

    It was the perfect autumn day for Chris & Natalie’s wedding at The Oaks Waterfront Inn in St. Michaels, Maryland. This was my last wedding of the year and it was truly an honor to capture this celebration! These college sweethearts pledged their love and commitment to each other as they stood in front of...

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      Jackie & Bob’s Ripken Stadium Wedding

      It’s not everyday that I get to shoot a wedding at a baseball stadium. Jackie & Bob’s wedding at Ripken Stadium was surely a one-of-a-kind celebration filled with baseball details and refreshing twists to the standard wedding rituals. Monique joined me at the stadium where we headed up to the girls suite to shoot all...

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        Vicki & Connor’s Wedding | The Lodges at Gettysburg

        I have been looking forward to Vicki & Connor’s wedding ever since shooting their Longwood Gardens engagement session last Fall. I arrived at The Lodges at Gettysburg and was immediately struck by the beautiful picturesque view. Nestled on the top of the hill, the venue overlooks the historic Gettysburg fields and Hunter Lake. Vicki & Connor had a lakeside...

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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.