Melissa and Matthew were married in a beautiful ceremony overlooking the bay  at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville, Maryland on a lovely, warm day in mid-October. Their fun filled and lively reception was held in the Beach House Ballroom. These two are high school sweethearts, and you can feel the love between them in every photo!

The couple chose to have a first look, and we had plenty of time for photos, both before and after the ceremony!

Matthew proposed to Melissa in Downtown Annapolis before attending a music festival in Eastport. He took her to a private water overlook in the area and proposed to her there.

Congratulations, newlyweds! It was such an honor to photograph the love between you two and to capture your wedding day!

The amazing vendors who made this day possible:

Accommodations: The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Venue: Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Photographer: Christa Rae Photography

Florist: Blooms Reston Floral

Hair & Makeup Artistry: Modern Bridal Studio

Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Dessy

Bridal Boutique: Ellie’s Bridal Boutique

Tuxes: Jos A Bank

Officiant: Trevor Cox, friend of the couple

DJ: KC from DJ D-MAC and Associates

Cake: Sweethearts Patisserie

Invitations: Shine Wedding Invitations