Kathryn and Ryan were married on a gorgeous September day on Gibson Island in Maryland. Their wedding day was filled with lots of special details and events that truly made their wedding day their own, along with beautiful nautical details that were perfect for their Gibson Island wedding.
Kathryn got ready in a cottage at a private residence on Gibson Island. Kathryn’s bridal gown was a beautiful Jenny Yoo dress from BHLDN. Kathryn and Ryan did a first look prior to their ceremony at a spot on Gibson Island called “The Point” where there is a very skinny strip of beach land at the very end of the Island that juts out into the Chesapeake Bay.
One of the most touching details of their wedding day was the cane that accompanied the groom and groomsmen. It was there to represent Ryan’s grandfather who was to be Ryan’s best man, but had passed away before the wedding day. They tied his tie to the cane, and it was often by Ryan’s side.
The couple exchanged their vows inside St. Christopher by the Sea, which is a quaint and historic chapel on Gibson Island. They had their flower girl place dog treats along the aisle instead of flowers so that their dog named Bear could walk down the aisle as their “ring BEARer” – which was an adorable and clever reference to How I Met Your Mother because their dog’s name was perfect for the joke!
After their ceremony, Kathryn and Ryan took a private boat ride to their reception at the Gibson Island Boathouse. They were greeted by all of their wedding guests upon arriving to the dock, and then the celebration began! The night concluded with a sparkler exit along the dockside of the Boathouse.
Congratulations, Kathryn and Ryan! It was such an honor to be your wedding photographer!
The amazing vendors who made this day possible:
Ceremony: St. Christopher by the Sea Church – Gibson Island
Reception Venue: Gibson Island Yacht Club
Photographer: Christa Rae Photography
Bridal Gown Designer: Jenny Yoo
Bridal Boutique: BHLDN – Anthropologie
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Azazie
Hair & Makeup Artistry: Hair Rehab Salon
Florist: Maher’s Florist
Groom & Groomsmen’s Suits: Men’s Warehouse
Cake Artistry: Main Ingredient
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