Amie + Nathan | Married!
April 29, 2010Last weekend, I had the opportunity to photograph my first wedding at the Baltimore Zoo! If you are like me you might not even know that you could have a wedding at the zoo. 
The ceremony was held outside at one of the pavilions (by the water-soooo pretty), and the reception was held in the Mansion House. The weather was perfect and it was a beautiful wedding! You might remember Amie and Nathan from their engagement session a few weeks ago. To view it click here.  Their engagement session was awesome.. I just love their style… and the wedding details were amazing as well!
Amie and Nathan had actually planned to get married next month, but moved their date up because her dad is sick. I am amazed at the strength of their family. It was such a blessing to watch Amie and her dad together… I can’t tell you how many times I teared up throughout the evening just watching them together. What a special Father Daughter Dance. And, watching Amie’s parents together was such a testimony of God’s goodness as well. What strength it must take to go through such a hard time together and still have such hope and joy. I feel so blessed to have been a part of such a significant day in Amie and Nathan and their families lives.
So, with that said…. there were some awesome vendors that made this day special!
Amie Decker, who you know I love did the hair and makeup with her team! Gorgeous!
The venue was of course the Baltimore Zoo. If you are interested in getting married there, your contact would be Jane. She is fabulous.
Catering was done by Bear Bros. Catering Company.
Frank with Friendly Entertainment did an awesome job as the evenings DJ.
The cake was done by The Cake Fairy. It looked AMAZING!
Rental Company: ABC Party and Tent Rental
The wedding officiant was Mike Rallo… and he did an excellent job for the service… and has known Amie for years!
The Flowers were taken care of by Flowers by Lana… (the link is attached to her email)
And lastly, the awesome car you see at the end of the post is from Her Majesty’s Service.
I think that covers it for the vendors…. everyone involved did such an amazing job!
And now on to the photos… I blogged some of my favorites from the day, and also posted a slideshow below that shares the day with you. Their gallery will be ready shortly on the client page.
To view their slideshow, click here:
On with the photos! Amie got ready at her place in Canton…
Amie and Nathan choose to see eachother before the wedding ceremony for a “First Glance.” (Which I LOVE, LOVE and totally suggest!) Her dad met her at the car, and walked her to the place that Nathan would see her for the first time…
We took some photos at the Conservatory before heading over to the Zoo. If you have never been there…. you should! It is absolutely gorgeous, and I LOVE shooting there!
These photos were taken near the Pavilion where they had their ceremony… Just to give you an idea of what a gorgeous place the Zoo is. I think I had pictured a wedding in the zoo… where there would be cages and animals, etc…. That was not the case at all! It is over near Druid Hill Park, so there is beautiful scenery everywhere!
And just so you get a glance of the ceremony site at the Pavilion… 
Such a sweet dance….
I had to post this dancing photograph… It is not every day that a guy on the dance floor does a split right in front of you. Impressive!
Rather than doing a sparkler exit at the zoo, Amie and Nathan did a sparkler entrance at Little Havanna instead. Super fun!!
Amie Evans-Burkholder posted the following on 12.12.09 at 12:38 pm.
Seeing these photos is like reliving the moments. Unbelievable!!! Words can’t describe how much we love them all.
Koby posted the following on 12.12.09 at 1:02 pm.
Congrats Amie, enjoyed the photos, very artistic and classy.
janel posted the following on 12.12.09 at 1:09 pm.
wow, gorgeous photos! congrats agains!
Lisa McCarl posted the following on 12.12.09 at 1:09 pm.
Amie,
Your photos are absolutely stunning! WOW! So many beautiful images to absorb. You look and your groom look fabulous! Loved the venue, sparklers, antique car, black and white photos… It looked like a fairy tale wedding! Congratulations to you both!
Nancy posted the following on 12.12.09 at 1:23 pm.
Amie, the pics are great, really liked the black and white! Your hair looked great too! Also, great idea with the little birds. How original!
alecia posted the following on 12.12.09 at 1:48 pm.
most beautiful bride ever
Shannon posted the following on 12.12.09 at 1:51 pm.
You look so in love!! Congrats!!
Denise Evans posted the following on 12.12.09 at 2:24 pm.
wow, I loved each one. great variety of pictures. You did a lovely job, I can’t wait to see the rest.
Larry Evans posted the following on 12.12.09 at 2:27 pm.
they are great shots. like the assortment and angles.
Shannon Zirkle posted the following on 12.12.09 at 2:33 pm.
Congratulations Amie! You look so beautiful.
leslie hunt posted the following on 12.12.09 at 3:06 pm.
Amie–What terrific photos. I especially like the one of you and your father dancing. You look spectacular and what a gorgeous day. Best wishes to you both–Leslie
Stacyv posted the following on 12.12.09 at 3:14 pm.
Congratulations to you both! Stunning photos!
Dave posted the following on 12.12.09 at 4:16 pm.
Great pics you two and well done M.E. photography
Lorna posted the following on 12.12.09 at 4:27 pm.
Lovely, just lovely!
Melissa posted the following on 12.12.09 at 4:32 pm.
These are just stunning!
amanda posted the following on 12.12.09 at 4:36 pm.
gorgeous!
Carolyn posted the following on 12.12.09 at 4:37 pm.
Amie – I love the black and white one of you. Stunning! And Trevor’s split is pretty impressive as well. Great pictures! I can’t wait to see the rest of them.
Michele Carver Haun posted the following on 12.12.09 at 4:38 pm.
Amie, these photos are fantastic. Your dress is beautiful and love the mini-veil! I am so happy for you! CONGRATS!!!
Jen H posted the following on 12.12.09 at 4:43 pm.
You looked beautiful!!! Congrats!
Chris Miller posted the following on 12.12.09 at 5:03 pm.
Lucky Man! Congrats! Blessings, CM
Jeni Parris Brady posted the following on 12.12.09 at 5:08 pm.
Amie & Nathan, Best Luck in your new adventures… These are the days you will remember fondly. Here’s to another 50 (at least!) XOXOXO
Jeni
P.S. Meaghan, you are extraordinarily talented in capturing “the essence.” Thanks for sharing.
dave,jackson posted the following on 12.12.09 at 5:20 pm.
amie and nathan
loved every photo…..very high quality
my favorite was the sparkler photo
dave
Kara posted the following on 12.12.09 at 5:36 pm.
Congrats Amie!
Lesley Lindley posted the following on 12.12.09 at 5:48 pm.
Such a beautiful couple, congraulations you guys!
Brandi Leetch posted the following on 12.12.09 at 6:08 pm.
Love the pic Aim! You look AMAZING!!!
Kendall Lettinga posted the following on 12.12.09 at 6:20 pm.
These photos are totally gorgeous! Amie, you made a beautiful bride and the wedding looks so uniquely you! Thank you again for providing me with the opportunity to work with you and Nathan – it was a JOY!
My company Paper Possibilities provided all of the wedding invitations, programs, table tents, and escort cards! Loved being a part of this truly special event!
Kendall
Becky Laz posted the following on 12.12.09 at 6:43 pm.
Love the pics, beautiful work! Ummmmm how did I miss the split?????
Kelly Renner posted the following on 12.12.09 at 6:55 pm.
Awesome pics!
Jenifer posted the following on 12.12.09 at 7:29 pm.
Congratulations to you both. What a beautiful wedding and gorgeous pictures for you to cherish.
debbie,jackson posted the following on 12.12.09 at 7:49 pm.
These pictures are AWESOME!!!!! You made a beautiful bride. The pictures were so unique!
I loved ALL of them>
Sincerely
Debbie Jackson
Joanne De Ford posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:09 pm.
Looks like the Prince and the Princess will live happily ever after. Joanne
(Jim says, “Provided Amie lets Nathan come out to play.”)
Amanda LaBelle posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:14 pm.
Hi Amie! I absolutely love the pictures. You are such a beautiful bride. I love the way Nathan adores you. Thanks for letting me share in the occasion! Love, Mandy
Cindy Dine posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:17 pm.
Amy the pics are beautiful darling!!! love the car ones.
ali posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:21 pm.
Amie,
the pictures are amazing!!!
Meghan,
what a beautiful job capturing the feeling of the entire day!
Ali
Krista posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:28 pm.
Amie,
They are great pictures!!
Kellie Kennedy posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:39 pm.
Gorgeous! Love all of them!
Bridgett Simon posted the following on 12.12.09 at 9:21 pm.
The pictures are awesome, I love them all! Congrats again
Megan posted the following on 12.12.09 at 9:23 pm.
The photos are absolutely beautiful! What great memories. Congratulations!
Kimberly posted the following on 12.12.09 at 9:42 pm.
Absolutely beautiful!
Anna Held posted the following on 12.12.09 at 9:51 pm.
Wow! Such a beautiful wedding! Lovely details and gorgeous photos! Congrats Amie
Andrea posted the following on 12.12.09 at 10:11 pm.
Amie, I am so happy for you. You look beautiful.
Diana Spencer posted the following on 12.12.09 at 10:20 pm.
Loved the photos – thanks for sharing. I loved how original everything was – the zoo – I would have never thought of that. I liked the old car, black and whites – very classy. Congratulations!
Todd posted the following on 12.12.09 at 10:54 pm.
These are really great photos.
Denis Michael Reidy posted the following on 12.12.09 at 12:29 am.
Congratulations and the best of everything!
Jen G posted the following on 12.12.09 at 6:39 am.
Gorgeous pics!! You guys look amazing!
La'Tai Jenkins posted the following on 12.12.09 at 6:50 am.
I love the details!
Marc Berrong posted the following on 12.12.09 at 7:29 am.
Incredible shots, especially the candid kissing ones. Nicely done!
Becky posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:01 am.
Dear Nathan and Amie, What absolutely wonderful photos! As the British would say, they’re brilliant. Meaghan is a fantastic photographer and captured the day with perfection.
Rachel posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:35 am.
Amie and Nate, these pictures are amazing! The wedding was amazing! Looking forward at seeing more pictures!
Amie Decker posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:53 am.
fantastic wedding. Great job on all the details Amie and stunning photography Meaghan!
Jenna Farina posted the following on 12.12.09 at 9:19 am.
Congratulations!! Beautiful wedding and gorgeous pictures!!
Kelly Sauder Neff posted the following on 12.12.09 at 9:23 am.
What a beautiful wedding! Your pictures are awesome! I love the pictures of you in the car. Blessings to both of you.
Dan posted the following on 12.12.09 at 9:49 am.
Great pics and awesome wedding! Congrats again you guys!
Dennis Burkholder posted the following on 12.12.09 at 11:57 am.
Loved the photos of the wedding. Great compositions!
Lindsay posted the following on 12.12.09 at 1:05 pm.
Amie! Your wedding is gorgeous!! I love all the bird accents and that pic of you guys in the car is so awesome!! What a cool idea, getting married at the zoo!
Congratulations and best of luck to you both!
Sue Coates posted the following on 12.12.09 at 1:54 pm.
These are very well done photos. You are a beautiful bride, Amy and you are both great people…. but Trevor rocks.
Very lovely photographs. Thank you for sharing them and hope to see you both soon.
Jane posted the following on 12.12.09 at 2:25 pm.
Dearest Amie & Nathan,
It was such a pleasure to work with you towards such a wonderful wedding day. You both looked so happy!
Warmest & wildest regards, Jane, Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Candice posted the following on 12.12.09 at 5:48 pm.
M.E. Photography did an amazing job. Great pictures.
Elizabeth posted the following on 12.12.09 at 5:50 pm.
Meaghan, I wish you took more pictures of me. Just kidding, Amie is such a beautiful bride.
Melissa posted the following on 12.12.09 at 5:53 pm.
Meaghan you did a great job capturing the day. Great memories. I love you guys.
Aunt Rhoda posted the following on 12.12.09 at 9:57 am.
These are beautiful. Reliving the day. Glad I came.
Andrea posted the following on 12.12.09 at 10:22 pm.
Wow! What a beautiful day! Congratulations!
Maria Heaton posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:45 am.
Amazing!! I want to see more!
Meredith posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:28 pm.
Very Beautiful! Congrats to both of you!
Abby Courtright posted the following on 12.12.09 at 10:48 am.
Amie, the pictures are beautiful! I love them all, but especially the ones with the sparklers! What a great idea! xoxo, AC
Nicole Robinson posted the following on 12.12.09 at 11:22 am.
Congrats to you both, you looked so beautiful! Thank you for letting me share your day with you!!!!
Tyler posted the following on 12.12.09 at 6:25 pm.
Lovely wedding! Loved it! Best Wishes!
Mr & Mrs Woody posted the following on 12.12.09 at 6:26 pm.
Pictures look beautiful! Congratulations!!
Adam posted the following on 12.12.09 at 6:30 pm.
Looks good. I like the pictures of the car. From far far away in Abu Dhabi – Adam
Jimmy Gertzog posted the following on 12.12.09 at 12:52 pm.
Nathan, Amie – the photos are fantastic, the setting great. Looks like it couldn’t have been better.
Best,
Jimmy
Sue Corbin posted the following on 12.12.09 at 1:00 pm.
Precious memories of a miraculous day!! I have to say I have never seen a photographer more in tune with the bride and those celebrating this wonderful occasion, she was fun to watch.
Sue Corbin posted the following on 12.12.09 at 1:03 pm.
Lovely pictures of a lovely event. Not only was it a great wedding but it was fun to watch the photographer interact with the bride, family and guests.
Dennis Burkholder posted the following on 12.12.09 at 1:47 pm.
Can’t get enough of these pix. They’re great!
Karen Humes posted the following on 12.12.09 at 6:27 pm.
Meaghan,
I love the photographs. My favorite is the two of them down by the pavilion with the greenery behind them with the path and the old iron fence curving in the back ground.
My second favorite is the two of them under the big knarred tree in black and white.
Thanks for sharing. Karen , Walk in Peace
Sue Coates posted the following on 12.12.09 at 7:34 pm.
Second time around, these photos really capture the energy of your day. Nate looks so sharp and happy. The details of your dress and hair really stood out this second lap around the photos, Amy. ….and Trevor still rocks.
Kelli posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:36 am.
Beautiful pictures! Love them!
bridget ashby posted the following on 12.12.09 at 9:02 am.
congrats again…the pix are so wonderful, your wedding was gorgeous as you are
xo
Emily posted the following on 12.12.09 at 9:57 am.
Aww… these pictures are absolutely beautiful. I am so happy for both of you. And I loved the wedding. Congratulations!
The Pastors posted the following on 12.12.09 at 10:33 am.
While all the photographs are marvelous and bring back memories of a great event, the photo of Amie and her father is particularly compelling. The photos are also a tribute to all the vendors who worked with Nathan and Amie to move the wedding date up a month and still produce a spectular evening. Kudos to all!
Allison Bogdanowich posted the following on 12.12.09 at 4:32 pm.
Amy! Your pictures are just AMAZING – you look so beautiful. I love the picture of yu touching noses in the park – and the sparklers…! You are such a beauty.
Much love and congrats again
Allison
Wesley Craft posted the following on 12.12.09 at 11:33 pm.
Amie, all of the pics are great. The ones with your dad are the best. Nothing as special as a daddy/daughter pic
Congratulations to you and Nathan, and your future together – it only gets better from here!
Richard posted the following on 12.12.09 at 7:07 am.
Congratulations, Nathan and Amie. Fantastic pictures.
Chris posted the following on 12.12.09 at 11:02 pm.
Congratulations Amie and Nathan! It looks like an amazing wedding! Great photos, very classy wedding for a classy couple! Loved the fact that Meaghan caught the guy doing the splits! Best wishes to you!
Monica posted the following on 12.12.09 at 2:58 pm.
Loved looking through these! Everything looks beautiful and the photos are so well done! Makes me want to get married all over again!
Ray Carr posted the following on 12.12.09 at 3:22 pm.
Nate & Amie,
Congratulations. You both look great and it looks like you had a blast. Hope to see you soon Nate, and maybe you can bring your bride to NJ for a visit.
Ray
Sheri Shuey posted the following on 12.12.09 at 2:54 pm.
What a lovely wedding!! Congrats Nathan on finding such a gorgeous wife!!
Welcome to the family, Amie
Aunt Sheri
amanda mcmahon posted the following on 12.12.09 at 4:06 pm.
All of the pics look amazing!
Tim B posted the following on 12.12.09 at 2:04 pm.
Looks great! So happy for you.
Beth posted the following on 12.12.09 at 8:43 am.
These are excellent pictures! Good luck with getting 100 comments.. great idea for marketing Meaghan!
Butch & Liz Binion posted the following on 12.12.09 at 10:53 pm.
wonderful pictures – most beautiful wedding. Photography was fantastic…love the engagement photos for guests to share.