He kept running through all of his lists in his head, sure there was something he’d missed. They’d spent so long planning this day and now that it was finally here, there was an overwhelming sense of anticipation. So many hours, days, weeks had been poured into making their wedding day one that reflected them as a couple; personal, intimate, that sort of welcome that warms your soul, and they couldn’t wait to see this vision come to life. He wanted it for her, to see her smile and make her laugh.

She was her calm, steady self as the morning progressed- through hair and make-up, she kept it together. But once the dress came out and it was time to thread the laces, the nerves set it. That slight tremble of the hands due to excitement, those nervous smiles that found their way onto her face every few seconds. Their story was one twelve years in the making. High school sweethearts since the eleventh grade, best of friends, lovers of surprises and gift giving, exquisitely thoughtful of all around them. Their wedding day was a reflection of all of that- from the fact that they kept all of their plans under wraps to the way the path through the gardens kept things hidden from view under just the right time, these two wanted the day to be relaxing and enjoyable for every single one of their guests.

Eddie & Priyanka, I can’t begin to tell you how much I love you both. From the first time we met for drinks to your proposal, from your relaxed engagement session to the last frame on your wedding day, it’s been nothing short of a joy to be your wedding photographer and call you both friends. Thank you, from the depths of my heart, for the opportunity to capture your memories!

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Pam of ATrendy Wedding outdid herself time and time again for Eddie & Priyanka’s wedding- the guests’ experience began with a cider station upon entering the ceremony site.

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The incredible team of vendors that made E&P’s day a success-

Design, coordination, and all-around wedding guru: Pam of ATrendy Wedding
Venue: Brookside Gardens
Catering: Main Events Catering
Decor: Capital Decor & Events
Lighting: John Farr
Designer cake: Maggie Austin
Calligraphy & paper design: Just Write Studios
Floral design: Toulies en Fleur
Hair & make-up: KPN
Dress: Global Bridal Gallery
Bridesmaid dresses: JCrew
Rings: Cartier
Officiant: Tracy Joseph
Donut truck: Mama’s Donut Bites

Eddie & Priyanka- a secret garden wedding in Maryland

October 9, 2013

  1. Tori Watson says:

    what a GORGEOUS wedding! i totally love the cider station idea. you captured everything beautifully!

  2. abby! I LOVE this! seriously, such a beautiful celebration and you captured it perfectly!

  3. Megan Guernsey says:

    We had the same officiant! Beautiful, beautiful wedding.

  4. Evian Granitz says:

    Beautiful! Great job Abby!

  5. Regan Carter says:

    Wow wow wow. This is just beyond perfect. Gooorgeous!!! What a creative wedding! A total dream. You did an outstanding job capturing everything!!

  6. Caili says:

    I want to spend a DAY with these details and my camera. These two know how to put together a gorgeous wedding, sheesh!

  7. Kat says:

    These are some of my absolute favorite wedding details EVER!!! I seriously can’t get over it. I LOVE her dress, the signage, the tent… it’s all so perfect!

  8. Rebekah Hoyt says:

    This is one of your best Abby! It’s such a gorgeous day with beautiful details, yet it still feels so intimate and cozy. Gorgeous job, friend!

  9. Currie says:

    Holy cow Abby! This is AMAZING! Great work and what a beautiful wedding!

  10. Emily Wright says:

    So gorgeous! I can’t believe all of those amazing details!

  11. Your photos are so lovely and classic. Beautiful!

  12. Melissa Farmer says:

    Abby, this is one of my favorites you’ve done! Congrats to you, the vendors & couple for a fabulous wedding all around!

  13. Kishore Rimal says:

    Truly a fairy tale wedding! You’ve captured it magnificently.

  14. Terri Baskin says:

    Wow You captured every detail of this wedding perfectly!

  15. Terri Baskin says:

    Wow Abby! You captured every detail of this wedding perfectly!

  16. Sarah Adams says:

    An apple cider station AND a donut truck? What a DREAM! Amazing job, as always, Abby!

  17. ashley link says:

    these are amazingly beautiful!!!! gah!!! and i love the apple cider and donuts!!! so fun and perfect for a fall wedding! great job capturing their beautiful day! 🙂

  18. saroj says:

    most beautiful-You have captured it perfectly!

  19. Sam says:

    Speechless!!! Great celebration with outstanding pictures!

  20. Deepika says:

    Beautiful wedding and gorgeous photography!! You have captured the emotions so effortlessly!

  21. […] Bridesmaid: Photo by Eric Kelley Photography via Southern Weddings, Groom and Birch Straws: Photo by Troy Grover Photographers via Style Me Pretty, Mason Jar Drink: Photo by Chupp Photography via Heart Love Weddings, Invitation: April Lynn Designs, Apple Cider Drink Station: Abby Grace Photography  […]

  22. […] wedding at the Carnegie, or a unique progressive flow like Eddie & Priyanka’s secret garden wedding, then it’s helpful for me to be able to visualize before things come together for the big […]

  23. […] best thing about a s’mores station is that all you have to do is lay out the ingredients, and your guests can finish the job from […]

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