A bride and groom kiss in front of the Royal Sonesta hotel in Baltimore, MD

A Royal Sonesta Wedding with Secret Garden First Look // Baltimore Wedding Photographer

In 2021, I had the opportunity to shoot at some beautiful wedding venues in the DMV. One such venue was this Royal Sonesta wedding I second shot with my dear friend, Alexandra Crawford.

Jamie and Michael are my kind of people. They are huge board game fanatics (like me and my fiancé). Michael even proposed over a game of “Pandemic” — even before COVID was a thing and moved their wedding date. (Talk about eerie coincidence!) Regardless, they had a beautiful wedding at the Royal Sonesta in Baltimore, MD.

This hotel has it all: waterfront views, snazzy hotel lobby vibes, brick-laid buildings along concrete sidewalks, and even a “secret garden” nearby! By the way, that secret garden made for the sweetest First Look for this sweet couple.

Below are only a few of my favorite images I took throughout the day. But if you want to see a more full set of images (some of mine are even featured), check it out on Alexandra Kent Photography’s blog!

Royal Sonesta hotel wedding getting ready pictures

Getting Ready pictures at the Royal Sonesta in Baltimore MD

First Look at the Royal Sonesta, Baltimore, Maryland

Where to have a first look at the Royal Sonesta wedding venue

Bridal party cheers for the newlyweds at the Royal Sonesta in Baltimore, Maryland

Teal bridesmaid dresses with pink and red rose bouquets in Baltimore Maryland

Royal Sonesta wedding portraits in Baltimore

Baltimore wedding photographer portrait in front of the Royal Sonesta

First Dance at the reception hall in the Royal Sonesta hotel in Baltimore

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