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From vendor spotlights to featured weddings and engagements, our blog showcases what a Deep Creek Wedding can offer for you and your loved ones on your special day.
A Deep Creek Lake Proposal and Surprise Engagement Session
Deep Creek Lake not only serves as a place to marry, vacation, and get away for the weekend, it also is a perfect place to propose. This proposal story comes from Melissa of Farfalla Photography. It was a last-minute arrangement with Melissa that ended with two...
Twin Tails Event Farm
UNBOUNDED POTENTIAL: A SOUTHERN ENTREPRENEUR CREATES A NEW WEDDING EXPERIENCE Karen Hineman is sitting on the sofa in her living room and looks energetic and engaged. Her southern accent and extravagant storytelling have us entranced for...
A Cozy Deep Creek Engagement
Sometimes the best engagement sessions are when couples are more relaxed and comfortable and in their own environment. Jessica Fike Photography wanted to create images that were more personal to Natalie and Derek and we love how they turned out! Natalie and Derek look...
A Wedding in the Woods at Swallow Falls State Park
JULY 26, 2017 A Wedding in the Woods at Swallow Falls State Park REAL WEDDING by Jacqie McKenzie Two Frostburg State alum Rob and Ruth tied the knot during a wedding in the woods at Swallow Falls State Park. Deep Creek Lake is known for its outdoor scenery and Swallow...
Happy Pride Month from The Deep Creek Wedding!
JUNE 28, 2017Happy Pride Month from The Deep Creek Wedding!About Deep CreekbyJacqie McKenzieIt’s PRIDE Month across the globe, and at The Deep Creek Wedding we celebrate love of all forms! We aim for inclusivity and encourage our local community to do the same! Love...
LOVING ELOPEMENT AT WISP RESORT
JUNE 21, 2017LOVING ELOPEMENT AT WISP RESORTREAL WEDDINGbyJacqie McKenzieIt’s Pride Month! At The Deep Creek Wedding, we celebrate love and support marriage equality! Deep Creek Lake is a magical area for any destination wedding or elopement and offers breathtaking...
TAYLOR-MADE DEEP CREEK VACATIONS AND SALES
JUNE 6, 2017TAYLOR-MADE DEEP CREEK VACATIONS AND SALESSpotlightbyLeigh ClarkeSHOULDER-TO-SHOULDER:HOW TAYLOR-MADE WORKS TO CREATE MEMORIES THAT LAST Jodi and Chris met us in the welcoming area, dressed in their crisp logo shirts. They are polished, coordinated and...
WOODLAND FAIRYTALE WEDDING at Blue Moon Rising
MAY 31, 2017WOODLAND FAIRYTALE WEDDING at Blue Moon RisingREAL WEDDINGbyJacqie McKenzieDeep Creek Lake is full of hidden treasures and one of the newest additions to our collection of gems is Blue Moon Rising. Blue Moon Rising is part of an ecotourism movement and...
PLANNING YOUR WEDDING STATIONERY with Paper Hearts Invitations!
MAY 2, 2017PLANNING YOUR WEDDING STATIONERY with Paper Hearts Invitations!Wedding TipsbyJacqie McKenzie Allison is the owner and designer at Paper Hearts Invitations located in Morgantown, WV. She specializes in unique, custom designs to fit your wedding theme and...
BELLA FIORE FLORALS
MAY 1, 2017BELLA FIORE FLORALSSpotlightbyLeigh ClarkeA FAMILY OF FLOWERS:HOW A 5th GENERATION FLORIST FINDS MEANING IN HIS WORK We are sitting in Bella Fiore’s storefront in Morgantown, WV with its owner, Jason Savage. It’s a light-filled space with 20-foot ceilings...
A MAGICAL FOGGY WEDDING
APRIL 25, 2017A MAGICAL FOGGY WEDDINGREAL WEDDINGbyadmin Most couples don’t want to think about the possibility of it raining on their wedding day. I must point out though, having rain and fog can make the images really romantic. In fact, Emily and Mike’s...
A LANTERN SEND OFF AT BRIAN AND TARA’S DEEP CREEK WEDDING
APRIL 11, 2017A LANTERN SEND OFF AT BRIAN AND TARA’S DEEP CREEK WEDDINGREAL WEDDINGbyJacqie McKenzie Tara’s lace gown and Brian’s blue suit set the style for this wedding at Chanteclaire Farm complete with a lantern send off! What a unique way to celebrate your love...
CELEBRATE LOVE WITH ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
MARCH 30, 2017CELEBRATE LOVE WITH ENGAGEMENT SESSIONSENGAGEMENTbyJessica FikeNow that Spring is here, we’ll soon be seeing flower blossoms and lush greenery return to the Deep Creek Lake area. Wedding season is coming up quickly, but for some engaged couples this...
MAUREEN AND TOM’S ENGAGEMENT ADVENTURE
MARCH 21, 2017MAUREEN AND TOM’S ENGAGEMENT ADVENTUREENGAGEMENTbyJacqie McKenzieWith plenty of outdoor activities, it’s quite easy to have an adventure at Deep Creek Lake. From canoes and kayaks to rock climbing to skiing and snowboarding, DCL is exploding with unique...
SNOWY ELOPEMENT AT SAVAGE RIVER LODGE
MARCH 15, 2017SNOWY ELOPEMENT AT SAVAGE RIVER LODGEREAL WEDDINGbyadmin It has been snowing in the area for the past couple of days, which makes it the perfect time to share this beautiful snowy elopement from Jacqie Q Photography at Savage River Lodge. The bride’s...
GABBY AND NATHAN ARE MARRIED AT CHANTECLAIRE FARM
MARCH 14, 2017GABBY AND NATHAN ARE MARRIED AT CHANTECLAIRE FARMREAL WEDDINGbyJacqie McKenzie Chanteclaire Farm is one of Garrett County’s most popular barn venues for couples getting married. Carrie Leigh Photography captured a gorgeous September wedding. We’re in...
AN INTIMATE DEEP CREEK WEDDING
MARCH 1, 2017AN INTIMATE DEEP CREEK WEDDINGREAL WEDDINGbyJacqie McKenzie Whether you’re new to the Deep Creek scene or you’ve been vacationing here for years, you’re sure to notice the number of gorgeous vacation homes that sit along the shores of the lake. The...
WEDDING CHECKLIST: MARRIAGE LICENSE
FEBRUARY 21, 2017WEDDING CHECKLIST: MARRIAGE LICENSEAbout Deep CreekbyJessica FikeWhether you’re planning a large wedding with 300 guests or an elopement for the two of you, one thing that is common across all wedding checklists is the marriage license. It’s not the...
ROMANTIC DEEP CREEK ENGAGEMENT
JANUARY 17, 2017ROMANTIC DEEP CREEK ENGAGEMENTENGAGEMENTbyJessica FikeThis intimate, nature-filled engagement session in Garrett County, MD includes three of my favorite things as a photographer: A couple in love, the beautiful scenery of the Deep Creek area and...
LAST LOOK: OUR FAVORITE MOMENTS OF 2016
JANUARY 11, 2017LAST LOOK: OUR FAVORITE MOMENTS OF 2016BLOGbyElizabeth Williams“Kevan was totally blown away by his bride Jackie at their October wedding at Chanteclaire Farm. The look on his face says it all. I remarked later, ‘Hey Jackie… I think Kevan reaaaallly...
RUSTIC MARYLAND BARN WEDDING: CHANTECLAIRE FARM
JANUARY 3, 2017RUSTIC MARYLAND BARN WEDDING: CHANTECLAIRE FARMREAL WEDDINGbyJessica FikeThe combination of the sweet, feminine details and charm and elegance of Chanteclaire Farm is what caught my eye from this barn wedding in Garrett County. Captured by Britani...
LOVE ON A BOAT: JENNINGS RANDOLPH LAKE
DECEMBER 28, 2016LOVE ON A BOAT: JENNINGS RANDOLPH LAKEREAL WEDDINGbyadminThere is a known superstition that rain on your wedding day is a sign of good luck and I have always believed in it. A little rain and wind didn’t put a damper on this boat wedding from Jacqie...
BEHIND THE SCENES: ON A BOAT
DECEMBER 15, 2016BEHIND THE SCENES: ON A BOATBEHIND THE SCENESbyJessica Fike Imagine skimming along the shoreline of a lake, surrounded by mountainous horizons and relaxing views. You arrive at a quiet, seemingly private cove and a slight wind blows as you sway back...
WHY DEEP CREEK?
OCTOBER 31, 2016WHY DEEP CREEK?BLOGbyJessica FikeWhy do couples come choose a Deep Creek Wedding? Why do they come to the area to say “I do”? For all of us, Deep Creek is a special place. Not just because it’s beautiful and relaxing, and filled with all kinds of...