Accidents happen. Some aren’t a big deal while others change your life forever. Back in 2013, neither Michael nor Nicole knew what impact an “oops” would have on their lives. They met on Match.com, a popular dating website, where you can search for potential dates and mates according to your preferences. Michael was giving me quick-and-dirty explanation on how the site works and how he and Nicole met.
“She accidentally put a thousand miles instead of like 100 in her search radius,” he said.
Michael is from Maryland and Nicole lived in Wisconsin. He was just a dot at the very edge of her radar.
So, why not just click on that profile and see what happens?
Michael and Samantha met via Match.com. They celebrated their wedding at Glen Echo Park.
They turned their serendipitous encounter into a playful relationship that distance failed to keep apart and it was reflected in their Glen Echo Park wedding. Their ceremony was held between the carousel and the bumper car pavilion in a shaded area. They had a string trio playing the elegant compositions of Blink 182 “All the Small Things” and other modern rock classics, including AC/DC.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
Inscribed wedding ring on a pillow for Glen Echo Park Wedding.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
Michael puts on his cowboy boots for his wedding.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
Michael finishes getting ready by putting on his bow tie.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
Bride gently surprises groom during first look.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
Teary-eyed bride, Nicole, hears her husband’s vows.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The elegant white silk guest book of Nicole and Michael at the wedding in Glen Echo Park.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
Orange, yellow, and purple summer bouquet for Nicole and Michael’s outdoor wedding at Glen Echo Park.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
Michael’s inscribed wedding ring holds Nicole’s diamond engagement and wedding rings.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
The outdoor wedding ceremony of Michael and Nicole at Glen Echo Park in MD. Michael and Samantha met via Match.com.
Instead of wedding cake, Michael and Nicole had several wedding pies with ice cream for their theme park wedding at Glen Echo Park in MD.
Michael and Nicole had wedding pies instead of a cake at their Glen Echo Park wedding in MD.
Nicole forgoes the fork when eating her wedding pie a la mode in Glen Echo Park.
This was the third wedding I worked with Traci J. Brooks Studios as her 2nd photographer. This third time was definitely a charm as we managed to stay dry until the end even though a very serious thunderstorm was unleashing its wrath and tornado warnings dotted the area. Despite the terrible weather, it didn’t dampen our spirits nor that of Michael and Nicole.
