Game of Thrones Elopement: Fire & Ice // Maryland Wedding Photographer

Shoutout to everyone else like me who doesn’t know how they will wait another year till season 8 of Game of Thrones premieres- this shoot is for you. *Spoilers Ahead*

*SPOILER ALERT* At the end of season 7, we saw a romance develop between Jon Snow & Daenerys Targaryen (despite the possibility they are related- but hey that is a typical Targaryen thing anyway right? haha). I have had this Game of Thrones shoot in my head for years, but when I saw the storyline with those two falling for each other, I knew what I had to do: a Jon & Dany inspired elopement.

I took my favorite elements from Game of Thrones, found a gorgeous real-life couple (not related haha) with a resemblance to Daenerys & Jon, and worked with two of my favorite venues, and a team of talented vendors (scroll to the bottom for the full list!)- many of whom collaborated with me on the This Is Us shoot from earlier this year. I wanted to stay true to the show with some fun “easter egg” details for fans, but also took artistic license to keep the vibe bohemian and modern, while preserving the otherworldly feel of Westeros.

The portrait session was held at Patapsco Female Institute, where the stunning columns and stone feel magical. The styled portion was shot at Montagu Meadows in the amazing historic, restored building turned bridal suite, with Katie Price Events collaborating on the styling. It was the perfect spot to house a regal but cozy feast for two. Katie and I wanted to keep the rich colors and textures from Westeros alive. Hints of velvet and deep autumn colors- inspired by the different areas of Westeros from Winterfell to Kings Landing to Dragonstone.

Carly from Pins-N-Brushes and Ashley from So Blushed Beauty transformed my real life couple (Kourtney & Tyler) into the perfect Jon and Dany. Leah Letters and Curious Fox Press collaborated on the amazing vows and menus. Check out the “real” vows straight out of Westeros, and the feast fit for a couple deserving of the iron throne. Steelcut Flower Co provided the stunning transcendent bouquet, and a touch of magic with the pomegranate for the tablescape. Westminster Cake Studio created the amazing ice, fire & throne inspired cake- complete with dragon scales and a candle throne.

Some other fun easter eggs to looks for: the Westerosi- inspired vows & menu items, the Stark-inspired cufflinks and tie, the dragon eggs (actually soap from Amethyst Soaps!), the dragon scaled wedding ring, the modern take on Dany’s signature braids from Pins-N-Brushes, the dragon-scale inspired gown from Asos, the iron-throne details in the crown and cake.

Hope this can help hold all of us over until Season 8, when we hopefully find out the fate of Jon Snow & Daenerys, who takes the iron throne, and whether their love story prevails. We can only hope that Daenerys was right when she said “I am no ordinary woman. My dreams come true.”