Bayside Bride is the comprehensive wedding resource & inspiration website for couples getting married in the Annapolis and Chesapeake area! With a top-notch vendor guide, DIY ideas and inspiration from real weddings and engagements there is a little something for everyone. Our mission is to provide local brides with the resources to plan their dream wedding, while also promoting the best wedding vendors and small businesses in the Chesapeake area! We love anything nautical, have a soft spot for bowties & believe Annapolis is the perfect place for a wedding!
Meet the Editors
Natalie Franke – Co-founder & Editor
Natalie’s love for visual storytelling and creative expression lead her directly to a career in wedding & portrait photography. Her images have earned her two Bride’s Choice Awards in 2010 & 2011. When Natalie isn’t capturing a couple’s special day, she is usually baking cupcakes, watching romantic comedies or writing for Bayside Bride!
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Krista A. Jones – Co-founder & Editor
Krista fell in love with all things wedding-related after an internship with a Philadelphia invitation studio. Along with her graphic and web design work, Krista also enjoys photographing portraits and weddings. Krista was married January 1st, 2010 and lives with her husband Davey and their two dogs.
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Sara Metzger – Event Designer
Sara graduated with a degree in art from Towson University in 2009 and after planning her very own wedding, she knew weddings were her passion and she decided to share her talents with other brides-to-be. Sara also loves the beach, yoga, painting, and leading Young Life. She lives in Severna Park, Maryland with her husband, Steve.
