Kayli and Jake’s Camp Puh’Tok Wedding

February 20, 2025

Kayli and Jake planned the sweetest Puh’tok Camp Wedding. Not only did they invite their closest friends and family, they got to make a weekend of it. With enough bunk beds to go around, it was like a giant summer camp sleep over.  How fun is that? Kayli is also one of the craftiest humans I have ever met, and created so many of the custom details seen around camp. 

A bride and groom stand in the forest while holding hands on their wedding day. They are facing each other and kissing

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What makes Camp Puh’Tok  the perfect location for a Summer Camp Wedding

Only 20 minutes from Baltimore, and an hour from DC, the location is perfect for couples that want to escape to nature for their wedding. With sixty-seven wooded acres of land, it has all of the space you need to relax and get back to nature. It also has enough lodging for 172 guests, so everyone can have a place to stay.

A bride and her bridesmaids all in matching sweatsuits are posing in front of A-frame cabin, The bride is wearing a white sweatsuit, and the other woman are wearing blue.

Camp Puh’tok Cabins

Kayli and Jake got ready in the most charming adjacent A-frame cabins, tucked away in the woods, surrounded by their closest friends. With rustic wooden bunk beds and nostalgic camp vibes, it felt like stepping back in time to those carefree summer days at camp. Laughter and excitement filled the air as everyone buzzed with anticipation, fully embracing the laid-back, joyful energy of the day. You could feel the love and excitement radiating from their friends, making it the perfect start to Kayli and Jake’s unforgettable wedding celebration

A groom is standing at the bottom of the steps of an a-frame cabin while his bride to be walks down them during their first look. You can see the excitement in both of their faces.
A bride and groom see each other for the first time on their wedding day. They are standing with their arms around each other, and the groom is smiling
A bride and groom stand in front of am A-frame Cabin at a campground holding hands after seeing each other for the first time. The bride is wearing a lace dress, and the groom is wearing a suit

First Look at the A-frame cabin

The couple shared the sweetest first look in front of Kayli’s A-frame cabin. She stepped out of the cabin and down the wooden stairs, where Jake stood with his back turned, waiting with anticipation. Surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the forest, it felt like the perfect, intimate setting for them to see each other for the first time—a moment filled with love, excitement, and the magic of their wedding day.

A couple stands in front of a cabin at a summer camp on their wedding day. They are facing one another and smiling. The bride is wearing a lace dress, and the groom is wearing a suit. camp puh'tok wedding

Portraits at the Campground

After the first look, we took some time to photograph the couple with their families, and to explore the campground with just the two of them. Kayli and Jake have such an ease about them, and were up for anything, making our adventure around the summer camp an absolute joy. From hidden forest trails to an old Camp Fort, we made stops all around the property, creating playful, candid portraits that perfectly reflected their fun-loving spirits and deep connection.

A bride and groom walking down the aisle during the recessional of their ceremony. They are holding hands and smiling at each other. They are in the woods with their closest family and friends. camp puh'tok wedding

Outdoor Ceremony in the Woods

Jake and Kayli exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony beneath the pines, on the most perfect October weather day. The day was filled with love, emotion, and meaningful personal touches that made their celebration truly unforgettable. One of their dearest friends officiated, adding heartfelt stories and the sweetest details that made everyone smile. In a beautiful reflection of their partnership, they chose to walk down the aisle together—both at the start and the end of their ceremony—a moment that felt so uniquely them. I absolutely loved how they embraced every opportunity to make their day their own, filled with intention, love, and authenticity.

A little boy is looking at the map of the campground for the wedding day. camp puh'tok wedding
A bride and groom are dancing on their wedding day. Their arms are crossed like the groom is about to spin the bride. She is wearing a gorgeous lace dress
A photo of the details that make up the table scape at a summer camp wedding. The tables have red lanterns, wild flowers, and pennants with the table numbers. camp puh'tok wedding

Pizza Party and Reception

The evening ended with dinner from a Brick Oven Pizza truck, toasts, some epic dancing, and a couple magic tricks from Kayli’s dad who is an amazing magician. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day, fun and filled with joy!

Ready to Plan your Summer Camp Wedding at Puh’tok?

I hope this wedding at Puh’Tok inspires you. A summer camp wedding is the perfect way to have a fun filled weekend with your closest friends and family.

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A few words from Kayli and Jake

“From our first conversation with Aimee, my now-husband and I knew that there we would be no better choice to capture our wedding day! She showed such enthusiasm for our plans and visions- it became so easy to trust that she would exceed any expectations we could have from a wedding photographer. She is incredibly talented, communicative, professional, personable, and also just plain fun! She is a joy to work with and a joy to be around.

Aimee’s process is seamless, she comes with a plan and is extremely efficient with her time. She was so organized and allowed us to prioritize our time with our loved ones.

When we reminisce about our wedding day with our friends and family, we receive endless compliments about how incredible our photos turned out. We have heard more than once- “Your photographer is awesome!!!” Yeah…we know! We, as much as our guests, are just completely floored by her passion and presence. Failing to find any other words, it just felt like she was supposed to be there. We are so lucky to have found Aimee and to have had our wedding day captured through her eyes, her photos are the gift of a lifetime!”

A bride and her bridesmaids all in matching sweatsuits are posing in front of A-frame cabin, The bride is wearing a white sweatsuit, and the other woman are wearing blue.
A black and white photo of the bride getting ready with her best friends
A flat lay of some of the details of a wedding day.
A groom and the officiant getting ready in a shared mirror. The men are both fixing their ties
A bride and groom see each other for the first time on their wedding day. They are standing with their arms around each other, and the groom is smiling
A bride and groom see each other for the first time on their wedding day. They are standing with their arms around each other, and the groom is smiling
A bride and groom look at one another for the first time on their wedding day. They are in the woods, and smiling
A couple walks in the forest with their closest friends on their wedding day. Everyone is laughing and smiling, and the bride and groom are holding hands
A bride and groom stand in the forest looking at each other and smiling, The bride is wearing a lace strapless bride and holding a bouquet
A bride and groom stand in the forest. The bride is wearing a lace strapless bride and holding a bouquet. There is a ring bearer running around the couple, and they are smiling
A bride and groom holding hands while walking in the forest. The bride is holding up her dress and there is sun shining through
A bride and groom stand facing each other standing in a doorway at an old camp fort
A groom dips his bride in the woods on their wedding day.
A bride and groom stand in the forest while holding hands on their wedding day. The groom is standing behind her, and kissing her cheek
A black and white photo of a couple holding hands smiling at one another in the forest. She is wearing a strapless lace wedding dress, and he is wearing a suit
A groom looks lovingly at his bride on their wedding day. They are standing in the forest. She is wearing a strapless dress
A bride and groom walk down the aisle together on the way to their ceremony. They are holding hands
A groom looks at his bride lovingly as she reads her personal vows
A bride looks at the officiant while laughing during her wedding ceremony
A bride and groom stand in front of a wooden alter adorned with flowers durning their wedding ceremony. The officiant is speaking and the bride is laughing while wiping away a tear
A bride is bent over laughing at her groom while he reads his personal vows
A bride and groom share their first kiss during their wedding ceremony. They are standing in front of a wooden alter adorned with flowers
A groom looks serious as he reads his personal vows to his bride on their wedding day
A bride and groom walking down the aisle as they exit their wedding ceremony. They are holding hands looking at each other, and smiling.
A summer camp lodge decorated for a wedding reception. There are red lanterns, flowers, bunting, and penants.
A photo of a trail mix bar. There are different containers filled with nuts and things you would add to trail mix
A photo of the details that make up the table scape at a summer camp wedding. The tables have red lanterns, wild flowers, and pennants with the table numbers.
A bride feeds her groom a slice of pizza like a couple would feed each other cake on their wedding day. The bride is laughing while she feeds him
A bride and groom are smiling during their first dance. The are holding hands, but are pulled apart at a distance from one another. They are in a summer camp lodge with mounted animal heads,
A bride and groom intently listening to a toast on their wedding day
A bride and groom laughing at one another while listening to a toast from the father of the bride at their summer camp wedding.
A bride and groom raise their glasses during a toast at their wedding reception
A bride and groom on the dance floor at their wedding reception.
A groom and his friends being funny on the dance floor. The grooms friend is holding the grooms tie, and singing into it like it is a microphone.
The groom picks up his bride and spins her around while they are dancing.
A groom and his friends all fall into a pile on the dance floor
The bride's father performs magic for the kids at the wedding. He has a green foam ball that he makes disappear, and then reappear in the hand of a kid
The bride's father performs magic for the kids at the wedding. He has a green foam ball that he makes disappear, and then reappear in the hand of a kid
A couple stand in front of some colorful canoes on their wedding day.
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