Chris and Allyson met in high school. “We dated for two weeks our junior year. We began dating seriously right after he joined the military in 2011. We were long-distance while he was in the Army. He lived in Texas and DC while I lived in West Virginia completing college.”
When Allyson finished college at West Virginia University, she moved to Orange, Virginia, where Chris was attending The University of Virginia. “We were moving into our apartment and when I walked into the apartment for the first time prior to moving our items in, there was a table set up with rainbow roses, champagne, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Chris proposed and I said yes.”
95 guests were in attendance for their May nuptials at Springfield Manor, including a nine-person bridal party. “We included a pinky promise after our vows and we planted a unity fern.”
The couple chose burgundy and blush for their wedding decor. “We used geometric terrariums as centerpieces and hexagon marble tiles as place cards. We incorporated succulents and eucalyptus leaves into our flower arrangements.”
While both Allyson and Chris enjoyed elements from each part of their wedding day, Allyson shared her favorite memory, “was the rainbow that occurred during our reception. It threatened to rain all day and it held out until the ceremony and pictures concluded.”
Allyson teaches kindergarten and Chris works as a contractor at the Pentagon. They currently reside in Point of Rocks.
First dance: Until My Dying Day, Matt McCloskey
Vendors
Venue: Springfield Manor**
Catering: Carriage House Inn**
Photography: A Natural Portrayal Photography**
Dress: Posh Bridal**
Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**
Makeup: MADE Makeup**
Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**
Suit: Men’s Wearhouse
Jewelry: Littmans Jewelers
Hair: Kalon Salon
Videographer: Lancaster Film Company
**FrederickWeddings.com members
