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Attaboy Barrel House

WEBSITE: https://www.attaboybarrelhouse.com
PHONE: 301-338-8229
EMAIL: events@attaboybeer.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/attaboybarrelhouse
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/attaboybarrelhouse
YEARS IN BUSINESS: 4

FANCY BEERS. FANCY PARTIES.
From the makers of Attaboy Beer, the Attaboy Barrel House is a modern wedding and events venue in downtown Frederick, Maryland.

The Barrel House specializes in small-batch barrel aged beers alongside Attaboy beers and hard seltzers.

With 6,500 sq. ft., we offer a unique combination of modern accents and finishes along with vaulted wood ceilings and polished cement floors. We have 80 wine barrels stacked three high, creating a beautiful atmosphere and backdrop for any event.

Wedding Venues

Union Mills Public House

WEBSITE: https://unionmillspublichouse.com
PHONE: 240-406-9994
EMAIL: info@unionmillspublichouse.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/UnionMillsPublicHouse
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/unionmillspublichouse
YEARS IN BUSINESS: 1

A wedding and event venue conveniently located in Downtown Frederick, alongside Carroll Creek. We are truly a “Public House” in every sense of the word and our space should be shared with and available to our entire community.

Real Weddings

Spring Carroll Creek Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Ryan + Chelsea

Chelsea and Ryan met in 2016 when Chelsea was on the board of the new Maryland chapter of New Leaders Council, a nonprofit leadership development program, and Ryan was in the first class of fellows. “When I moved out to Frederick for work later that year, I would bump into Ryan at community events, and a friendship formed. When I realized we lived just a few blocks from each other, we started to hang out more frequently.”

The proposal was a family affair for Ryan. “Ryan’s boys wanted to be a part of the proposal, and unbeknownst to me, the three of them walked out the door, ring in pocket, at least twice, and something always got in the way. Ryan ultimately proposed to me in our living room during Harry Potter movie night – his youngest Oliver next to me and his oldest Elias holding the camera.”

50 guests, including a four-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their April nuptials. “We really wanted to get married downtown – that’s where our story started in earnest, particularly on the creek. When we first saw Union Mills, it was still a construction site, but there was something about the space that really spoke to us. We went to take photos after the ceremony, and it was just too hot. So we cut the photos and went back to the cocktail hour. When the sun went down, we snuck out to take a few more photos just us and got some of my favorite sunset photos.”

“Our colors were plums and deep blues with hints of gold and rose. We kept our wedding to our most immediate family, and essentially who would have been our wedding party if we were having a larger wedding. Getting to enjoy the day with our most special people was really important to us, and we really focused on making sure everyone was comfortable and able to relax and enjoy the time with family and friends.”

Chelsea and Ryan live in Downtown Frederick. Ryan is the Chief Housing Officer for a DC-based non-profit, and Chelsea works in Frederick County Government.

Vendors

Venue: Union Mills

Photography: Brad Barnwell Photography

Entertainment: The Dapper DJs**

Jewelry: InBloom Jewelry

Dessert: Bakehouse

Flowers: Wild Flower Weddings

Alterations: My Sewing Studio

Hair & Makeup: Poetically Brushed by Kim

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Before the Wedding Services Florists Planning + Design Rehearsal + Shower Parties

Bella Balloons Co.

WEBSITE: https://www.bellaballoonsco.com

PHONE: 240-440-1794

EMAIL: info@bellaballoonsco.com

FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/bellaballoonsco

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram/bellaballoons.co

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 3

We are Bella Balloons Co, local to Frederick County, serving the DMV with modern, personalized balloons, custom colors, and fresh florals. Our bridal shower and wedding services are designed with our client’s personality and vibe in mind. We work together to bring gorgeous, chic designs that are cohesive to the whole vision for once-in-a-lifetime events. We “Bellafy” your events so they can be unique and memorable for years to come!

Caterers + Bar Services

Gateway Liquors

WEBSITE: https://www.gatewayliquors.org/

PHONE: 301-271-7078

EMAIL: ally@gatewayliquors.org

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/GatewayLiquorsMD

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gateway_liquors/

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 45

Gateway Liquors is family owned and operated, with extensive experience in wedding bar coordination. We provide bar packages that can include beverage recommendations, quantity planning, fresh garnish and mixer prepping, cooler packing, delivery, pick-up, and coordination with your venue and caterer. With options for all tastes and budgets, our goal is to allow you to relax and focus on making memories. The team will work diligently to ensure that every element of your experience is carefully considered and expertly executed.

Tent + Linen + Decor Rental

TES Event Trailer Rentals

WEBSITE: https://www.tessanitation.com/services-4

PHONE: 240-758-7665

EMAIL: events@go-tes.com

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 17

TES Events is now offering luxury event restroom rentals! Our inventory of luxury restroom rentals elevates any event! Offering a tasteful color palette, modern décor, and superior service! We offer two different unit models to accommodate any size event or gathering. Our Deluxe unit offers six individual stalls, while our Millennium unit offers eight individual stalls. Please contact us today to secure your date!

Real Weddings

Real Frederick Weddings :: Jennifer and Omar

Jennifer and Omar met in 2017 while working for the same company in Texcoco, Mexico.

“I started a new position within the company, and my bio was emailed out to all staff – and Omar emailed me back. He said he hadn’t realized we both had the same major in college and asked me out to lunch. However, I didn’t realize he meant it as a date – and I brought my roommate. Nevertheless, Omar and I quickly became best friends. We traveled around Mexico together, ate lunch together every day at work, and he would show up at my office every morning to say hello. Omar was always the highlight of my day – but I never dreamed that we would be more than friends.”

Fity-five guests, including a six-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their May nuptials at Trinity Chapel in Downtown Frederick. “Our wedding ceremony was so special. Unfortunately, our wonderful pastor tested positive for COVID just a few days before the wedding, but one of my bridesmaids, Laura, was a licensed wedding officiant and was able to perform the ceremony for us. Laura was my roommate in Mexico – the one who I had accidentally brought on my first lunch date with Omar, so it was so special to have her do the ceremony.”

“My favorite element of wedding planning was incorporating elements from both of our families and cultures into our wedding. Omar’s family is from Puebla, Mexico, which is famous for its beautiful blue and white pottery, Talavera, so we knew we wanted to incorporate this into our wedding, from our color scheme to our website and invitations. Omar’s parents only speak Spanish, and my parents only speak English, so we tried to make our wedding as bilingual as possible, printing our wedding service in Spanish for Omar’s family and having a wonderful bilingual DJ. I did my wedding vows in Spanish, and Omar did his in English. My dad and Omar’s parents gave the most beautiful speeches in their native languages, and Omar and I translated for them. My mother surprised me by google translating her wedding speech and delivering it in Spanish, which also made me cry”

The couple currently resides in Gainesville, Florida, where Jennifer works in agricultural communication and Omar works in project management.

First dance: “Deja Que Te Bese” by Alejandro Sanz

Honeymoon: St. Augustine, Florida

Vendors

Ceremony: Trinity Chapel, Downtown Frederick

Reception: Brewers Alley

Photographer: A Natural Portrayal**

Coordinator: Simply Grater Events

Flowers: Abloom**

Hair & Makeup: Belleza Salon and Day Spa

Entertainment: Wizer Productions**

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Real Weddings Uncategorized

Colorful Downtown Frederick Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Rachel and Alex

Rachel and Alexander met in 2018 through a dating app. “Alex actually read my profile and asked me who was my favorite Marvel character. After several days of messaging each other, we met up in person for a first date– that lasted 72 hours. We were pretty much inseparable from the start.”

The couple got engaged on the third anniversary of their first date. “Playing off of what initially started our conversation, I purchased a replica Mjollnir, or Thor’s hammer, which I placed on our patio table with a card underneath it. When Rachel woke up, she came outside to the patio to water her plants and saw the hammer on the table. She asked what it was, and I told her I didn’t know, but I couldn’t move it. When she easily picked it up, she saw the note underneath, which reworked the Marvel quote about who can wield Thor’s hammer into a marriage proposal. After exclaiming, ‘Is this real?!’ she said yes.”

The Jewish ceremony was officiated by Rachel’s childhood camp friend, now a rabbi, who specializes in wedding ceremonies where one half of the couple is Jewish and the other is not. “The ceremony blended pieces of a traditional Jewish ceremony with a non-denominational one so that everyone’s traditions were included and respected. When it came time to smash the glass at the end of the ceremony, both of us smashed one as a modern twist on the tradition.”

“Citizen’s Ballroom was the bank that Rachel’s parents first used when they moved to Frederick. We integrated Rachel’s love of florals and our mutual love of bright colors and Marvel movie characters to create a vibe that was uniquely us. We wanted it to be colorful, bright, and formal looking while still being down-to-earth and accessible.”

Rachel works in Human Resources for a trade association in Washington, D.C., and Alex is a primary spine practitioner and sports chiropractor. They reside in Frederick.

First dance: “Only Want to Be With You” by Dusty Springfield, covered by Hope Winter

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Vendors

Venue: Citizen’s Ballroom

Planning: Taryn Blake Events

Photography: Jessica Nazarova Photography

Catering: Farmacy Café & Catering

Custom Tux: Benchmark Clothiers

Dress: Elegance by Roya

Dessert: Bake House

Flowers: Steelcut Flower Company

Decor: A to Z Event Rentals

Hair & Makeup: Six East Salon

Stationery: JesSmith Designs

Entertainment: Klock Entertainment

Transportation: First Charter

Officiant: Rabbi Jen Gubitz of Modern Jewish Couples

Travel: Heather Christopher Travel

Real Weddings

Yellow & Maroon Fall Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Brandy + Kyle

Brandy and Kyle met in 2018 when they both worked at the fast food restaurant Chick-fil-a in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. “Kyle left his phone on the table while he went to do something, and his twin gave the password to his phone out, and his screen saver got changed to a picture of me. After that, Kyle didn’t change the screen saver for a few weeks, and everyone noticed that he wasn’t changing it and started to ask if there was a reason behind that. He would wait for me after his shifts so we could hang out. We sat in his car for hours leading up to the day that he asked me out.”

After a year of dating, Kyle proposed as the two were finishing a picnic. “Kyle got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. We were originally going to get married in November of 2021, but we decided it was best for us to have a longer engagement so we could have the perfect day. After going to three separate locations for our wedding, we found the Cortland Mansion, and we loved it right away.”

Seventy-five guests, including a six-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their October nuptials in Hagerstown. “Our wedding ceremony was on a really warm day after a rainy week. Kyle and I read our vows to each other without seeing one another. Our first look was as I was walking down the aisle. My favorite part of our wedding day was watching my little cousins walk down to get the candy that my sister had in her hands. My flower girl and ring bearer love candy, so they were so excited to get a prize at the end.”

The couple chose a rustic feel for their wedding decor, using a color palette of sunflower yellow and maroon to set the tone. “I lost my grandmother in August; I had a dedication song to her during the reception as well as had her picture on my bouquet. She was a very important part of our life.”

Kyle is a trailer builder at CAM Superline, and Brandy is a preschool teacher in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, where the couple resides.

First dance: Better Together by: Luke Combs

Honeymoon: Poconos

Vendors

Venue: Cortland Mansion**

Photography: Double Shutter Photography

Attire: J & B Bridals

Jewelry: Bell Jewelers

Dessert: Cakes by Diane

Hair &Makeup: Hannah Marie

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Real Weddings

Real Frederick Wedding :: Stephanie + Matt

Stephanie and Matt met in 2019 after finding each other on the Bumble dating app. “Our first date lasted over 3 hours.”

Matt proposed in 2021 while camping. “We became avid campers during the pandemic. I had graduated from my Master’s program, and we had decided to go camping with another couple to celebrate. We were at Deep Creek, and Matt proposed one morning at our campsite after breakfast.”

Eighty guests, including a six-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their nuptials. “It was a gorgeous day in late August. I had a bear made out of a piece of clothing that belonged to my mom and had my cousin walk it down the aisle in place of my mother. We decided to do a sand ceremony which none of our guests had ever seen before. Matt decided to sing a song for his vows.”

The couple chose a unique wedding theme of puzzle pieces. “During Covid, we did a lot of puzzles, and we felt that we were each other’s missing puzzle piece. We used light blue and purple for our wedding colors. We had a cocktail-type wedding, not too formal but not informal either.”

Stephanie is a behavior interventionist at a high school in Baltimore County. Matthew works in the IT department for a public library system. They currently reside in Towson, Maryland.

First dance: Bridge over Troubled Water, Simon and Garfunkel

Vendors

Venue: Springfield Manor Distillery**

Photography & Videography: Life Gallery Studio

Coordinator: Sunflower Weddings LLC**

Transportation: On the town Limousines**

Catering: Great American Caterers

Wedding Dress: K & B Bridal

Suit: Jos. A Bank

Officiant: Lauren Miller

Jewelry: Smyth Jewelers

Dessert: Sugarbakers

Flowers: Scentsational Florals

Alterations: Juliya’s Custom Tailoring

Hair & Makeup: Heather Rea Style Studio

Entertainment & Lighting: Wizer Productions

**FrederickWeddings.com member

Real Weddings

Real Frederick Wedding :: Rebekah + Kevin

Kevin and Rebekah met in 2013 while working at Rock Bottom Brewery in Bethesda. “It was my first job as a server, and Kevin trained me on my second or third day. We became friends and remained close throughout the years, despite at one point living 1,000 miles apart. We became a couple in 2019, and the rest is history.”

The couple got engaged in October 2021. “Black Hill Regional Park in Germantown has always been a huge part of my life, and I brought Kevin there a couple of years into our friendship. He proposed to me in the gazebo by the lake, saying it was one of the first places he realized he fell in love with me.”

115 guests, including an 11-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their September nuptials. “It was in a beautiful setting, with a beautiful speech by our officiant. He incorporated aspects of our unique personalities and stories while inviting our guests to play a small role in it as well.”

Sage green, burnt orange, marigold, and blush created a fall color palette for their decor. “I loved being surrounded by those closest to me to witness me marry the best man I’ve ever known. The colors, the setting, everything felt like a beautiful dream.”

Kevin is a brewmaster at Lone Oak Farm Brewery in Olney, MD, and Rebekah is a bartender currently studying interior design at Montgomery College. They reside in Silver Spring, Maryland.

First dance: Wedding Song, Bob Dylan

Vendors
Venue: Mountain Memories at Thorpewood**

Photography: Pearly Kate Photography

Catering: Renaissance Chef

Dress: Miss Bride to Be Bridal

Flowers: Homestead Florals

Alterations: Design By Jas

Hair: Shear Thairapy

Makeup: Courtney Bissett

Entertainment: DJ Paul Entertainment

Officiant: Norman Ross

Favors: Allen’s Apiary

**FrederickWeddings.com member

Before the Wedding Services Planning + Design

RCC Weddings & Events

WEBSITE: https://rccweddingsandevents.com/

PHONE: 443-873-0903

EMAIL: renee@rccweddingsandevents.com

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RCCWeddingsEvents/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rccweddingsandevents/

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 6

RCC Weddings & Events is an award-winning wedding and event planning company where our focus is YOU. We offer planning services, day-of-coordination, and everything in between.

We understand that each person has their own particular vision of the perfect day. You have dreamed for months or even years about your festive occasion. RCC Weddings & Events will help transform your vision into a reality, one to be treasured.

Let us handle the details so that you may enjoy your day.

Real Weddings

Nautical Antrim Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Caroline + Jack

Caroline and Jack met in 2018 on a dating app. “We swiped right. As we ate pizza on our first date, we bonded over movies, traveling, and Baltimore. I learned how shipping works, and he learned how science works. He thought I was a nerd, still true, and I thought he was super cute, also still true.”

Jack proposed on an annual family vacation in Deep Creek Lake. “We were setting up camp for my parents. Suddenly, Jack was on one knee, and my dad drew his saber- for the champagne, of course.”

One-hundred-thirty-two guests, including an eight-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their September wedding at Antrim 1844. “Antrim just seemed to have the exact things we needed, like the beautiful garden and wonderfully historic rooms. We included nautical touches to the ceremony as Jack is a Ship Captain and so we had a knot-tying ceremony and nautical readings.”

Caroline and Jack chose blue, ivory, and gold for their wedding decor. “I tried to include as many gold-colored things as possible, including the gold cutlery, candelabras, mirrors, and various chandeliers, which my dad provided and hung. I’ve never laughed and cried more on one single day than on my wedding day. The sparklers at the end of the reception were a big hit and so pretty.”

Caroline is a research specialist in a covid19 lab at Johns Hopkins University, and Jack is a Ship Captain on the Chesapeake. They reside in Timonium, Maryland.

First dance: La Vie en Rose, Louis Armstrong

Honeymoon: Cancun, Mexico

Vendors

Venue: Antrim 1844**

Photography: Bradley Images

Attire: Gambardella’s

Dessert: Stone House Cakery**

Flowers: My Flower Box

Rentals: Grand Rental Events**

Entertainment: The Dapper DJs**

Hair & Makeup: Airbrush Faces

**FrederickWeddings.com member

Real Weddings

Colorful Mountain Memories at Thorpewood :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Alice + Pengyu

Pengyu and Alice met in 2017 when Pengyu set up Alice’s work computer. “While programs were being installed, we discussed hobbies we both had, like rock climbing, frisbee, and hiking. We also talked a lot about our pets, Peng had one dog at the time, and I had two cats. Being new to the area, Peng introduced me to the huge frisbee group, and we went rock climbing several times.”

The couple got engaged in January 2022. “It was the first really nice snow. We decided to hike around Greenbriar since I and Lulu, Peng’s Goldendoodle, both love snow. I was taking a picture of the lake with the snow and mountain in the background, and when I turned around, Peng was on his knee. We had been talking about getting married for a while, but it was still a huge surprise. He had been walking so slowly around the lake, and apparently, he was trying to find the perfect spot to propose.”

Seventy-five guests, including a four-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their October nuptials at Mountain Memories at Thorpewood. “We decided to have our ceremony at the Pine Cathedral, which is a really beautiful spot enclosed by trees. We had our mutual friend as our officiant, and the ceremony itself was very short. Both of us were pretty nervous about being up in front of people for a long time and having to remember to say long vows, so we kept it simple. Plus, we were able to have our dogs in the ceremony, which was hilarious.”

Alice and Pengyu chose a fall color palette for their wedding decor. “I had a lot of little details that were nods to family. My mother and Peng’s father both grew up in Baltimore, so our flowers included seasonal flowers resembling black-eyed Susans. As a nod to Chinese culture, red was featured in my maid of honors dress, the flowers, and the ties. My brother and sister-in-law made origami flowers for their wedding centerpieces. My mother made paracord keychains that resembled DNA as favors. Luckily the wind died down during the night, and we were able to have a fire with s’more, which I think both the adults and kids loved.”

The couple lives in Hagerstown and works in Frederick, Alice as a virologist, and Pengyu in IT.

Vendors

Venue: M ountain Memories at Thorpewood**

Photography: Pearly Kate Photography

Entertainment: Dapper DJs**

Catering: Renaissance Chef

Dress: Posh Bridal

Dessert: Tastefully Ever After

Flowers: An Elegant Affair

Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Ana B.

**FrederickWeddings.com member

Dresses + Attire + Fashion

K&B Bridals Hagerstown

WEBSITE: https://www.kandbhagerstown.com/

PHONE: 301-665-1070

EMAIL: info@kandbhagerstown.com

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kandbhagerstown

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kandbbridals/

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 2

At K&B Bridals, we make finding your wedding dress a moment to remember. Our dedicated bridal stylists are here to walk you through the journey to finding your dress in a friendly, approachable, and supportive way. Our bridal suites create a private and intimate experience for you and your guests to enjoy shopping and sweet treats. We can’t wait for you to make memories here!We are a quaint boutique located in Hagerstown, Maryland. We serve the Frederick area and beyond with all-inclusive wedding fashions. Our store houses a large selection of bridal gowns and accessories. The formalwear area of our store holds our selection of tuxedos & suits, bridesmaid, prom, mother, and flower girl dresses.

Real Weddings

October Springfield Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Allyson + Collin

Allyson and Collin met in preschool in Thurmont. “Our parents have embarrassing class videos to prove it. Following preschool, we went to school together up through high school graduation. In high school, we became the best of friends and were extremely close, and let it be at that. We both went our own ways for college and stayed true to our friendship and each other all throughout. After college graduation, our paths led us back together.”

The couple got engaged in 2021 while on vacation with friends and family in Jamaica. “Collin had planned a date night one night for just the two of us. Collin got down on one knee during a private candle-lit beach dinner at sunset in Jamaica. He hired resort photographers who acted as if the photos were a part of dinner. I turned around per the photographer’s request, and he was on his knee. Of course, I said ‘yes’ before he even got out all the words he wanted to say.”

182 guests, including a 17-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their October nuptials at Springfield Manor. “Our ceremony was outside using their ceremony space. A beautiful white arbor, with the Catoctin Mountains behind us for the guest to see- simply breathtaking.”

Collin and Allyson chose a formal and elegant feel for their wedding, incorporating a color palette of hunter green, navy blue, and white. The bridesmaids wore floor-length dresses, and the groom and groomsmen wore navy suits. The linens were navy blue, with simple white roses and flowers, greenery, and white candles rounding out their decor. “We had a sparkler send-off and arrangements for a private escort vehicle to a separate hotel for just the two of us. We ended up telling our driver to follow the buses and take us to the hotel our guests were at to continue the party with them.”

The couple lives in Baltimore, where Allyson is a kindergarten teacher, and Collin is a middle school math teacher and a South River High School wrestling coach.

First dance: Growing Old with You, by Restless Road

Honeymoon: Cancun, Mexico

Vendors

Venue: Springfield Winery, Brewery, and Distillery**

Photography: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography**

Transportation: On the Town Limousines**

Catering: Great American Catering

Flowers & Coordination: The Wedding Bouquet

Bride’s Dress: Suzanne’s Bridal & Formals

Bridesmaids Dresses: K&B Bridals Bel Air

Groom and Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Warehouse

Rings: David Mann Jewelers

Dessert: Julie’s Farmhouse Kitchen

Hair: Good Hair Days Inc.

Makeup: Top Edge Makeup & Lash Extensions

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions

Travel Agent: Uniglobe, Michelle Fox

**FrederickWeddings.com members

Real Weddings

Vintage-themed Cortland Mansion Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kim + Collin

Kim and Collin met in 2017 on a dating app. “He was actually a few hours late picking me up. I was about to lose interest and tell him to kick rocks until he finally came and picked me up. We went to a club in downtown Baltimore. We stayed for a few hours, then decided to leave and walk the harbor; we sat at a bench a few feet away from the water and ended up talking all night. We instantly fell in love.”

Collin proposed on Christmas day in 2020. “I had just woken up and was on my way to the bathroom. He had the ring out in the kitchen, and I ended up walking in, and he hurried up, got on one knee, and tried to ask for my hand.”

112 guests, including a 31-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their September nuptials. “I had my stepfather walk me halfway down the aisle, then had my father walk us the rest of the way. Collin’s stepfather was our pastor.”

The couple chose a formal vintage theme for their wedding at Cortland Mansion and used sage green, blush, and gold for their color palette. Kimberly is an accounts payable supervisor, and Collin is a lube technician. They currently reside in Millersville, Maryland.

First dance: Genuine – Differences

Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Cortland Mansion**

Photography & Videography: Mindy Lopez Forever Yours Photography

Hair & Makeup: Wedding Day Ready Glam

Real Weddings

Outdoor Green and Pink August Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding ::Heather + Raleigh

Heather and Raleigh met in 2020 on a group hike hosted by their campus ministry. “We talked a little throughout the evening, but nothing out of the ordinary since it was a group event. The next day, Raleigh asked for my number using GroupMe, which was the only way he had to contact me at the time. I got a call from him later that day asking me to have coffee. We ended up getting kicked out of the coffee shop because we had been talking so long we didn’t notice that they had closed.”

“Raleigh told me he wanted to take me to a salsa dancing class at 11 am. He picked me up a bit ahead of time and asked if I wanted to grab breakfast before going dancing. I didn’t even bother to ask where because it’s always Waffle House. We walked down the row of tables and reached one that was set up with a white tablecloth, candle, sparkling cider, and champagne glasses. That was when I knew. Raleigh got down on one knee and popped the question.”

120 guests, including a 12-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their August outdoor nuptials. “We were thankful to have our personal pastor from our church in Blacksburg officiate our wedding. It was extremely important to us to have a serious ceremony that properly conveyed the purpose of our marriage, not one for photographs. It was also important to us to use traditional vows that conveyed the permanence of our marriage and our individual dedication to choose to be together even on days that don’t feel as magical as our wedding day.”

The couple chose a color palette of light pinks and natural greens. “Neither of us like flashy, so we wanted earthy colors that would enhance the natural beauty of the venue and the people there, not overtake the visuals of the whole wedding.”

Heather is a sales consultant for a home improvement company, and Raleigh is a civil engineering student. They reside in Blacksburg, Virginia.

First dance: I Choose You by Ryann Darling

Honeymoon: Virginia and West Virginia

Vendors

Venue: Riverside on the Potomac

Photography: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography**

Catering: Travinia Italian Kitchen

Planner: Kelley Cannon Events

Dress: Posh Bridal

Dessert: Nicole Bias

Flowers: Mini Rose Farm

Hair & Makeup: Swept LLC

Entertainment: DJ Sway

Transportation: Road Yachts

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Real Weddings

October Cortland Mansion Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Trey + Jenna

High school sweethearts Jenna and Trey met during their freshman year in 2016. “I had seen him before at a football game, but he sent me a message on Snapchat, and we started talking. From that moment on, we were inseparable.”

The couple got engaged in April 2020. “It was the height of the pandemic, and we went on a walk just to get away from the house for a while, and that’s when he proposed. Nothing was open, and we couldn’t go anywhere, so he improvised. It was a light in the midst of some dark days for us.”

80 guests, including a 10-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their outdoor October nuptials at Cortland Mansion. “. It was a beautiful but cool and windy day. All of our closest friends and loved ones were in attendance, and it’s the most beautiful day that we’ve had together and will never forget.”

“We were going for a fall, rustic theme, and it turned out beautifully. Our wedding colors were moss green and spice. We used flowers with lots of eucalyptus greenery, pumpkins, and mums. Our tables were decorated with lanterns, fall leaves, and candles. Our favorite part was celebrating with all of our family and friends and seeing the ones from out of town that we don’t get to visit with as much. It was so nice to finally relax and enjoy our day. We had a sparkler send off toward the end of the night.”

Jenna is a Certified Dental Assistant, and Trey will graduate in May 2023 with a degree in business and finance. He is currently employed by CNB Bank. The couple lives in Falling Waters, West Virginia.

First Dance: Cover me Up, Morgan Wallen

Honeymoon: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Vendors

Venue: Cortland Mansion**

Photographer: Jenny Lynn Photography

Attire: J&B Bridal

Jewelry: Reeds Jewelers

Florist: Special Moments Florist

Hair: Kaysey Hogbin, Shades Hair Studio

Makeup: Salon Pure

Entertainment: D&M DJ Service

Stationery: Penelope’s Paper Pantry

Wedding Favors: Kidir Jewelry Art

**FrederickWeddings.com member

Real Weddings

Walkersville Backyard Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Andrea + Luke

Andrea and Luke go way back- as in first grade at Walkersville Elementary School. “I followed him around like a puppy dog at the school carnival, and yet he ditched me to try winning his momma’s chocolate cake in the cakewalk. I moved to Wyoming for 35 years, and we reconnected at a party a the Woodsboro Legion.”

Luke proposed on Christmas morning, 2021. “We have a tradition that we hand each other gifts one at a time in the order we wish. His last box to me was rectangular, so I didn’t think anything of it. After I unwrapped the box, he directly took it from my hands. He got down on one knee, opened the box, and said please be my wife.”

The couple married at Luke’s sister’s home, followed by a reception at the Walkersville Fire Hall with 150 guests, including a 12-person wedding party. “My boys walked me down the aisle, and my daughter was my first bridesmaid. Luke was fidgeting with his hands while sitting next to me during the readings- I grabbed his hands and didn’t let go.”

The couple chose a theme of black and white for their wedding decor, and the night ended with fireworks. Andrea and Luke reside in Frederick, where Andrea is a retired business owner, and Luke is a self-employed contractor.

Vendors

Venue: Walkersville Fire Hall

Photography: Lindsey Marie Photography

Flowers: Abloom**

Catering: PIGS BBQ

Dress: Elegant Forever Bridal

Dessert: Cakes in Style

Hair & Makeup: Michelle Bertelli

Entertainment: Vertigo Red

Entertainment: Alison Thoms

Stationery: Organized Bride

Tent: US Event Structures

Spirits: Woodsboro Liquors

Fireworks: Starfire Pyrotechnics

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Green, White and Gold July Catoctin Hall Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Katie and Wesley

Wesley and Kaitlan met on Match.com in 2014. “Wes sent me a message first and commented on how much we had in common. After we had talked for a short time online, we agreed to have our first date at House of Kobe in Hagerstown. Wes had never had sushi before and wanted to try it. We talked for hours and quickly decided to go out again for a second date.”

The couple got engaged in December 2019. “Wes planned it with my family and got them all in on it on Christmas Day. We had tickets to go see the Christmas light show at Nationals Stadium in DC. He asked me to take a picture at the center of the light show by the big tree and then proposed.”

60 guests, including a 13-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their July nuptials. “Wes and I knew we wanted a short ceremony so we could spend more time with family and friends at our cocktail hour. I had both my mom and dad walk me down the aisle, and honestly, that’s one of my favorite choices I made. They’re both incredibly special to me, so having those pictures of both of them walking me is something I will treasure forever.”

For their decor, the couple chose sage green, white, and gold. “We wanted it to feel intimate and elegant without being overly formal. I love a good formal moment, but both Wes and I love to dance and have a good time, so we wanted a balance of formal during the ceremony and dinner and then laid back and fun during reception party time. The party that we had on the dance floor was epic, and all of us had the time of our lives dancing and enjoying each other’s company. We danced for three straight hours.”

Katie is an FCPS elementary school teacher, and Wesley is a retirement account consultant. They currently reside in Hagerstown.

First dance: The One by Kodaline

Honeymoon: Italy, France, and Spain

Vendors

Venue: Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge**

Photographer: Ashley Elizabeth Photography

Jewelry: Gold Thumb Jewelers

Transportation: On the Town**

Dessert: Fairy Godmother Events

Flowers & Decor: Nadine De Leon Design

Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Mary Katie Engle

Entertainment: DJ Topedo

Videographer: Chris Does Video

Stationery: Hazelwood Paper Company

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Beauty: Hair + Makeup

#NoFilter Glam

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PHONE: (410) 419-8798

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YEARS IN BUSINESS: 11

We offer professional onsite hair and makeup services. We travel to you and help you and everyone in your bridal party get ready! We are professionally educated, insured, and genuinely care about our brides. We want to enhance your own natural beauty and not totally transform you into someone unrecognizable. Our award-winning team serves Maryland and beyond.

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Zigbone Summer Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Shannon + Mike

Shannon and Mike have been together for fourteen years. “We had a lot of mutual friends but had never officially met. Shannon’s best friend thought we would hit it off and played matchmaker. Her instincts were right!.”

The couple got engaged on Thanksgiving in 2021. “It was something we had been talking about for a while, and the timing just felt right.”

90 guests were in attendance at their July 2022 outdoor nuptials at Zigbone Farm. “We knew we wanted a short and sweet ceremony. Mike walked down the aisle to the Jurassic Park theme, which cracked everyone up once they realized what it was. Shannon’s best friend, who introduced us, officiated, and brought our relationship full circle.”

“We wanted a laid-back summer garden party. Zigbone is so beautiful and needed little in the way of decor. We chose bright, colorful flowers for our ceremony and reception that complimented the gardens. One of the things we liked about Zigbone was the ability to keep everything outdoors, rain or shine. We really wanted to make things as safe as possible. Unfortunately, we did have several family members come down with Covid the week of the wedding and had to cancel. We zoomed the ceremony so they could still join in the celebration.”

Shannon is a social work manager in Baltimore, and Mike is a satellite telecommunications engineer in Laurel. They currently reside in Catonsville, Maryland.

First dance: “By Your Side” by Sade

Honeymoon: Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden

Vendors

Venue: Zigbone Farm Retreat

Catering: Canapes Catering**

Photography: EarthMark Photography

Coordinator: Sleeping Bee Designs**

Flowers: Wildflower Weddings

Hair: Heather England

Makeup: Structures Salon

Entertainment: Party Girl Entertainment

Attire: BHLDN and Bonobos

Rings: Catbird NYC and Radcliffe Jewelers

Alterations: Juliya’s Custom Alterations

Transportation: Academy Shuttle

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Burgandy-filled September Ceresville Mansion Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Elyse + Jeff

Jeff and Elyse met in December 2019 on a dating app. “After that excellent first date, I was very eager to see Elyse again and could not stop telling my coworkers about her.”

“In May 2021, Jeff proposed at one of my favorite places in DC, the Bishops Garden at The National Cathedral. He included one of my closest friends, who hid in the bushes to get pictures of the proposal, and managed to surprise me even though we had already talked seriously about getting engaged.”

90 guests, including a sixteen-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their Ceresville Mansion September wedding. “We mixed our own elements with some from traditional reform Judaism for our ceremony. We had a few Jewish blessings, two secular readings from Jeff’s dad and my mom, and stomped on a glass after exchanging our rings. We also included some of our personalities in the precessional music, which borrowed from Jurassic Park and The Iron Giant, two of our favorite movies.”

Elyse and Jeff chose burgundy and dark blue for their wedding decor, opting for a formal vintage art-deco-style wedding. “We included life-sized cardboard cutouts of our beloved cat and dog, and named our signature drinks after them. I added an inscription to Jeff’s ring that includes a line from our first dance song. We also wrote our vows to each other using another of our shared hobbies, modern calligraphy.”

Elyse is a psychologist and federal government employee, and Jeff is a program management analyst. They reside in Arlington, Virginia.

First dance: “Aquaman” by Walk the Moon

Honeymoon: Galapagos Islands

Vendors

Venue: Ceresville Mansion**

Photography: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography**

Dessert: Sweet and Savory Bake Shop

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Hair & Makeup: Heather Rea Style Studio

Videographer: Compass Studios LLC

Entertainment & Lighting: Wizer Productions**

Officiant: Rabbi Jeremy Kridel

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PHONE: (240) 873-2900

EMAIL: SunMoonBalloon@gmail.com

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Specializing in trendy balloon designs, we bring breathtaking, modern designs to make life’s celebrations extra special. From the bridal shower to the wedding reception and in between…we do it all! We guide you through the design process quickly and seamlessly, making you feel confident that your balloon decor will be one less task you need to worry about.

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Venue Bouchon

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YEARS IN BUSINESS: 1

We are a full-service hosting venue providing all your needs for your special day, including catering and seating for up to 300 guests. Featuring five full acres for your picture-perfect event and plenty of parking for your guests, our venue boasts fireplaces, warm and cozy hardwood floors, hand-cut beams, and lots of natural lighting. Open and airy, quaint, and cozy.Located in Carroll County, Maryland, we are just on the outskirts of historic Taneytown and 30 minutes or less to many Maryland and Pennsylvania communities, including southern Pennsylvania, Gettysburg, Westminster, Frederick, Thurmont, Baltimore, Owings Mills, and Reisterstown. Venue Bouchon provides a natural backdrop for outdoor events and a classically simplistic, elegant venue for any indoor event.

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Electrolinear Entertainment

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YEARS IN BUSINESS: 38

Are you ready to take your Wedding or Event to the next level? We can help to create a stress-free and accommodating PARTY experience for you and your guests!Our goal is to make each Wedding, Company Party, School Dance or any event we perform at unique and one that your guests will be talking about the awesome time they had long after the party is over. With amazing DJs, FUN Photo Booths and so much more Electrolinear Entertainment can make your big day absolutely unforgettable.We love our clients and strive to make planning their celebration fun and easy with fresh new ideas and exclusive offerings to create the best memories for their special day. No matter what the event is we’re ready to Rock It!

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Summer Strong Mansion Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Maddie + Andres

Maddie and Andres met in August 2018 on a dating app. “On our first date, we went to a local DC restaurant known for Latin food and drinks and shared pina coladas, mojitos, and empanadas. We sat on the rooftop and talked all night until the place closed. Not wanting the date to end, Andres invited me out to dance.”

The couple got engaged in August 2021, just before their 3-year anniversary. “I wanted to propose to Maddie in a place that holds sentimental value to the two of us—under a willow tree along the Potomac near the Tidal Basin in DC, where we would set up a hammock and watch the day pass us by. On the day that I planned to ask for her hand in marriage, as I was setting up the area with flowers, mother nature had other ideas, and it started raining, and a thunderstorm threatened to scuttle my plans. Fortunately, the setting sun peeked through the rain clouds as I got down on one knee and asked Maddie to marry me. She said yes, and we quickly ran for the car and celebrated with friends after.”

90 guests, including a two-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their July wedding at Strong Mansion. “It was truly picture-perfect—we had the forest behind us as we stood surrounded by gardens overlooking the mansion and the pond.”

“After two years of living with the pandemic and dealing with all the sadness and frustration that came with it, we knew we wanted our day to be full of joy, which, for us, meant bright colors. We went for a classy garden-party theme with lots of florals and greenery to complement the space. We chose florals in various colors, including peach, bright pink, yellow, coral, orange, and light blue. Since it was a July wedding, we provided fans that doubled as party favors and pre-ceremony drinks so our guests could stay cool. We also incorporated our love of travel with our guest book and welcome table. In lieu of a traditional guest book, we asked guests to write travel tips, must-see destinations, marriage advice, and well wishes in a photo album that was filled with pictures of our travels together.”

Maddie is an attorney, and Andres is a financial systems analyst. They live in Washington, DC.

First dance: Lover by Taylor Swift

Honeymoon: Portugal

Vendors

Getting Ready: Homewood Suites

Venue: Strong Mansion

Photography: Neysha Bauer Photography

Catering: Pampa’s Fox Catering

Planning: Sunflower Weddings**

Bridal Attire: TLC Bridal**

Cake: Sage Cakery**

Hair & Makeup: Swept LLC

Entertainment: Extraordinary Entertainment

Engagement ring: Market Street Diamond DC

Wedding bands: James Allen

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Summer Wedding at Springfield Manor :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Allison and Brian

Allison and Brian met in an agricultural class at South Carroll High School in 2013. “We had the opportunity to compete together on our school’s FFA floriculture team at the University of Maryland. Brian was driving the team home from UMD, when one of our team members awkwardly said something along the lines of ‘I’m pretty sure you both like each other’… and they were not wrong! For the rest of the summer, we continued to get to know each other.”

The couple got engaged in October 2020, on a trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. “Brian and I spent the day exploring the town. I was so exhausted after our busy day that I took an early evening nap, only for Brian to wake me up and tell me I needed to get dressed to go see a museum. I didn’t really understand why a museum was worth waking me up from a nap, but it turned out he was actually driving us to a field overlooking the mountains. When we got there, Brian told me, ‘We have a date with a photographer,’ and I finally knew what was happening.”

120 guests, including an eight-person wedding party, helped the two celebrate their outdoor June nuptials. ”We didn’t do a first look, so seeing each other while I walked down the aisle was one of the most special moments of the day. We performed a unity tree ceremony- we potted a tree, gave it water, and our officiant verbally deceived the symbolic meaning of growing and nurturing the tree, as we will our marriage.”

“Our theme and colors were described as ‘garden glam’ and was meant to amplify the beauty of Springfield Manor. We had lavender, sage, and peach as our main color palette. We wanted a semi-formal feel but also wanted our guests to have fun during the reception.”

Brian is a correctional deputy for the Carroll County Sheriff’s office, and Allison is a correctional specialist for the Carroll County Sheriff’s office. Additionally, Allison has worked for Blossom & Basket Boutique since she was 15 years old and continues to work there evenings and on the weekends. They live in Taneytown.

First dance: My Side of the Fence, Dan + Shay

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Vendors

Venue: Springfield Manor**

Wedding Planner: Sleeping Bee Event Designs**

Photography: Living Radiant Photography

Flowers: Blossom & Basket Boutique**

Dessert: Stone House Cakery**

Bridal Gown: Love It! At Stella’s**

Catering: Great American Caterers

Tux: Men’s Wearhouse

Bridesmaids dresses: Azazie

Hair & Makeup: Heather Rea Style Studio

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions

Pet Services: Furever and Fur Always

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Lilac & Plum Spring Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kristen + Matthew

Kristen and Matthew met in 2010 while attending Morgan State University. “We were both freshmen in the Graves School of Business and Management, so we had a lot of classes together. We started dating in 2012 when we were both coordinators for the program.”

Matthew proposed in April 2021 at the National Arboretum. “He said that we were going to go see the cherry blossoms since I had wanted to go for quite a few years. Matthew brought his sister, who was the photographer for the event. He surprised me at the top of the peak near the eagle’s nest- when I turned around, he was on one knee.”

100 guests, including a 14-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their May 2022 wedding at Ceresville Mansion. “We wanted to make sure that our ceremony focused on Christ being the center and focus of our union together. We had a unity candle as well as communion during our ceremony. We kept it short and sweet.”

“Our wedding was very traditional. Our colors were lilac and plum with a mid-gray accent. We used a lot of linens and flowers to pull everything together. Ceresville has such a floral and traditional look, so we didn’t have to do much to make it come together. We ended the night with an ice cream sundae bar for all of our guests.”

Kristen is an actress and a real estate agent, and Matthew is a financial analyst. They currently reside in Middle River, Maryland.

First dance: Adorn by Miguel

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Vendors

Venue: Ceresville Mansion**

Photography: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography**

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Cake: Main Street Sweets

Hair & Makeup: Virginia Wilkens Beauty

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

Officiant: Tyrone Bennett