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Crummitt-Ely Engagement

Heather Linn Crummitt, daughter of Kenneth and Linda (Olden) Crummitt, of Middletown, and Jack G. Ely III, son of Jack (Jay) and Sandra (Frey) Ely, of New Market, announce their engagement.

The couple met in March 2015 and a traditional wedding is planned for October 6, 2018, at Zion Lutheran Church of Middletown.

Heather is a graduate of Middletown High School and Hood College, with a BA in General and Special Education and is employed with Loudoun County Public Schools. Jack is a graduate of Linganore High School and has been employed at Thomas’s English Muffins (Bimbo Bakeries) for 13 years.

Real Weddings

March Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Natalie + Dave

Natalie and David met at Hood College. “We had seen each other on campus, at soccer games and during weight training class, but never really talked until the school’s end of the year outdoor festival, May Madness. During the festival, our first spark came when I promised to get us onto the roof of the science building. The attempt failed, but our new found connection had been lit. We never left each other that entire day.”

David planned the perfect proposal. “I incorporated our love of nature by booking a cabin at Shenandoah National Park for the 4th of July weekend. After a long drive, we began our hike up Old Rag Mountain. Near the peak, I set up my camera and jumped out onto a rocky precipice overlooking the forest. I convinced her to jump out with me for the perfect picture. With the camera rolling and a valley of cold teal trees kissed by the early morning mist behind us, I pulled out the ring. I said, ‘Will you marry me?’ Silence. Having hiked 4 hours and our hearts racing, it took a moment, so I asked again. ‘Yes,’ she said with a tear and a smile. We didn’t look pretty having hiked for hours, but it was true and the moment pure.”

150 guests were in attendance for their March outdoor ceremony at Musket Ridge, including six bridesmaids and six groomsmen. “Seeing David, he looked so handsome, happy, and proud up there, I was overwhelmed with love . I had my parents support on each side of me. I wanted to walk super slow and savor every minute. I couldn’t wait for the kiss at the end because I had been meaning to do it as soon as I saw him.”

The couple chose a color palette of blues and shades of pink. “We wanted our wedding to be a romantic morning countryside party.”

Natalie is a Digital Project Coordinator at a2z Inc. and David is a PhD Immunology Graduate Student at UMD medical. They currently reside in Catonsville.

First Dance: Lana del Rey – Love

Honeymoon: Japan

Vendors:

Getting Ready: Hilton Garden Inn**
Venue: Musket Ridge Golf Club**

Photography: Shelby Leigh Photography

After party: Brewer’s Alley**

Dress: Garnish Boutique
Dessert: Lavande Patisserie

Florals: Steelcut Flowers

Hair & Makeup: Carly Pressley

Entertainment: Prime Canetis
Officiant: Rev. Beth O’Malley

**FrederickWeddings.com members

Real Weddings

Ceresville Winter Wedding :: Maura + Jeff :: Real Frederick Wedding

Jeff and Maura met on Christian Mingle and, “Felt a strong connection from the very beginning. We talked for hours on our first call.”

The couple got engaged at the Glen Burnie Gardens in Winchester, Virginia in July of 2017. “Jeff had a picnic in tow with our favorite snacks.“

100 guests were in attendance for their indoor ceremony at Ceresville Mansion, including four bridesmaids and three groomsmen. “Seeing Jeff in a tux and getting to say our vows in front of all our friends and family was the best moment of my life.”

The couple chose a color palette of blues. Decor included pinecones, to reflect the winter season. Maura noted that her bridesmaids and her mother helped to design all the decor, which made it even more special. “I loved decorating with greenery and lanterns and putting up a pinecone wreath my grandmother had made.”

When asked why they chose Ceresville Mansion for their wedding, maura shared that “Ceresville had a beautiful atmosphere and divided the distance between our homes since we lived long distance until we got married.”

Jeff is a Software engineer and Maura us a Medical Technologist. They currently reside in Great Mills.

First dance: “Thinking Out Loud “by Ed Sheeran

Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Ceresville Mansion**
Photography: Jessica Simpson Photo
Dessert: Shepherdstown Sweet Shop
Floral: Abloom**
Hair & Makeup: Belleza Salon
Entertainment: Electrolinear Entertainment

Videographer: John Dill

Stationery: Basic Invites
Officiant: Mark Johnson

**FrederickWeddings.com Members

Ask the Experts

Five Reasons to Host Your Wedding at a Full-Service Venue

5 reasons to host your wedding at a full-service venue- Be a guest at your own wedding

Temperature control is imperative. Whether you may need heat or air conditioning, you want your guests in total comfort. Having your wedding at a location where it can be inside or outside is a huge bonus.
All food and beverage are prepared and handled in-house so there is no reason to arrive early on your special day to take delivery of food, bar items, tables, chairs, linen, etc. It’s already there, ready to go.
Full-service venues are a fine-tuned machine…all details in-house leads to no worries on the part of the couple to coordinate anything the day of. No need to hire an event coordinator- most provide one.
Getting ready suites are on-site-no need to get ready in a hotel room.
Hands off….the venue will do all the set-up and tear-down. Bring your items ahead of time and release the stress…..they’ve got you!

Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge Golf Club is the perfect location for your special day. Mother Nature has blessed Musket Ridge with the perfect backdrop for your ceremony and celebration.

We offer unrivaled surroundings for wedding photographs with gorgeous vistas from a ridge across hundreds of acres of lush, green golf course with mountains, lakes, traditional wooden bridges and spectacular sunsets. We are delighted to host your wedding reception and ceremony and our mission is to leave you with memories to treasure forever.

By the time your wedding day arrives, you will feel like Catoctin Hall is an extension of your home as you will have come to trust our staff to deliver your dream day.

Planning a wedding involves skilled coordination, and the experienced staff at Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge Golf Club pays high attention to detail. We aim to accommodate even the most discerning tastes while facilitating your needs whenever possible. Superior service is our standard so every couple has an Event Coordinator for all the pre-planning and “day of” coordination. And that’s just the beginning of all the wonderful amenities we offer.

Your guests will enjoy a beautiful light-filled ballroom with twenty-three-foot ceilings, a covered patio just off the ballroom, and a wall of windows opening up to the beautiful vistas. Catoctin Hall can accommodate up to 250 guests. Guests will experience exquisite food and superb service.

Catoctin Hall is proud to be the first venue in the United States to implement a Zero Food Waste Initiative, diverting over 4 tons of waste from landfills to on-site gardens annually.

No two weddings at Catoctin Hall are alike. With our facilities, staff, and creativity, your reception will truly be unique.

Please contact our Event Sales Manager, Bonnie Swanson at weddings@musketridge.com or 301.293.9930 x116

Real Weddings

Spring Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kathryn + Andrew

Kathryn and Andrew met Downtown Frederick at Wags in November of 2014. “We both went to the same high school and college but neither of us knew each other then. We knew a lot of the same people and hit it off immediately,” shared Kathryn. Andrew invited Kat to his family tailgate the next day and, “We’ve been pretty much inseparable ever since.”

Kathryn and Andrew had 200 guests in attendance, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen at their outdoor ceremony in April at Stone Manor Country Club. Andrew’s Uncle was their officiant. “We worked with him to put together a simple but meaningful ceremony. We wrote our vows together and both said the same words as our promise to each other.”

The couple chose a wedding palette of neutral colors for their decor. “We tried to pull in different elements from each our cultures. We had a special sign on the bar that said ‘cheers’ in multiple languages of our origin. We did two pretty epic Greek Dances. A local Bluegrass Band, Israel Creek, played for our Ceremony and Cocktail hour. They were awesome and really kicked off the energy and atmosphere from when guests arrived.”

In lieu of favors, the couple elected to make a donation to the Jessica Lee Murphy Scholarship Fund.

Kathryn is a Project Manager and Andrew is a contractor. They currently reside in Frederick.

First Dance: Millionaire by Chris Stapleton

Honeymoon: St Lucia

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**
Catering: Carriage House Catering
Photography: Wander and Range
Dress: Posh Bridal**

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

Dessert: Main Street Sweets

Flowers: Floral Legacies

Hair & Makeup: Megan Clemson
Band: Israel Creek

Transportation: Testerman Bus Services

Stationery: Paper Tree

Day of Decorator: Sando Bernstein

Real Weddings

Navy Blue and Lilac April Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jennifer + Patrick

Patrick and Jennifer planned a trip to Savannah, Georgia for their 3rd anniversary. “We explored the city, walked around and rode bikes. Later in the evening, Patrick surprised me with a horse-drawn carriage ride around town. The carriage stopped at one of the many squares in the city, and we got out for a closer look and that is when Patrick proposed. We returned to our carriage and went for a celebratory dinner,” shared Jennifer.

125 guests were in attendance for their wedding ceremony, including six bridesmaids, six groomsmen, and two ushers at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church. “Seeing each other at the church for the first time was a great moment.”

The couple chose a color palette of navy blue and lilac for their decor for their reception, held at Stone Manor Country Club. The bride incorporated her something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue into her bouquet, including pins from her grandfather’s Army uniform, her grandmother’s baby ring, a blue rosary made by her mother, and a pin from the groom’s grandmother.

“We tried to make our day classic and fun for our guests. We had a photo booth that lots of people used and we danced all night! We also learned we have some brave friends willing to try the Dirty Dancing lift when ‘I’ve Had the Time of My Life’ was played. We surprised our guests with a food truck serving tater tots for a late night snack.”

Patrick is a scientist working in pharmaceutical development. Jennifer is a Clinical Project Manager and works on clinical trials for emerging diseases. They currently reside in Dickerson, Maryland.

First Dance: That’s How Strong My Love Is by Taj Mahal

Vendors
Ceremony: St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church
Reception: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Carriage House Inn

Photography: Kelly Hahn Photography**

Photo booth: Great Scott Productions**

Dress: Elegant Forever Bridal Boutique

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Makeup: MADE Makeup**

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**

Transportation: On the Town Limousines**

Suit: Men’s Warehouse

Rings: Gold Thumb Jewelry Creations

Dessert: The Happy Tart

Videographer: Stephen Small

Lighting: ForMost Events

Food truck: Two Smooth Dudes

Announcements Engagement

LaDue-Pancione Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. George LaDue of New Market, MD are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Katie LaDue, to Joe Pancione III, son of Joe and Sharon Pancione of Manassas, VA. Ms. LaDue, a graduate of Virginia Tech, is Director of Sales & Account Management at Cvent Inc. Mr. Pancione, a graduate of Virginia Tech, is Vice President of Pancione Electric, Inc. Both Katie & Joe live in Arlington, Virginia where their September wedding is planned.

Real Weddings

Spring Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kaylia and Fred

Fred popped the question to Kaylia on New Year’s Eve in 2016. “We spent the evening at his parent’s house and left to go home at about 11:30. As soon as I opened the door I saw candles lit along our steps leading up to the living room. Then there was a pathway of candles and confetti to our dining room. I looked up and there a huge sign on the wall that said, ‘Will you marry me,’ then I looked down and he was on one knee with a ring.”

162 guests were in attendance for Fred and Kayla’s outdoor Musket Ridge ceremony, including six bridesmaids, six groomsmen, and a flower girl. “I was already very emotional but she made it into such a beautiful, loving and touching ceremony it felt like it was just Fred and me there. We had a sand ceremony which included my son and that made it very special to me. There was also a family blessing where our parents came up and surrounded us and she prayed over us and that was a beautiful touch.”

The couple chose a pastel palette for their wedding colors, including blush, lilac, and white. “We were originally just looking for reception spaces as I wanted our ceremony to be in a church but after seeing the ceremony space and mountains views at Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge I changed my mind as I fell in love instantly.”

Fred is a senior desktop engineer and Kaylia is a registered nurse. They currently reside in Germantown, Maryland.

First Dance: Thinking out Loud (Ed Sheeran)

Honeymoon: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Vendors

Getting Ready: Homewood Suites by Hilton**

Venue: Musket Ridge**

Photography: Pearly Kate Photography

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Desert: Sweet and Savory

Hair: Dani Gibbs Beauty

Makeup: Shavon Dotson Beauty

Attire: I do I do Bridal

Videographer: Sargas Media

Photo Booth: Creative Force Photography**

Entertainment: A-Squad Entertainment

Stationery: The Organized Bride

Announcements

Lutz-Sullivan Wedding

The couple met in 2009 on Match.com and were engaged in November 2016. They were married in November 2017 at Ceresville Mansion.

After a honeymoon cruise, the couple resides in Ashburn, VA with their cat Toby.

Kaitlin is a Program Specialist at the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Anthony is a Client Support Engineer at Blackboard Inc. Kaitlin is the daughter of John Sullivan of New Market and Robin Stone of Frederick. Tony is the son of Jeff and Michele Lutz of Pittsburgh, PA.

Real Weddings

April Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jenna and Jason

Jenna and Jason met in Jacksonville, Florida, where they both lives at the time, through Match.com. Jason moved up to DC for his new job with Restoration City Church and surprised Jenna on a weekend day with a proposal. He arranged with Jenna’s best girlfriends to have her out of the house for a few hours, then surprised her when she returned home as he met her in the foyer and dropped to one knee. He had also arranged a secret engagement party at Jenna’s parent’s house. All of the couple’s family and friends were there to surprise Jenna and celebrate the engagement.

75 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony in April at Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood, including four bridesmaids and five groomsmen. “We read our own vows and tied a unity braid signifying our relationship to each other and also to God, who is the head of our relationship. We cut the ceremony short due to how cold it was, the groom was shivering violently!”

The couple chose a color palette of gray and yellow for their decor. When asked why they chose their venue, Jenna shared that once they say it in person, it was an easy decision. “We love the outdoors and are more small town people than city, so we knew we wanted to get away from the DC area. We looked around online for something outside the city and found ThorpeWood. Perfect woodsy and lodge feeling, very homey and warm and just perfect for our personalities.”

Jenna is an Environmental Program Director at the Washington Navy Yard. Jason is the Creative Director for Restoration City Church. They currently reside in Alexandria, Virginia.

First Dance: I’m Yours by The Script

Honeymoon: Sedona, Arizona

Vendors

Venue: Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood**

Caterer: Renaissance Chef

Photography: Spence Photographics**

Florals: Monica’s Floral Designs

Photo Booth: Silly Station by Spence Photographics**

Dessert: Monica’s Sugar Studio

Hair & makeup: Cutting Edge Styling Studio

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**

Rehearsal Dinner: Brewer’s Alley**

Accommodations: Country Inn and Suites

Real Weddings

Mike and Ashley’s Big Cork Wedding :: Real Frederick Weddings

On their three year anniversary in 2016, Mike and Ashley celebrated with dinner in Georgetown. “After dinner, we walked by the water and watched the planes come in. While sitting on a bench, Mike nervously reached into his pocket, got down on one knee, and pulled out a ring for me. We have one fuzzy picture of the night, taken awkwardly by a person walking by who was playing Pokemon Go, the latest craze that summer.”

165 guests were in attendance for their indoor ceremony in the Big Cork Vineyards production room, including six bridesmaids, one bridesman, and eight groomsmen.

light blues, bright pinks, and pops of greenery to represent the vineyards and wooden accents adorned their wedding decor. a classic Maryland meal of crab cakes and chicken was served.

“I had the guest tables named for famous love songs in a nod to my music teacher life, and we had a mini putt-putt station and a golf-themed guest book that represented Mike’s profession. We also rode away at the end of the night in a golf cart.”

Michael is a golf professional and Ashley is an elementary music teacher. The couple currently resides in Rockville, Maryland.

First Dance: “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green

Honeymoon: Charlottesville

Vendors

Venue: Big Cork Vineyards**

Catering: Eleven Courses**

Photography: Photos by Sarah Beth

Coordinator: Kim Newton

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**

Florals: EDGE Florals

Entertainment: Bachelor Boys Band

Hair and Make-up: Amanda Burton, Jessica Manion

Transportation: Eyre Bus Rental

vintage bar caravan: Cozy Caravan

**FrederickWeddings.com members

Announcements Wedding

Preston-Long Wedding

The bride, Amanda Preston, is a Cardiographic Technician and the groom, Timothy Long, is an employee with State Farm. The couple met at FCC in 2012 and dated for 5 years before Tim proposed at the end of the year bowling party for Tuesday Night Mixers. The two were wed on December 9th at Neelsville Presbyterian Church in Germantown, Maryland.

Wedding Venues

Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge Golf Club

WEBSITE: http://www.musketridge.com

PHONE: (301) 293-9930

EMAIL: weddings@musketridge.com

INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/catoctinhallatmusketridge

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 20

Host your special day at Maryland’s finest event venue! We are delighted to host wedding ceremonies and receptions while giving you memories to treasure forever. We offer unrivaled backdrops for wedding photographs with gorgeous vistas from a ridge across hundreds of acres of lush, green golf course with mountains, lakes, and old-fashioned wooden bridges all in a convenient location just minutes from Frederick MD. Sunsets at Musket Ridge are spectacular, as well as evening pictures of first dances on the outdoor terrace. Catoctin Hall’s authentic metal roof, beautiful stonework, and classic exterior lines provide a perfect backdrop for your perfect day. Although we are experts in hosting weddings, no two are alike. With our facilities, staff, and creativity, your day will truly be unique. Our wedding space is designed to become your wedding space, and Catoctin Hall is not your cookie-cutter wedding venue. It combines a state-of-the-art banquet facility with the warmth and detailed finishes rarely seen today. The vaulted ceiling, natural light, and panoramic views of the acclaimed golf course and mountains make Catoctin Hall a distinctive, elegant, and memorable setting.

Real Weddings

Outdoor Springfield Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Leslie + Dylan

Leslie flew to Hawaii after her graduation from JMU to meet up with Dylan, who was stationed at Pearl Harbor. “We went on a beautiful hike with the mountains on one side and ocean on the other. Dylan got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife.”

130 guests were in attendance, including seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen for Leslie and Dylan’s outdoor nuptials at Springfield Manor. “Our ceremony was very simple and traditional. Our officiant read some scripture, we recited traditional vows and exchanged rings.”

The couple chose rustic decor for their reception, and used the colors green, gold and rose to match the setting.

“Our favorite part of our wedding was having all our friends and family in one place. We had friends we haven’t seen in years come to celebrate our marriage and it was so wonderful to have everyone together. Our day was fun because everyone was having a good time dancing and enjoying the day! The funniest part was the garter removal. Dylan went to get the garter and I had a Smirnoff ice attached! He was surprised and the crowd went wild.”

Leslie is a second-grade teacher in Loudoun County, Virginia and Dylan is in the Navy, currently stationed in Pearl Harbor Hawaii.

First Dance: Made for you by Jake Owen

Honeymoon: Deep Creek Lake

Vendors:

Venue: Springfield Manor**

Photographer: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Jewelry: Kay Jewelers

Dessert: Monica’s Sugar Studio

Hair & Makeup: Ashley Chin, Glam Bridal Beauty

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

Favors: Sandy’s Sugar Shack

**FrederickWeddings.com members

Real Weddings

Antrim 1844 Holiday Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Steph + Tyler

Tyler proposed to Stephanie one night in their kitchen. “It was simple. That’s who Tyler is and it’s what I love about him. It was just us. I didn’t want some big production. Just intimate. I cried.”

The couple had 135 guests in attendance for their early December wedding ceremony at Antrim 1844, including a 13 member bridal party. “We were both nervous. Tyler messed up on his vows and it was hysterical. I, on the other hand, couldn’t stand still,” shared Stephanie.

The couple chose Antrim 1844 for its beauty and location. “Antrim is decorated during Christmas and it is just breathtaking. It made for the most perfect wedding venue. It was everything I had ever dreamed of.”

Stephanie and Tyler chose a winter color palette of black, red and silver for their reception. “The entire day went by too quick. We have the greatest friends and family and everyone coming together to celebrate Tyler and I was just simply amazing. I want to do it all over again. It was a perfect day and thinking about it makes me cry.”

Stephanie is a registered nurse and Tyler is an electrician. They currently reside in Taneytown.

First Dance: Love the Lonely Out of You – Brothers Osborne

Honeymoon: Aruba

Vendors

Venue: Antrim 1844**

Photographer: Dani Leigh Photography

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

Flowers: The Cutting Garden

Hair & Makeup: Sydni Muranaka

Stationery: Jenifer Sirkis Designs

**FrederickWeddings.com member

Real Weddings

April Springfield Manor Barn Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jessica and Jeff

Jeff and Jessica met at a wedding in Thurmont. “I was invited as a plus one and was not even the first one to be asked. My friend had asked her husband and her sister to attend, which they declined so she asked me. It was there that I met Jeff.”

The couple and their families went on a vacation in 2016. “During ‘Captain’s Night’ when everyone is dressed in formal attire, Jeff asked if we could get a photo of just us on this glass bridge. The photographer shot a few frames and then Jeff turned towards me and proposed.”

76 guests were in attendance for their indoor April ceremony at Springfield Manor, including a six-person bridal party. Jessica’s stepfather served as the officiant and her son performed a reading. Jeff’s sister also did a reading during their ceremony in the barn. “It was intimate and so special. The funniest thing that happened, which I missed because I had not come inside yet, was when the flower girl and ring bearer missed walking down the isles and had to be re-diverted.”

The couple chose a color palette of charcoal and plum for their wedding decor, much of which they did themselves. “Every part of our day was DIY – including all the flowers and decorations. You can really save a lot of money doing it this way, but it requires even more planning and organization.”

Jeff is a Total Service Manager and Jessica is a Billing Analyst. They currently reside in Ijamsville.

First Dance: A Thousand Years, Christina Perri

Honeymoon: Mediterranean cruise

Venue: Springfield Manor **

Caterer: Carriage House

Photographer: Brad Barnwell

Attire: Posh Bridal**

Jewelry: Jared’s

Dessert: Frosted Fantasy Cakes

Hair & makeup: Tone Jackson

Music: JJ+T Entertainment

**FrederickWeddings.com members

Engagement

Angell-Lewis Engagement

Heather and Gabriel met through mutual friends. Gabriel is a heavy equipment mechanic and Heather us a stay at home mom. They are planning on a May 2018 wedding.

Engagement

Nelson-Dagenhart Engagement

Renee had recently started working at The Jefferson School, a residential facility and school for youths with behavioral and mental issues. Christopher had been working there for a year or so. The couple met when Renee walked on the unit where Christopher was the lead staff. Working in such a high-stress environment emphasizes trust and teamwork. The rest was history.

On December 25, 2017, Christopher proposed to Renee. The day started at home. Christopher was very adamant on opening Christmas gifts at his parent’s house (because this is what we have always done) and Renee was somewhat annoyed, seeing as how it was our first Christmas in our new home. It was a rather windy morning and while walking to the car, all the gifts blew out of Christopher’s hands (you will know why later). We finally made it to Christopher’s parents’, where we had breakfast. Christopher’s dad, Joe is recording (like he always does) while we opened our gifts. We saved our gifts to each other until the very end. Renee proceeded to her gifts from Christopher. There was a total of 4 boxes, all different sizes. Three out of the four boxes were filled with tissue paper and a drawing of toad from Mario, stating “Your gift is in another package.” Renee finally opened the fourth box, which enclosed a small box and she screamed at Christopher, “You finally got me earrings,” without opening the box. Renee has been asking for earrings for the past three Christmas. Renee finally opened the box and there she saw the most perfect, solitaire ring and Christopher says in the calmest voice, “Will you marry me?” Renee was beyond shocked and immediately hugged Christopher and everyone cheered in excitement. Renee immediately video chat her mother and aunt to share the wonderful news.

Real Weddings

Spring Morningside Inn Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Nicholas and Susanna

Nicholas and Susanna met online, on a popular dating site. “Then we realized I lived down the road from Nicholas’s parents.”

Nicholas proposed at Thanksgiving dinner surrounded by both families. “It was an incredible moment filled with tears of joy!”

190 guests were in attendance for their ceremony at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Union Bridge. Their bridal party included eight bridesmaids, eight groomsmen, two junior bridesmaids, and one junior groomsman. The ceremony incorporated traditional Filipino Catholic elements, including coin, cord, veil, and candle ceremonies. “We tried to involve our family and friends in the ceremony and it turned out to be very moving and filled with laughter, tears, joy, and love.”

The couple chose a color palette that included a variety of blue hues for their reception held at Morningside Inn. When asked about planning their wedding, Susanna shared that she had lots of help. “We loved involving our families in the planning whenever possible. We were so lucky to have so many people willing to help out. “

Nicholas is a Park Ranger and Susanna is a teacher. They currently reside in Catonsville.

First dance: “I Found You” by Alabama Shakes

Honeymoon: San Diego, CA

Vendors:

Getting Ready: Fairfield Inn and Suites Frederick

Ceremony: St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

Reception: Morningside Inn**

Photography: Spence Photographics**

Dress: Spence Photography

Rings: Smyth Jewelers

Cake: Sugar Bakers Cakes

Florals: Wildflower Weddings at Bend in the River Farm

Hair & Makeup: JSL Visions

Entertainment: Soundstations Entertainment

Videographer: Bella Vista Weddings

Transportation: On The Town Limousines, Inc.**

Stationery: Invitations by Dawn

Real Weddings

Winter Antrim 1844 Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Mixi + John

Mixi and Jon met in their final year of school at Eastern Nazarene College. Mixi worked part-time at the school Starbucks. After flirting a few times ordering coffee, Jon built up the nerve and asked Mixi to a no-strings-attached Chipotle lunch. Soon after, they were dating. Over the next 5 years, Mixi and Jon traveled to Madrid, Barcelona, San Francisco, Naples, Paris, Lima, Montreal, and Toronto.

Jon woke Mixi to take a walk with him and their dog, Norman at his apartment in Boston. The walk was “suspiciously long,” and they ended up at the waterfront in the Seaport district. Mixi sat for a moment with Norman on her lap, and Jon proposed.

The couple had 135 guests in attendance for their late December wedding at Antrim 1844, including seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen. The groom walked their dog down the aisle. “We also had a light coat of snow the morning of the wedding that made pictures perfect,” shared Jonathan.

Mixi and Jonathan chose a color palette of black, white, green and gold for their black tie wedding. The couple incorporated Peruvian food into their wedding dinner, honoring where Mixi was born, and also had crab cakes, a nod to Jonathon’s Baltimore roots. They also gifted each guest Iberica, a type of Peruvian chocolate.

Mixi is a Middle School Adjustment Counselor and Jonathan is a Reporting Analyst. They currently reside in Boston.

First Dance: If I Should Fall Behind, Bruce Springsteen

Honeymoon: Rome, Santorini, Athens

Vendors:

Venue: Antrim 1844**

Photographer: Bradley Images

Dress: Forever Amour Bridal Boutique

Dessert: The Cake Studio

Flowers: Flowers by Bauers & Greenhouse

Hair & Makeup: Up Do’s For I Do’s

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

Videographer: Erik Corbin

Transportation: Diana’s Limousine

Real Weddings

Megan + Shawn’s Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Weddings

Shawn and Megan met while attending Stevenson University. “Shawn and I lived in the same dorm on campus. On move-in day Shawn and I rode the elevator a few times together, but it was at an ice cream social that the resident assistants were hosting where I really got to know him. He brought in pizza from the local on-campus pizza shop and asked if I would like some pizza. I giggled and ate some of his pizza. And from there it was history.”

The couple got engaged on a trip with friends to New York City. “He got down on one knee and asks me to marry him in the most magical way, in Central Park, and of course I said ‘yes’”

110 guests were in attendance at their indoor ceremony at Holly Hills Country Club, including a 12 person bridal party. “Our wedding ceremony was something that Shawn and I picked out to match our personalities. While we had bits of traditional parts of the ceremony much of it was modernized. We wrote our own vows, exchanged rings and then did a wine box ceremony. We wrote letters to each other for our first anniversary to open and enjoy a bottle of wine together.”

The couple chose a winter theme and incorporated charcoal gray and apple red into their reception décor.

Megan is a teacher in Baltimore County and Shawn is a police officer in Montgomery County. They currently reside in Baltimore.

First Dance: Brett Young “In Case You Didn’t Know”

Vendors:

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Jen Harvey Photography

Hair & Makeup: Rae Lewis

Flowers: Mary-Ruth Chapin

Music + Entertainment

Market Street Brass

WEBSITE: http://www.msbrass.com/

PHONE: (301) 865-1301

EMAIL: bdhinkley@comcast.net

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 38

The Market Street Brass is the perfect choice to provide artistic music on your special day. For nearly four decades, we have been complementing beautiful ceremonies throughout the area with the unparalleled sounds of a live brass quintet. Indoors or outdoors, our versatile repertoire can fit any type of ceremony in any type of venue. Our extensive experience means we can provide professional music before, during and after your ceremony, and can even later provide background music for a reception cocktail hour if you would like. Nothing can add that touch of class to a wedding like a brass quintet. Please check out our website for more information and to hear samples of our music.

Engagement

Sarena Walters and James Ramsburg Engagement

Jim and Sarena are childhood friends. The couple is planning a July 4th wedding on the Daytona Beach at sunset. Afterwards, they will do what they enjoy the most, ride off into the sunset. They recently moved from Frederick to WV where they will reside in their new home.

Real Weddings

Winter Wedding at Holly Hills Country Club :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Samantha + Collin

In 2015 Samantha and Collin went on a trip to a mutual friend’s cabin in the mountains. “We had our first kiss there, then started officially dating a few weeks later.”

Collin proposed to Samantha in February 2017 during a walk in Downtown Frederick. “We stopped on the way to dinner to buy some Girl Scout cookies. Collin made sure to put the cookies down before he proposed.”

120 guests were in attendance for their January wedding, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen. The ceremony was held at Samantha’s family church, St. Mary’s Church and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Barnesville, MD. “It meant a lot to have our families there to share and take part in the ceremony.”

The couple chose a color palette of steel blue, blush pink, and navy for their wedding decor. When asked why they chose their reception venue, Samantha shared, “We loved Holly Hills because it was a full-service venue. We knew that they would be there to help our vision come to life.”Samantha is a teacher and Collin is a graphic designer. They currently reside in New Market.

First Dance: So Close by Jon McLaughlin

Honeymoon: Belize

Vendors

Getting Ready: Hilton Garden Inn**

Ceremony: St. Mary’s Church and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

Reception: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Rachel Smith Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Rings: Colonial Jewelers**

Entertainment: Shew-sical

Dessert: Cakes by Susie

Hair and Makeup: Daisy Salon and Body Boutique

Real Weddings

Winter Wedding at Ceresville Mansion :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Emily + Drew

Drew and Emily met during a night out with friends. “We were out at the local dive bar when our friends started talking to each other. We hit it off. We just kept seeing more and more of each other from that night on.”

Drew proposed at Bennett Cerf Park in Westminster. “We had gone there right after one of our first dates. It was Christmas day, and it was so exciting because we got to tell our families right after.”

The couple had 65 guests in attendance for their indoor evening Ceresville Mansion wedding, including three bridesmaids and three groomsmen. “I was so nervous I was glad we got to hold hands for most of it.”

Emily and Drew chose a color palette of burgundy and marsala. The couple made their own table arrangements. “Ceresville has a really beautiful vintage feel that my husband and I both loved especially with the fireplaces going in the evening. We had candles on the tables along with the flowers that my mom had arranged with a small amount of help from us. The dance floor in the center of the tables made for a really fun evening. Afterward, all of our friends and family kept coming to tell us what a nice time they had.”

Drew is a Controls Engineer and Emily is an English as a Second Language Teacher. They currently reside in Catonsville.

First Dance: Love Me Tender, Elvis Presley

Honeymoon: Mexico

Vendors:

Venue: Ceresville Mansion**

Photography: Pearly Kate Photography**

Jewelry: St John’s Jewelers

Florals: Blossom & Basket Boutique**

Hair & Makeup: Neutre Aveda Salon

Entertainment: Bill Izer Wizer Productions

Favors: Sweet and Savory

**FrederickWeddings.com members

Before the Wedding Services Gifts + Favors + Registries

The Frederick Basket Co

WEBSITE: https://FrederickBasket.com/

PHONE: (301) 696-9345

EMAIL: Basket@FrederickBasket.com

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

INSTAGRAM: http://www.thefrederickbasketco

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 28

A Frederick tradition for over 25 years, our store is located in the Everedy Square & Shab Row historic district of downtown Frederick Maryland. Bridal & Wedding Favors and Gifts, Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Items. In-Room Hotel Local Gift Bags filled with Local Items. Local craft beer and wine selection. Shop for unique wedding favors that match your style. Beer & Wine Glasses, coasters, personalized favors, and more. A hug selection of fun, inexpensive, and personalized wedding favors. We specialize in uniquely designed gifts, created just for you on your special day.

Guest Accommodations

Home2 Suites by Hilton Frederick – Plamondon Hospitality Partners

WEBSITE:

WEBSITE: www.frederick.home2suitesbyhilton.com

EMAIL: asmith@plamondon-cos.com

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 2

At Home2 Suites, our signature modern style is perfect for the savvy,
sophisticated wedding couple and their guests, and the value-conscious traveler.

Whether you’re staying one night or seven, our spacious suites and abundant amenities such as free continental breakfast were designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. Bright, casual community spaces, indoor and out, are perfect for working, relaxing, or mingling.

We offer sleeping room blocks at discounted group rates and/or farewell breakfast! Please contact us for more information. We look forward to being of service to you!

Real Weddings

Holly Hills Country Club Navy and Blue Wedding :: Molly and Andrew :: Real Frederick Wedding

Molly describes her relationship with Andrew as the real-life version of the movie When Harry Met Sally. “We started out as two people that sort of knew each other through friends, running into each other in things like youth orchestras and marching band events. When we found ourselves at the same college and in all of the same classes in the Fall of 2011, we instantly became close friends. We eventually got to talking on the phone almost every night, but it was just as friends. After a falling out, we quickly found each other again.”

The couple got engaged on Christmas Day in 2016. Molly and Andrew exchanged ornaments as the first year of a tradition they hoped to continue. The last present she opened was an ornament with the words “Molly, will you marry me?” as he pulled out a ring. “Of course I said yes.”

133 guests were in attendance for their mid-October nuptials at Holly Hills Country Club, including four bridesmaids, four groomsmen, and two junior bridesmaids. They were married by a friend of Molly’s father, using a modern set of vows. The poem “My Promise of Love to You” was read. “We have been pinky promising for as long as we’ve been friends. We decided to have this poem read aloud and pinky promise as it was being read. It was absolutely perfect.”

The couple chose a color palette of navy and gold for their reception. Instead of a cake, Molly and Andrew served personal cheesecakes.

Andrew is a Senior Backgrounds Compliance Analyst and Molly is an Instrumental Music Teacher for Prince George’s County Public Schools. They currently reside in Laurel, Maryland.

First Dances: “It Had To Be You” by Harry Connick Jr. “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Vendors:

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Nicole Babcock Photography

Florals: Ory Florals

Hair: Hair by Treece

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions

Photographers

A Natural Portrayal Photography

WEBSITE: http://www.anaturalportrayal.com

EMAIL: anaturaportrayal@aol.com

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/ANaturalPortrayalPhotography

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 5

Professional wedding photography that offers a photojournalistic eye specializing in the candid moments “in between”. Believing in the art of “unposed” photography, A Natural Portrayal uses a fun, laid-back and creative approach to capture images that show magic and not just a smile. It is our goal to tell your unique wedding day story with an artistic and fresh perspective that will keep you looking through your wedding photos over and over again.

Announcements Engagement

Peterson-Greening Engagement

The bride-to-be is the daughter of James and Susan Peterson, of Sharpsburg. Courtney is a 2010 graduate of St. James School and a 2014 graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. She is currently in graduate school to get a master’s degree in education.

The groom-to-be is the son of Gary and Jackie Greening, of Bowie. Gary is a 2009 graduate of Gonzaga College High School, 2013 graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, and a 2015 master’s graduate of Shippensburg University.

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