Ashlyn Cope and Brandon Grubbs were married on the Carnival Pride while docked at the Port Of Baltimore. After the wedding, the couple enjoyed a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas with family & friends.
Ashlyn and Brandon met through friends. Ashlyn is the owner of Maryland Maid, LLC and Brandon works for WSSC.
The couple now resides in New Windsor, MD with their children Landen & Emmalyn.
Bruce and Mary Beth Fleming, of Frederick, celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on March 10th. They were married at St. Rose of Lima Church in Gaithersburg in 1983.
The couple met while they were students at the University of Deleware. Bruce is a commercial construction project manager and Mary Beth is a certified master gardener.
Nolan and Emily met at South River High school in Edgewater, Maryland at a friend’s party their Junior year. “We started to hang out and get to know each other as friends and began dating later in the school year. We have been together ever since, nine years before we got married.”
Nolan proposed to Emily during a family vacation to Aruba. “We were taking a private sunset sailing cruise when he asked me to take a picture at the bow of the boat. Instead of a picture, his sister took a video of the whole proposal. I had made him a couples “coupon book” back in high school, eight years ago, and one of the coupons read, ‘Present this when you propose for a guaranteed YES.’ There was an expiration date of 2014 and he proposed January 2016. I was sure to point out that the coupon expired but still said yes.”
The couple had 120 guests in attendance for their outdoor ceremony at Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen. Emily shared that a favorite moment was the prayer shared by both families who laid hands on bride and groom to wish them well in their new life together as they stood under their custom-made arbor.
Nolan and Emily chose a “rustic fall romance” theme for their wedding. Colors included in their reception included burgundy, bold and hints of green and burnt orange. Guests received a wedding favor of a cookbook, created by the bride, of favorite personal and family recipes. The cookbook favor was paired with a homemade hot sauce. The couple also had a “make your own candy apple bar,” with apple slices on sticks, caramel, chocolate and plenty of toppings.
Emily is a High School Art Teacher and Nolan works in Finance at Wells Fargo. The couple resides in Edgewater, Maryland
First Dance: “Heaven’s Knife” by Josh Garrels
Honeymoon: Bali, Indonesia
Vendors:
Getting Ready: Residence Inn, Frederick**
Venue: Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood**
Photographer: Kelly Hahn Photography**
Caterer: Renaissance Chef
Flowers: Blossom & Basket**
Wedding Attire: Bridals by Elena
Hair & Makeup: Glam Bridal Beauty
Entertainment: Dapper DJs**
Pianist: Sally Wolfe
Theresa and Alexander met at work nearly four years ago. “Our friends encouraged us to get to know one another and we instantly hit it off,” shared Theresa.
Alexander had slipped off in January 2016 to secretly pick up Theresa’s engagement ring. “He had told both of our families that his plan was to hold onto the ring and propose in a couple of months. He came home that day and didn’t even make it through the night. He proposed to me while we were just hanging out around the house – he turned one of the most ordinary of nights into one of the greatest memories of my life. It was simply perfect to me.”
The couple had 120 guests in attendance for their indoor ceremony at Linganore Winecellars, including three bridesmaids and two best men. “Something that we did differently was having a cocktail hour before the ceremony! We wanted the opportunity to say hello to everyone and thank them for joining us before we said, ‘I do.’”
Theresa and Alexander chose a “rustic” theme with navy blue, ivory, green, and tan as their primary colors. “Our venue, Linganore Winecellars, was simply beautiful and has so much character. We were so impressed by the incredible fall foliage the day of the wedding – the colors were absolutely amazing.”
Both Theresa and Alexander work for the federal government. They currently reside in Sykesville.
First Dance: Stand By Me by Florence and the Machine
Honeymoon: Niagara Falls in Spring 2018
Vendors
Venue: Linganore Winecellars**
Caterer: Fine Cuisine Catering
Photographer: Kelly Hahn Photography**
Coordinator: Kelly Lynn Weddings & Events
Rings: Colonial Jewelers**
Flowers: Blossom & Basket Boutique**
Dessert: Angel Cakes
Hair & Makeup: A Do or Dye Salon
Entertainment: Bill Izer – Wizer Productions
Transportation: On the Town**
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Cassandra Lambert and Hirad Yaldaei announce their engagement. The bride is an account manager and the groom is an Inside Sales rep.
“We met at the UMD College Park while taking Persian Studies. We were best friends who ended up falling for each other. We are getting married August 31st and lucky to have our family from around the world travel to be there on our special day.”
Gerald and Linda met through Community Living, where they both receive services.
Gerald Fly and Linda Wolfe met through Community Living, where they both receive services. They are celebrating their engagement, and plan to share a ceremony of commitment and unity on April 19, 2018.
Malore and Shiv were married on their 10 year dating anniversary. The two met as undergraduates in Mather Dining Hall at Harvard College and started dating in October 2007. “We were in the same organic chemistry class, and the following semester became lab partners. We actually spent our first Valentine’s Day in the chemistry lab,” shared Shiv.
The two said they knew right away that they would be spending their lives together, though decided to wait to get engaged until they would be living in the same place. For several years their relationship was long distance while Malorie was in Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, then attending different medical schools. The proposal story involved a surprise plane with a banner and a capella group singing “Marry You” by Bruno Mars on the on Harvard’s Campus.
125 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony at Liberty Mountain Boulder Ridge Lodge, including a 12 member bridal party. “We had a multicultural and packed wedding ceremony. The first half hour was a traditional Christian ceremony officiated by a groomsman and best friend from middle school. Then we changed and did a 1-hour traditional Hindu ceremony in the same location.”
Malorie and Shiv chose a fall color theme to match their October wedding date. The couple also had a candy table and photo booth for guests. Surprise fireworks at the end of their reception capped off the night.
Malorie is an OB/GYN resident physician at Johns Hopkins. Shiv is co-founder and CEO of a health education technology company. They currently live in Baltimore.
First Dance: Perfect by Ed Sheeran
Honeymoon: Costa Rica
Vendors:
Venue: Liberty Mountain
Photographer: Creative Force Photography**
Florals: Blossom & Basket**
Coordinator: Kelly Lynne Events
Dessert: Main Street Sweets
Entertainment: Wizer Productions
Videographer: Blissful Video
Hair & Makeup: Heather Rea
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Jake proposed to Gabrielle during a fall family photo session, with her five-year-old son Jackson at her side. “It was one of the best moments of my life.”
The two met on Facebook, having several mutual friends. “Jake kept liking a lot of my photos so I decided to send him a message to chat. The conversation was nice and he finally admitted he was going to message me that day, too. He asked me out for dinner and our first date was at Brewer’s Alley.”
125 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen. Gabrielle’s son Jackson served as the ringbearer. Jacob’s grandfather handcrafted a nine-foot cross for the ceremony, which was wrapped in flowers and vines. “After Pastor Ron announced we were married, we walked away to Bruno Mars’, “Marry Me.”
The couple chose to go with a “romantic” theme for their color palette; marsala, burgundy, blush pink, creams, whites, and golds could be seen throughout their decor and florals.
When asked what her favorite part of the wedding was, Gabrielle couldn’t decide. “Everything turned out even more perfect than I could have ever imagined. I got to marry my best friend with my son by my side who got to be a part of it. Our families and close friends were there to celebrate with us as well.”
Gabrielle is a Research Remediation Analyst at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Jacob works at Service Glass Industries as an installation Foreman. They currently reside in Frederick.
First Dance: George Strait – Give It All We Got
Honeymoon: Hawaii
Advice to Others: “Do not make your seating chart the night before your wedding!”
Vendors
Venue: Walkers Overlook
Catering: Dutch’s Daughter
Photography: Amanda Summer Photography
Dress: TLC Bridal**
Florals: ABloom Ltd.**
Transportation: A Touch of Class**
Dessert: Ed’s Country Bakery
Entertainment: Wizer Productions
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Dan planned his proposal to Courtney for nine months.
The day started with Dan’s sisters whisking Courtney away for a day-long scavenger hunt that included many of the places the two had spent time together, including a local farm and ice cream parlor. The final stop was their old dorm building. “I could see Dan standing there waiting for me. I eagerly opened the door and heard the music. The floor was decorated with candles and rose petals. Behind him, my eyes darted to hundreds of scrapbook pages on the wall filled with pictures and dating memorabilia.That wasn’t the only surprise though- Dan had me wave at a camera in the corner of the room and then explained that our family and friends had been watching the proposal and were waiting in the next building over to celebrate with us!”
135 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony at Linganore Winecellars, including seven bridesmaids and five groomsmen. Dan’s father was the celebrant.
“Dan and his dad got old barn wood and gorgeous 100-year-old wooden doors and built an arbor for us to be married under and a set of doors to create a ‘back of the church.’ It was very important to Dan to not see me until the double wooden doors opened up.”
The couple chose to play up the rustic barn location with fall colors, including burgundy and ivory with touches of oranges and yellows.
Dan and Courtney had Ben and Jerry’s ice cream set out with the cake. “The dance floor was cleared when Ben and Jerry’s started serving desserts- but for a good reason! It was delicious!”
Courtney is a teacher in Frederick County. Daniel works for the U.S. Government. They currently reside New Market.
How they Met: Freshman move-in weekend at Stevenson University
First Dance: From the Ground Up by Dan and Shay
Honeymoon: Rivera Maya, Mexico
VENDORS
Venue: Linganore Winecellars**
Catering: Fine Cuisine
Photography: Kelly Hahn Photography**
Coordinator: Planning By Jill
Attire: M. Stein Tuxedo**
Transportation: On the Town Limo**
Makeup: MADE Makeup**
Hair: Samsara
Entertainment: Wizer Productions
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Parents of the bride are Richard and Leslie Tighe of Middletown, MD.
Abigail is a 2012 graduate of St. John’s Catholic Prep in Frederick, MD. She graduated from Purdue University in 2016 with a degree in Brain & Behavioral Sciences. The Maids of Honor were her sisters, Kathryn and Emily.
Parents of the groom are Mark and Kathy Schroeder of New Albany, IN.
Devin is a 2011 graduate of St. Xavier High School in Louisville. He graduated from Purdue University in 2015 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The Best Man was his brother, Trenton.
The wedding was held at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Louisville, KY.
The reception was held at The Loft at The Gillespie in Louisville, KY.
Abigail (’16) and Devin (’15) are graduates of Purdue University. They were both members of the Purdue crew team and they met at practice.
On Monday, July 24, 2017 (the couple’s two year anniversary) William surprised Adryana by proposing in front of Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World. To make the moment even more special, William, also, took the time to coordinate having both of their families join them in Disney to witness the proposal.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Andrew and Kristina Billotti of Middletown, MD. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Maryland University College and is a Master of Science degree in Library Science from Clarion University. Currently, she is employed as a Librarian III for Baltimore County Public Library.
The future groom is the son of Tracy Carroll of Hagerstown, MD and William and Shirlisa Carroll, Jr. of Walkersville, MD. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in management studies from the University of Maryland University College. Currently, he is employed as a Library Assistant III for Washington County Free Library.
The wedding will take place on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at The Lodges at Gettysburg in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
105 guests were in attendance for their indoor ceremony held at Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood in Thurmont, including three bridesmaids, three groomsmen, and four flower girls.
“Our wedding ceremony was beautiful, even if the rain kept our guests inside. We were married by the pastor from our local church in front of the huge stone fireplace in the lodge.”
The couple was inspired by ThorpeWood’s surroundings and chose a theme of rustic and bold fall wildflowers. Many items were handmade and customized. “The entire day was a perfect representation of our relaxed, quirky, comfortably warm lives together.”
When asked what her favorite part of planning the wedding was, Maddi mentioned creating her wedding favors. “Making apple butter- from picking the apples at the orchard to the many weekends spent stirring apple pulp until it turned to paste.”
Both Erik and Madeleine are government employees. They currently reside in Springfield, Virginia.
First Dance- Ray LaMontagne – You are the Best Thing
Honeymoon- A road trip to VA, NC, SC, and GA
How they Met- at a Starbucks
Vendors
Getting Ready: Country Inn and Suites by Carlson Frederick
Venue: Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood**
Caterer: Renaissance Chef
Photographer: Kelly Hahn**
DJ: The Dapper DJs**
Jewelry: Tiffany & Co.
Dessert: Tastefully Ever After
Florals: Fifi Florals
Hair & Makeup: Prima Capelli Salon- Butler, PA
Six years after their initial meeting, Mathew proposed to Carissa in his restored 1952 Chevy on a trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
The couple had 200 guests in attendance for their outdoor nuptials, including six bridesmaids, six groomsmen, two flower girls and a ring bearer. The couple was married in their country backyard, which includes 25 acres for their dairy cows and hay. “It was a very personal ceremony. The ring bearer drove a pedal tractor down the aisle. We tied a knot to symbolize the strength of our bond with God intertwined.” The bride wore her mother’s veil.
Carissa and Mathew decided on a fall color palette, and used their favorite color, red, throughout. The groom and his father built many of the wedding items, including the arbor. For dinner, the couple chose steak and a baked potato bar. “We also had a popcorn bar and made our own BBQ rub for favors,” Carissa shared.
“We were able to incorporate everything we love and enjoy our time at the wedding. We used many local vendors and they helped to make our day perfect.” The couple finished the night with a sparkler exit.
Mathew works for Adams Construction and Carissa is a Staff-Fellow Animal Scientist for the Food and Drug Administration. They currently reside in Middletown.
First Dance: “You Had Me From Hello” Kenny Chesney
Honeymoon: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
How they Met: at the 75-80 Dragway
Vendors
Venue- private residence
Photographer: Ashley Jayde Photography**
Caterer- BBQ to the Rescue
Florals: Blossom and Basket**
Hair & Makeup: Poetically Brushed By Kim**
Rentals- Ted’s Rentals
Entertainment: Wildcat Entertainment
Videographer: Ohouse films, Mitch Osterhouse
Alex Baptiste and Tom Plotkin met at work in 2010. Alex was working at a not-for-profit organization that shared a floor and a founder with the law firm where Tom was a paralegal. “We became good friends at work, and then became best friends. We started dating a little more than a year after we met and have been together ever since.”
In August 2016, Tom planned a day checking out some of the vineyards outside of Philadelphia, where they were living at the time. “After the first vineyard, Tom drove us to a nearby botanical garden where we walked the grounds and chatted and just enjoyed the beautiful day. When we got to the lily pond on the back of the property, Tom proposed. It was a perfect moment – just the two of us, no one else around – it was incredible.”
The couple had 130 guests in attendance at their outdoor September wedding ceremony, including five bridesmaids, one bridesman, and six groomsmen. Coming from different backgrounds (Alex was raised Presbyterian and Tom was raised Jewish) the couple knew they wanted something that would be respectful of their faiths but also reflected their personalities and relationship. “The officiant did a beautiful job of weaving small elements of our backgrounds with stories and observations about us as a couple. The ceremony was lighthearted and fun but also meaningful and respectful of the relationship we’ve built over the last seven years.”
The couple decided to play off of the beauty of the vineyard and kept their wedding decor simple and understated. “We wanted to accent the incredible backdrop of the vineyard rather than detract from it with over the top decorations so we kept it clean and classic with white linens, greenery, and touches of blush and gold.“ Alex incorporated the crown that her grandmother had worn on her wedding day into her bouquet. Tom carried on a tradition of the men in his family wearing red socks at their wedding.
‘The best part of the planning was the excitement, love, and support we received from our family and friends. Planning is not always a stress-free experience but knowing that so many people were so excited to celebrate with us was the best motivation to make the day the best we possibly could for us and our guests.”
Alex and Tom are both attorneys and currently reside in Washington, DC.
First dance: “You are the best thing” by Ray LaMontagne
Honeymoon: Belize
Advice to other couples: “Take it one task at a time and stay focused on the end goal, which is your marriage.”
Vendors:
Venue: Big Cork Vineyards**
Caterer: Eleven Courses Catering**
Photographer: Lucent Lux Photography
Coordinator: Occasions by M & K
Jewelry: Made by the father of the groom
Dessert: cake made by mother of the bride
Florals: Vintage Floral Design
Rentals: Grand Rental Events**
Hair & Makeup: Alison Harper & Company
Entertainment: DJ TKO Entertainment
Transportation: Metropolitan Shuttle
Officiant: Rev. Kirsten Westbrook
Samantha and Caleb’s families have been close friends for many years. “My Aunts and Uncles have been best friends with Caleb’s parents for years, about 33 years to be exact.” With such a long history, it’s a surprise that the two didn’t meet until 2015 at a family get together.
A mishap during a flip cup drinking game ended with a romantic gesture. “Caleb kissed the top of my hand and said, ‘this is how a princess should be treated.’ Before the night ended I friended him on Facebook and the rest is history.”
The engagement happened while tailgating in Pittsburgh with their families for the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the New York Jets. Samantha looked up and saw that Caleb was holding a sign that said, “Just a NY Jets fan trying to ‘Steeler’ heart. CZ + SK.”
“To be honest, I’m not 100% sure what all he said, it was loud, I was in shock – all I knew was this guy on one knee in front of me is the guy I want to be with forever, of course, I said yes.”
The couple had 200 guests in attendance for their open field wedding ceremony at Dulany’s Overlook, including six bridesmaids and six groomsmen.
The couple chose a color palette of rose gold, taupe, and mauve for their wedding. When asked what her favorite part of the wedding day was, Samantha shared that “watching our guests interact with our amazing DJ” was a highlight.
“After the speeches from the Matron of Honor & Best Man, My Mom took the mic to read a letter from my brother, who is active duty Army and was unable to make the wedding due to being on a training mission in Indonesia. I cried like a baby!”
“Our goal was to have our wedding feel like a tailgate or a backyard BBQ since that sums up our first meeting and engagement. We wanted it to be relaxed and fun- and we accomplished that.”
Samantha is an IT Help Desk Technician and Caleb is Preventative Specialist & Athletic Trainer. They currently reside in Thurmont.
Honeymoon: Ireland
First Dance: Chris Young – Old Love Feels New
Vendors
Venue: Dulany’s Overlook
Caterer: Mission BBQ
Drinks: Gateway Liquors
Dress: Allure Bridals
Photography: 1513 Photo
Linens: Celebrations Catering & Rentals
Hair: Alter Ego Haircolor & Design Studio
Makeup: Makeup by Lisa Whittington & Top Edge Make Up by Jamie Testa
Entertainment: Firehouse DeeJays
Video: BE Videography
Signs and calligraphy: Script + Hammer
Tyler and Lauren
Lauren and Tyler have a long history together. “We’ve known each other since elementary school and practically grew up in each other’s backyards. My mother was his science teacher. We ended up going to different schools after 5th grade but grew up with mutual friends. Our senior year of high school we ran into each other at a football game and decided to go to a Halloween party together. We spent every day of the next week together after that night and began dating. We’ve been together for roughly seven years since then!”
125 guests were in attendance for their outdoor fall wedding, including eight bridesmaids and seven groomsmen. The ceremony site was lined with fall-colored mums. The groom’s former youth minister acted as the officiant. Tyler and Lauren each wrote their own vows to read during the ceremony.
The couple chose to play up the fall season in their color choices for the reception- deep reds, oranges, and purples showed up in their decor, including in Lauren’s stunning bouquet.
When asked what her favorite part of the wedding was, Lauren said she couldn’t decide. “Our day was unique because it was on my birthday and a year to the day that Tyler proposed. My maid of honor included singing happy birthday in her speech. Most of the decorations were carefully thought out by my mother, the dessert bar was full of treats and we had a popcorn bar all night long. But our wedding day was fun because of the amazing family and friends that we have in our lives. It was the perfect celebration with everyone that we love.”
Tyler is a Project Manager and Lauren is a Middle School Science Teacher. They currently live in Frederick.
First dance: Kiss Me Slowly- Parachute
Honeymoon: Deep Creek Lake
Vendors
Venue: The Barn at Serra Valley
Catering: Olde Town Catering Company
Coordinator: Events by Lexi
Photographer: Coral Dove**
Dress: Posh Bridal**
Flowers: Glade Link Farm
Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**
Popcorn Bar- The Caramel Kettle
For a self-declared “surprise spoiler” Taylor said the engagement totally caught her off guard. “It was a random Monday night in December. I had a happy hour for work that night that I had forgotten about. I called Brian and told him I’d be home a little late. He was hungry, so I asked if he just wanted me to pull up outside the house so he could run out and we’d grab something to eat. For some reason he wanted me to come in…when I walked in the door all of the Christmas decorations were up and my favorite Christmas music was playing. He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him in the most perfect, romantic, and personal setting. After calling our friends and family, we had an amazing dinner at Dutch’s Daughter.”
150 guests were in attendance for their late October wedding at Antrim 1844, including eight bridesmaids and eight groomsmen. “We picked the different parts of our ceremony piece by piece which made it really special.”
The couple chose a vintage theme for their reception. “The colors that inspired us were dusty rose, mulberry, and deep burgundy colors, as well as lots of greenery with gold accents,” shared Taylor.
When asked what her favorite part of the wedding was, Taylor shared, “Walking onto the dance floor and seeing all of the groomsmen, including Brian’s dad with their ties around their heads. Brian was a dancing machine – I’ve never seen him like that. He was having a blast.”
Brian is a police officer in Fairfax, Virginia, and Taylor is a Conference Manager at Access Intelligence. They currently reside in Frederick.
First Dance: I Don’t Dance by Lee Brice
Honeymoon: Mexico
Their advice: “don’t get too caught up in the hustle and bustle of planning that you forget what all of the planning is for.”
Vendors
Venue: Antrim 1844**
Photographer: Dani Leigh Photography
Photo booth: Creative Force**
Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**
Dress: Posh Bridal**
Flowers: Ann’s Garden
Suits: The Black Tux
Entertainment: Dustin Lavelle
Stationery: The Organized Bride
Officiant: Ceremony Alchemy
Devrin, unknown to Anshea, took a day off work to set up his holiday proposal. “He met me after work and we went to dinner. When we got home, he had strung Christmas lights all throughout our apartment. There was a poster on the wall that said, “Reasons Why I Will Always Love You.” On the poster, there were a bunch of post-it notes. He handed me the notes one by one and I had to read them aloud. The last note said, “because you said yes!” Then he got down on one knee. It was so sweet and romantic. And yes, I cried.”
125 guests were in attendance for their outdoor October ceremony at Holly Hills Country Club, including seven bridesmaids, one junior bridesmaid, and seven groomsmen.
“Our ceremony was short and sweet. We had scripture readings by our grandmothers. I cried during my vows, but I got them out. Thankfully, Devrin had put tissues in his pocket before the ceremony.”
The couple concluded their ceremony by jumping the broom. “Jumping the Broom is an African American wedding tradition, “ shared Anshea. “Because slaves weren’t permitted to marry, they often jumped over a broom to ceremoniously unite. Today, it is done as a way to honor our ancestors as well as to symbolize starting off the marriage with a ‘clean sweep.’”
The couple chose a theme of wine and gold to match the fall weather. Anshea and Devrin also created a custom cocktail for their reception. “Our signature cocktail was a custom recipe created by my cousin and we named it “The Major Ambush.”’
Anshea is a legal assistant and Devrin is an auto estimator. They currently reside in Perry Hall, Maryland.
First Dance: Perfect by Ed Sheeran
Honeymoon: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Vendors
Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Photographer: Anne Casey Photography
Dress: David’s Bridal
Flowers: Blossom and Basket**
Dessert: Main Street Sweets
Hair: Kim Hosby
Makeup: Tres Belle Beauty
“We knew it was going to be a great day when the Bridesmaids broke into the Groomsmen’s suite and stole all of their liquor.”
Katie and Mike met in February 2012 at a Team River Runner kayak session at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Mike, a wounded Army Combat Medic, was attending the session as a participant while Katie was there as a volunteer, helping to teach wounded service members the sport of kayaking.
“Over the next year, we built the foundation of our relationship traveling around whitewater kayaking together. I wasn’t interested in a relationship, Mike was persistent and after spending all of our free-time together I finally caved, and ended up asking Mike out.”
155 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony at Dulaney’s Overlook, including six bridesmaids and five groomsmen. “We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect celebration of us and our love,” shared Katie.
The couple chose a “rustic fall theme” for their decor. They incorporated dark purple and burnt orange around their reception. When asked why they chose Frederick for their wedding, Katie shared that, “We started our lives together in Maryland, and knew that we wanted to have the wedding here rather than in New York or Utah, where we each grew up. Additionally, we knew that we wanted to have an outdoor wedding in the country. We both had a farm wedding pictured in our minds, and after looking at a few venues we went to see Dulany’s Overlook and as we pulled onto the property and up the hill we both looked at each other and said, ‘this is the place!’”
Katie is a Biomedical Engineer at C-Motion and Mike is a Senior Research Assistant at Child Trends. They currently reside in Rockville.
First Dance: The Story by Brandi Carlisle
Vendors
Venue: Dulany’s Overlook
Coordinator: Rose Gold Events & Styling
Photographer: Happy Little Life Photography**
Catering: ROUGE Fine Catering
Entertainment: Dapper DJs**
Dessert: SugarBakers Cakes**
Flowers: Petals By The Shore
Hair & Makeup: HSomething Blu Beauty
Videographer: B&M Digital
Transportation: RMA Worldwide
Stationery: VO Handmade
Favors: EOD Fudge
Officiant: Rev Ron Reaves
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Makeup by Victoria O is a mobile bridal makeup service catering to the DMV area. Victoria is a Maryland native that has always loved all things beauty from a young age and when she got a makeup brush in her hand the rest was history.
Victoria was professionally trained and certified at the Academy of Makeup and is always keeping up with continued education to stay up with the latest trends in the industry. Victoria O’Neill has combined her natural talent with the latest techniques to achieve a naturally flawless face for her beautiful brides.
While she loves all different styles her signature style is a natural, flawless, soft look, having her brides feel like themselves while making them glow. Victoria’s goal is to make all brides feel radiant on their special day by creating a look that makes their unique beautiful features shine with a pallet of colors.
Skincare is a top priority for Victoria and she always preps her clients faces before getting started! She loves to watch how her makeup builds up confidence in women with the power of her brushes. While in a warm, relaxed and efficient environment from start to finish. Victoria offers both traditional and airbrush makeup to cater to all styles and skin tones. Lashes of all volumes from the natural bride to the glamour bride.
Alongside with her bridal work, she loves doing makeup for all occasions; proms, anniversaries, engagement pictures and much more.
Anna and Eric met cheering for their favorite football teams (Green Bay for him, Washington for her) and despite rooting for different teams, they immediately hit it off. After four years of dating, Eric proposed to Anna in the Bahamas.
75 guests attended their outdoor ceremony at Holly Hills Country Club, including five bridesmaids, six groomsmen, two flower girls and one ring bearer. The bride’s childhood pastor officiated. “The day before the ceremony we decided to print Ceremony programs and attach them to a stick to double as a fan in the heat.”
Anna and Eric chose a color palette of steel blue & blush pink for their reception. When asked what her favorite element of the wedding was, Anna shared she enjoyed creating her guest favors. “I custom stenciled glass jam jars with a custom logo with our wedding date. Because many of our guests were from out of town, we stuffed the jars with a Maryland local favorite, salt water taffy.”
The bride performed a surprise song for the groom following dinner. “It was actually a surprise for everyone.” Anna’s dad accompanied her on guitar, while her sister played the piano.
Anna is a Client Services Manager at a boutique law firm. Eric is a Sales Associate for Arbon Equipment. The couple currently resides in Sykesville.
First Dance: Fly Me to the Moon
Honeymoon: Cancun, Mexico
Vendors:
Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Photographer: Creative Force Photography**
Florals: Eden Floral Design
Entertainment: Denis Wu
Officiant: Tim Flora
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Joey proposed on Christmas Day to Kristina. “I was totally clueless. I literally didn’t know what to do, I think I was in shock.”
150 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony, including nine bridesmaids and nine groomsmen. “We kept it short and sweet. The best man played Glasgow’s love theme by Craig Armstrong during the ceremony. It was beautiful.”
The couple chose a color palette of dusty blues, burgundy, and peach. When asked what her favorite part of the planning of the wedding was, Kristina said, “Seeing everything come together in the backyard. It was so magical looking.”
At the end of the evening, the couple lit Chinese lanterns and released them.
Joey is an HVAC mechanic and Kristina is a Massage Therapist. The couple currently resides in Brookeville, Maryland.
First dance: Color My World, Chicago
Honeymoon: Nashville, TN
How they Met: working together at Clyde’s in Rockville
Advice to other couples: “Shop around and use your resources. We had lots of help from family and friends.”
Vendors
Venue: Private home
Catering: Moose is Loose BBQ
Photographer: Angela Laurienzo Photography**
Rentals: Allied Party Rentals
Entertainment: DJ As-One
Favors: Mother of a Thousand Succulents
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Tyler and Brittney hit it off discussing their mutual love for legos on Facebook. Their first date at Frederick Coffee was four hours, “and we never had coffee,” mentioned Brittney.
Tyler planned his proposal for seven months. “The Millennium Falcon Lego set that I had suggested he buy, beginning our relationship, was waiting at home with my ring inside next to flowers and toasting flutes.”
The couple had three bridesmaids and three groomsmen in their wedding party during their outdoor ceremony at PB Dye, which faced Sugarloaf Mountain. 115 guests were in attendance.
The couple chose a color palette of midnight blue and metallics for their art-deco inspired wedding day. During the cocktail hour, the couple served guests a variety of glass bottle sodas from North Market Pop Shop. At the end of the night Tyler and Brittney exited their reception while guests waved green, red, and blue glowsticks above their heads.
When asked about their favorite part of wedding planning, Brittney shared how they turned one of their engagement photos into a Lego mosaic. “I converted the image using a website the pixelated it into brick shapes. Then I counted the pieces needed and marked the sizes and colors and tracked down all the pieces. Some had to be bought from across the world, because they were rare. Then we spent two or three evenings putting it together after dinner like a puzzle.”
Tyler is a Life Sciences Manufacturing Coordinator and Brittney is an Event Manager. They live in Frederick.
First Dance Song: Wonderwall by Oasis
Wedding Favors: Yankee Candles
Honeymoon: Belize
Advice to other couples: “Focus on what makes you happy.”
Wedding Vendors
Venue: The Club at PB Dye
Photography: A Natural Portrayal Photography
Dress: I Do I Do
Suits: M. Stein & Company**
Rings/Jewelry: Kay Jeweler’s; LuLu Frost
Flowers/Décor : Blossom & Basket Boutique**
Hair & Makeup: Structures Salon & Studio 509
Music/Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment Services, LLC**
Lighting: WoW Event Lighting**
Stationery/Calligraphy: Samantha Bangh
Emily Anne Jett and Chase Allen Main were united in marriage on May 13, 2017, 6PM in the evening at the Barn at Edgewood, Stanardsville, Virginia. On this special day, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Lisa) Jett, mother and father of the bride, from Carrollton, Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Cheryl) Main, mother and father of the groom, from Middletown, Maryland were present to celebrate the unity of their daughter and son. Attending the bride and groom were; Kari Edmonds, Matron of Honor, Lauren Jones, Maid of Honor, and Ty Main, Brother of the Groom and Best Man. Bridesmaids included close friends; Raleigh Bickham, Annicole Buranych, Marion Carroll, Danielle Bushrow, and Sister in Laws, Lindsey Arthur and Danielle (Deej) Main. Groomsmen were close friends from high school and college, Justin Powell, Alex Hoffman, Pat Weiss, Justin Moore, Tyler Rowland and Brother in law, Justin Arthur. Flower girls were Kayden Glotfelty and Kamryn Bradley, cousins of the groom. Ring bearers were Wyatt and Eli Neufeld, cousins of the groom. Following the outdoor ceremony, a dinner reception and celebration was held. The couple honeymooned in Antigua and reside at home in Frederick, Maryland with their special dog, Laney.
The couple met during college at a Miranda Lambert concert.
Moriah and Philip were married on July 7, 2017, at Musket Ridge Golf Course in Myersville.
Moriah Thomas Parker is the daughter of Scott and Shlesta Thomas of Frederick. She is a portfolio management & fundraising associate at private equity firm Federal Capital Partners. Philip L Parker is the son of Lenny Parker and Monique Lloyd Parker of Philadelphia, PA. He is a commercial account manager for W.W. Grainger.
The bride’s father, Minister Scott Thomas, officiated the outdoor ceremony.
The couple met at Howard University while studying for their undergraduate degrees.
After a honeymoon in the Maldives, the couple resides in Maryland.
On Leo and Maia’s second anniversary, the couple went out for dinner and a walk on Carroll Creek. As they walked to the end of the creek, Leo stopped and turned to Maia, telling her how much he loved her and surprised her with an engagement ring. A year later, the couple said I do at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick.
Maia’s God-Father walked her down the aisle. Once Leo took her hand, “it felt like it was just the two of us in that big church,” Maia shared.
The couple had a large bridal party- 10 bridesmaids, nine groomsmen, three flower girls and a ring bearer. 175 guests were in attendance.
Leo and Maia went all out with their wedding theme of Gotham, the fictional city best known as the home of Batman. “Figuring out how to elegantly incorporate Batman and Gotham into our whole day and other events of the wedding was really fun,” Maia noted.
Little details showcasing the theme could be spotted at the reception, like Batman and Catwoman masks on the placards. The guests signed a Batman Encyclopedia as their sign-in book. The couple also wore Batman and Catwoman masks as they were announced at their reception. “We know how to throw a great party.”
The couple chose the Walkersville Fire Hall for their reception venue, “because it was pretty much a blank canvas with amazing chandeliers.”
Maia and Leo said having their family and closest friends at their wedding celebration was the most important and touching part of the day. “It meant the world to us.”
Leo is a Frederick County Highway Foreman and Maia is an Interior Designer with Ethan Allen. They currently live in Frederick.
Honeymoon Location: Disney World & Dominican Republic
How they met: through mutual friends
Advice for others: “Start early and ask for help!”
Wedding Vendors:
Ceremony location – Evangelical Lutheran Church
Reception location – Walkersville Volunteer Fire Hall
Caterer/Drinks – Leiters Fine Catering**
Photography/Photo booth – A Natural Portrayal Photography
Rings/Jewelry – Colonial Jewelers**
Dessert – Angel Cakes
Makeup – Makeup – Gypsy Sol (Sydni)
Hair- Cloud 9 Salon
Music/Entertainment – Wizer Productions
Lighting – Wizer Productions
Transportation – A Touch of Class Limousines**
Gifts/Favors – McCutcheons**
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Brennan’s proposal began when he designed and made a plate at I Made This in Frederick. The plate said, “Will You Marry Me?” along with a drawing of the two of the couple. The two went out to dinner at The Wine Kitchen where Brennan got down on one knee with an appetizer on the handmade plate.
The couple had 185 guests in attendance at their indoor St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church ceremony in Libertytown. The couple had eight bridesmaids, two junior bridesmaids, and eight groomsmen. “Brennan wore a giant grin on his face throughout the entire ceremony while I was flooded with happy tears. Our love for each other never felt so strong and we were thrilled to have all of our closest family and friends there to witness it.”
The couple chose a color palette of blush and navy for their decor. When asked about what was their favorite part of wedding planning, Kathy mentioned she really enjoyed, “working as a team to incorporate both of our personalities into our special day.”
Kathy’s wedding dress was quite special. “My best friend and bridesmaid designed and made my gorgeous convertible wedding gown. I was able to wear one wedding dress that has three various looks. It was so special to have my childhood friend have such a huge role in our special day and I loved wearing my wedding dress.”
Kathy and Brennan knew they wanted to get married at Walker’s Overlook after a tour. “We love the farmhouse and the open feel of the entire place. It proved to be an amazing venue and allowed for us to have a great dance party, photo booth, corn hole games, and sunset views for our guests. Such a beautiful setting.”
Kathy is a physician assistant at WellSpan Health and Brennan is a financial planner at Turning Point Financial. They currently reside in Frederick.
First dance: From the Ground Up by Dan & Shay
Honeymoon: Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic
How they met: while attending DeSales University
Vendors
Ceremony- St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Libertytown, MD
Reception- Walker’s Overlook
Catering: PIGS
Photography: Spence Photographics**
Wedding Dress: Michel Bergeron Bridal
Rings: Colonial Jewelers**
Entertainment: Shew-sical**
Dessert: Angelcakes
Florals: Amour Flowers
Michelle and Howard’s wedding was years in the making. 13 to be exact. “Howard and I met in 2004. I was moving home from West Virginia and my dad came to help me and brought with him a friend from their Bible Study to help, and it was Howard. We got to know each other when I moved home thru the weekly Bible Study in my parents’ home. We spent time together for close to two years before losing contact. We reconnected in 2011 thru a text message and the rest was history.”
Michelle and Howard had 125 guests in attendance for their indoor ceremony, including a bridal party consisting of a maid of honor and four bridesmaids, a best man, and four groomsmen. “Our wedding ceremony was very intimate and personal. Our friend Chuck was our officiant and personalized the ceremony for us and the future we would build together. He told our engagement story in beautiful detail, which many of our guests had never heard. We all laughed and cried It couldn’t have been any better.”
The couple decided to with a romantic theme for their country club wedding, opting for a palette of peach, silver and ivory. Michelle opted for silk florals and twinkle lights for the decor.
When asked what her favorite part of wedding planning was Michelle shared that, “it was fun to meet with all our vendors and put together the big picture for our Wedding Day.”
Howard and Michelle currently reside in Mount Airy.
Vendors
Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Photographer: MLH Photography
Rings: Littman’s Jewelers
Dessert: Jody Simmons
Rentals: Blossom and Basket**
Makeup: Beauty Expert Group
Hair: Pins-n-Brushes
Entertainment: Tidewater Entertainment
Transportation: ABC Transportation
Matt and Lindsay had just hiked back to their Niagra Falls campsite after being tourists at the falls and were preparing to cook dinner. “Matt asked me to help him get the dutch oven out of the car, acting like it was stuck under the seat. So I was leaning over pushing the seat forward and turned around to find him on one knee with the ring, and a simple ‘will you marry me?’ I think I said shut up and almost fainted- we were on the trip for his birthday so I was very surprised!”
165 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony held the Barn at York Hill, including two maids of honor, two junior bridesmaids, one flower girl, two best men, one junior groomsman, and one ring bearer. “It rained all day on our wedding day, but we were dying to get married outside under a big American Sycamore tree. The rain ended up stopping right before our ceremony so the chairs were wiped down and we were able to get married outside.”
The couple opted for a vintage and upcycled theme for their wedding. Elements included a mix of antiques, hand-painted signs, and freshly arranged flowers. “We even used old windows and shutters to display pictures and our food menu.”
Lindsay enjoyed pulling all the elements together for their DIY wedding. “We made all the decorations, even the flower arrangements. I loved creating all the chalkboard signs and going antique shopping.”
Matt is an electrician and Lindsay is an environmental scientist. The two reside in Mount Airy.
First dance: If I’m Unworthy by Blake Mills
Honeymoon: Alaska
How they met: 15 years ago, when the two worked at a Sykesville restaurant together
Advice to other couples: “Let go and allow yourself to embrace and enjoy the day and take time to take it all in with your new spouse.”
Vendors
Venue: Barn at York Hill
Catering: The Savory Spoon
Photography: Angela Laurienzo**
Coordination: Planning by Jill
Dessert: Colleen’s Custom Cakes
Bouquet: Forever Blossoms
Rentals: Jefferson Rental
Makeup: GypsySol
Entertainment: Capital Entertainment
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Lauren Anne Gastley and William Andrew Kauffman announce their engagement.
The bride-to-be, of Baltimore, is the daughter of Michael and Betty Gastley, of Frederick. Lauren is a 2004 graduate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Maryland.
The groom-to-be, of Baltimore, is the son of Robert and Luci Kauffman, of Scottsdale, Arizona. Bill is a 2004 graduate of Barry Goldwater High School and a 2008 graduate of McDaniel College.
A Spring 2018 wedding is planned.
