Sarah and Jonathan met in June 2013 at a local bar. “We went to the same high school and graduated a year apart. We had some mutual friends but never really knew each other. The timing was perfect.”
Jonathan proposed in August 2019, while Sarah was preparing her elementary school classroom for new students. “I was exhausted and wasn’t thrilled about Jonathan’s suggestion that we go for a hike that weekend. With a little convincing we headed out to one of our favorite spots, Pretty Boy Dam. While looking at the water on this beautiful day Jonathan suddenly turned to me and said, ‘Babe, I really love you.’ He began getting down on one knee and I nearly fainted.”
130 guests, including a thirteen-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their nuptials at Linganore Winecellars. “The weather was perfect for our outdoor ceremony. The colors of the rolling hills and vineyard behind us were amazing. We wrote our own vows and my uncle officiated the ceremony. It was very personal and the most magical experience of my life so far.”
Linganore Winecellars was the first and last venue the couple visited. “Right away we could really see ourselves there on the big day. The indoor reception was amazing, complete with wood floors, walls, beams, and vaulted ceilings.”
Sarah and Jonathon chose a garden theme for their decor, using ivory, sage, and gold accents. “On the stems of my bouquet was a ribbon with all of my grandparents’ wedding rings. Our wedding date was extra special because it was also Jonathan’s birthday. We sang happy birthday to him with a candle in a cupcake later in the evening.”
Sarah is an elementary school teacher in Carroll County and Jonathan is a mechanical engineer. They currently reside in New Windsor, Maryland.
First Dance: “Sea of Love” by Cat Power
Vendors
Venue: Linganore Winecellars**
Catering: Fine Cuisine Catering
Photography: Taylor Webster Photography
Planning: Best Day Ever Events by Karen
Wedding Dress: Love it at Stella’s
Rings: Meritage Jewelers
Dessert: Starry Night Bakery
Flowers: Petals Flowers & Gifts
Hair & Makeup: The Esquire and the Lady Salon
Entertainment: Burrell Entertainment
Lighting: Celebrated Events
**FrederickWeddings.com member