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Summer Rock Creek Farm Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Ryan + Katherine

Ryan and Katherine attended Linganore high school together but didn’t meet until after graduating, through mutual friends. “We have been together since 2011. We started dating our sophomore year in college.”

Ryan proposed during the Christmas season in 2017 with both of their families present. “It was perfect. He strung lights up on the back gate at his parent’s house that said ‘Will you marry me’ and had champagne on the table. I was in total shock.”

One hundred twenty-five guests attended their June 2019 nuptials, including a nine-person wedding party. “Our ceremony was short and sweet. A family friend of ours married us, and it was right in front of the pond. It was a beautiful day.”

The couple chose a coral and floral theme for their wedding decor. “Rene from Blossom and Basket and my mother really helped with the color scheme and rentals. Having the barn made it laid-back but also formal. We wanted everyone to have a good time and to be comfortable.”

The couple looked at several wedding venues. “We wanted a brewery that had more of a rustic feel, but they never could hold enough people. My mom heard of the venue we chose; it was very new at the time. It was the last one we looked at, and right when we got there, we both knew it was the one. We decided on a June wedding because we are summer people.”

Ryan is a digital signal processing engineer, and Katherine is a laboratory technician. The couple resides in Jefferson, Maryland.

First dance: Make you feel my Love, Adele

Vendors

Venue: Rock Creek Farm**

Catering: Celebrations Catering

Photography: Captured by Candice

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Makeup: Makeup by Mary “Katie” Engle

Entertainment: Rick Rohn Disc Jockey Productions

Transportation: On the Town Limousines**

Stationery: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

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Real Weddings

Avengers-meets-Fairytale Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Shannon + Stephen

Shannon originally “swiped left” on Stephen on the dating app Tinder, but Stephen didn’t give up and found Shannon on Facebook. “I shot him down because he was too short, but he ended up doing me a favor, so I had to meet him in person to say thank you. He ended up sweeping me off my feet and here we are.”

Stephen proposed while the couple was treasure hunting on the side of a mountain in Montana. “He pointed out an Altoids tin in the path and asks if I dropped it. I said, ‘no, I don’t like Altoids’ and I kicked the can. But, in case it was a hidden cache, I opened it. Inside was a butterfly drawn on a paper napkin with a ring inside. He dropped to one knee.”

138 guests helped the couple celebrate their June 2019 nuptials, including an eight-person wedding party at Stone Manor in Middletown.

“It was outside as the sky looked like it wanted to open up. My husband thought it would be fun to serenade me with the song Napoleon Dynamite’s brother sang at his wedding. I mentioned my deceased daughter and mother-in-law at one point and thunder rolled through the sky. It was as if they were cheering for us. The moment the ceremony was over we had a brief downpour.”

The wedding was semi-formal and had a fun twist with the addition of Avengers-meets-Fairytale details the couple included. The bride arranged her own flowers.

Shannon is a senior recruiter and a Stephen is a K9 handler. The couple lives in Westminster.

first dance: Grey Street, Dave Matthews Band

honeymoon: Mexico

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Carriage House**

Photographer: Lindsey Markle

Dessert: Kari’s Kakes

Rentals: Olympia Party Rentals

Hair: Kathleen Tregoning

Makeup: Extreme Beauty Makeup

Entertainment: DJ Teej

Lighting: WoW Event Lighting**

Transportation: On the Town Limo**

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Real Weddings

Fall Tenth Ward Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Mary and Terrance

Terrance and Mary met at a bar in Winchester, Virginia while discussing the differences between Guinness Draft and Guinness from a can. “It wasn’t exactly a crazy night; in fact, it was a cold Tuesday night. Terrance was new to the area and just checking it out, and I was just stopping in after teaching a night course next door. We went on our first date that same week and have been side by side since.”

Terrance proposed to Mary on the balcony of a hotel room in Annapolis during a weekend getaway. “We both knew for a while that it was only a matter of time, but I will still surprised when it happened.”

Fifty guests were in attendance for their October wedding nuptials, including a two-person wedding party. “We were married at St. Peter’s historic church in Harpers Ferry. All of our guests seemed to really enjoy seeing the area, and it felt very intimate. During the ceremony, our priest commented that he felt like he was in a Ken Burns documentary. We agreed.”

The couple chose a vintage minimalist look for their wedding decor. “We both love the fall months so we chose fall colors and used wildflowers to anchor our theme from the ceremony to the reception. I think our style and the feel we were going for played perfectly with the Tenth Ward Venue.”

“We wanted our wedding to feel intimate but very relaxed. We both come from large families but decided to keep our wedding much smaller than what we are used to attending. We wanted to have a celebration with our closest friends and immediate family that allowed us to spend extended time with each guest throughout the night. Each person we invited to be a part of our wedding day is incredibly important to us and we wanted them to feel that. We served our dinner family-style, which gave our dinner a more personal feel.”

As a gift to their guests, the couple hired a caricature artist to create portraits of guests. “It ended up being an absolute hit as everybody seemed to love it.”

Mary is a third-grade teacher and Terrance is a power plant electrician. The currently live in Frederick.

First dance: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Angel Dream (No.2)

Honeymoon: Maine

Vendors

Ceremony: St. Peters Catholic Church, Harper’s Ferry, WV

Venue: Tenth Ward Distilling Company**

Photography: Jonalee Earles Photography

Catering: Celebrations Catering

Dessert: Ed’s Country Bakery

Flowers: Sweet Blossoms

Hair & makeup: Studio Verde

Transportation: A Touch of Class Limousines

Caricature Artist: Mindy Mitchell

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Real Weddings

Whimsical Christmas Antrim Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Hannah + Zach

Hannah and Zach met in high school. “Our mutual friends decided to trick us into dating by telling Zach that I had feelings for him, and telling me that Zach had feelings for me— we fell for it, hard, and never looked back. We dated for seven years before we got engaged.”

Zach proposed in October of 2018. “While I had an idea he might be proposing that weekend, I had no idea it would be at dinner. He snuck back into the kitchen before dessert and gave the ring to the pastry chef, who made a sugar pedestal for the ring to sit on top of our dessert. The rest of the night was a blur, but he had arranged several other surprises that evening as well.”

Fifty guests, including a four-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their December nuptials in Taneytown. “Our ceremony was religious but brief. We wrote our own vows, which felt so intimate and special.”

The couple chose a “whimsical Christmas” theme for their wedding decor. “Zach and I have always loved Christmas and have referred to it as ‘our time of year’ so it seemed like the most romantic time to get married. We wanted to have a vintage Christmas feel, so we incorporated emerald green, mixed metallics, and splashes of pastels. The day was so intimate with our closest friends and family in attendance, and we felt it was a perfect representation of who we are as a couple, with a formal yet comfortable vibe.”

Hannah made sure to include some sentimental details into their day. “My bouquet was very special to me, as I crafted it myself from Christmas ornaments and ribbon. Zach and I plan to use it annually to decorate our table at Christmas time. I also had a bouquet charm with a photo of my late paternal grandparents, and a handkerchief from my late great grandfather in my pocket, so it was like they were walking down the aisle with me.”

Hannah is an executive assistant for a consulting firm, and Zach works in hospitality. The couple currently resides in San Jose, California.

First dance: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Frank Sinatra

Honeymoon: Caribbean

Vendors:

Venue: Antrim 1844**

Photography: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography**

Dessert: Starry Night Bakery

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**

Dress: Casablanca Bridal

Stationery: Minted

Favors: Cheryl’s Cookies

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Engagement

Schrimsher-Gebhardt Engagement

Schrimsher-Gebhardt Engagement

Parents of the bride to be, Ted and Carla Schrimsher, announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca A Schrimsher to Tyler W Gebhardt. The couple met at the gym. The bride is originally from Hagerstown, Maryland and the groom is from Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. They currently reside in Florida. The wedding date is still to be determined.

Real Weddings

Elegant Country Riverside On the Potomac Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Charles + Brooke

Charles and Brooke met at a bonfire in 2012. The couple got engaged on Charles’ birthday in January 2016. Charles set up large signs in a riding arena and proposed when Brooke walked in with a horse in hand, “just as I had always dreamed of.”

One hundred thirty guests, including a nine-person person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their wedding day. Brooke, a fan of Elvis, walked down the aisle to “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” “Our ceremony was perfectly tailored to how we feel about each other, and to focus on the beauty the day was bringing.”

Charles and Brooke chose an “elegant country with a touch of Texas” theme for their wedding decor. “We had sunflowers, blue roses, and cotton galore. Horseshoes everywhere and cowbells here and there.” The couple used a saddle as their guestbook to continue the country decor theme.

The bottom half and the sleeves on Brooke’s wedding dress were part of her mother’s wedding dress. Another part of her mother’s dress was used to create a dress for the flower girl.

Charles is a custom farming and trucking business owner, and Brooke is a receptionist at and barn hand. They reside in Frederick.

first dance: Together, Josh Ward

honeymoon: Mexico

Vendors

Venue: Riverside On the Potomac

Catering: CarterQue BBQ**

Photographer: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography **

Coordination: Delia Anne Event Planning

Entertainment: Dapper DJs**

Dress: Posh Bridal

Dessert: Stonehouse Cakery**

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Rentals: Grand Event Rentals**

Alterations: Chapel and Court Tailoring

Hair & Makeup: DC Beauty Squad

Videographer: KJR Studio**

Officiant: MDDC Weddings**

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Real Weddings

October Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jens and Elizabeth

Elizabeth and Jens met in Olney, where Jens worked next door to the restaurant Elizabeth worked in. “He used to come in to get food and would try to talk to me. He ended up asking me out for a drink. Somehow things didn’t work out. After a year, we reconnected and picked up things where we left off. After we became official, four years later he popped a question.”

Jens proposed in Nevada on a trip to visit his mom. “When we were there we decided to go see Grand Canyon. We ended up walking on the overlook. As I was holding on to the rail and scared of the height, he tricked me and said Liz turn around. When I turned around, there he was on one knee and had a ring in his hand. I couldn’t answer the question, so he said ‘well?’ I said yes of course.”

165 guests, including a 14-person wedding party, joined the couple in celebrating their October nuptials at Stone Manor Country Club. “Our wedding ceremony was very smooth and easy-going. We had my sister-in-law perform a song with my friend.”

The couple chose burgundy and teal for their color palette. “Our wedding was formal but laid-back. At the end of our special day, we decided to have a fireworks show. They were spectacular and guests were excited to see them.”

Elizabeth is a medical imaging technician and Jens works in flooring sales. They currently reside in Monrovia, Maryland.

First dance: “Still Falling for You” by Ellie Goulding

Honeymoon: Boston

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Photography: J. Sasu Photography

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Real Weddings

January Military Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Lindsay + Matt

Lindsay and Matt met during their freshman year at McDaniel College. “Matt lived on the floor above me and had a few classes with my roommate. They often studied together in our suite. During the spring semester, I convinced Matt to join the gospel choir with me. It was so much fun that it didn’t feel like a class, and we stuck with it until we graduated. We have been together for about five years now.”

Matt proposed to Lindsay after for years of dating when she came to visit him at Fort Drum. “We were dressed up for a nice dinner and I took her on a walk through a riverside park where I got down on one knee with my late mother’s ring.”

One hundred seventy-five guests were in attendance for their January wedding, including a seven-person bridal party. “We had a Catholic Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church with a reception at the Mt. Airy Fire Hall. We opted for a military ceremony and exited the church through a saber arch made up of other service members. This was the same church that Matt’s parents were married in, and we had the chance to recreate a few of their photos.”

The couple chose a color palette of navy blue and silver. “We wanted to keep the theme classic and winter-inspired. The ceremony was more formal, but our reception was laid-back and more in line with our personalities. We were under a bit of a time crunch and planned our wedding in 6 months. Having less time helped us focus more on what was important to us rather than dwell on smaller details.”

The two cut their cake with a military saber. “During the reception, we had our photographer take photos of us with each of our grandmothers. Three out of our four grandmothers were able to attend the wedding, which was very special for us. Matt chose to dance with his godmother and two sisters in lieu of a mother-son dance in her memory.”

Matt is a First Lieutenant in the Army, and Lindsay is a substitute teacher. They currently reside in Carthage, New York.

First dance: I Swear by John Michael Montgomery

Vendors

Ceremony: St. John the Evangelist

Reception: Mt. Airy Fire Hall

Catering: The Derby Catering

Photography: Kelly Hahn Photography**

Hair & Makeup: Wedlocks LLC

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

Dress: Camille La Vie

Rings: Thousand Island Diamond Center

Cake: Mommy Magic Cake

Flowers: Steel Magnolias Flower Shop

Rentals: Maryland Event Rentals

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Real Weddings

December Antrim 1844 Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Maggie + Patrick

Patrick and Maggie met in a Bar in Bel Air, Maryland. “Our friend groups hit it off and started chatting, hanging out for the rest of the evening. After an exchange of phone numbers, weeks of late-night chatting and texting, and a handful of dates, the rest is history and we’ve been together ever since.”

“My friend suggested we plan a trip on Labor Day weekend to Deep Creek Lake with our friends. Little did I know, Patrick was the mastermind behind the trip and organized the entire thing months prior. My entire family, friend group, and loved ones knew about this trip for months, had seen my ring, and were keeping the biggest secret from me. The first night at the lake, in a big house in the mountains surrounded by all of my best friends, Patrick proposed.”

150 guests, including an eight-person wedding party, were in attendance for their December wedding. “Our ceremony was personal and light-hearted. We were married by my mom’s best friend who I have known most of my life. The sun was setting during the ceremony, we laughed a lot, we cried, and we were all smiles. The ceremony was short and sweet and perfect, I wouldn’t have changed a thing.”

The couple chose a fresh, bright and romantic feel for their wedding, using a color palette of emerald green, white, gold. “Our day was all about family. We had all three of our grandfathers speak during our reception, all of our siblings played a large part as well.”

Patrick is an account executive at Group Benefit Services and Maggie is a behavior analyst at Trellis Services. They currently reside in Lutherville-Timonium.

first dance- Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Frankie Valli

Honeymoon- Ireland

Vendors

venue: Antrim 1844**

Photography: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography**

Dress: Francesca’s Bridal

Tux: Tuxedo House
Wedding Bands: Smyth Jewelers

Engagement ring: In-house Jewelers

Florals: Thurman & Fig Florals

Hair & makeup: Spa on West Main

Entertainment: Wheel Entertainment

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Real Weddings

Renaissance-themed Winter Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jennifer and Dennis

Jennifer and Dennis met when they both showed up to help a friend move. “We found out that we had many mutual friends in common, and had been training at the same martial arts academy for over three years together. A few years ago we found a group photo from a tournament from two years before we met. We were on opposite sides of the photo.”

For their first anniversary, the couple traveled to a B&B in West Virginia. “We loved it so much that we promised to come back. For our sixth anniversary, we finally were able to return to that B&B. After a mile hike to the top of a waterfall, we rested for a minute, then decided to take a few selfies. Dennis asked another hiker to take a picture of us, and when I turned around he had dropped down to one knee.”

Jennifer and Dennis had twelve people at their ceremony and 62 at the reception. “Our ceremony was outside at Cunningham State Park, on the boardwalk in front of the waterfall. It was a small, intimate ceremony, with only our family and a few close friends in attendance. Besides the cold, everything was perfect.”

While Jennifer and Dennis went for a 1950’s vibe for their wedding attire, their reception was a medieval and renaissance themed. “We dressed the part and we encouraged all of our friends and family to do so as well. Many of them complied, and it was a magical, crazy affair. There was ax throwing during the cocktail hour, medieval-themed music throughout dinner, but plenty of 80’s and 90’s tunes for dancing. We also had fire spinners to end the night.”

Jennifer is a pediatric nurse and Dennis is an acquisition analyst. They currently reside in Rockville.

first dance: Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

honeymoon: Costa Rica

Vendors

Ceremony: Cunningham Falls State Park

Reception: Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery

Photography: Kelly Hahn Photography**

Catering: Love and Dishes

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Flowers: Westverjeni

Rentals: Country Creek Farmhouse Tables

Hair & Makeup: Theresa Heidary

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

Ax throwing: Axhilaration

Fire Spinners: HVBRIS Entertainment

Rings: Brillant Earth

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Real Weddings

March VOLT Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jessi and Justin

Jessi and Justin became friends over a decade ago. “Six years ago we decided that we wanted to give dating a shot. Before our first date on Friday the 13th, Justin said:, ‘this will either be the luckiest or unluckiest day of our lives.’ It ended up being a very lucky Friday the 13th for us, with many more to come.”

Justin proposed at his company’s holiday party. “It sounds silly, but the party is a black-tie affair and I look forward to getting ready and dressing up every year. Feeling beautiful and standing on a stage, and with a few of our friends filming, Justin got down on one knee.”

Right before the couple signed a contract with a large wedding venue they found out they were expecting their first baby and decided to change gears. “We knew we wanted it to be in Frederick, but other than that, we were clueless. With six weeks to plan and absolutely no clue what we were going to do, we just started making decisions and hoping for the best. It was a very relaxed way to plan a wedding.”

Thirty-six guests, including a two-person bridal party, attended the couple’s March nuptials at Volt Restaurant. “Right before we walked down the aisle, Justin, who had been applying hand sanitizer obsessively all day, reached into his pocket to apply it again and someone mentioned how funny it would be if he refused to take my hands for the vows without applying more. We decided to run with it and make it a part of our ceremony. Everyone got a good laugh and it definitely made for some memorable pictures.”

The couple chose to use the colors of Downton Frederick as their color palette for their decor. “We wanted to use the red brick and the greenery with pops of vibrant colors from the doors and homes of the city. We were definitely going for more of a laid-back vibe, with some elegant touches and I think we achieved that. The setting of VOLT and the natural glamour of the city at night in the restaurant’s courtyard had such an elegant feeling, while the overall relaxed atmosphere with just our closest friends and family was the perfect combination.”

Jessi works in HR and Justin is a web developer. They currently reside in Frederick.

Vendors

Venue: Volt Restaurant

Photography: Brad Barnwell Photography**

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Makeup: Heather Rae Beauty

Alterations: Executive Tailoring & Embroidery

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Announcements Wedding

Werts-Hamilton Wedding

“25 years ago we graduated high school together from Damascus HS, at 3:39 pm on June 6, 2019 he messaged me via Messenger. Our love story began and has been nothing less than extraordinary. Exactly one year at 3:39, we said I do.”

Real Weddings

Winter Thorpewood Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Dean and Danielle

Dean and Danielle met online about five years ago. Dean proposed on Danielle’s work trip to England. “Dean met me at the end of my trip to London where he proposed on the Westminster Bridge and then we spent the next week traveling around Italy together.”

100 guests were in attendance for their indoor January nuptials include a ten-person bridal party. The bridesmaids carried lanterns instead of bouquets of flowers to tie in with the winter theme. “It was a beautiful ceremony in front of the fireplace at ThorpeWood. It was just so cozy as we watched the snow falling outside.”

The couple chose a color palette of wine, greenery, and wood for their wedding decor. “We wanted a winter wedding. We visited Thorpewood the December a year before our wedding and we could see how beautiful it was in the winter. We also had a special camping trip up in Catoctin when we first started dating. It was where we first said I love you, so it was the perfect place to get married. The snow is all I wanted and we got it. It made the day so special since it really was one of a few snowy days in Maryland this winter.”

Dean is a salesman and Danielle is an analyst. They currently reside in Arbutus, Maryland.

First dance: Then, Brad Paisley

Vendors

Getting Ready: Courtyard Marriott, Frederick**

Venue: Mountain Memories at Thorpewood**

Photography: Spence Photographics**

Catering: Canapes**

Flowers: Blossom and Baskets Boutique**

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

Alterations: Precise Stitchery

Ceremony music: Lattie Reddoch (piano), Brian Chung (Violin), Gabriella Papillo (Cello)

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Real Weddings

December Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jessi + Michael

Jessi and Michael have known each other since kindergarten. “We were in the same class all the way through high school, taking our respective paths into the world after graduating, until crossing paths once again at a dinner with a mutual friend thirteen years later, and fell in love.”

Michael proposed to Jessi on New Year’s Eve. “I used to ask her to marry me all the time, as a kind of, ‘ok one of these days’ running thing. Her face, when she realized I was asking for real, is something I’ll never forget.”

109 guests, including an eight-person bridal party, helped the couple celebrate their December 2019 nuptials. “It was a short but sweet ceremony. We were ready to get to the party.”

The couple chose a color palette of cream and forest green for their decor. The two also took dance lessons to prepare for their first dance. “It was beautiful and simple and perfect.”

Jessi is a dental hygienist and Michael is a fiber splicer. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: Echo, by Incubus

Honeymoon: Rocky Gap, Virginia

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Carriage House Inn**

Photography: Pearly Kate Photography**

Dessert: Angel Cakes

Flowers: Bouqs

Hair & Makeup: Airbrush Faces

Entertainment: Off the Hook DJ

Dress: Icon Bridal

Tux: Generation Tux

Jewelry: Jareds

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Real Weddings

Late Fall Springfield Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kelsey and Adam

Kelsey and Adam met at a Washington Nationals Game five years ago.

Adam proposed on July 17, 2018. “I was overcome with emotion when he pulled a small red box out of his travel pack in the middle of the crystal clear glacier water of Moraine Lake with a backdrop of towering mountains and giant green fir trees. Other canoers started to notice what had happened and before we knew it, everyone on the lake was cheering for us.”

Ninety-five guests were in attendance for their outdoor fall nuptials at Springfield Manor, including a best man and maid of honor. “We loved the setting with the Catoctin Mountains in the background and the trees still bearing muted fall colors. We decided on a wine box ceremony with a bottle of wine and handwritten notes to each other to be opened on our five year anniversary sharing how we felt at this special moment in time.”

The couple chose a palette of rich autumn colors with softer accents. “We loved the easy flow between the outdoor ceremony and the inside areas. After the ceremony, the Springfield staff provided a special touch by handing guests our signature drink as they moved inside to the reception area for a cocktail hour followed by dinner and dancing.”

This reception ended outside in front of the pergola with bubbles and sparklers. Late-night revelers were invited to linger at the outside fire pit on the patio.

The couple currently resides in Washington, D. C.

First Dance: Midnight, the Stars and You, Ray Noble with Al Bowlly
Honeymoon: Sedona, Arizona

Vendors:

Venue: Springfield Manor**
Coordinator: Deb Ayers
Photographer: Philter Photography
Caterer/Bartending: Carriage House Inn**
Florist: Abloom**
Dresses: TLC Bridal Boutique**
Officiant: Joyce Hilbery**

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**
Hair/Makeup: JVC Studio
DJ: Chris Stylus
Uplighting: Wizer Productions
Dessert: Sweet & Savory
Drinks: Lakefront Wine

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Real Weddings

October Antrim 1844 Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Andrew and Lindsay

Lindsay and Andrew met online through a dating website. “The first time Andy met my family was at my identical twin sister’s wedding a couple of months after we started dating. We’ve been together for almost six years.”

Lindsay is very close with her family, so Andrew knew it would be really important to have family involved in the Christmas Eve proposal. “They live not far from Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania and I thought that would be the perfect place. I was looking for just the right spot. She knew it was coming sooner or later but had absolutely no idea it was going to be right then. She had the biggest grin I had ever seen on her face. She said yes and we celebrated with dinner at a restaurant nearby.”

67 guests, including a 13-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their nuptials at Antrim 1844. “We are not religious, so we wanted to create something special and unique for our ceremony that was meaningful for us. Lindsay had one of her close friends as the officiant, which gave the ceremony such a personal and intimate feel. We decided to do a love letter wine box as part of our ceremony. For that we each wrote love letters, to be read on our 5th wedding anniversary. We put these letters with our favorite bottle of wine in a box that I hand-crafted.”

“Andy is a really funny guy and during the ceremony, he surprised us all by whipping out a drill and safety glasses and sealing the box while all our guests laughed. It wouldn’t be our wedding if we didn’t have laughter and humor woven into the day.”

The couple chose a fall theme for their October wedding. “We had pumpkins, candles, and hand-carved wood centerpieces made by Andy. Our wedding was pretty laid-back, small and intimate with close family and friends.”

The two served individual boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts as a late-night treat. “We had a sparkler exit where our guests lined the walkway outside the reception hall and held up sparklers as we had a kiss and celebrated the final moments of the night.”

Lindsay is a pediatric psychologist and Andrew is an automotive technician and also operates a small business making handcrafted products. The couple lives in Owings Mills, Maryland.

First dance: Can’t Help Falling in Love, Kina Grannis

Honeymoon: Italy and Greece

Vendors

Venue: Antrim 1844**

Photography: Pearly Kate Photography**

Rings: Smyth Jewelers

Dessert: Cake by Jason

Flowers: Amber Danmyer

Makeup: MADE Makeup**

Hair: Crafted Hair Studio

Entertainment: Event Pro DJ

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Real Weddings

Fall Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Lori and Jack

Lori and Jack met in 2017 while attending Hood College. “We both were business students and had lots of classes together.”

Jack proposed in June 2018 on a private beach along the Chesapeake Bay. “It was raining so I had no idea why we were going to the water that day, so I was definitely surprised when Jack asked me to spend forever with him. A year ago on that same day, Jack took me to that exact spot, so it’s kind of like our spot.”

150 guests, including a four-person bridal party, helped the couple celebrate their nuptials at Frederick Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception at Holly Hills Country Club. Lori and Jack chose a fall theme for their decor, incorporating greenery and a color palette of gold and burgundy. “Frederick is such a beautiful area, no matter what venue you decide to go with you won’t be disappointed. It’s an ideal location.”

Lori is a syndicated loan analyst and Jack is a life insurance agent. They reside in North East, Maryland.

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

Honeymoon: California

Vendors

Ceremony: Frederick Presybiterian Church

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photography: Mel Kay Photography

Dessert: The Buzz Cafe

Flowers: Scentsational Florals

Hair & Makeup: Belleza Hair and Nail Studio

Entertainment: Ron’s DJ Service

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Real Weddings

Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood Celtic Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Erin and Patrick

Erin and Patrick met at the gym about 5 years ago. “Patrick noticed me leaving spin class and asked the instructor about me.”

Patrick proposed in early summer in Gettysburg. “We were walking the Civil War trails. It was more crowded than he expected so he waited till we got to the top of Little Round Top to propose.”

60 guests, including a two-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their October wedding day at Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood. “We chose the pine tree cathedral for our ceremony. We love the outdoors and that spot was perfect. A bagpiper played for the ceremony and it was an eerily beautiful sound and completely set the mood. The aisle was decorated with huge ferns that I had been growing since the summer. The alter was made of raw wood and covered with tons of greenery.”

Focused on incorporating the beauty of their venue, the couple went for a woodland and Celtic vibe for their wedding decor. “Our colors were dark greens and burgundy. We used a lot of greenery like ferns and eucalyptus. Our 2-year old son Francis stole the show in his toddler kilt. The DJ played Irish pub-style music during cocktail hour. Our menu included Guinness beef stew and an Irish themed cheese tray.”

Erin is a nurse and Patrick is a truce designer. They reside in Westminster, Maryland.

First dance: More of You, Chris Stapleton

Honeymoon: Nashville, TN

Vendors

Venue: Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood**

Catering: Canapes**

Photography: Spence Photographics**

Attire: Love it at Stellas Bridal**

Flowers: Flowers by Monica

Hair & Makeup: Spa on West Main

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**

Officiant: Joyce Hilbery

Bagpiper: Robert Mitchell

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August Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Sarah and Andrew

Andrew and Sarah met at a summer job during Sarah’s last year of college. “Not long after we met he was trying very hard to get me to go on a date with him. At the time I wasn’t looking for a relationship, but he was persistent, so I gave him a chance. It was the best decision I ever made. We celebrated our three year dating anniversary by walking down the aisle.”

Andrew proposed at Olive Garden, the sight of their first date, surrounded by their friends. “We had dinner, and then as I came back from the bathroom to sit back down, Andrew pulled me into the center of the room, and as soon as he got on one knee everyone went quiet. I was speechless, but I shook my head yes and everyone around us applauded. It will forever be one of my favorite memories.”

100 guests, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen, helped the couple celebrate their August wedding at Holly Hills Country Club. “We had a very quick wedding ceremony due to the heat. Andrew and I had some happy tears and laughs throughout the ceremony.”

Sarah and Andrew chose blush, navy, and gray for their wedding decor colors. “We were going for a modern rustic theme. I made all the floral arrangements by hand and really tried to do as much DIY with our wedding as possible.”

Andrew works for Montgomery County Parks and Planning Commission and Sarah works for Frederick Health Hospital as a Home Health Registered Nurse. They live in Emmitsburg.

First dance: To the Moon and Back, Luke Bryan

Honeymoon: Poconos

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photography: Grace & Grey Photography

Attire: Potomac Bridal

Rings: Reeds Jewelers

Dessert: Keshia’s Kakes

Hair & Makeup: Gina Marie Beauty

Entertainment: DJ Mele

Videography: Chris Does Video

Officiant: Reverend Christine McGunigale

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October Morningside Inn Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Meghan and Rob

Rob and Meghan met through mutual friends in 2012. “We bonded over funny TV shows, heavy metal music, and macaroni and cheese. By the end of the summer, we realized we both liked each other more than friends, and Rob surprised me at work and asked me to be his girlfriend. We’ve been together for over five years.”

Rob proposed at the Maryland Renaissance Festival in October of 2017 after telling Meghan, “he wouldn’t do it there since it would be too obvious. He put the ring on fried mac and cheese on a stick and asked if I would be his cheese buddy for life.”

75 guests, including a 10 person bridal party helped the couple celebrate their wedding day in October 2019 at Morningside Inn. “We had a traditional Celtic handfasting ceremony. Our officiant placed our handfasting cords on our hands to symbolize us ‘tying the knot’ while she rehearsed the hand blessing. We wrote our own vows.”

“Laidback and rustic” was the theme of their wedding decor and they chose burgundy, yellow, and burnt orange for their colors. “Lots of mason jars, burlap, and sunflowers.”

“One of the highlights of our wedding was a special guest who attended. Since we got married in October, Rob thought it would be funny to include our plastic life-size skeleton Halloween decoration in our wedding photos. Originally the plan was for him to sit in the crowd during the ceremony, but our guests loved him so much he became the life of the party afterward as well. Everyone took turns dancing with him and taking selfies.”

Meghan is a human services caseworker Rob is a telecommunication tower technician. They currently reside in Edgewood, Maryland.

First dance: Evening Star, Tyr

Honeymoon: Daytona Beach

Vendors

Venue: Morningside Inn

Photography: Pamela Renee Photography

Flowers: Flowers by Wendy Carol

Hair & Makeup: Rose Brooke Studio

Entertainment: Soundsations Entertainment

Officiant: Entwined Vows

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Liberty Mountain October Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kelly + Jason

Kelly Crum and Jason Fry knew each other from a very young age- their families attended the same church. “I had been living in San Diego, but life took me back to the Pennsylvania town where we grew up. During that time, our paths had crossed a few times, but never in a setting where we could talk individually. We finally ‘met’ at a mutual friend’s surprise birthday party in November of 2017, got together for coffee a month later, and have been together ever since.”

The couple chose October 12th for their wedding day for sentimental reasons. “Kelly’s father passed away 12 years prior. We knew that our wedding day would be difficult with his absence, so we wanted to find a way to honor him. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer on October 12, 2006. It was a day that changed the lives of her family forever. We wanted to make a new beginning.”

150 guests including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen helped the couple celebrate their ceremony at Fischer Chapel at Camp Nawakwa this past October. “The decorations were very simple. The chapel in the woods was picturesque and did not need a lot of decorations.”

Kelly and Jason chose plum, sage, and cream as the color palette for their wedding decor. “Our goal was a formal wedding in rustic settings.”

The dancing at the reception started with a Zumba routine and ended with guests surrounding the couple for the final song.

Kelly is a teacher and Jason is in sales. The couple resides in Walkersville.

first dance: Rose of Sharon, Mumford and Sons

honeymoon: Caribbean

Vendors

Getting Ready: Gettysburg Day Spa

Ceremony: Fischer Chapel at Camp Nawakwa

Reception: Liberty Mountain Resort

Photography: Pamela Renee Photography

Attire: J & B Bridal Boutique

Dessert: Stone House Bakery**

Entertainment: Dapper DJs**

Transportation: On The Town Limousine**

Ceremony Musicians: Labrador Entertainment

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Romantic May Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Erin + Mikhail

Erin and Mikhail met in 2016 when a close friend of Erin’s married Mikhail’s brother. “They paired us up to walk down the aisle together as bridesmaid and groomsman. “

In 2018, Mikhail surprised Erin with a stay at the Watergate Hotel in DC. “I entered the hotel room to scattered rose petals and two bouquets of roses. He took me to Filomena Ristorante for a nice Italian dinner. Afterward, we decided to go out for a bit and hit the town. When we returned to our hotel room he got down on one knee and popped the question.”

125 guests including six bridesmaids, six groomsmen, and one flower girl helped the couple celebrate their wedding day last May at Manor Country Club. “We decided to use pedestals with large hydrangea bouquets and lots of greenery in lieu of an arch for our ceremony. Mikhail’s uncle was our officiant, and my stepmom and brother played the cello and violin. We decided to say traditional wedding vows, however, Mike and I said a meaningful statement to one another.”

The couple chose a color palette of pink, navy, and white with gold accents for their decor. “The feel we were going for was modern and romantic with lots of flowers and greenery. It was a formal event.”

Erin is a human resources generalist and Mikhail is a merchandising and sales specialist. They currently reside in Frederick.

first dance: Speechless, Dan & Shay

honeymoon: Nassau, Bahamas

Vendors

Venue: Manor Country Club

Photography: Daysy Film & Photo**

Photo Booth: Party Favor Photo

Entertainment: The Dapper DJs**

Bridal attire: Posh Bridal

Dessert: SugarBakers Cakes

Flowers: Shelly Black Custom Floral

Hair & Makeup: Lauren Abagale

Lighting: DMV Premier Entertainment

Transportation: Bookbuses

Paper goods: Bug Buddy Creations

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Elegant Christmas Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Daniel and Brooke

In the fall of 2011Brooke was a sophomore at the University of Maryland auditioning to be a campus tour guide. “I was lucky enough to be one of the judges for her try-out, and as she started dropping fun facts about what our campus had to offer, I was smitten. We were paired up together as guides, she as my trainee, and spent every Thursday sharing our love for UMD with visitors. By the end of the semester, we realized giving tours together would soon be over, but we didn’t want to stop seeing each other. So, I asked her to go steady that winter and we’ve been inseparable ever since.”

Daniel proposed to Brooke in the winter of 2018. “Winter has always been a special time for us and I knew proposing to her during that time of year would be a magical moment we would never forget. We had been talking about it for a while, but Brooke notoriously figures out all of my surprises, so I knew that this would completely catch her off guard.”

100 guests, including a six-person bridal party, helped the couple celebrate their December wedding day. “Our ceremony took place outside at dusk until twinkling star lights and surrounded by Christmas lights. We wanted to make sure both of our families felt very included so we both walked our parents down the aisle with us.”

The couple wanted an “Elegant Christmas with a touch of magic” feel for their wedding. “We’ve been describing it as the perfect hallmark Christmas movie wedding. We wanted our guests to not only feel cozy and warm with our hot cocoa bar, the multiple fireplaces lit, and the candles everywhere, but also feel that sense of magic that Dan and & have always felt about each other.”

Daniel is an Assistant Director of Admissions at George Washington University and Brooke is a Government Relations Professional at Deloitte. They currently reside in Silver Spring.

First dance: Dearest, The Black Keys

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Vendors

Venue: Ceresville Mansion**

Photography: Lisa Robin Photography

Dessert: Piece O’Cake

Flowers: Blossom & Basket**

Entertainment: The Dapper DJs**

Favors: Velatis

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Masquerade themed Cortland Mansion Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Scott and April

Scott and April met through a mutual friend in 2014. “We had no intention of dating anyone at that point in our lives. It was just some friends getting together for dinner and drinks. There was a band and we started singing the songs together and that started our connection.”

Scott had planned to propose while on the stage at an open mic night. “He was so nervous. He couldn’t decide on the right time to do it. On our way home that night, we stopped at the Kissing Tower that overlooks the battlefield in Gettysburg and that is where he went down on one knee.”

110 guests, including a 12 person wedding party helped the couple celebrate their nuptials in Hagerstown. “To show our commitment to each other, we did a hand molding. We wanted something different that we could have to remember this special day and our hands together were perfect.”

The couple chose a masquerade ball theme for their wedding, with burgundy, silver and rose gold as the color palette. “After the wedding, we all went bowling. I went in my wedding dress. It was an unplanned moment but unforgettable.”

Scott is a pharmacist and April is a registered nurse. They currently reside in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania.

First dance: Helium by Sia

Honeymoon: Mexico

Vendors

Venue: Cortland Mansion**

Photography: CMC Photography

Entertainment: In Harmony DJs

Floral: Stargazers Floral

Attire: J&B Bridal

Hair & Makeup: Meriaki Salon and Spa

Videographer: Bill Foster Films

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Mount St. Mary’s Sweetheart Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Abby and Zack

Abby and Zack met at Mount Saint Mary’s University. “A friendship quickly developed and we began dating our senior year, right before Zack was to graduate. From the beginning, we could always make each other laugh and fortunately, we both thought a good sense of humor and a strong faith life are the perfect qualities for a future spouse.”

Zach asked Abby to marry him on their one year anniversary. “Zack drove to the chapel on campus and proposed. It was just the two of us on that November evening and it was absolutely perfect.”

120 guests, including six bridesmaids and six groomsmen, celebrated with the couple in November. “We had a traditional Catholic mass at the Immaculate Conception Chapel on campus. We had friends and family play special roles during the mass and a wonderful seminarian who provided the most beautiful music.”

The couple chose a simple and effortless look for their wedding decor. “We decided on lots of greenery and soft blues and earth tones for the colors. The beautiful centerpieces were made by my grandmother and the cupcakes were from my hometown in Pennsylvania.”

Abby is a victim advocate for a nonprofit in Frederick County and Zack Bristor is a software developer for the federal government. They currently reside in Gaithersburg.

First Dance: Forever Young, Rhiannon Giddens & Iron & Wine

Honeymoon: Italy

Vendors

Getting Ready: Wyndham Hotel – Gettysburg**

Ceremony: Mount Saint Mary’s University**

Reception: Springfield Manor**

Catering: Carriage House Inn**

Photography: Alex Krall Photography

Coordinator: Tiara McCowen

Hair & Makeup: Kelly’s Hair Artistry & Elise Rizzo

Entertainment: Black Tie Entertainment

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December Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Weddings :: Allie and Jake

Jake had his proposal plans to Allie, who he met through mutual friends in 2016, all figured out- he would propose on a family trip to Siesta Key, Florida. “But Jake got impatient and ended up proposing in our kitchen a few days before we left. Even though my nails weren’t done and no one was there to take pictures, it was still perfect. It was sweet because he was so excited.”

125 guests including a six-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their nuptials at Holly Hills Country Club. “Our ceremony was very relaxed but traditional. We kept the room pretty dark and had gorgeous candles around the fireplace to create a romantic look. Our officiant was a family friend who knew how to keep everyone laughing.”

With their wedding taking place in December, Allie and Jake chose to lean into the holiday theme. “We were going for a formal Christmas-filled wedding. We told guests to wear Christmas ties because there would be some Christmas music and Christmas trees.”

Allie is an administrative assistant at Casey Construction & Jake is a utility technician at Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. They currently reside in New Windsor, Maryland.

First Dance: You Are The Reason by Calum Scott & Leona Lewis
Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors
Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Photography: Andrea Cooper
Flowers: Ory Florals**

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September Enchanted Forest Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Brittany + Jake

Brittany met Jake when she was attending Towson University for her undergraduate degree in biology. “We studied together and got to know each other more by spending long hours studying at the library. Slowly we started going rock climbing together and on outdoor trips. We have been together since 2014.”

Jake proposed by bringing her back to where they first met. “We went there one evening and he set up a picnic under the tree we used to study under. My wedding ring is a custom ring based on the video game Kingdom Hearts. He proposed using a starfruit from the game that symbolizes being eternally bound with the one who shares it.”

96 guests attending their wedding day, including a seven-person wedding party. “We got married outdoors at the Pine Cathedral at ThorpeWood. The venue was gorgeous and we knew it was perfect for us with how outdoorsy and laid back it was.”

The couple chose burnt orange and forest green for their wedding decor. “We wanted an enchanted forest theme. I have always dreamed of an enchanted forest wedding. I liked that overall we did not need to decorate much due to the natural beauty of the venue.”

Jake is a biotech manufacturer and Brittany is a dental hygenist. They currently reside in Abington, Maryland.

First Dance: The Cure, by Lady Gaga

Honeymoon: Japan

Vendors

Getting Ready: Frederick Marriott**

Venue: Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood**

Catering: Renaissance Chef

Photography: Spence Photographics**

Attire: Love It At Stellas**

Entertainment: Shewsical Entertainment**

Transportation: On the Town Limousines**

Officiant: Andy Wentsel

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September Antrim 1844 Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Natalie + Sean

Natalie and Sean met at a Baltimore music festival through mutual friends. “He was dancing, and our eyes met. It took everything in my power not to just walk over and kiss him. Somehow I managed to refrain. I found him on Facebook afterward, and we have been together for nine years.”

Sean proposed when the two were on vacation in Punta Cana. “It was our first night and after we had dinner, we took a walk up to the beach. He got down on one knee, and I was in sheer disbelief. Once the initial shock wore off, I said yes.”

The couple had 100 guests and a four-person wedding party for their outdoor wedding nuptials. “Our ceremony was under a large oak tree at Antrim 1844. We had bottles of flowers and candles hanging from the tree, accented in our color palette, and white roses on the left and right sides of the aisle. It was absolutely magical and everything I dreamed of.”

Natalie and Season decided to go with “boho chic” for their wedding decor and used a color palette of plum, lavender, chartreuse, and silver.

“The biggest draw to Antrim 1844 was the grounds. Once we saw the oak tree and the rose garden, we absolutely fell in love. Not to mention it was all-inclusive and we had the opportunity to design a custom menu with their executive chef.”

Natalie is a client technology manager at Helion Technologies and Sean works in quality assurance at Comcast. They currently reside in Dallastown, Pennsylvania.

First dance: Avett Brothers, January Wedding

Honeymoon: Southwestern US

Vendors

Venue: Antrim 1844**

Photography: Daysy Film & Photo**

Entertainment: Shewsical Entertainment**

Jewelry: Saxon’s

Wedding Cake: Sugar Bakers

Ice Cream Bar: Prigel Creamery

Flowers: Ann’s Garden

Hair: Sherri Leonzio

Makeup: Lindsay Conley

Lighting: Pretty Simplified

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Outdoor October Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Alyssa + Charles

Alyssa and Charles met in Nashville while pursuing their music careers. Charles is a guitar player and Alyssa is a singer. “We now play music together for a living. We have been together for three and a half years and have a beautiful daughter. We hit it off instantly and fell in love quickly.”

Charles proposed when his family was in town from Texas. “My family is in Maryland and his family is in Texas so it’s rare when we get everyone together. We were taking pictures at our daughter’s baptism and he popped the question.”

100 guests were in attendance for Charles and Alyssa’s outdoor October nuptials, including six bridesmaids and five groomsmen. “We knew we wanted a scenic wedding. Our venue was so beautiful and the trees with the leaves changing was everything we could have wanted. Our ceremony was very simple and sweet.”

When asked what her favorite part of her wedding day was, Alyssa mentioned dancing st the reception. “My family loves to dance so that was the most fun. My dad definitely had the spotlight on the dance floor. I also loved the bouquet toss because my best friend since preschool caught it.”

Alyssa and Charles are both musicians and currently reside in Reisterstown.

First dance: Yours, Russell Dickerson

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Sarah Wockenfuss**

Dessert: Kupcakes & Co.

Flowers: Lucky Penny Floral

Hair: Brooke Hahn

Makeup: Aimee Nicole

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**

Videography: Louis Vieira

Celebrant: All-Embracing Ministries