Emily and Karan met online using the dating website OkCupid. “We exchanged messages about one of our favorite books. When I successfully scheduled a date with her a few days later, I was both excited and nervous.”
Thair date at a local restaurant turned into a memorable evening. “One drink turned to two drinks, one hour turned to five hours, and as we shut the place down, I knew I had met someone amazing.”
100 guests helped Emily and Karan celebrate their wedding day, including five bridesmaids and six groomsmen. “Our ceremony was officiated by my best friend from high school, Phil. We wrote our own vows to exchange.”
The couple chose a color palette of taupe, green, and navy for their wedding decor. “We wanted the look to work well with the exposed brick and industrial vibe of the venue, so we had wood tables and chairs with simple greenery.”
“Our wedding day was beset by record-setting heat–the moment you stepped outside you started to sweat. This was rather comic at times but everyone survived. The best part of the night was the groom’s dance. He lost a bet and owed me a 90 second Bollywood style dance at our wedding. Most of the groomsmen were good sports and joined in. They rehearsed in the morning and then just before the cake cutting, it was showtime. The dance was delightfully mediocre in skill but full of fun and heart.”
Emily is an English teacher at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg. Karan is a data analyst for Lockheed Martin. They currently reside in Frederick.
First Dance: Kina Grannis, “Can’t help falling in love”
Honeymoon: Ireland and Greece
Vendors
Photography: Spence Photographics**
Planning: Classic Occasions by Caitlin
Venue: McClintock Distillery
Catering: Palmtree Catering
Jewelry: Dominion Jewelry
Flowers: Forever Blossoms Floral Designs
Rentals: Country Creek Farmhouse Tables
Hair & Makeup: Structures Salon
Entertainment: Wizer Productions
Videographer: Rickey Film and Photo
**FrederickWeddings.com member
