Michael and Marissa met in 2019 through a dating app. “We went on our first date to a Mediterranean restaurant in Frederick and got Italian ice afterward and we have been together ever since.”
The couple got engaged in July of 2021. “We were planning our first vacation together on our own and Michael wanted to take me to his grandparent’s condo in Florida. The first day we got to the condo we went straight to the beach since I couldn’t wait to go in the water. When I put my foot in the water I didn’t see Michael near me until I looked over and saw him get down on one knee. Michael almost fell in the water he was so nervous.”
Seventy-five guests, including an eight-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their December nuptials at Holly Hills. “We had elements of Christian and Jewish culture mixed into our ceremony. We took vows before God and not just each other because we wanted to show everyone we want a covenant marriage.”
The couple went for a formal look for their winter wedding decor. “Our color palette was burgundy, black, and gold. Our theme was Christmas since our venue was decorated for Christmas already. It felt very magical with all the lights, glitter, and sparklers.”
Marissa is a clinical psychology doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Michael is a systems engineer. They currently reside in Germantown, Maryland.
First dance: You are the reason, Calum Scott
Honeymoon: Sanibel Island, Florida
Vendors
Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Photographer: Moy Dumadag Photography
Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**
Dress: Brides for Haiti
Dessert: Piece O Cake
Flowers: Frederick Florist
Alterations: Shelly Greenway
Favors: Charm City Creations
**FrederickWeddings.com member
