Growing up together in the same small town, Bryan and Kimberly had known each other nearly their entire lives. “We began to talk and spend some time together three years ago, during a difficult time for both of us. That friendship grew into love, something neither of us was expecting.”
Bryan Proposed in December of 2019. “Bryan texted me to ask if I wanted to go to dinner. I honestly did not feel like going, but I gave in. Little did I know that Bryan had already been to the restaurant to make reservations and tell them what was going to happen. He proposed about halfway through the meal.”
Seventy-one guests, including a seven-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their December nuptials at Antrim 1844. “A good friend of mine who is a pastor married us. We had a very traditional, simple ceremony. Bryan surprised me by saying he wanted us to write our own vows, but now I am glad that we did.”
The couple chose a burgundy and grey color palette for their wedding decor. “We were going for an elegant feel to the day to match the grounds, decorations, and mansion at Antrim. We originally were leaning towards a spring or summer wedding because we loved the gorgeous gardens at Antrim, but after visiting and seeing it decorated for Christmas, we were sold.”
Kimberly and Bryan also chose to have some personalized details incorporated into their special day. “I love giraffes and Bryan’s thing is old cars. We had a 1970 Torino in our photographs. We had giraffes and model cars at our guest book. Our guests received a sweet treat of giraffe and vintage truck sugar cookies for a favor.”
Bryan is the owner/operator of an auto repair and towing business, and the owner of a home improvement business and Kimberly serves as the operations manager for both businesses. They reside in Hagerstown.
First dance: God Bless the Broken Road, Rascal Flatts
Vendors
Venue: Antrim 1844
Photographer: Pearly Kate Photography**
Attire: J&B Bridals and Tuxedos
Jewelry: Reed’s Jewelers
Dessert: Sugar Bakers
Alterations: Ruth’s Sewing Room
Hair & Makeup: Airbrush Faces
Entertainment: First Dance Entertainment
Favors: Cookies By Taylor
**FrederickWeddings.com member
