Emily and Jordan met in a high school science class in 2015. “After graduation, we admitted our feelings to one another, but decided it wasn’t smart to get into a relationship before going to college in separate states. On our first night at our respective schools, Jordan called me and said, ‘I can’t believe I thought I could go to college and forget about you. I never want to forget about you.’”
The couple got engaged in November of 2020 on the dock in Old Town Alexandria. “Jordan took me out to our favorite restaurant and then lead me on a walk down by the water. We walked over to a bench to sit when a real-life bride and groom walked in front of us with their wedding photographer. Jordan decided that that was our moment, so he stood up, grabbed my hands, and started to ask me to marry him.”
175 guests, including a 28-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their March wedding at Antrim 1844, with Emily’s uncle serving as the officiant. “We had a beautiful outdoor ceremony in the Rose Garden. We had perfect weather and even though we had such a big bridal party, it still felt like a family affair.”
Personal touches during the day were important to the couple. Emily’s godmother made their wedding cake, Emily wore opal earrings that belonged to her great grandmother, and a family friend made their greenery backdrop. The highlight of family involvement was the Pittsburgh Cookie Table that Emily’s grandmother, Connie, organized and put together. “Family on both sides made dozens and dozens of cookies to make an amazing cookie table. We felt so loved, and it was of course, delicious.”
Emily is a pre-k teacher in Arlington, and Jordan is an auditor for the federal government. They currently reside in Alexandria, Virginia.
First dance: How Good It Is by Morningsiders
Honeymoon: St. Lucia
Vendors
Venue: Antrim 1844**
Photographer: Valerie Michelle Photography**
Dessert: CakeHero
Flowers: My Flower Box Designs
Hair & Makeup: Swept, LLC
Entertainment: AJ Productions
Videographer: A Golden Fox Productions
**FrederickWeddings.com member
