Josh and Kristen met on a dating app in 2018. “We agreed to meet for lunch at Chipotle, and we had an instant connection. We spent the rest of the afternoon together, and we have been inseparable ever since.”
Josh proposed in 2020, the day they moved into their first home together. “After we finished moving in the last of our furniture, I was completely surprised to turn around and find him on one knee in the kitchen. It was the perfect start to our life together.”
120 guests, including an eleven-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their October wedding at Ceresville Mansion. “My mom walked me down the aisle, and that was very special to me. We stood under the pergola, in front of the reflecting pool, with our bridesmaids and groomsmen beside us. My sister made me a beautiful locket for my bouquet. Our dad passed away when we were young, and she made a locket with his picture, and his handwriting so that he could be a part of the day.”
The couple chose rust orange and burgundy with gold accents for their decor. “We had floral centerpieces in simple glass cylinder vases, and gold mercury votives on the tables. We wanted our decor to feel simple, but elegant.”
“Immediately after the ceremony, we took pictures with our wedding party. We were so excited to be married and celebrate with our friends- and instead of posing us, our photographer captured us exactly as we were with drinks in hand, laughing, and having the best time. We loved our reception too- it was one big party.”
Kristen is an occupational therapist and Josh is a contracting specialist. They currently reside in Frederick.
First dance: Lifetime, Justin Beiber
Honeymoon: Sandals Grenada
Vendors
Venue: Ceresville Mansion**
Photography: Rose Bowman
Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**
Flowers: Ory Florals**
Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**
Cake: Karen Rodkey Cakes
Videographer: Petit Four Films
Hair & Makeup: Best Face Forward
Officiant: Reverend Ron Reaves
Travel Agent: Honeymoon Islands
**FrederickWeddings.com member
