Bradley and Lauren met in April of 2018 when they were introduced by close friends and hit it off immediately. “Our mutual love of art and great food started a conversation between us that has yet to end and we sincerely can’t imagine life without the other. After looking for love for so long, and wanting and waiting for the right one, we couldn’t be more grateful to have found each other.”
The couple got engaged in September of 2020. “I have four older brothers, so before Brad proposed, he drove up to my parents’ house to ask my father for my hand in marriage, and then called all four of my brothers to get their blessing as well. Later that evening, before dinner, he got down on one knee and proposed in our living room. It was perfect.”
Eighty-five guests, including a seven-person wedding party, celebrated their October 2021 wedding in Thurmont, at Mountain Memories at Thorpewood. “We were so grateful that so many came to celebrate with us. I think the magic of the whole day left an impression on both of us that we weren’t expecting. It was a simple outdoor ceremony that felt like a real-life fairytale.”
Lauren and Bradley chose a decor theme of “understated elegance” which included a color palette of deep autumn tones. ”After the ceremony, we ate, drank, and danced merrily. COVID postponed our wedding to a later date than we wanted but it turned out to be a blessing. The weather was perfect and we were able to be surrounded by friends and family so the wait was worth it.”
Lauren is an artist and Brad is a sustainable industrialist. They reside in Woodsboro.
First dance: “Marry Me” by Martina McBride and Pat Monahan
Vendors
Venue: Mountain Memories at Thorpewood**
Catering: Canapes**
Photographer: Pearly Kate Photography**
Wedding Rings: Yeneth Reyes
Jewelry: Sky’s the Limit
Hair & Makeup: Poetically Brushed
Transportation: On The Town Limousines**
Entertainment: Wizer Productions
Flowers: Kristie Culler
**FrederickWeddings.com member
