Amber and David met twelve years ago at a salsa dance class in College Park, Maryland. “I was in graduate school and David was working on campus. I was considering switching to another dance class. He encouraged me to stay. His obvious interest in me, sweet face, and playful demeanor convinced me to stay. Throughout that first-semester dance class, David would always walk me to my car. After a month or so of playful flirtation, David took me on our first date.”
The couple spent nine years together before getting engaged. “We proposed to each other in Mount Hood forest in Oregon. We both picked out rings for each other and exchanged rings and vows at a beautiful lake overlooking Mount Hood at sunset.”
Amber and David’s October 2019 ceremony was held at the Pinewood Cathedral at Mountain Memories at Thorpewood. “There were Jewish elements to the ceremony, as David is Jewish, and as a couple, we have embraced some Jewish traditions. We were married under a chuppah where David’s grandfather’s prayer shawl was hung. Each member of our family played a special part in our wedding.”
The couple chose a “forest romance” theme for their wedding. “We wanted romantic muted colors that would complement the natural change in colors accompanying autumn. We used a fall color palette- there were deep purples, navy blues, forest greens, and burgundy. The men wore black suits with grey ties and had burgundy boutonnières.”
David is a design thinking consultant and owns his own business. Amber is an environmental scientist and owner of AIPCoLab. They currently reside in Portland, Oregon.
Vendors
Getting ready: Towneplace Suites
Reception: Mountain Memories at Thorpewood**
Catering: Canapes**
Photography: Procopio Photography
Dress: Brides for a Cause
Rings: Gem Set Love
Flowers: An Elegant Affair
Makeup: Empowdered
Entertainment- Shew-sical Entertainment**
Videography: Kristin Kinsey
Transportation: On the town Limousines**
Officiant: Ceremonies by Lynn
**FrederickWeddings.com member
