Hannah and Zach met in high school. “Our mutual friends decided to trick us into dating by telling Zach that I had feelings for him, and telling me that Zach had feelings for me— we fell for it, hard, and never looked back. We dated for seven years before we got engaged.”
Zach proposed in October of 2018. “While I had an idea he might be proposing that weekend, I had no idea it would be at dinner. He snuck back into the kitchen before dessert and gave the ring to the pastry chef, who made a sugar pedestal for the ring to sit on top of our dessert. The rest of the night was a blur, but he had arranged several other surprises that evening as well.”
Fifty guests, including a four-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their December nuptials in Taneytown. “Our ceremony was religious but brief. We wrote our own vows, which felt so intimate and special.”
The couple chose a “whimsical Christmas” theme for their wedding decor. “Zach and I have always loved Christmas and have referred to it as ‘our time of year’ so it seemed like the most romantic time to get married. We wanted to have a vintage Christmas feel, so we incorporated emerald green, mixed metallics, and splashes of pastels. The day was so intimate with our closest friends and family in attendance, and we felt it was a perfect representation of who we are as a couple, with a formal yet comfortable vibe.”
Hannah made sure to include some sentimental details into their day. “My bouquet was very special to me, as I crafted it myself from Christmas ornaments and ribbon. Zach and I plan to use it annually to decorate our table at Christmas time. I also had a bouquet charm with a photo of my late paternal grandparents, and a handkerchief from my late great grandfather in my pocket, so it was like they were walking down the aisle with me.”
Hannah is an executive assistant for a consulting firm, and Zach works in hospitality. The couple currently resides in San Jose, California.
First dance: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Frank Sinatra
Honeymoon: Caribbean
Vendors:
Venue: Antrim 1844**
Photography: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography**
Dessert: Starry Night Bakery
Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**
Dress: Casablanca Bridal
Stationery: Minted
Favors: Cheryl’s Cookies
**FrederickWeddings.com member
