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Walkersville Backyard Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Andrea + Luke

Andrea and Luke go way back- as in first grade at Walkersville Elementary School. “I followed him around like a puppy dog at the school carnival, and yet he ditched me to try winning his momma’s chocolate cake in the cakewalk. I moved to Wyoming for 35 years, and we reconnected at a party a the Woodsboro Legion.”

Luke proposed on Christmas morning, 2021. “We have a tradition that we hand each other gifts one at a time in the order we wish. His last box to me was rectangular, so I didn’t think anything of it. After I unwrapped the box, he directly took it from my hands. He got down on one knee, opened the box, and said please be my wife.”

The couple married at Luke’s sister’s home, followed by a reception at the Walkersville Fire Hall with 150 guests, including a 12-person wedding party. “My boys walked me down the aisle, and my daughter was my first bridesmaid. Luke was fidgeting with his hands while sitting next to me during the readings- I grabbed his hands and didn’t let go.”

The couple chose a theme of black and white for their wedding decor, and the night ended with fireworks. Andrea and Luke reside in Frederick, where Andrea is a retired business owner, and Luke is a self-employed contractor.

Vendors

Venue: Walkersville Fire Hall

Photography: Lindsey Marie Photography

Flowers: Abloom**

Catering: PIGS BBQ

Dress: Elegant Forever Bridal

Dessert: Cakes in Style

Hair & Makeup: Michelle Bertelli

Entertainment: Vertigo Red

Entertainment: Alison Thoms

Stationery: Organized Bride

Tent: US Event Structures

Spirits: Woodsboro Liquors

Fireworks: Starfire Pyrotechnics

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Summer Wedding at Dulaney’s Overlook :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Sean and Rachel

Sean and Rachel met in 2018 at Rockwell Brewery, where Rachel was celebrating her birthday and Sean was on a brewery tour with friends. While ordering a drink Rachel and Sean struck up a conversation with each other. Later that night by chance they both happened to meet again at Attaboy Beer, where Sean then asked for Rachels’s number. “We’ve been together since that night.”

Rachel and Sean got engaged in September of 2019. “We spent the whole day hiking around Frederick with our two dogs, ending the day at Monocacy Battlefield. Sean took me to our usual spot along the river on the battlefield where our dogs enjoy swimming and got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.”

“We had to postpone our original wedding plans due to COVID and decided we didn’t want to wait so had a very small ceremony in my parent’s backyard. When the time came a year later to finally have our big celebration I was 30 weeks pregnant. Even though it wasn’t what our original idea of our wedding would be, it’s something we will never forget and made even more special having our baby daughter there with us.”

Rachel’s mother officiated the August 2021 ceremony in a wooded area of Dulaney’s Overlook, which included 100 guests and an eleven-person wedding party. “We loved the beautiful scenery and landscape surrounding Dulaney’s Overlook.”

The couple chose wedding decor that used sage, rose gold, light grey, and cream in its design. “We went for a more laid-back feel since it was in the middle of summer. We had a specialty blackberry mojito during cocktail hour and for dinner had delicious BBQ, which are reminiscent of a great summer celebration, which was very much needed after the year of quarantining and isolation.”

Rachel is a Registered Veterinary Technician in Rockville and Sean is an IT Project Manager. They reside in New Market, Maryland.

First dance: Can’t Take My Eyes off You, Joseph Vincent

Vendors

Venue: Dulaney’s Overlook

Photography: Lauren Myers Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Catering: PIGS

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**

Flowers: Abloom Ltd.**

Dessert: Monicas Sugar Studio

Drinks: Ye Old Spirit Shop

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment Services**

Stationery: Minted

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September Liberty Mountain Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Alex + Tom

Alex and Tom met while working together at a restaurant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. “A small group of us hung out constantly after work, typical restaurant life. Somewhere in all of that, we realized we were much more than friends.”

The couple got engaged in November of 2020. “On a beautiful day, we took a trip to a local park on the river. We hiked for a bit and sat on a rock watching the sunset and the full moon come up. Once the moon was in the sky, I looked over, where he had the ring out asking me to marry him.”

One hundred guests, including a twelve-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their September 2021 wedding on the Overlook at Ski Liberty. “Since my father passed away, both of my brother-in-laws stood in his place to give me away and wore his rings on a chain around their neck. It was an honor to have them by my side.”

“We didn’t necessarily have a theme for the wedding decor, but once it all came together it reminded me of something from Phantom of the Opera. Everyone in the wedding party was in black except for the bride, with red roses. It was very elegant but clean looking.”

Alex works in the banking industry, and Tom is the Chef and Owner of Forge Southern Comfort. They currently reside in Port Deposit, Maryland.

First dance- Justin Moore, No Tomorrow

Vendors

Venue: Liberty Mountain Resort

Photography: Jessi Vaughan Photography

Dress: Edel’s Bridal Boutique

Flowers: aBloom Ltd.**

Hair & Makeup: Sami Bain

Entertainment: DJ Will Cole

Stationery: Aibis Design

Ceremony music: Hanover String Quartet

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January Winter Ceresville Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Elisabeth and Aaron

Elisabeth and Aaron met in 2014 and started a long-distance relationship after meeting through mutual friends and playing video games online together. “After a year of long-distance, we wanted to be closer together, and have been living together ever since.”

“Aaron proposed on what seemed a regular Tuesday afternoon. I was on a call with a friend, one of my would-be bridesmaids, in my pajamas. He came home from work early, texted my friend to have me turn around, and he was on his knee with the ring when I looked. I never saw it coming, especially not on such a menial evening, and I think that’s what made it perfect for us.”

43 guests including a two-person wedding party helped the couple celebrate their January nuptials. “I’ve dreamed of Ceresville since I was a little girl. I grew up in the Frederick Area, and Ceresville was always that quintessential picturesque place. Our colors were navy, dusty blue, and pink. We wanted a frosty, winter feel.”

Elisabeth’s bouquet had her great-grandmother’s engagement necklace attached. “We also made sure to include a memorial table, as I lost an aunt and grandfather during the wedding planning, and my grandmother passed four days before the wedding. Aaron and I aren’t dancers, but we choreographed our first dance ourselves. Everyone loved it and still talks about it months later.”

Elisabeth is a chemist in Baltimore, and Aaron is a store manager. They currently reside in Parkville, Maryland.

First dance: Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran

VENDORS

Venue: Ceresville Mansion**

Photography: Rebecca Mitchell

Florist: Abloom**

Entertainment: Maryland’s DJ

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Romantic Springfield Manor October Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Ariana + Michael

Michael and Ariana met in 2013 while attending Salisbury University. “We were both at a concert and our paths crossed. We instantly hit it off. We danced the afternoon away together and had so much fun. I ended up asking Michael to be my date for my sorority formal. He said yes, and we’ve been together ever since.”

Michael proposed in 2017 while visiting Ariana’s family for Thanksgiving. “Although it was a bit chilly, my dad suggested we go down to Leonardtown Wharf to take some photos. It wasn’t too long before I suggested we wrap things up and head home. We posed for one last photo, but really my dad was taking a video. Next thing I know, Michael was getting down on one knee.”

The couple had planned for a June wedding, but COVID-19 led to pushing it back until October. ”After all the waiting, planning, and anticipation of our special day, it was quite devastating when we realized we had to postpone our wedding. But we made the best of it.”

Eighty guests, including a nine-person wedding party, attended their ceremony at St. John the Evangelist in Downtown Frederick. ”The church did a great job at blocking off every other pew to allow for social distancing and family units were asked to sit together.”

Michael and Ariana chose a color palette of blush and navy blue with white flowers and greenery. “Although we switched from a June wedding to a fall wedding, we kept our color palette but added some burgundy to add some fall color.”

Michael wore his late father’s Maryland State Police pin inside his suit jacket, and Ariana gifted him a photo charm of his father that said “In my heart, forever” that he also wore in his jacket. Their florist used lace from the wedding dress of Ariana’s mother to wrap around her bouquet.

Michael is a Physician Assistant in Frederick and Ariana is a registration specialist for a meetings and event planning company. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: Grow Old – Florida Georgia Line

Honeymoon: Charlottesville, Virginia

Vendors

Getting Ready: Hilton Garden Inn Frederick

Ceremony: St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church

Reception: Springfield Manor**

Catering: Carriage House**

Photography: Melissa Barrick Photography

Coordinator: Sherry Weedon Events

Rings: Colonial Jewelers **

Dessert: Stone House Cakery**

Flowers: Abloom**

Hair & Makeup: Poetically Brushed by Kim

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

Lighting: WoW Event Lighting**

Transportation: A Touch of Class Limousines

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New Year’s Eve Ceresville Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kellie + Michael

Michael and Kellie met on Tinder in 2014. “We were each other’s first and last Tinder date.”

Michael planned a surprise trip for Kellie’s 30th Birthday that ended with a proposal. “He did not tell me where we were going, and we picked up two of my closest friends on the way to the airport. Upon landing, we drove to Palm Springs, California, and stayed in a beautiful Airbnb which my friends had decorated for a 30th celebration. The last night in Palm Springs we headed to get dinner at a restaurant. Once we got there, we headed away from the restaurant, and instead down a hiking path for a group picture. Michael pulled me up onto a rocky outlook, played one of my favorite songs, pulled up a Tinder-themed slideshow of some of the best pictures from our years together, and asked me to marry him.”

123 guests, including a fourteen-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their 2019 New Year’s Eve nuptials. “Our officiant was our very close friend who told the story of our adventures together and journey to this special moment. We exchanged our personally written vows that included many laughs and many tears.”

Kellie and Michael used accents of stars and sparkles to tie together their wedding decor. “The guests were asked to wear black tie festive– we just wanted everyone to feel beautiful and special in what made them feel best. Each table setting was a unique piece borrowed from the bride and grooms family.”

The countdown to celebrate the new year had everyone on the dance floor, complete with a confetti cannon as the clock struck midnight. “The dancing was even more fun after that with all the confetti being kicked up on the floor.”
Kellie is an event planner and Michael is an energy scientist. They currently reside in Arlington, Virginia.

First dance: Still Falling for You, Ellie Goulding

Vendors

Getting Ready: Derr House
Ceremony: Ceresville Mansion**
Photography: By Jacqui Photography
Dress: Rosalind’s Bridal
Rings: Ascot Diamonds
Flowers: Abloom**
Hair & Makeup: Heather Rea Style Studio
Entertainment: Wizer Productions
Videographer: Alan Penney

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Winter Ceresville Mansion Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Ryan + Kimberly

Ryan and Kimberly met during a trying time in Ryan’s life. “God gathered us together at a time where we needed each other the most- when I was suffering from addiction. I actually met Kimberly at the rehabilitation center that she worked in. When I was discharged she checked up on me and saw something in me. She believed in me and I’ve been clean for three years.”

Ryan proposed to Kimberly on her 34th birthday. “He surprised me in front of my family after he made me a delicious meal.”

Fifty guests were in attendance for their February 2020 nuptials, including a twelve-person wedding party. “It was a small, intimate gathering with our close family and friends. We did a sand ceremony to include the children as we are a blended family. I wanted to include them so they all felt special.”

The couple wanted an elegant feel for their wedding and went with a color palette of rose gold, burgundy, navy. “It was beautiful everything came together so well. We had special seats for my late father and Ryan’s late mother. We had a sparkler send-off that made for beautiful pictures. We were so busy at the reception, we didn’t end up eating our dinner. When we left we stopped at Rutter’s and got food in my wedding dress and his tux.”

Kimberly is a production control clerk and Ryan is a cook. They currently reside in Waynesboro.

First dance: Isn’t She Lovely, Stevie Wonder

Vendors

Venue: Ceresville Mansion**

Photography: By Jacqui Photography

Dessert: Sweet & Savory

Florals: Abloom**

Hair & Makeup: Bridal Beauty Associates

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions

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Outdoor May Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Morgan and Brad

“Brad and I met by him doing work in my parent’s house. My mom decided to give Brad’s work a call to let his dad know how great of a job they did in her house and threw in there that, ‘My daughter thinks your son is cute,’ so it’s safe to say thanks, Mom! Brad and I have been together 6 years.”

Brad proposed on Carroll Creek. “He told me we were going to take family photos since his brother was moving to Tennessee in a few weeks. Somehow he managed to get both of our families together and once I saw all of them standing on the bridge I just knew it was coming.”

160 attended their outdoor May nuptials at Stone Manor Country Club, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen. “There were a lot of tears and a lot of laughter.”

The couple chose a rustic theme for their decor, which included a color palette of navy blue, yellow and white. The couple also had a cookie table, a Pittsburgh tradition. “The majority of my family is from Pittsburgh. When you go to a wedding in Pittsburgh they don’t ask how the wedding was they ask how the cookie table was!”

Morgan is an orthodontic dental assistant and Brad is a glazier. They currently reside in Myersville.

First Dance: With you I am – Cody Johnson

Honeymoon: Dominican Republic

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Coordinator: Classic Occasions by Caitlin

Catering: Carriage House

Drinks: Gateway Liquors

Photography: Amanda Summers Photography

Photo booth: Laughing Hat

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Veil, headpiece, and earrings: Posh Bridal**

Dessert: Angel Cakes

Florals: Abloom**

Hair & Makeup: Belleza, Amanda Kearney

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

Officiant: Karen Grossnickle

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Romantic Fall Walkers Overlook Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jacob + Gabrielle

Jake proposed to Gabrielle during a fall family photo session, with her five-year-old son Jackson at her side. “It was one of the best moments of my life.”

The two met on Facebook, having several mutual friends. “Jake kept liking a lot of my photos so I decided to send him a message to chat. The conversation was nice and he finally admitted he was going to message me that day, too. He asked me out for dinner and our first date was at Brewer’s Alley.”

125 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen. Gabrielle’s son Jackson served as the ringbearer. Jacob’s grandfather handcrafted a nine-foot cross for the ceremony, which was wrapped in flowers and vines. “After Pastor Ron announced we were married, we walked away to Bruno Mars’, “Marry Me.”

The couple chose to go with a “romantic” theme for their color palette; marsala, burgundy, blush pink, creams, whites, and golds could be seen throughout their decor and florals.

When asked what her favorite part of the wedding was, Gabrielle couldn’t decide. “Everything turned out even more perfect than I could have ever imagined. I got to marry my best friend with my son by my side who got to be a part of it. Our families and close friends were there to celebrate with us as well.”

Gabrielle is a Research Remediation Analyst at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Jacob works at Service Glass Industries as an installation Foreman. They currently reside in Frederick.

First Dance: George Strait – Give It All We Got

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Advice to Others: “Do not make your seating chart the night before your wedding!”

Vendors

Venue: Walkers Overlook

Catering: Dutch’s Daughter

Photography: Amanda Summer Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Florals: ABloom Ltd.**

Transportation: A Touch of Class**

Dessert: Ed’s Country Bakery

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

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Classic Ceresville Blue and Green Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Frances and Travis

After meeting on Match.com, Frances and Travis went to the Smithsonian National Zoo in DC for their first date. “It was very cold that night and I had giant earmuffs on, so I can honestly say that I only heard about half of what he said,” shared Frances.

The couple had 200 guests in attendance at their Ceresville Mansion wedding. “We wanted to get married outside, but also wanted somewhere with a good indoor option,” Frances shared. Thankfully they were able to say their vows outdoors as planned. Four groomsmen and two bridesmaids made up the couple’s bridal party.

Frances and Travis chose a color palette of blue and green for their reception. To round out the evening, the couple had a unique getaway. “My dream car, which I only recently bought a few years ago, made a star performance. She’s a 1955 Buick Roadmaster, red and white, and I got her running in time for the wedding. I also got to drive us away, and had the old-fashioned cans and balloons tied to the bumper.”

Travis is a paralegal and Frances is a technical writer. They currently live in Washington, DC.