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Classic Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Anna + Eric

Anna and Eric met cheering for their favorite football teams (Green Bay for him, Washington for her) and despite rooting for different teams, they immediately hit it off. After four years of dating, Eric proposed to Anna in the Bahamas.

75 guests attended their outdoor ceremony at Holly Hills Country Club, including five bridesmaids, six groomsmen, two flower girls and one ring bearer. The bride’s childhood pastor officiated. “The day before the ceremony we decided to print Ceremony programs and attach them to a stick to double as a fan in the heat.”

Anna and Eric chose a color palette of steel blue & blush pink for their reception. When asked what her favorite element of the wedding was, Anna shared she enjoyed creating her guest favors. “I custom stenciled glass jam jars with a custom logo with our wedding date. Because many of our guests were from out of town, we stuffed the jars with a Maryland local favorite, salt water taffy.”

The bride performed a surprise song for the groom following dinner. “It was actually a surprise for everyone.” Anna’s dad accompanied her on guitar, while her sister played the piano.

Anna is a Client Services Manager at a boutique law firm. Eric is a Sales Associate for Arbon Equipment. The couple currently resides in Sykesville.

First Dance: Fly Me to the Moon

Honeymoon: Cancun, Mexico

Vendors:

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Creative Force Photography**

Florals: Eden Floral Design

Entertainment: Denis Wu

Officiant: Tim Flora

**FrederickWeddings.com members

Real Weddings

Burgundy and Peach Backyard Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kristina and Joey

Joey proposed on Christmas Day to Kristina. “I was totally clueless. I literally didn’t know what to do, I think I was in shock.”

150 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony, including nine bridesmaids and nine groomsmen. “We kept it short and sweet. The best man played Glasgow’s love theme by Craig Armstrong during the ceremony. It was beautiful.”

The couple chose a color palette of dusty blues, burgundy, and peach. When asked what her favorite part of the planning of the wedding was, Kristina said, “Seeing everything come together in the backyard. It was so magical looking.”

At the end of the evening, the couple lit Chinese lanterns and released them.

Joey is an HVAC mechanic and Kristina is a Massage Therapist. The couple currently resides in Brookeville, Maryland.

First dance: Color My World, Chicago

Honeymoon: Nashville, TN

How they Met: working together at Clyde’s in Rockville

Advice to other couples: “Shop around and use your resources. We had lots of help from family and friends.”

Vendors

Venue: Private home

Catering: Moose is Loose BBQ

Photographer: Angela Laurienzo Photography**

Rentals: Allied Party Rentals

Entertainment: DJ As-One

Favors: Mother of a Thousand Succulents

**FrederickWeddings.com member

Real Weddings

Upcycled Vintage Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Lindsay and Matt

Matt and Lindsay had just hiked back to their Niagra Falls campsite after being tourists at the falls and were preparing to cook dinner. “Matt asked me to help him get the dutch oven out of the car, acting like it was stuck under the seat. So I was leaning over pushing the seat forward and turned around to find him on one knee with the ring, and a simple ‘will you marry me?’ I think I said shut up and almost fainted- we were on the trip for his birthday so I was very surprised!”

165 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony held the Barn at York Hill, including two maids of honor, two junior bridesmaids, one flower girl, two best men, one junior groomsman, and one ring bearer. “It rained all day on our wedding day, but we were dying to get married outside under a big American Sycamore tree. The rain ended up stopping right before our ceremony so the chairs were wiped down and we were able to get married outside.”

The couple opted for a vintage and upcycled theme for their wedding. Elements included a mix of antiques, hand-painted signs, and freshly arranged flowers. “We even used old windows and shutters to display pictures and our food menu.”

Lindsay enjoyed pulling all the elements together for their DIY wedding. “We made all the decorations, even the flower arrangements. I loved creating all the chalkboard signs and going antique shopping.”

Matt is an electrician and Lindsay is an environmental scientist. The two reside in Mount Airy.