Sophia and Chris began dating in November of 2013. “We’ve known each other forever. We were friends for a long time before we began working together at Bassett’s Restaurant in Poolesville.”
The couple got engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2020. “We had plans to spend the weekend at Rocky Gap and Chris pulled over off Route 68 at Sideling Hill Overlook in Hancock Maryland to pop the question. I had no idea this was about to happen because we always swore he would never propose on a holiday. He asked me to get out to take a picture with the beautiful background. That’s when he got down on one knee.”
Ninety-five guests, including a nine-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their March wedding at Cortland Mansion. “The weather was ideal for late March. We had an outdoor ceremony on the patio with a beautiful archway. Chris’ son Tyler, who was the best man, played and sang ‘Something In The Way She Moves’ by James Taylor as the bridal party walked down the aisle. I wore my grandmother’s wedding rings on my right hand during the ceremony. I felt like she was with us that day.”
The couple chose decor for the wedding using forest green as the main color. “For flowers, we had white and pale pink roses mixed with lots of greenery and eucalyptus vines. I wasn’t too particular about makeup and hairstyles for the bridal party. As long as everyone was comfortable, we were happy. I wore nice shoes for the ceremony but as soon as the reception started I quickly put on my glitter Vans.”
“We loved every second of that day. Chris and his groomsmen skateboarded in the parking lot while us girls were getting ready in the bridal suite. The speeches from my dad and Chris’ son were perfect. Lots of laughs during the reception. The day couldn’t have gone any better.”
Sophia is a hairstylist in Poolesville and Chris is a construction superintendent in Washington, DC. They currently reside in Beallsville, Maryland.
First dance: Sweetest Devotion by Adele
Honeymoon: Kauai, Hawaii
Vendors
Venue: Cortland Mansion**
Photography: Caitlin Swanson
Dessert: Monica’s Sugar Studio
Makeup: Bliss Beauty & Spa
Hair: Styles by Stacie and Handcrafted by Hannah
Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment Services**
**FrederickWeddings.com member
