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Zigbone Summer Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Shannon + Mike

Shannon and Mike have been together for fourteen years. “We had a lot of mutual friends but had never officially met. Shannon’s best friend thought we would hit it off and played matchmaker. Her instincts were right!.”

The couple got engaged on Thanksgiving in 2021. “It was something we had been talking about for a while, and the timing just felt right.”

90 guests were in attendance at their July 2022 outdoor nuptials at Zigbone Farm. “We knew we wanted a short and sweet ceremony. Mike walked down the aisle to the Jurassic Park theme, which cracked everyone up once they realized what it was. Shannon’s best friend, who introduced us, officiated, and brought our relationship full circle.”

“We wanted a laid-back summer garden party. Zigbone is so beautiful and needed little in the way of decor. We chose bright, colorful flowers for our ceremony and reception that complimented the gardens. One of the things we liked about Zigbone was the ability to keep everything outdoors, rain or shine. We really wanted to make things as safe as possible. Unfortunately, we did have several family members come down with Covid the week of the wedding and had to cancel. We zoomed the ceremony so they could still join in the celebration.”

Shannon is a social work manager in Baltimore, and Mike is a satellite telecommunications engineer in Laurel. They currently reside in Catonsville, Maryland.

First dance: “By Your Side” by Sade

Honeymoon: Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden

Vendors

Venue: Zigbone Farm Retreat

Catering: Canapes Catering**

Photography: EarthMark Photography

Coordinator: Sleeping Bee Designs**

Flowers: Wildflower Weddings

Hair: Heather England

Makeup: Structures Salon

Entertainment: Party Girl Entertainment

Attire: BHLDN and Bonobos

Rings: Catbird NYC and Radcliffe Jewelers

Alterations: Juliya’s Custom Alterations

Transportation: Academy Shuttle

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Formal Spring Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Rachel + Fernando

Rachel and Fernando met in 2018 at Brewer’s Alley. “I was there to pick up my roommate, and Fernando was there with some friends from work. He sent a coworker over to me to see if I’d be interested in having a conversation. I initially said no, until the coworker pointed Fernando out. I thought he was super cute and quickly changed my mind and waved him over. We made a breakfast date for the next day. Fernando was having car trouble that morning and was over an hour late, but called me every 10 minutes for that hour and begged me not to leave. We’ve been together ever since.”

Fernando played minor league baseball in Puerto Rico for the first few years of their relationship so the couple dated long distances for much of their early relationship. “We got engaged in March of 2021. Fernando had planned a big proposal for thanksgiving of 2020 in front of my extended family, but due to covid, we didn’t end up gathering. So, with lots of help from my family, he set up a beautiful proposal in my backyard. He put out candles and decorations with help from my mom & sister. Penguins are my favorite animal, so he tied the ring to a pebble, similar to what penguins do when they find a mate, and got down on one knee.”

130 guests, including an 11-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their April nuptials at Stone Manor. “We were very fortunate to have our ceremony outside, it was supposed to be a rainy day. The ceremony was beautiful, our family friend and pastor was our officiant. We had family members perform readings and say prayers.”

The couple was drawn to a semi-formal wedding look with spring colors. The bridesmaids wore sage green, and the groomsmen & groom wore gray and navy. The bouquets were white and pink flowers with eucalyptus. “We loved getting to see the blending of our two families and two cultures who haven’t gotten to interact up until the point. Everyone was so happy and dancing together and mingling, it was beautiful to see.”

Rachel is an elementary school music teacher, and Fernando is a chef and nutritionist. They live in Frederick.

First dance: Let’s Stay Together, Al Green

Honeymoon: Disneyworld

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Great American Caterers

Photography: Lily & Lime

Dessert: Canapes**

Hair & Makeup: Smooch! Frederick

Entertainment: DJ Nelson Vargas

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May Sugarloaf Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Joey and Sarah

Sarah and Joey met in 2015, during their freshman year at McDaniel College. “We took Spanish 101, and our final exam that semester was to tango with a partner. We got partnered up, and the rest is history.”

75 guests, including a 12-person wedding party, celebrated their outdoor May wedding at Strong Mansion. “We chose this location because it allowed guests to see the true beauty of the mountain and surrounding areas. We wrote our own vows, and it is a memory we both will cherish for the rest of our lives.”

The wedding color palette focused on navy blue tones with cream accents. “We wanted the perfect twist of formal and cocktail. The string quartet added the formal ambiance we were after, while small details made the day more laid-back. I think the most special thing on our day was having our dog, Ollie, there. Ollie had a floral collar and walked down the aisle for the wedding. She stayed for cocktail hour, too, where she was the official greeter for all of our guests.”

“My wedding band is modeled off of my grandmother’s wedding ring. The gold base of my ring is repurposed family gold from generations prior. Joey’s band is made of repurposed family gold from his family, too. Our wedding took place in May because both sets of parents were married in May, and we wanted to share this month with our greatest role models.”

Sarah works for Frederick Health, and Joey is the owner of Creek Vintage, where he re-sells vintage memorabilia and clothing. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: Here Comes The Sun, SYML

Vendors:

Photography: Jessica Smith Photography

Accommodations: Home 2 Suites**

Venue: Strong Mansion

Catering: Canapes**

Dessert: Sage Cakery**

Florals: Ory Custom Florals**

Entertainment: Benefactor Events**

Transportation: On The Town Limousines**

Champagne Wall: APM Rentals**

Planner: Wed With Steph

Attire: Posh Bridal

Linens: Nuage Designs

Makeup: Wedding Day Ready Glam

Hair: Eleganza by Gina D

String Quartet: Kennedy String Quartet

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October Mountain Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Lauren and Bradley

Bradley and Lauren met in April of 2018 when they were introduced by close friends and hit it off immediately. “Our mutual love of art and great food started a conversation between us that has yet to end and we sincerely can’t imagine life without the other. After looking for love for so long, and wanting and waiting for the right one, we couldn’t be more grateful to have found each other.”

The couple got engaged in September of 2020. “I have four older brothers, so before Brad proposed, he drove up to my parents’ house to ask my father for my hand in marriage, and then called all four of my brothers to get their blessing as well. Later that evening, before dinner, he got down on one knee and proposed in our living room. It was perfect.”

Eighty-five guests, including a seven-person wedding party, celebrated their October 2021 wedding in Thurmont, at Mountain Memories at Thorpewood. “We were so grateful that so many came to celebrate with us. I think the magic of the whole day left an impression on both of us that we weren’t expecting. It was a simple outdoor ceremony that felt like a real-life fairytale.”

Lauren and Bradley chose a decor theme of “understated elegance” which included a color palette of deep autumn tones. ”After the ceremony, we ate, drank, and danced merrily. COVID postponed our wedding to a later date than we wanted but it turned out to be a blessing. The weather was perfect and we were able to be surrounded by friends and family so the wait was worth it.”

Lauren is an artist and Brad is a sustainable industrialist. They reside in Woodsboro.

First dance: “Marry Me” by Martina McBride and Pat Monahan

Vendors

Venue: Mountain Memories at Thorpewood**

Catering: Canapes**

Photographer: Pearly Kate Photography**

Wedding Rings: Yeneth Reyes

Jewelry: Sky’s the Limit

Hair & Makeup: Poetically Brushed

Transportation: On The Town Limousines**

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

Flowers: Kristie Culler

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Romantic Fall Forest Wedding :: Real Frederick Weddings :: Amber + David

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

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Fall-themed Glen Ellen Farm Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Crystal and Michael

Crystal met Michael through his sister at a college party. “We had been together for about eight years before getting engaged in 2019.”

Michael proposed on a helicopter ride above Baltimore. “Mike asked if I wanted to go on a helicopter ride that his friend from work had bought on Groupon and wasn’t able to use. I didn’t suspect anything. As we were flying over Baltimore city at night all lit up Mike turned to me and said ‘Crystal Marie Perry, will you marry me?’ It was beautiful, magical, and totally unexpected. He really surprised me which doesn’t happen often.”

125 guests, including a nine-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their October nuptials at Glen Ellen Farm. “We had a short outdoor ceremony with our family and friends. A family friend got ordained online to marry us and it made the day even more special.”

The couple chose a rustic fall theme for their wedding decor. “We wanted a laid-back feel but still elegant. We went with soft colors, sage with accents of cream and gold. Small touches of fall with little pumpkins for decorations, wood touches for the rustic feel, and the venue provided the outdoor vibe we wanted. We had a s’mores bar at the fire pit for our guests. We exited our wedding through a line of sparklers held by all our dearest family and friends.”

Crystal is an ICU nurse and mike is a project manager. They currently reside in Baltimore.

First dance: Yours by Russell Dickerson

Honeymoon: Asheville, North Carolina

Vendors

Venue: Glen Ellen Farm

Photographer: Valerie Michelle Photography**

Catering: Canapes**

Entertainment: Chris Styles Events**

Coordination: Chantilly Design & Events

Dress: Love it at Stellas

Makeup: Karli Burriss

Hair: Kelly Rouston

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Intimate Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kyle + Allison

Kyle and Allison met at a friend’s graduation party in 2014. “I am the same age and Kyle’s younger brother Logan. We grew up three minutes from each other our entire lives. We have been together for over six years.”

Kyle proposed the day before their fifth anniversary in 2019. “He took me to get my nails done, buy a dress, get a massage, then he took me to Dutch’s Daughter, and that’s where he proposed.”

With Covid-19 precautions in place, the couple only had ten guests, including a three-person wedding party. “Originally our guest list was over 125 people, so when I walked down the aisle, seeing only 1 row of chairs, it was very different than what I had always envisioned. However, it made the experience very intimate and unforgettable.”

“We truly loved having a small ceremony. It was very intimate and allowed us to get the full experience. When my father and I were standing at the top of the stairs waiting for our cue to begin walking, there was a baby rabbit that sat next to us the entire time. She never moved or got scared away. My grandmother passed away in February, and I’d like to think it was a little message from her showing that she was watching. We had our wedding live-streamed for all of our friends and family to watch that were unable to be there with us on that day.”

Allison and Kyle chose a floral theme for their decor, which included a color palette of blush and tan. “We wanted a very summery, floral, outdoor wedding feel. We got to have our ceremony at Musket Ridge with our immediate family and then got to take the limo ride home to more family waiting for us.”

Kyle is a physical therapist assistant, and Allison is a first-grade teacher. They currently reside in New Market.

First dance: I Don’t Dance, Lee Brice

Honeymoon: Solomon’s Island, Maryland

Vendors

Venue: Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge**

Catering: Canapés**

Photography: Engin Caliksan

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**

Dessert: Angelcakes

Flowers: Freesia and Vine

Hair & Makeup: The Cutting Edge, Stacie Lynch

Entertainment: Wizer productions

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Winter Thorpewood Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Dean and Danielle

Dean and Danielle met online about five years ago. Dean proposed on Danielle’s work trip to England. “Dean met me at the end of my trip to London where he proposed on the Westminster Bridge and then we spent the next week traveling around Italy together.”

100 guests were in attendance for their indoor January nuptials include a ten-person bridal party. The bridesmaids carried lanterns instead of bouquets of flowers to tie in with the winter theme. “It was a beautiful ceremony in front of the fireplace at ThorpeWood. It was just so cozy as we watched the snow falling outside.”

The couple chose a color palette of wine, greenery, and wood for their wedding decor. “We wanted a winter wedding. We visited Thorpewood the December a year before our wedding and we could see how beautiful it was in the winter. We also had a special camping trip up in Catoctin when we first started dating. It was where we first said I love you, so it was the perfect place to get married. The snow is all I wanted and we got it. It made the day so special since it really was one of a few snowy days in Maryland this winter.”

Dean is a salesman and Danielle is an analyst. They currently reside in Arbutus, Maryland.

First dance: Then, Brad Paisley

Vendors

Getting Ready: Courtyard Marriott, Frederick**

Venue: Mountain Memories at Thorpewood**

Photography: Spence Photographics**

Catering: Canapes**

Flowers: Blossom and Baskets Boutique**

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

Alterations: Precise Stitchery

Ceremony music: Lattie Reddoch (piano), Brian Chung (Violin), Gabriella Papillo (Cello)

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Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood Celtic Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Erin and Patrick

Erin and Patrick met at the gym about 5 years ago. “Patrick noticed me leaving spin class and asked the instructor about me.”

Patrick proposed in early summer in Gettysburg. “We were walking the Civil War trails. It was more crowded than he expected so he waited till we got to the top of Little Round Top to propose.”

60 guests, including a two-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their October wedding day at Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood. “We chose the pine tree cathedral for our ceremony. We love the outdoors and that spot was perfect. A bagpiper played for the ceremony and it was an eerily beautiful sound and completely set the mood. The aisle was decorated with huge ferns that I had been growing since the summer. The alter was made of raw wood and covered with tons of greenery.”

Focused on incorporating the beauty of their venue, the couple went for a woodland and Celtic vibe for their wedding decor. “Our colors were dark greens and burgundy. We used a lot of greenery like ferns and eucalyptus. Our 2-year old son Francis stole the show in his toddler kilt. The DJ played Irish pub-style music during cocktail hour. Our menu included Guinness beef stew and an Irish themed cheese tray.”

Erin is a nurse and Patrick is a truce designer. They reside in Westminster, Maryland.

First dance: More of You, Chris Stapleton

Honeymoon: Nashville, TN

Vendors

Venue: Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood**

Catering: Canapes**

Photography: Spence Photographics**

Attire: Love it at Stellas Bridal**

Flowers: Flowers by Monica

Hair & Makeup: Spa on West Main

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**

Officiant: Joyce Hilbery

Bagpiper: Robert Mitchell

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May the 4th ThorpeWood Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding : Kim + Charles

Kim and Charles met through the Navy, then reconnected years later. Charles proposed as Kim was returning from a trip to Poland. “He came downstairs to help me carry my bags up. Once we entered into the apartment he greeted me with a dozen lilies, my favorite flower. Then led me up to our balcony to show me the work he had done. He had hung twinkle lights from the overhead. Then he asked me to marry him.”

90 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony at ThorpeWood in Thurmont this May, including their two-person bridal party. Charles’ brother officiated the ceremony. “We chose to do a handfasting. Our vows were short and sweet and included the quote from Star Wars, ‘I love you’ ‘I know’”

The couple chose “vintage romantic garden party feel” with some “understated Star Wars” decor due to the significant sate of their wedding, May the 4th. The couple designed and created Star Warms-themed centerpieces for the reception tables and included all of our nieces and nephews into their wedding day.

Kim and Charles are both in the military and are currently live in Naples. Italy.

First dance: Waiting on a Girl Like You, The Foreigner

Vendors
Venue: Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood**
Catering: Canapes**
Photography: Mel Kay Photography
Flowers: Blossom & Basket Boutique**
Entertainment: Shewsical Entertainment**

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Spring Mountain Memories Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Eileen + Chris

Chris and Eileen first met while living in the same dormitory at the University of Maryland. Chris was introduced to Eileen through mutual friends and not long after, they started spending every day together.

“After holding onto the ring for six months trying to plan the perfect moment to pop the question, I took Eileen to a vineyard at the bottom of Sugar Loaf Mountain for wine tasting and live music. Afterward, we proceeded to take a sunset hike up the mountain.”

100 guests were in attendance for their April nuptials, including five bridesmaids, five groomsmen, and two flower girls. “We really appreciated that our officiant took a moment to let us breathe before the ceremony started, and made us take a moment to look and reflect on all those in attendance for our big day. It was overwhelming and wonderful all at once.”

“We did not want a formal affair, so went with a laid-back boho vibe to fit the gorgeous venue – using different kinds of jewel tones for the reception decor and floral arrangements. Less is more at Thorpewood.”

Eileen is half German, so the couple incorporated a German log sawing tradition into the reception. “The crosscut saw we borrowed was quite the antique and we almost didn’t get it sawed through. Since in German tradition this sets the tone for the rest of your married life, this was a bit of a nerve-wracking moment. Chris saved the day by grabbing the log before anybody knew what was happening and smashing it in half over his knee.”

Chris is a heavy equipment operator and Eileen is a language program officer. They currently reside in Silver Spring.

First Dance: Route Around by Rebelution

Honeymoon: Montego Bay, Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Mountain Memories at Thorpewood**

Getting Ready: Hilton Garden Inn Frederick

Catering: Canapes**

Photography: Love and Adventure Photography

Rings: Miki’s Treasures

Flowers: An Elegant Affair

Hair and Makeup: Elements of Style

Entertainment: DJ Jeff Kimbone

Transportation: Rill’s Bus Service

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Ostertag Military Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Will + Britt

Britt and Will connected online right before Will left for Army Ranger School training. The two exchanged addresses and made a promise to keep in touch through handwritten letters. “Starting off our relationship with this challenge really set the tone for our commitment to making the best of any situation.”

Over the next two years, they became inseparable and William proposed in December 2017. In January of 2018, William was relocated to Italy while Britt stayed in the U.S. They spent 8 months apart before William came home in August of 2018 for their wedding.

125 guests were in attendance for their outdoor August nuptials, including a 12 person bridal party. Family and friends stood under an arch that Britt’s father and younger brother built together. A close family friend officiated the ceremony. “We laughed, we cried and we even took a selfie. Our ceremony was by far our favorite part of the day and we will never forget the feelings we felt standing under those trees.”

“Our catering was 100% vegan and you would never know. We had pizza and lasagna and cannolis and cupcakes. We loved how our Italian inspired menu turned out and were even more excited that it was totally cruelty-free.”

Brittany is a photographer and William is a paratrooper in the U.S. Army. They currently live overseas in Vicenza, Italy.

First Dance: ILYSB by Chlara
Honeymoon: Croatia

Vendors
Venue: Ostertag Vistas
Catering: Canapes**
Photography: Leigh Anne Brader Photography
Photo booth: 321Selfie
Coordinator: Kayla Uphoff
Decor: MKCreations
DJ: Shew-sical Entertainment Services**
Videographer: D.P. Weddings
Stationery: Lucky Lady Paper

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September Zigbone Farm Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kira + Cody

Kira and Cody met four years ago through mutual friends. “We met at a friends birthday party, even though we grew up less than a mile apart and went to the same high school. That friend ended up being my maid of honor.”

Cody proposed to in November of 2017 at the Gettysburg National Battlefield in front of the Pennsylvania Monument. “He asked me to marry him there because that is where he originally asked me to be his girlfriend. It was a total shock.”

110 guests were in attendance for their September outdoor nuptials at Zigbone Farm in Sabillasville, including a 12 person bridal party. “Our wedding was officiated by Cody’s childhood pastor, which made it really special for him. My maid of honor also gave a short reading of her choice which was really special.”

The couple chose a color palette of burgundy and gold for their wedding decor. “The venue was beautiful. The dancing was so much fun and everyone really came together to make this day the best it could be for Cody and I. We had a peanut butter candy bar because I’m obsessed with anything peanut butter.”

Cody is a first-grade teacher for Washington County public schools and Kira is a library media specialist for Washington County public schools. They currently reside in Greencastle, Pennsylvania.

First Dance: From this Moment, Shania Twain

Vendors

Venue: Zigbone Farm

Catering: Canapes Catering**
Photographer: Kelly Hahn Photography**
Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**
Attire: J&B Bridals
Hair & Makeup: Poetically Brushed by Kim
Flowers: Monica’s Floral Designs
Rings: The Jewelry Shop, Greencastle

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Inspiration

Simply Elegant with Country Charm at Glade Valley Farm

“The theme of the Styled Shoot was to showcase the country charm of Glade Valley Farms with an elegant touch.

This styled shoot was so much fun! It brought in some amazing vendors together to create our vision. When Glade Valley Farm contacted us about doing a styled shoot at their venue we were so excited. We decided to play with the greenery of the grounds and the surrounding rolling hills into the theme of the shoot. We hit the jackpot when Ory Florals joined the team. He created the most natural and woodsy centerpieces for each of the tables. As well as the ceremony arch and bouquet. To bring in the elegance we placed touches of gold. Which you can see from the table numbers provided by Glamour N’Glitz Events. The chargers, china, and flatware provided by Vintage Affairs. We really believe it brought everything together.

Great for the bride who wants the country charm without the burlap and mason jar trend.”

The vendors who came together for this shoot were:

Planner & Designer – Glamour N’Glitz Events LLC

Photographer – Jenna Davis Photography

Florals – Ory Custom Florals**

Cake/ Linen – Canapes Catering**

China & Furniture – Vintage Affairs

Models – Maria Royce & Brandon Royce

Makeup – Top Edge Make up

Hair – Aura Salon Frederick MD

Invitation – Cards & Pockets

Venue – Glade Valley Farms

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Brittany + Martin’s Spring Celebration | Real Frederick Wedding

Hey, Heart fans! This is Molly, and I am so excited to share my first blog post with you. Even though Punxsutawney Phil said we have at least six more weeks of winter to get through, my thoughts are drifting toward springtime. And that’s why I’ve chosen to share this lovely springtime Real Frederick Wedding with you today, from Spence Photographics, the studio I co-own with my husband, David.

Brittany and Martin met as high school students and started dating when she was 16 and he was 18! Years later, they welcomed daughter Olivia and became a family. But Martin wanted to make things official, so one Christmas Eve, he asked Brittany to sit down and watch a special DVD. Brittany smiled as she saw all the photos of their relationship flicker by on a slide show that Martin had made. The final picture was of Brittany, Martin, and Olivia all together, with the words “Let’s be a family forever” written at the bottom of the screen. When she turned around, Brittany saw Martin on one knee, holding her engagement ring! Their wedding and reception was held in the beautiful Middletown Valley at Stone Manor Country Club. Gray skies and sprinkles greeted them on the cool May morning, but the rain held off long enough to get some wonderful photos on the grounds. A great team of Frederick-based vendors helped the newlyweds celebrate in style….

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Photographer: David S. Spence, Spence Photographics

Photo booth: Silly Station by Spence Photographics

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club

Caterer: Canapés Catering

DJ: Shew-sical Entertainment Services

Videographer: Jon Key Photography

Hair/Make-up: Brenda Dalton, Rose Brooke Studio

Florist: To the 9s Floral and Event Design

Cake: Angelcakes

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Old Bay, Bowties & Biscuits | Madi + Derek's Real Frederick Wedding

Kate Triano shared this incredible wedding with and we are so giddy over it! The colors, the Maryland details and that ring! Swoon!

From the couple:

“We choose Strong Mansion not only because of its beauty, but because it has great sentimental value to us. We got engaged at Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, which was the site of many amazing dates for us. The groom grew up a couple miles from Sugarloaf Mountain, too. We also instantly loved Strong Mansion’s antebellum feel. It is truly a beautiful oasis escape from DC. Strong Mansion was the first venue we toured, and after looking at many other venues in Maryland, none compared.

Strong Mansion felt very “us”. It is a classic Maryland location, with Southern charm, as the bride is from Tennessee. We also had many details that reflected our love and personalities, which included: Maryland Old Bay & Tennessee Grits as wedding favors, a southern biscuit bar with seersucker bowtie toppers, a Maryland oyster bar, french macaroons since we love Paris, honeymoon cocktails (the Dubai Dancing Belly & the French 75), our “guestbook” which were wooden shoes from Holland that the guests signed since the groom’s father is dutch, a pad lock for the pont-des-arts in Paris to lock our love on our honeymoon, my mother’s veil she wore when she married my father 31 years prior, late night Philly cheesesteaks as the groom went to college in Philadelphia, and our dog as our “ring barker”. The day was full of nothing but love & absolutely couldn’t have been more perfect!”