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Jewel Tone Fall Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Leslie + Earl

Leslie and Earl met in 2010 when Leslie joined a pool league team. “That led to a friendship and then after lots of persistence from Earl, we eventually started seeing each other.”

The couple got in engaged in 2020, a few weeks after the COVID lockdown began. “Earl had been hoping to take me away for a surprise weekend to propose, but COVID threw a wrench in those plans. Eventually, he just settled for me finally leaving the house and I came home to the best surprise – a beautiful setup of flowers and a ring, with Earl asking me to marry him.”

120 guests, including a two-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their October 2021 nuptials at Springfield Manor. “It rained for a good part of the day, causing us to question whether or not we’d be able to have the ceremony outside. We held out hope for as long as we could and the rain stopped just in time. The clouds parted and the sun popped through and we had some of the best skies for our pictures.”

Earl and Leslie chose a jewel-toned fall color palette, with velvet accents. “We were going for a romantic vibe with lots of florals and candles decorating our reception. Our wedding planner came up with the creative reception theme of ‘Cue The Party’ since we met playing pool.”

Leslie is a Grants Management Specialist at the National Institutes of Health and Earl is an Equipment Operator for the Montgomery County government. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: Forever After All, Luke Combs

Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Springfield Manor **

Catering: Carriage House Inn **

Photography: Barbara Badstibner Photography

Planner: Partridge Avenue Events

Hair & Makeup: Bridal Glow with Victoria O

Dress: Posh Bridal

Dessert: Stone House Cakery **

Flowers: Bay Blossoms

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment **

Linens: Gala Cloths

Officiant: Norman Ross

Travel Agent: Fabulous Indeed Vacations

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Springfield Manor Brunch Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: John + Emma

John and Emma met in April 2018 in the machine shop at Grove City College where they were both attending school and on the SAE Baja team, a racing competition to build off-road vehicles that can withstand harsh elements and rough terrain. “Our team was packing up for the annual Nationals race. We got to know each other the very next week at the race.”

The couple got engaged in April of 2021. “I took Emma for a walk around a local park with a very poorly mapped frisbee golf course. Under the pretense of mapping the course ourselves, I turned on my GPS watch’s tracking mode as we wandered through the woods and fields. What Emma did not know, is that my every step was taken by calculation and practice, as I had planned and tested this exact walk a few times on my own already. By the time we were done, the GPS map overlay we had created was actually a gigantic spelling out of ‘Marry Me?’”

Ninety guests were in attendance for their July wedding, including a six-person wedding party. “Our ceremony was deeply interwoven with our Christian faith. We concluded our ceremony by partaking in communion as our first act as a married couple.”

The couple wanted their wedding to reflect their laid-back personalities while also reflecting the gravity and sanctity of the commitment they were making. “We loved the idea of an outdoor wedding, since we both love spending time outdoors, and as we both love breakfast food, we decided a brunch wedding would be ideal.”

They chose peach and blue as their wedding colors and incorporated lots of meaningful details into their day. “Our wedding bands were John’s great great grandparents. John’s bow tie was made by his sister out of fabric that was a table cloth made by his great-grandmother for his parent’s wedding. Emma’s necklace was a gift from her aunt and grandmother.”

John is a design engineer for Honda Development and Manufacturing of America and Emma is a mechanical engineer for the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. They currently reside Accokeek, Maryland.

First dance: The Marriage Prayer, John Waller

Honeymoon: Acadia National Park

Vendors

Venue: Springfield Manor**

Catering: The Carriage House**

Photography: Ica Images

Dessert: Tastefully Ever After

Flowers: Blossom & Basket**

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Mount St. Mary’s Sweetheart Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Abby and Zack

Abby and Zack met at Mount Saint Mary’s University. “A friendship quickly developed and we began dating our senior year, right before Zack was to graduate. From the beginning, we could always make each other laugh and fortunately, we both thought a good sense of humor and a strong faith life are the perfect qualities for a future spouse.”

Zach asked Abby to marry him on their one year anniversary. “Zack drove to the chapel on campus and proposed. It was just the two of us on that November evening and it was absolutely perfect.”

120 guests, including six bridesmaids and six groomsmen, celebrated with the couple in November. “We had a traditional Catholic mass at the Immaculate Conception Chapel on campus. We had friends and family play special roles during the mass and a wonderful seminarian who provided the most beautiful music.”

The couple chose a simple and effortless look for their wedding decor. “We decided on lots of greenery and soft blues and earth tones for the colors. The beautiful centerpieces were made by my grandmother and the cupcakes were from my hometown in Pennsylvania.”

Abby is a victim advocate for a nonprofit in Frederick County and Zack Bristor is a software developer for the federal government. They currently reside in Gaithersburg.

First Dance: Forever Young, Rhiannon Giddens & Iron & Wine

Honeymoon: Italy

Vendors

Getting Ready: Wyndham Hotel – Gettysburg**

Ceremony: Mount Saint Mary’s University**

Reception: Springfield Manor**

Catering: Carriage House Inn**

Photography: Alex Krall Photography

Coordinator: Tiara McCowen

Hair & Makeup: Kelly’s Hair Artistry & Elise Rizzo

Entertainment: Black Tie Entertainment

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June The Lodges at Gettysburg Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Meagan + Josh

Meagan and Josh were introduced through a mutual friend. “We had talked for a few weeks and then decided to meet each other in person. We were both pretty nervous for the first date but everything was so natural. Our conversations flowed so smoothly and we made plans to meet again before the first date was over.”

Three years into their relationship, Meagan had set up a photo shoot for the two of them and their dogs. “I knew this would be the perfect time to propose. I called the photographer and told her that I was planning to propose. At the end of the photoshoot, I told her that I had one last picture that I wanted, then pulled out the ring and got down on one knee. Meagan started to cry and could barely say yes. Having professional pictures of that moment is really special to both of us.”

115 guests, including six bridesmaids, a junior bridesmaid, and 6 groomsmen attended the couple’s June wedding. “Two of our nephews both did a reading and we mixed a red and white wine together during a wine ceremony while our friend sang. It was such a beautiful moment when we finished the wine ceremony and our friend was still singing. We were able to just take in the moment.”

“One thing that we still laugh about on our wedding day is Meagan losing her wedding vows just 10 minutes before the ceremony. I was super impressed that she wrote all new ones.”

The couple chose a color palette of lilac, navy blue, and silver for their decor. “We were trying to go for an elegant but laid back feel. Something that was not only going to be remembered by us but our guests as well.”

Meagan is a trauma orthopedic registered nurse and Josh is a quality assurance manager. They currently reside in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania.

First dance: Perfect by Ed Sheeran

Honeymoon: 12 state road trip

Vendors

Venue: The Lodges at Gettysburg**

Catering: Carriage House**

Photography: Leer Photography

Dress: J&B Bridal

Suit: Hanover Clothing Company

Rings: Littman Jewelers

Dessert: Karen Rodkey

Flowers: Whimsical Poppy

Hair & makeup: Flawless Faces by Summer

Entertainment: Sound Waves Entertainment

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Romantic June Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jenn + Dom

Jenn and Dom met in middle school but didn’t connect until their senior year in high school. “ We spent the whole summer getting to know each other, and then in the fall our relationship began.”

Dom proposed to Jenn while they were visiting family in Calabria Italy for a wedding. “A few days before our trip ended he brought me down to my favorite spot on the coast in Scilla and under the moon and stars overlooking Calabria and Sicily he asked me to marry him.”

225 guests were in attendance for their June Stone Manor wedding, including eight bridesmaids and eight groomsmen. “My parents gifted me a horse and carriage ride for the ceremony entrance, it was a fairytale beginning. We had a friend marry us because we wanted someone who knew us. Our closest friends stood by our side. It was short but magical and sweet.”

Peach, pink and yellow made up the colors for their wedding decor, which Jenn described as “whimsical romantic.” When asked why they chose Stone Manor for their wedding, they shared they, ”loved how open it is out there. The fields, mountain views, all the greenery. It’s very picturesque.”

Jenn is a hairstylist and Dom is a general contractor. They currently reside in Westminster.

First dance: Ed Sheeran – Perfect

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**
Catering: Carriage House Inn Catering**
Photography: Karen Rainier Photography
Dessert: Cakes by Colleen
Florals: Blossom & Basket Boutique**
Hair & Makeup: Gypsy Sol
Entertainment: Ahmad Ibrahim – ID PRO DJ
Videographer: Wise Films
Lighting: Foremost Events
Transportation: Testerman Bus Service
Officiant: Chad Holsey

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Amanda + Tony's Lavender-Filled Day | Real Frederick Wedding

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JacqieQ Photography shared this lovely summer wedding with us recently. Here’s what she told us about the day:

Tony and Amanda were wed mountainside at the beautiful Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery in Thurmont. The guys wore Converse sneakers with their tuxes and the bridesmaids wore pewter dresses. The electricity went out during the reception, but the guests barely noticed as Shew-sical Entertainment Services came prepared and the venue opened the doors to the patio, bringing the lovely mountain air indoors.

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