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**
Entertainment: Chris Styles Events**
Coordination: Chantilly Design & Events
Dress: Love it at Stellas
Makeup: Karli Burriss
Hair: Kelly Rouston
