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Summer Wedding at Dulaney’s Overlook :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Sean and Rachel

Sean and Rachel met in 2018 at Rockwell Brewery, where Rachel was celebrating her birthday and Sean was on a brewery tour with friends. While ordering a drink Rachel and Sean struck up a conversation with each other. Later that night by chance they both happened to meet again at Attaboy Beer, where Sean then asked for Rachels’s number. “We’ve been together since that night.”

Rachel and Sean got engaged in September of 2019. “We spent the whole day hiking around Frederick with our two dogs, ending the day at Monocacy Battlefield. Sean took me to our usual spot along the river on the battlefield where our dogs enjoy swimming and got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.”

“We had to postpone our original wedding plans due to COVID and decided we didn’t want to wait so had a very small ceremony in my parent’s backyard. When the time came a year later to finally have our big celebration I was 30 weeks pregnant. Even though it wasn’t what our original idea of our wedding would be, it’s something we will never forget and made even more special having our baby daughter there with us.”

Rachel’s mother officiated the August 2021 ceremony in a wooded area of Dulaney’s Overlook, which included 100 guests and an eleven-person wedding party. “We loved the beautiful scenery and landscape surrounding Dulaney’s Overlook.”

The couple chose wedding decor that used sage, rose gold, light grey, and cream in its design. “We went for a more laid-back feel since it was in the middle of summer. We had a specialty blackberry mojito during cocktail hour and for dinner had delicious BBQ, which are reminiscent of a great summer celebration, which was very much needed after the year of quarantining and isolation.”

Rachel is a Registered Veterinary Technician in Rockville and Sean is an IT Project Manager. They reside in New Market, Maryland.

First dance: Can’t Take My Eyes off You, Joseph Vincent

Vendors

Venue: Dulaney’s Overlook

Photography: Lauren Myers Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Catering: PIGS

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**

Flowers: Abloom Ltd.**

Dessert: Monicas Sugar Studio

Drinks: Ye Old Spirit Shop

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment Services**

Stationery: Minted

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Fall Caboose Farm Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Karri + Cara ::

Karri and Cara got engaged in 2018, after meeting online two years earlier. “Karri had my parents flown in for a weekend so she could ask for their blessings. I had no idea, I was completely surprised. We dropped my parents off at the airport early in the morning and then went for a hike. She had champagne and the best fruit and cheese spread. As we cleaned up and started to head out she called my name and I turned around and she was down on one knee asking me to marry her. I cried like a baby. It is truly a day I will never forget. It was perfect.”

100 guests, including a seven-person wedding party, were in attendance for their October nuptials at Caboose Farm. “We got married in a beautiful wooded area with a creek. We were very fortunate to have one of my sisters be the one to marry us. She wrote the whole ceremony herself and it was so special to us. The weather was absolutely perfect, too. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better day.”

Cara and Karri took full advantage of their fall wedding and used the colors of the season for their decor. “Karri got a suit custom made in a beautiful burnt orange color. My bridesmaids each different color dresses in burgundy, mustard yellow, taupe, and cinnamon. Karri’s bridesmaids wore olive green pants and white button-ups. The theme was very boho and semi-formal. All the colors came together so beautifully, especially with the fall foliage. We had a lot of greenery for table decor and rose gold accents.”

The couple had a sparkler exit to finish off their special day. “The whole day was so fun! Everything went smoothly and our friends and bridal party took such good care. We got to enjoy every second of the day stress-free. I loved that majority of our guests got to stay on the farm with us for the weekend and everyone got to hang out and get to know one another before our wedding. It was so special and made our day even better.”

Karri is a warehouse supervisor and Cara is a flight attendant. They reside in Frederick.

First dance: Double Rainbow by Katy Perry

Honeymoon: Maldives

Vendors

Venue: Caboose Farm**

Photography: 5th and Market Photography

Catering: Monica Kelso Catering

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**

Attire: The Taylory NYC

Flowers: Katy’s Flower Wagon

Hair: Linsay Gillum

Makeup: Dani Rivera

Entertainment: Andy Branigan

Videography: Falling Squares

Travel Agent: Terrina Miranda

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Outdoor May Elopement :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Lauren + Tim

Lauren and Tim met in 2019 at work and were friends for two years before dating. “When Tim was ready to move to a new home, he landed in Frederick and I quickly went from friend to neighbor, then tour guide. Tim and I loved exploring and seeing shows, and I had mentioned I would love to see the ballet coming up at the Weinberg. Tim grabbed tickets right away. The evening of the show, we decided that it was our official first date.”

The couple got engaged while walking along Carrol Creek after dinner. “Tim told me he’d eaten too much and needed a walk and mentioned he’d like to take a photo of us at sunset. Tim packed up his tripod and we headed out stopping at my favorite bridge along the creek. Tim set up the tripod and had me do a test shot, posing for the perfect shot, and when he walked over to join him, he hit the record button and got down on one knee, asking me to marry him.”

With Covid-19 still affecting travel and health, the couple chose to elope and throw a party next spring for family. “Our planning happened very quickly and was a bit of a whirlwind. Our favorite part was keeping it simple, finding a great venue that gave us everything we wanted so we could focus on making it an enjoyable experience for both of us.”

Lauren and Tim eloped at The Wedding Niche in Knoxville, Maryland, the only witnesses being their officiant and photographer. “We met on the front porch and walked down the aisle together. It felt very personal and romantic and added to the day being just ours. Our officiant wrote a beautiful personalized ceremony, just for the two of us, it even mentioned our dogs and cats.”

After the ceremony, the couple danced back down the aisle to a champagne toast on the porch. “I had a clock pin on my bouquet that my grandmother had worn as a necklace every day. My family owned a clock store growing up and it was a wonderful way to bring that part of my life into our day and to have my grandmother with me.

Lauren is an art director in Rockville and Tim is a program manager in DC. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance- Prince, I Would Die For You

Vendors

Venue: The Wedding Niche

Photography: Brad Barnwell

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**

Flowers: Big Lush

Hair & Makeup: Lisa Hall

Officiant: Lisa Hall

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10-Person Backyard Farm Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kelsie + Ben

Kelsie and Ben met in 2015 when Kelsie was visiting a friend at Duke University. “That weekend, he suggested that we go to a party at a guy’s house. The guy’s name was ‘Ben Green.’ I distinctly remembered the name because everyone kept referring to him by his first and last name. Fast forward to 2017, when I went to visit my friend again- this time he was living in Arlington, Virginia, and his roommate was none other than Ben Green. After reminiscing about North Carolina over some grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, it became clear that there was something special. We went on our first date a week later and have been together ever since.”

The couple got engaged in October of 2019. “Ben drove us up to my parent’s farm and proposed on the hillside with the field of crops in the background. It was so peaceful, private, and perfect. We then headed downtown to Firestones to celebrate.”

Initially, Ben and Kelsie had not planned to get married in Frederick. “With the pandemic, our plans had to drastically change. Once we knew we wouldn’t be having our big wedding, it became clear that our intimate wedding needed to be somewhere we both loved, which was my family farm in Frederick. There was so much family history there, and we loved that we could share it with our 10 guests. We even ended up getting married in the same spot on the farm where Ben proposed.”

Instead of 200 guests, the couple had 10 attendees. “Our pastor even had to Zoom in from Illinois to perform the ceremony. Ben and I decided to write our own vows, which is something we would have never shared with over 200 people.”

Kelsie and Ben chose decor that complimented the farm. “We tried to have lots of personal and natural elements for decorations. Nothing was overstated or overdone. We also had family photos of loved ones who couldn’t attend because of COVID-19 restrictions spread across the tables.”

Ben is a Water Resource Planner at Wood, PLC. Kelsie is an English teacher at Urbana High School. They currently reside in Downtown Frederick.

Vendors

Venue: Yankeeland Farms

Catering: Dutch’s Daughter

Photography: Mary Kate McKenna Photography **

Attire: Bridal Suite Boutique

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**

Flowers: Freesia and Vine

Hair: New York, New York Salon

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Romantic Springfield Manor October Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Ariana + Michael

Michael and Ariana met in 2013 while attending Salisbury University. “We were both at a concert and our paths crossed. We instantly hit it off. We danced the afternoon away together and had so much fun. I ended up asking Michael to be my date for my sorority formal. He said yes, and we’ve been together ever since.”

Michael proposed in 2017 while visiting Ariana’s family for Thanksgiving. “Although it was a bit chilly, my dad suggested we go down to Leonardtown Wharf to take some photos. It wasn’t too long before I suggested we wrap things up and head home. We posed for one last photo, but really my dad was taking a video. Next thing I know, Michael was getting down on one knee.”

The couple had planned for a June wedding, but COVID-19 led to pushing it back until October. ”After all the waiting, planning, and anticipation of our special day, it was quite devastating when we realized we had to postpone our wedding. But we made the best of it.”

Eighty guests, including a nine-person wedding party, attended their ceremony at St. John the Evangelist in Downtown Frederick. ”The church did a great job at blocking off every other pew to allow for social distancing and family units were asked to sit together.”

Michael and Ariana chose a color palette of blush and navy blue with white flowers and greenery. “Although we switched from a June wedding to a fall wedding, we kept our color palette but added some burgundy to add some fall color.”

Michael wore his late father’s Maryland State Police pin inside his suit jacket, and Ariana gifted him a photo charm of his father that said “In my heart, forever” that he also wore in his jacket. Their florist used lace from the wedding dress of Ariana’s mother to wrap around her bouquet.

Michael is a Physician Assistant in Frederick and Ariana is a registration specialist for a meetings and event planning company. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: Grow Old – Florida Georgia Line

Honeymoon: Charlottesville, Virginia

Vendors

Getting Ready: Hilton Garden Inn Frederick

Ceremony: St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church

Reception: Springfield Manor**

Catering: Carriage House**

Photography: Melissa Barrick Photography

Coordinator: Sherry Weedon Events

Rings: Colonial Jewelers **

Dessert: Stone House Cakery**

Flowers: Abloom**

Hair & Makeup: Poetically Brushed by Kim

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

Lighting: WoW Event Lighting**

Transportation: A Touch of Class Limousines

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July Antrim Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Tessa + Tyler

Tyler proposed to Tessa on Halloween in 2018. “After the proposal, I called my family and told them the awesome news and I was met with confusion. It was only then they told me that there was a plan for Tyler to propose that following weekend at a winery and all my family and friends would be there to pop out and surprise me and celebrate. Then Tyler confessed that he had picked up the ring that day and just couldn’t wait any longer.”

Eighty-five guests were in attendance for their July nuptials, including a twelve-person wedding party.
Our ceremony was officiated by my brother. It was really great and heartfelt because no one knows us better. It was super special to have him in that role on our day.”

The couple chose a floral garden wedding theme with lots of blush and greenery. “We didn’t really focus on a theme, we just wanted the day to be about our celebration with family and friends.“

Tessa and Tyler wanted to make sure their two dogs were a part of the day and had drink cozies make with their faces. “We had a sparkler exit at the end of the night and had a ‘fake exit’ in my dad’s 1971 Pontiac Grandville with a ‘Just Married’ banner on the back. We stayed at the Antrim that night and had drinks at the bar with friends and family, which was a nice extension to the celebration.”

Tess works at St. John Properties and Tyler is a shop foreman at Canyon Contracting. The couple currently resides in Frederick.

First dance: Conversations in the Dark, John Legend

Honeymoon: Rivera Maya Mexico

Vendors

Venue: Antrim 1844**

Photography: Hope Taylor Photography

Dress- Posh Bridal

Groom’s ring: Colonial Jewelers**

Bride’s ring: Town Jewelers

Dessert: Angelcakes

Flowers: Bend in the River Farm

Hair: AN Hair & Lash Studio & Patience Johnson

Makeup: Paige O’Grady

Entertainment: ID Pro DJ

Videography: BE Videography

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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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Fall at Dulaney’s Overlook :: Melanie + Nicholas :: Real Frederick Wedding

Melanie and Nicholas met while attending the University of Maryland at College Park through a mutual friend, but found out later they knew many of the same people. “We found out through stories from growing up that we had been at the same events and probably met a long time ago like sitting a table away from each other at prom. We have many stories where we crossed paths, but never actually knew it until recently.”

In the fall of 2017, the couple headed to the Monocacy Aqueduct to take fall photos with their best friends. “After about 10 minutes into taking photos, Nick got down on one knee and proposed.”

150 guests including four bridesmaids and four groomsmen attended their outdoor nuptials. “The weather was perfect and surprisingly nice out for an outdoor ceremony in mid-November. Our wedding officiant was a family member, who was hilarious and perfect for the task.”

The couple chose navy, green, and gold for their wedding decor. “Our whole wedding day was about relaxing and enjoying yourself. The cake cutting including both of us getting cake shoved lovingly into each other’s face and the whole night involved dancing and loving those around us.”

Melanie is a technical trainer for Charles River Laboratories. Nick is a career firefighter for Montgomery County. The couple currently lives in Frederick.

First dance: Make it Easy by Jason Aldean
Honeymoon: Stowe, Vermont

Vendors

Venue: Dulany’s Overlook**
Catering: PIGS
Photography: Spence Photographics**
Dress: Posh Bridal**
Suits: M.Stein Tuxedos**
Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**
Dessert: Angel Cakes
Florals: Wildflower Weddings at Bend in the River Farm
Hair- LMH Hair Studio
Makeup- Emily Wildt Makeup
Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**
Transportation: On the Town Limousine**

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September McClintock Distilling Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding : Kim + Bill

Kimberly and William met during our bar trivia at Champions in Frederick. “When I arrived that night, I found out that Kim had recently joined our team through mutual friends. Over the next few weeks, we continued to meet up every Thursday for trivia, where I began to learn more about Kim. Eventually, we started to get together throughout the week for runs through Baker Park and fitness classes at our local gym.”

William proposed during a weekend getaway to Charlottesville. “When we finally got to our house for the weekend, I gave my pocket one last pat before getting out of the car. As my heart started to race, I asked Kim if she’d like to check out the gazebo before heading into the house. Once Kim turned away from me, I quickly got down on one knee.”

120 guests joined the couple for their September nuptials, including five bridesmaids and seven groomsmen. The had readings by each of their sisters during the indoor ceremony at McClintock Distilling.

“We spend a lot of time in downtown Frederick and McClintock is a gorgeous venue. We loved the industrial, yet rustic feel and the staff was awesome to work with. We had a make your own sundae bar for dessert.”

William is a mechanical engineer and Kimberly is a quality assurance specialist. They currently reside in Frederick.

First Dance: Keeper of the Stars, Tracy Byrd
Honeymoon: Asheville, NC

Vendors

Venue: McClintock Distilling
Hair & Makeup: Structures Salon & Spa**
Groom Getting Ready: Tried and True Barbershop
Catering: P.I.G.S.
Photographer: Happy Little Life Photography**
Coordinator: Classic Occasions by Caitlin
Rigs: Colonial Jewelers**
Dessert: Bruster’s Ice Cream
Rentals: Select Event Group
Entertainment: Wizer Productions
Videography: Hannah Safren and Meagan Elfert
Transportation: A Touch of Class Limousines**
Invitations: Kyle Brittingham

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August Union Bridge Farm Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Bradley + Cathleen

Bradley and Cathleen met in July of 2010 through a mutual friend. “We started dating three months later. We have been together for eight years this past September.”

“Bradley called me and asked if I wanted lunch from Chik-Fil-a since I was harvesting crops all day. So he stopped by the field on his way home to bring me food. He rode around with me while I finished up the farm I was at and helped me move the combine to another farm to keep harvesting. By this time it was starting to get dark and I was running low on fuel. He insisted I stop combining for the evening so he could fill my fuel tank up. While we were waiting on the tank to fill up he got down on one knee and asked me if I would marry him.”

250 guests were in attendance for their outdoor August nuptials including five bridesmaids and four groomsmen. “ We got married in the middle of the field next to our house across from my parent’s farm overlooking the farm and other fields. The scenery was perfect. The arbor was borrowed from my sister’s wedding that they had made. My talented mother in law also made entryway doors for the entrance of the ceremony. The sunset was beautiful and a hot air balloon appeared just in time for our pictures after the ceremony.”

Bradley works for his parents at Wastler & Son, Inc. as a foreman. Cathleen works for her parents on their dairy farm. They currently reside in Union Bridge.

First Dance: You Make it Easy, Jason Aldean

Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Private Residence

Catering: Trouts Market Catering

Photographer: Amanda Summers Photography

Videography- Ohouse Films

Dresses- Posh Bridal**

Suits- Men’s Wearhouse

Alterations: Precise Stitchery

Rings: Colonial Jewelers**

Cake: Julie McCuller

Florals: Blossom and Basket Boutique

Rentals: Ted’s Rentals

Hair & Makeup: Poetically Brushed

Entertainment: Wildcat Audio

Favors: McCutcheons

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June Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kelsey and Nick

Kelsey and Nick met at the Great Frederick Fair 11 years ago through a mutual friend. “We started talking a year later after we ran into each other. We have been together for ten years now.”

Nick proposed at their home in 2017. “He proposed after dinner outside during a sunset over the mountains right off of our porch with our puppy and my family to witness. That evening we made so many phone calls to let our family and friends know we were engaged. Nick’s family along with some friends came over to celebrate.”

140 guests were in attendance for their June nuptials, including five bridesmaids, five groomsmen, and a flower girl at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church in Walkersville, where Kelsey attended as a child. “The church was designed by my uncle who is an architect and my family has been parishioners from the start. We had hydrangea flowers lining the aisle that my mom walked me down.” The couple was married on the same day Kelsey’s maternal grandparents were wed 56 years before.

Nick and Kelsey had some fun moments at their Holly Hills reception. “Nick’s brother is an auctioneer and he auctioned off a dance with the bride during the reception. Nick ‘shot’ the garter to the guys behind him and we all were looking around to see who caught it when someone pointed out that it had got stuck on the ceiling. The guys hoisted up the boyfriend of the girl who caught the bouquet to the garter.”

Kelsey is a dental assistant and Nick is in sales. They currently reside in Creagerstown.

First dance: Beast of Burden – Rolling Stones

Honeymoon: Negril, Jamaica

Vendors:

Ceremony: St. Timothy’s Catholic Church

Reception: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photography: Mel Kay Photography

Rings: Colonial Jewelers**

Dessert: Angel Cakes

Florals: Wild Flower Wedding at Bend in the River Farm

Hair: Christina Leigh Macey

Makeup: Paige O’Grady

Entertainment: Shewsical Entertainment**

Transportation: A Touch of Class Limousines**

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June Linganore Winecellars Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Heather + Clint

Heather and Clint met at a game night through a mutual friend. “It started with him offering me one of his craft beers and ended with him giving me a foot rub. We have been together for 4 and a half years.”

Clint proposed on an anniversary trip to Vermont. “On the second morning of our trip, Clint proposed to me with breakfast in bed. He knew I did not want a public proposal, so this was perfect.”

107 guests were in attendance for their June nuptials, including six bridesmaids and six groomsmen. “We wanted a short, sweet, and to the point ceremony. We worked with our officiant to make sure everything we wanted to be said would be said and it turned out exactly how we wanted. The weather forecast was threatening thunderstorms in the afternoon so we moved the ceremony to under the pavilion, just to be on the safe side. Fortunately, it did not rain, so even though the ceremony was under the pavilion, we were able to take pictures outside overlooking the vineyards and in between the vines. The overcast was perfect for our pictures and we even got a beautiful sunset.”

The couple chose a color palette of light pinks with white and burgundy accents for their wedding decor. “Our day was unique because we incorporated music from our favorite films throughout the day – the girls and I walked down the aisle to Lord of the Rings music, our recessional was Throne Room from Star Wars – and we were announced during the reception by walking under Light Sabers given to the wedding party.”

Clint is a chemistry and physics high school teacher. Heather is a full-time pharmacy school student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. They currently reside in Frederick.

First Dance: The Wonder of You – Conor O’Brien
Honeymoon: Montego Bay, Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Linganore Winecellars**

Catering: Fine Cuisine

Photography: Tori Nefores Photography

Wedding Dress: Posh Bridal**

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**

Dessert: Piece O’Cake

Flowers: Frederick Florist

Hair – Jenny B Hair and Beauty

Makeup – Makeup by K. Patterson

Transportation: On the Town Limousines**

Officiant: Katie Bishop

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Downtown Frederick August Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Samantha and Matthew

Samantha and Matt met through a mutual friend and dated for three years before Matt proposed to Sam in their apartment one night in February. “She was at work, and I had just picked up the ring from the jewelers. I bought some roses, put the ring inside one of them, and left them by the bed and waited for her to come home. When she got home from work I obviously pretended like nothing was different. I waited for her to go in the bedroom, then followed behind to see her reaction. She was speechless, and I took the ring and formally proposed to her.”

95 guests were in attendance for their summer ceremony at All Saints Episcopal Church in Downtown Frederick, including eight bridal party members. “We had a very traditional wedding ceremony- bridesmaids and groomsmen processing into smiling guests, the flower girl dropping a few petals before dumping the entire basket, a crying baby, the whole nine yards.”

The couple chose a color palette of blue and yellow for their wedding day.

When asked why they chose to have their wedding in Frederick- “A great thing about Frederick is that everything you need for a wedding can be found here without a lot of searching. Downtown has almost everything you could need. If it isn’t downtown, it won’t be hard to find in the surrounding areas.”

Matthew is an FCPS Teacher and Samantha is an FCBIA Communications Specialist. They currently reside in Brunswick, Maryland.

First Dance: Jason Mraz, I Won’t Give Up

Vendors

Venue: All Saints Episcopal Church

Catering: Just Smokin Around Catering

Hair/Makeup: A Do or Dye Salon**

Photographer: Leigh Anne Brader Photography

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**
Dessert: Baker Kristen Hogan
Flowers: Allison Hamill Klingensmith
Entertainment: Kris Nigh
Stationery: Invitations from the Heart

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Spring Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kathryn + Andrew

Kathryn and Andrew met Downtown Frederick at Wags in November of 2014. “We both went to the same high school and college but neither of us knew each other then. We knew a lot of the same people and hit it off immediately,” shared Kathryn. Andrew invited Kat to his family tailgate the next day and, “We’ve been pretty much inseparable ever since.”

Kathryn and Andrew had 200 guests in attendance, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen at their outdoor ceremony in April at Stone Manor Country Club. Andrew’s Uncle was their officiant. “We worked with him to put together a simple but meaningful ceremony. We wrote our vows together and both said the same words as our promise to each other.”

The couple chose a wedding palette of neutral colors for their decor. “We tried to pull in different elements from each our cultures. We had a special sign on the bar that said ‘cheers’ in multiple languages of our origin. We did two pretty epic Greek Dances. A local Bluegrass Band, Israel Creek, played for our Ceremony and Cocktail hour. They were awesome and really kicked off the energy and atmosphere from when guests arrived.”

In lieu of favors, the couple elected to make a donation to the Jessica Lee Murphy Scholarship Fund.

Kathryn is a Project Manager and Andrew is a contractor. They currently reside in Frederick.

First Dance: Millionaire by Chris Stapleton

Honeymoon: St Lucia

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**
Catering: Carriage House Catering
Photography: Wander and Range
Dress: Posh Bridal**

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

Dessert: Main Street Sweets

Flowers: Floral Legacies

Hair & Makeup: Megan Clemson
Band: Israel Creek

Transportation: Testerman Bus Services

Stationery: Paper Tree

Day of Decorator: Sando Bernstein

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Winter Wedding at Holly Hills Country Club :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Samantha + Collin

In 2015 Samantha and Collin went on a trip to a mutual friend’s cabin in the mountains. “We had our first kiss there, then started officially dating a few weeks later.”

Collin proposed to Samantha in February 2017 during a walk in Downtown Frederick. “We stopped on the way to dinner to buy some Girl Scout cookies. Collin made sure to put the cookies down before he proposed.”

120 guests were in attendance for their January wedding, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen. The ceremony was held at Samantha’s family church, St. Mary’s Church and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Barnesville, MD. “It meant a lot to have our families there to share and take part in the ceremony.”

The couple chose a color palette of steel blue, blush pink, and navy for their wedding decor. When asked why they chose their reception venue, Samantha shared, “We loved Holly Hills because it was a full-service venue. We knew that they would be there to help our vision come to life.”Samantha is a teacher and Collin is a graphic designer. They currently reside in New Market.

First Dance: So Close by Jon McLaughlin

Honeymoon: Belize

Vendors

Getting Ready: Hilton Garden Inn**

Ceremony: St. Mary’s Church and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

Reception: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Rachel Smith Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Rings: Colonial Jewelers**

Entertainment: Shew-sical

Dessert: Cakes by Susie

Hair and Makeup: Daisy Salon and Body Boutique

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Fall Linganore Wedding :: Theresa and Alexander :: Real Frederick Wedding

Theresa and Alexander met at work nearly four years ago. “Our friends encouraged us to get to know one another and we instantly hit it off,” shared Theresa.

Alexander had slipped off in January 2016 to secretly pick up Theresa’s engagement ring. “He had told both of our families that his plan was to hold onto the ring and propose in a couple of months. He came home that day and didn’t even make it through the night. He proposed to me while we were just hanging out around the house – he turned one of the most ordinary of nights into one of the greatest memories of my life. It was simply perfect to me.”

The couple had 120 guests in attendance for their indoor ceremony at Linganore Winecellars, including three bridesmaids and two best men. “Something that we did differently was having a cocktail hour before the ceremony! We wanted the opportunity to say hello to everyone and thank them for joining us before we said, ‘I do.’”

Theresa and Alexander chose a “rustic” theme with navy blue, ivory, green, and tan as their primary colors. “Our venue, Linganore Winecellars, was simply beautiful and has so much character. We were so impressed by the incredible fall foliage the day of the wedding – the colors were absolutely amazing.”

Both Theresa and Alexander work for the federal government. They currently reside in Sykesville.

First Dance: Stand By Me by Florence and the Machine

Honeymoon: Niagara Falls in Spring 2018

Vendors

Venue: Linganore Winecellars**

Caterer: Fine Cuisine Catering

Photographer: Kelly Hahn Photography**

Coordinator: Kelly Lynn Weddings & Events

Rings: Colonial Jewelers**

Flowers: Blossom & Basket Boutique**

Dessert: Angel Cakes

Hair & Makeup: A Do or Dye Salon

Entertainment: Bill Izer – Wizer Productions

Transportation: On the Town**

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Blush and Navy Walkers Overlook Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kathy and Brennan

Brennan’s proposal began when he designed and made a plate at I Made This in Frederick. The plate said, “Will You Marry Me?” along with a drawing of the two of the couple. The two went out to dinner at The Wine Kitchen where Brennan got down on one knee with an appetizer on the handmade plate.

The couple had 185 guests in attendance at their indoor St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church ceremony in Libertytown. The couple had eight bridesmaids, two junior bridesmaids, and eight groomsmen. “Brennan wore a giant grin on his face throughout the entire ceremony while I was flooded with happy tears. Our love for each other never felt so strong and we were thrilled to have all of our closest family and friends there to witness it.”

The couple chose a color palette of blush and navy for their decor. When asked about what was their favorite part of wedding planning, Kathy mentioned she really enjoyed, “working as a team to incorporate both of our personalities into our special day.”

Kathy’s wedding dress was quite special. “My best friend and bridesmaid designed and made my gorgeous convertible wedding gown. I was able to wear one wedding dress that has three various looks. It was so special to have my childhood friend have such a huge role in our special day and I loved wearing my wedding dress.”

Kathy and Brennan knew they wanted to get married at Walker’s Overlook after a tour. “We love the farmhouse and the open feel of the entire place. It proved to be an amazing venue and allowed for us to have a great dance party, photo booth, corn hole games, and sunset views for our guests. Such a beautiful setting.”

Kathy is a physician assistant at WellSpan Health and Brennan is a financial planner at Turning Point Financial. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: From the Ground Up by Dan & Shay

Honeymoon: Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic

How they met: while attending DeSales University

Vendors

Ceremony- St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Libertytown, MD

Reception- Walker’s Overlook

Catering: PIGS

Photography: Spence Photographics**

Wedding Dress: Michel Bergeron Bridal

Rings: Colonial Jewelers**

Entertainment: Shew-sical**

Dessert: Angelcakes

Florals: Amour Flowers

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Big Cork Vineyards Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Erin + Alex

After spending an afternoon at Big Cork Vineyards relaxing, Erin and Alex knew this was the perfect venue for their wedding. “Big Cork’s atmosphere is mesmerizing, it’s nestled up on top of the hill and when you walk in you forget where you are. The venue lends itself to almost any type of decorations and we knew we could let it speak for itself and wouldn’t need to do much.”

Erin and Alex had planned for an outdoor ceremony, but with rain in the forecast, they decided to hold their intimate ceremony in the production room at Big Cork. “We completed a wine box ceremony sealing love letters written to each other in the box. We also wrote our own vows and were able to pick each of our ceremony readings and tailor it to our personalities.”

“We had wine barrels at the start of the aisle with flower arrangements and a wine barrel at the top of the aisle that help the Wine Box for our ceremony.” The aisle was lined with mason jar arrangements and rose petals scattered by their three flower girls. The couple opted to not have a bridal party. 60 guests were in attendance.

Family members helped decorate the space, including Erin’s aunt who made her bouquet, the flower arrangements and the ceremony arch. The couple opted for personalized stemless wine glasses as a wedding favor.

Erin is a teacher and Alex is an executive assistant. They reside in Frederick.

First Dance: Perfect- Ed Sheeran

Favorite Part of Wedding Day: The first look

How They Met: at Frostburg State University

The proposal: On Christmas Eve, in front of the Christmas tree

Vendors

Getting Ready :: The Big House, Big Cork Vineyards**

Reception :: Big Cork Vineyards**

Photographer :: Spence Photographics**

Catering :: Leiters Fine Catering**

Music :: Dapper DJs**

Rings :: Colonial Jewelers**

Officiant :: Joyce Hilbery, MDDC Weddings

Attire :: David’s Bridal, Nordstrom

Dessert :: Monica’s Sugar Studio

Hair :: Trinity Salon

Videography :: Bonnie Monnier

Stationery :: Andrew Kim

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Downtown Frederick Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Hilary + Jacquie

Hilary spent weeks making videos with her sister. On the day of the proposal, Hilary left work early hoping to buy flowers and champagne to round out the proposal. On her drive home Jacquie called her to let her know that she was leaving work early. Hilary tried to get Jacquie to stop at the store on the way home to buy some time, but she didn’t bite.

Hilary raced home with minutes to spare to set up the video. Jacquie came home to a note on the door that said “Come in and sit down and relax.” A note on the laptop said, “hit play.” The video was a compilation of clips with Hilary holding posters that read the lyrics to songs that played. At the end Hilary came out of the bedroom and got down on one knee and proposed. A few months later Hilary woke up to the dogs running into the bedroom and jumping on her per usual. On Ben’s collar was a ring box. Inside was the beautiful ring Jacquie had designed.

When Hilary and Jacquie decided to have a wedding, they knew it would center around Frederick. “We love downtown Frederick. We wanted to take advantage of the beautiful city and spend the day outside with our closest family and friends and our two dogs,” Jacquie said.

The couple did a “first look” at the Swinging Bridge in Baker Park and took photos as wife and wife at Baker Park after the ceremony.

28 guests plus their two dogs attended the ceremony.

The wedding and reception did not have a specific theme, but the couple utilized a yellow and white palette throughout their day, highlighted by the use of sunflowers and Black-eyed Susans. The couple and their guests enjoyed a four course meal at Volt.

Jacquie is a Financial Consultant at Wells Fargo in Frederick, MD and Hilary is a Paralegal at Herman & Whiteaker, LLC in Bethesda. They reside in Downtown Frederick.

How they met: through mutual friends

Honeymoon: Italy

Wedding Advice: “If you’re on a budget there are some amazing places that cost little to nothing. You just need to make sure to reserve the spots. Frederick is a great place to support local business.”

Vendors

Ceremony: Frederick City Hall

Reception: Volt

Photographer: Brian Virts Photography **

Rings: Colonial Jewelers **

Hair/Makeup: Thomas Scott Salon

Flowers: Frederick Costco

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Inspiration For Your Frederick Wedding :: Photo Session at McClintock Distilling

“We wanted to incorporate elements of the distillery, like the beautiful metallic stills, into the shoot. A speak easy theme was the perfect fit, combining 1920s to a modern wedding. The copper and silver stills were a major inspiration that we carried through to the two toned engagement and wedding rings from Colonial Jewelers,” said Katie of Rose Gold Events & Styling.

Allison Dee Calligraphy fashioned quotes based on the modern speakeasy theme including “A little party never killed nobody” and “of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine”.

The couple had some fun posing on the bar with a vintage cocktail shaker while sampling the spirits from McClintock.

Even with many industrial elements at McClintock Distilling, like brick and metal, they wanted the inspiration photo session to be romantic. Kelly Shore of Petals by the Shore constructed a ceremony arch using McClintock’s barrels, curly willow, and cherry blossom branches. The soft pinks and mauves in the bridal bouquet played off the bride’s untraditional Gatsby-inspired beaded dress complete with an perfectly undone updo and lush lashes by JKW Beauty. The icing on the cake (literally!) was the two layer dessert that included gold leaf and sugar flowers by Cakes to Die For.

Photography – Alicia & Frank of Happy Little Life Photography**

Event Planning & Styling – Katie of Rose Gold Events & Styling

Florist – Petals by the Shore

Hair/Make-up – JKW Beauty

Venue – McClintock Distillery

Jewelry – Colonial Jewelers**

Cake & Stand – Cakes to Die For

Invitations & Paper Goods – Mackensie Oberg

Cuff Links – Links Off the Cuff

Tuxedo – The Black Tux

Calligraphy – Allison Dee Calligraphy

Models – Audrey Stine & Kevin Spivery

Videography – Shane of Cork and Banner Films

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Intimate Downtown Frederick Wedding :: Marj and Phil :: Real Frederick Wedding

The bride’s words during her toast sum up this wedding pretty well: “We feel like the luckiest old farts on the planet.” And if you were a witness to their wedding, you’d believe it.

Marj and Phil’s September wedding wasn’t an all day elaborate affair. What it was: elegant, full of meaningful details, and a union of two families.

Marj, a retired teacher and Phil a financial advisor, re-met in 2014. “We both had just come off very difficult summers. I had finished radiation for breast cancer, he had lost his wife. The perfect storm for two depressed people… we knew each other peripherally for quite a few years, coming from the same hometown, Hanover PA, and seeing each other at Frederick events. We realized we were very compatible instantly….and quickly became a couple.”

50 guests attended their ceremony at Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ in downtown Frederick. The bride’s dear friend, Barbara Kershner Daniel, officiated the ceremony. The couple’s children made up the bridal party.

Guests made their way around the corner to the reception at Reina, and had drinks in the courtyard while the couple took family photographs.

The color palette of navy blue, orange and gold set the done for a vibrant and spirited reception at one of their favorite downtown restaurants.

The bride’s daughter, a professional singer, sang at the intimate reception before toasts and dessert.

Something funny that happened: “Phil wrote a lovely toast to me, but left it at home. Everyone knows that Phil was born to be a MC so it was funny, poignant, and perfect.”

What I loved most about our wedding: “The happiness that everyone shared. It’s rare for two people of our generation to find this love and joy and companionship, and I think our families and friends shared in our emotions.”

About planning the wedding: “The planning of the wedding and reception was especially meaningful since we both have so many connections in Frederick and we enjoyed using the local downtown vendors. Our ceremony was tailored for us but used the traditional matrimonial service of my church.”

Ceremony: Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, Frederick
Officiant: Barbara Kershner Daniel
Reception: Reina
Florals/decor: Wildflower Weddings, Bend in the River Farm
Photographer: Mary Kate McKenna Photography **
Rings: Colonial Jewelers **
Bride’s Fascinator: One of a Kind
Dessert: Cakes to Die For
Music: Morrie Kelsey, keyboardist
Favors: Zoe’s Chocolates

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