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Fall Wedding at Ski Liberty :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Amanda and Elvin ::

Elvin and Amanda met while both working at the Westview Promenade. “He worked at the Quiznos and I worked for a doctor’s office inside of LensCrafters. We were just friends at first. I guess that’s truly how every great relationship starts. He won me over by how funny and kind-hearted he was.”

Amanda was in her vegetable garden the day Elvin proposed. “I had just come inside with our first cucumber of the season. I was so excited to show him. While cleaning off the cucumber I walked out of the kitchen into the living room where Elvin and the kids were. There was Elvin down on one knee with a stunning ring in hand. I was so shocked I just kept cleaning the cucumber. I even asked if the ring was for me.”

Elvin and Amanda wed 10 years and one day after their anniversary. 158 guests were in attendance, including four bridesmaids, a junior bridesmaid, four groomsmen, and a ring bearer. “It was very important that our ceremony be not only about us but also our two families becoming one. We wanted everyone to walk away from our ceremony knowing how much we love each other, and how committed we are to each other.”

Elvin is the owner of Padilla Master Clean and Amanda is an admissions coordinator for Citizens Care & Rehab. The couple and their children reside in Frederick.

First Dance: James Arthur- Say You Won’t Let Go

Honeymoon: St. Lucia

Vendors

Venue: Ski Liberty

Photography: Daysy Film & Photo**

Music: The Dapper DJs**

Suits: M. Stein & Co. Tuxedos**

Bridesmaids: Posh Bridal**

Bride: Elegant Forever Bridal Boutique

Cake: Karen Rodkey Cakes

Flowers: Wild Flower Weddings

Officiant: Reverend Judith L. Guasch

Stationery: Laventide Salon & Spa

Real Weddings

Star Wars, Disney Wedding at Linganore Winecellars :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Julia + Jeff

Julia and Jeff met on an online in 2016. “We had both done the online dating thing before and weren’t too optimistic about trying again. On our first date we had dinner at an Italian restaurant, and then we didn’t want to part ways yet, so we went next door to the movie theater. We saw Moana, which was the start of a very Disney themed relationship,” shared Julia.

95 guests were in attendance for their wedding at Linganore Wincellars, which overlooked the vineyard, including a maid of honor and a best man. “Our officiant told stories about our relationship before the exchanging of vows and rings. He also made sure to tell our guests ‘May the Fourth be with you!’”

The couple went all in with their wedding theme of Disney and Star Wars. “We partially chose our wedding date of May 4th because it’s ‘Star Wars Day’, and Jeff loves Star Wars. We also knew that we wanted to have Disney elements in our wedding, since that’s a big part of our relationship. Once we decided on these themes, I had so much fun picking out all of the little details to show off our love for them. I spent hours looking for the perfect decorations, signs, etc. I found a veil with Mickey shaped rhinestones and ordered a custom pair of shoes with Disney designs from Etsy. We had Star Wars figurines on tables and lightsabers in our photo corner. It was a fun challenge to see how many elements of the wedding I could fit to the theme.”

Julia is an elementary school librarian and Jeff is a program manager for the government. They currently reside in Mount Airy.

First Dance: Better Place, by Rachel Platten
Honeymoon: Disney Cruise and Disney World

Vendors

Venue: Linganore Winecellars**
Catering: Fine Cuisine Catering

Photography: Daysy Film and Photo**
Coordinator: Classic Occasions by Caitlin

Dress: Posh Bridal**
Rings: Blue Nile
Dessert: Piece O’ Cake

Flowers: Forever Blossoms Floral Designs

Hair & Makeup: JVC Studio
Entertainment: Wizer Productions
Videographer: Daysy Film and Photo**
Stationery: The Design Brewery
Officiant: Andy Vineberg

Real Weddings

Classic Ceresville Blue and Green Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Frances and Travis

After meeting on Match.com, Frances and Travis went to the Smithsonian National Zoo in DC for their first date. “It was very cold that night and I had giant earmuffs on, so I can honestly say that I only heard about half of what he said,” shared Frances.

The couple had 200 guests in attendance at their Ceresville Mansion wedding. “We wanted to get married outside, but also wanted somewhere with a good indoor option,” Frances shared. Thankfully they were able to say their vows outdoors as planned. Four groomsmen and two bridesmaids made up the couple’s bridal party.

Frances and Travis chose a color palette of blue and green for their reception. To round out the evening, the couple had a unique getaway. “My dream car, which I only recently bought a few years ago, made a star performance. She’s a 1955 Buick Roadmaster, red and white, and I got her running in time for the wedding. I also got to drive us away, and had the old-fashioned cans and balloons tied to the bumper.”

Travis is a paralegal and Frances is a technical writer. They currently live in Washington, DC.

First Dance: A Thousand Years, Christina Perri

Honeymoon: St. George’s Island, Florida

The proposal: on the balcony of Travis’ condo, overlooking the Capitol

Advice to other couples: “Start early.”

Vendors:

Venue: Ceresville Mansion**

Photography: Daysy Photography**

Flowers: ABloom Ltd.**

Music: Great Scott Productions**

Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal

Dessert: A Piece O’ Cake

Officiant: Kristen Nelson Krantz

Real Frederick Weddings Real Weddings

Fall-Themed Morningside Inn Wedding :: Mary and Allen :: Real Frederick Wedding

Mary and Allen were married outside in late October at The Morningside Inn. Their color palette of oranges and browns mimicked the leaves on the trees behind their wedding venue. “The leaves were at their peak. It was perfect.”

100 guests, three bridesmaids and three groomsmen watched Mary and Allen exchange vows at their outdoor ceremony, officiated by Tom Larimore.

The groom is a mechanic and the bride is a sales administrator. Mary and Allen honeymooned in Cape Canaveral and currently live in Taneytown, Maryland.

First Dance: Home to You by John Michael Montgomery

How they met: at work in 2012

The engagement: Allen got up early on November 16, 2014 and made cinnamon pull apart bread for breakfast and hid the engagement ring under the bread. “We were eating breakfast and there it was, the most beautiful ring I had ever seen. And of course I said yes!”

The couple’s advice for planning a wedding: “The first decision you need to make is when and where, it really helps the rest of the details fall into place. I also found it really helpful to use a planning guide, it helped keep us on schedule.”

Venue: Morningside Inn **
Photographer: Daysy Film & Photo **
Wedding attire: Love it at Stella’s ; Jos.A.Bank ; bridesmaids dresses from The Bridal Boutique
Rings/jewelry: DK Jewelers
Dessert: Stone House Cakery and Café
Flowers/decor: Blossom and Basket Boutique **
Hair/Makeup: Meg Bell
Music/entertainment: DJ – Soundsations
Stationery/calligraphy: Invitations by Dawn
Officiant: Tom Larimore

** FrederickWeddings.com members

Real Frederick Engagements

Downtown Frederick Engagement Session| Kim-Ngan & John

Daysy Photography sent us this lovely Downtown Frederick engagement session of John and Kim, with makeup by Dana Ratliff Howson. John’s mother played cupid and introduced her son to Kim. Here’s how John describes the first time they met …

It all started with an e-mail to a girl who I had never met in person before. My mom had given me an email address and told me I should write first and say ‘hello.’ All I knew was that her name was Kim. First there were e-mail exchanges, then telephone calls and eventually our face-to-face meeting at her place in North Carolina. When I first saw Kim, she was wearing the prettiest white dress when she opened the door. She later confessed to me that it took her hours to prepare for our first date and that she was very nervous. I was definitely nervous, too. Every new memory we shared with each other has been special, from our first time having sushi together to eventually planning our wedding. Our paths were set so that we would one day meet each other and no matter how we got to this point, we ended up in each other’s lives as husband and wife.

Isn’t that just so sweet? We love their casual stroll downtown and how Daysy documented their love of Downtown Frederick. Thanks for sharing and congrats to Kim-Ngan and John!

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Inspiration

Baker Park | Debora + Kyle's Real Frederick Engagement

It isn’t quite time for snow in Frederick, but it’s coming! Here’s an engagement session to get you ready… and see? It’s not that bad AND you can do cute photos!

Debora & Kyle - Daysy Photography Engagement Session