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Glen Ellen Farm wedding

Outdoor August Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Tyler + Emily

Emily and Tyler met in 2019 through a dating app. “It was the best swipe right we ever had. We went on a grub crawl that started with cheese and crackers which turned into a long walk to get lobster, then getting a milkshake at 2 am and talking until 5 am. We knew after that date we would be inseparable.”

A week after the two moved into their first home together, Tyler proposed. “When we sat down for dinner Tyler couldn’t hold it in anymore and he got down on one knee in front of chicken pad thai.”

Sixty guests were in attendance, including a six-person wedding party, for their August nuptials at Glen Ellen Farm. “Our ceremony was in front of a pond overlooking the barn ruins. Our arbor was a cross that was built by Tyler. The most special part of our ceremony was that our newborn daughter Juniper was rolled down the aisle by two of our flower girls in a wagon also built by Tyler.”

The couple chose sage and blush for their wedding decor palette. “We were going for a floral whimsical day. Our wedding was an outdoor day wedding so we wanted our guests to feel comfortable. We were able to have kids playing while guests danced in the tent.”

Emily is a Mental Health Therapist and Tyler is a Service Driver. They currently reside in Bristow, Virginia.

First dance: From the Ground Up, Dan and Shay

Honeymoon: Charlottesville, Virginia

Vendors

Venue: Glen Ellen Farm**

Catering: Mission BBQ

Drinks: Twisted Celebrations

Photography: Rosi Guyton Photography

Dress: Olde Town Bridal

Rings: Ulman’s Jewelry

Dessert: Mommy Magic Cakes

Flowers: Scentsational Florals

Hair & Makeup: Airbrush Faces

Entertainment: Not Your Average DJ

Transportation: Coughlin Transportation Company

Guest accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott **

**FrederickWeddings.com member

Real Weddings

Rustic Glen Ellen Wildflower Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Bri + Mike

Seven bridesmaids and six groomsmen stood next to the couple as they exchanged vows at Calvary United Methodist Church in Downtown Frederick. 180 guests were in attendance.

When asked about the wedding ceremony, Bri described it as, “Fairly traditional. It was important to us and our families. I loved the beauty of the church, and that it was in the heart of Downtown Frederick. It gave great photo opportunities.”

The theme for their wedding at Glen Ellen Farms was rustic and “wildflower-inspired.” Touches of greens, navy and silver made their way through their decor.

The bride did the calligraphy on her stationery and wedding chalk boards.

“Our wedding was a huge dance party! I think every single one of our 180 guests danced at one point-the energy was amazing. Our late night nacho bar was also a hit.”

Bri is a Key Leader at Lululemon Athletica and Mike is an Operations Manager at Target. They currently reside in Ganesvoort, New York.

The Proposal: “Mike proposed to me on his parents dock on the bay in Annapolis. As soon he popped the question his parents, sister, and my parents went on a celebratory boat cruise around the bay.”

How they met: Working at the same gym together in 2011

First dance song: Tennessee Whisky by Chris Stapleton

honeymoon location: Bucuti & Tara in Aruba

Guest favors: honey jars

Advice to other couples: “Frederick is such a beautiful and historic area; there is truly a venue type for every couple!”

Vendors

Ceremony location: Calvary United Methodist Church in Downtown Frederick
Reception location: Glen Ellen Farm**
Caterer/drinks: P.I.G.S. Catering
Photographer: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography
Coordinator/Planner: Topaz Event & Coordinating
Dessert: South Mountain Creamery ice cream
Flowers/decor: Wildflower Weddings by Bend in the River Farm
Rentals: Hair: Style Station
Makeup: Makeup My Day by VK
Music: DJ Rocklights, Bryan Kimes

**FrederickWeddings.com members

Real Weddings

Fall Themed Glen Ellen Wedding :: Melynda + John :: Real Frederick Wedding

Melynda and John met in 2015 on a dating app. “It was an instant spark,” Melynda said.

150 guests were in attendance.

The couple chose a fall theme for their October wedding. “Our cake and table settings tied in the fall aspects with small pumpkins and silk leaves in oranges and reds. The cake had cascading gum paste leaves down the side. The bridesmaids were in red and the groomsmen were in all black with red ties.”

When the bride was asked what advice she would give other couples before their wedding, she mentioned making it your own. “It’s your day, do it your way. We are so fortunate to have family who didn’t pester us about every detail. They were very supportive and respectful of the fact that it was our day to celebrate us and they were there to celebrate with us.” She also suggested really planning ahead if a fall wedding is something a couple wants- “Book early for October weddings, it’s a very popular month!”

Melynda is the Assistant Education Director at Adventure Theatre & ATMTC Academy in Montgomery County. John works for the Jewish Foundation of Group Homes as a counselor for special needs adults. Melynda and John honeymooned on a cruise to Cozumel. The couple currently lives in Bethesda, Maryland.

First Dance: Perfect Day by Lou Reed

Favorite Part of wedding planning: “We planned every element of our wedding together. John insisted on being part of it all. We continued to learn new things about one another and make discoveries in our relationship. It really sums up our relationship. We are very much partners and a team.”

A sweet memory: “My sister and I had some very tender moments talking about our Dad. He passed from cancer in March of 2003 and on his last Christmas in 2002 he gave Amanda and I each a teddy bear made out of his clothing. I named mine Lansdale as that was my Dad’s middle name. Lansdale was with me on my wedding day-and so was my Dad.”

A funny moment: A week after the wedding I learned that there was a spider crawling on the cake and friends had to find a way to remove it without messing up the icing.