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Holiday Wedding at Holly Hills :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Marissa + Michael

Michael and Marissa met in 2019 through a dating app. “We went on our first date to a Mediterranean restaurant in Frederick and got Italian ice afterward and we have been together ever since.”

The couple got engaged in July of 2021. “We were planning our first vacation together on our own and Michael wanted to take me to his grandparent’s condo in Florida. The first day we got to the condo we went straight to the beach since I couldn’t wait to go in the water. When I put my foot in the water I didn’t see Michael near me until I looked over and saw him get down on one knee. Michael almost fell in the water he was so nervous.”

Seventy-five guests, including an eight-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their December nuptials at Holly Hills. “We had elements of Christian and Jewish culture mixed into our ceremony. We took vows before God and not just each other because we wanted to show everyone we want a covenant marriage.”

The couple went for a formal look for their winter wedding decor. “Our color palette was burgundy, black, and gold. Our theme was Christmas since our venue was decorated for Christmas already. It felt very magical with all the lights, glitter, and sparklers.”

Marissa is a clinical psychology doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Michael is a systems engineer. They currently reside in Germantown, Maryland.

First dance: You are the reason, Calum Scott

Honeymoon: Sanibel Island, Florida

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Moy Dumadag Photography

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**

Dress: Brides for Haiti

Dessert: Piece O Cake

Flowers: Frederick Florist

Alterations: Shelly Greenway

Favors: Charm City Creations

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Outdoor September Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Emma + Ryan

Emma and Ryan met in the summer of 2012 on a church outing to a mini-golf course. “A mutual friend had given Ryan my phone number and we had talked for a month before deciding to meet in person. After getting crushed by me in mini-golf, Ryan decided to ask me to be his girlfriend- the rest is history.”

“In the midst of everything starting to reopen in 2020, Ryan’s mom sent out a family group chat to invite everyone to dinner Friday night. I was just so excited to finally change out of sweatpants and actually get ready for something. Friday night came and Ryan said he was working late and he would meet me later. I showed up at the house and tried to walk into the entryway door and it was locked. I then walked through the patio door and outside I saw Ryan and instantly knew that the start of our forever was about to happen. I managed to get a ‘yes’ out and we went inside to family, food & wine.”

One hundred and ten guests, including a nine-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their September wedding at Holly Hills Country Club. “Our ceremony was personalized to meet exactly the type of couple we are. We wanted to make sure that our faith and personal vows were the highlights.”

“We did a sparkler exit and the sparklers were not lighting- I kept thinking if this is the only thing to go wrong on our wedding day, then we are blessed. Luckily they got lit and the pictures turned out perfect.”

Emma is an Occupational Therapist and Ryan is a construction foreman. They currently reside in Westminster.

First dance: Diamonds or Twine, Ryan Hurd

Honeymoon: Key West, Florida

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photo: Brooklyn Holloway

Florist: Maher’s Florist

Hair & Makeup: Vivid Salon

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Holiday-Themed Holly Hills December Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Lydia and Michael

Michael and Lydia met in 2015 through mutual friends. “One of my college friends was dating Michael’s best friend and she convinced me to head to their hometown from college and Michael was home visiting after a recent deployment. We texted on and off for a couple of months and then I got the courage to fly down to visit him in Texas and the rest was history.”

The couple got engaged on Christmas Day in 2019. “Our first apartment together was in Ellicott City and Michael had an idea of going back downtown to see it since the last flood. He let me lead the entire afternoon and I had no idea he was going to propose. We sat down to take a picture and then he popped the question. Our proposal was better than I could have ever imagined.”

Eighty guests, including an eleven-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their December 2021 wedding at Holly Hills Country Club. “Michael’s brother was our officiant so I was able to construct our entire ceremony and make it the way I wanted it to be. It was unique to be able to see my thoughts and words come to life.”

Lydia and Michael leaned into their December wedding and had a Christmas-centric wedding, using a red and green color palette for their decor. “Our centerpieces were wreaths and had glass cylinders filled with holly berries and snow and pinecones. The bridesmaids wore wine-colored dresses and the groomsmen’s vest and tie were wine-colored.”

“We postponed for almost an entire year but got legally married so we went into our wedding day almost a year after getting married however postponing was the best decision we made to have our real wedding. The entire day was perfect, from getting ready to our first look to the sparkler exit, I wish I could relive that day over and over again.”

Michael is a college savings representative and Lydia is a gymnastics coach. They reside in Westminster, Maryland.

First Dance: Made for You by Jake Owen

Honeymoon: Royal Caribbean Cruise

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photography: Simply Picturesque Photography

Flowers: Something Borrowed Blooms

Hair & Makeup: Gentry Beauty

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions

Transportation: On the Town Limousines**

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October Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Nick + Carmen

Nick and Carmen met while working at Holly Hills Country Club in 2013. “He was a lifeguard and I worked in the snack shop. It sounds so cliche, but our eyes met across a crowded pool deck and we clicked instantly.”

The couple got engaged in December of 2019. “Nick planned a weekend getaway to New York City, which is one of his favorite places and somewhere I had never been before. Nick was so excited to show me around. On our last night of the trip, we went and saw the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center where Nick made the trip one I would never forget by getting down on one knee and asking me to marry him.”

102 guests including a four-person wedding party helped Carmen and Nick celebrate their October nuptials. “We asked my uncle and godfather to marry us because we both wanted someone who knew us to officiate our wedding. It took place on the lawn outside the Holly Hills mansion overlooking the golf course. We always knew that we wanted to get married at Holly Hills because it’s where our love story started. We are just lucky the place we met is also one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Frederick with amazing views and wonderful staff.”

The couple chose a color palette of navy, blush, and gold for their wedding decor. “We wanted our wedding to feel classic and timeless. But our goal was for everyone to feel comfortable. If that meant a formal three-piece suit or jeans and a t-shirt we didn’t care, as long as everyone had a great time.”

Carmen is a legislative aide and Nick is a project manager at a pharmaceutical company. They reside in Frederick.

First dance: Your Song, Elton John

Honeymoon: Sandals Montego Bay

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photography: Sullivan Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Dessert: Sage Cakery**

Flowers: Blossom & Basket Boutique**

Entertainment: Dapper DJs**

Alterations: Executive Tailoring

Hair & Makeup: Becky Watson

Rings: Reeds Jewelers

Favors: Angie’s Cookie Cottage

Travel Agent: Wishes Family Travel

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May Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jamie + Thomas

Jamie and Thomas first met in 2007 through mutual friends in high school. “We went to different high schools and Thomas was two years older. We briefly dated my junior year of high school and remained best friends and hung out frequently. Fast forward a few years and we decided to try again and from there on, the rest was history.”

The couple got engaged while on a family cruise in 2019. “His parents set up a photoshoot to take family photos one night before dinner. He had the ring hidden in his dad’s pocket so as we were taking our couples photos the photographer had his parents step in to take a photo with us where his dad handed him the ring and then they quickly got out of the frame. Confused, I turned around to see Thomas down on one knee.”

Seventy-five guests were in attendance for their May nuptials at Holly Hills Country Club, including an eight-person wedding party. “It was the first warm day of the season but not too hot. During our ceremony, we surprised everyone with a dancing ‘flower dude.’ We did not have a flower girl or ring bearer so this was hilarious. He was truly the highlight of our ceremony.”

Jamie chose a color palette of dusty blue, creams, and greenery for their wedding decor. They also had a sparkler exit at the end of the night. “I was really going for light spring colors and the touch of greenery was perfect.”

Jamie is the lead infant and toddler teacher at a preschool in Damascus. Thomas is a car sales manager. They currently reside in Hagerstown.

First dance: Perfect by Ed Sheeran

Honeymoon: Punta Cana

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photography: Mel Kay Photography

Hair & Makeup: Metro Elegance

Flowers: America’s Beautiful Florist

Dessert: Heavenly Cheesecakes

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July Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jazmyne and Brandon

Jazmyne and Brandon met in 2015 on a dating website. “I helped him sign up for college classes at FCC. We then had our first date at Texas Roadhouse and from that day forward we not only fell in love, but we became the best of friends anyone could ask for.”

Sixty guests, including a four-person wedding party, were in attendance for their July Holly Hills nuptials. “Covid made the wedding planning in the beginning hard, but closer to our date a lot of restrictions were lifted. We loved Holly Hills the first time we toured it. The outdoor area was beautiful and the entrance to the venue is breathtaking.”

The couple had a semi-formal reception with the decor in shades of pink, maroon, and navy. “We choreographed our own wedding song and wanted our first dance to be more than turning in circles. The dancing was my favorite part of the day- everyone enjoying each other’s company and lots of laughing.”

Brandon is an HVAC tech and Jazmyne is an office administrator. They reside in Frederick.

first dance: You, Jason Cassidy

Honeymoon: Ocean City

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photography: Kendall Blake Photography

Jewelry: Littman

Dessert: Holly’s Homemade

Hair & Makeup: Veronica Kerrigan

Entertainment: Electrolinear Entertainment

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July Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Alison and Josh

Josh and Alison met through a friend in 2012 while Alison was attending St. Vincent College. The couple got engaged at Sugarloaf Mountain and celebrated with a trip to Attaboy and Idiom, two breweries in Downtown Frederick.

Ninety-seven guests were in attendance, including a ten-person wedding party for their July 2021 wedding, which was postponed a year due to Covid-19. “We decided to postpone it a year and wanted to move it outside to make our guests feel more comfortable.”

The traditional Catholic ceremony was held at Saint Katharine Drexel, followed by a reception, at Holly Hills Country Club. “We decided to have our wedding in Frederick because it is where we call home and there are a lot of fun things to do here. Holly Hills stood out to us because of the beautiful views.”

The couple chose a color palette of navy and dusty rose for their laid-back wedding, as well as several nods to their hometown of Pittsburgh which included a traditional cookie table and Pittsburgh-themed corn hole board. They also had a sparkler exit to finish off their Independence Day weekend wedding.

Alison is a Spanish Teacher in Washington County and Josh works for the National Institute of Health. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: Living of Love by The Avett Brothers

Honeymoon: Iceland

Vendors

Ceremony: Saint Katherine Drexel Catholic Church

Reception: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photography: Maddy Williams Photography

Dessert: Sweet and Savory Bake Shop

Flowers: Blossom and Basket**

Alterations: Elegant Forever Bridal

Entertainment: Tony Pecora

Transportation: On The Town Limousine**

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January Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Madalyn + Shannon

Madalyn and Shannon met at military training in Texas in 2017. “We became best friends at training. We fell in love, both got orders to Fort Meade, and three years later decided to get married before moving to South Korea.”

The couple got engaged in May 2019 when while hiking in Washington State. “We love to hike and Shannon proposed in the middle of a mountainous valley and it was perfect.”

Thirteen guests were in attendance for their January 2021 wedding, including a two-person wedding party. “It was very intimate and all COVID-19 guidelines were adhered to. We chose to get married in Frederick because we love the mountainous landscape and we frequently go there to hike. Holly Hills was a perfect venue for us because they were in a great location and had a gorgeous facility. It was beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for a better space.”

Madalyn and Shannon chose a more formal feel for their small wedding and used burgundy, gold, and navy accents for their decor. “I loved every minute of our day, but my favorite part was definitely seeing everyone I love together since we don’t live near our families, being in the military.”

Both Madalyn and Shannon are on active duty in the Air Force. They currently reside in Owings Mills, Maryland.

First Dance: Hysteric, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Sweet Lemon Photography

Dessert: Custom Cake Design

Flowers: Scentsational Florals

Entertainment: DJ Neal

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Laid Back October Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Caitlin + Christopher

Christopher and Caitlin met at Crisafulli’s Cheese Shop in Downtown Frederick, which Caitlin used to own. “We bonded over our mutual love of cheese & beer.”

The couple got engaged in 2018 while at a Vapors concert in New York City.

Seventy guests, including a ten-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their outdoor October wedding. “The ceremony was short and sweet. Holly Hills has great views and backdrops for photos.”

After having to cut their guest list significantly due to Covid-19 concerns, the couple wanted a laid-back vibe to their wedding. For the decor, I just picked my favorite colors. The vibe was laid back. We loved partying and celebrating with friends and family.”

Chris is a small business owner and owns a restaurant in Downtown Frederick and a pizzeria in Williamsport. Caitlin is a former small business owner and Certified Cheese Professional who now works in real estate title. They currently reside in Frederick.

First Dance: Baby, I love You by the Ramones

Honeymoon: NY & Vermont

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Michael Mason Weddings

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Dessert: Sage Cakery**

Flowers: Wild Flower Weddings

Hair & Makeup: Priscilla M Beauty

Entertainment: DJ Eddie Hitt

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Fall Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Lori and Jack

Lori and Jack met in 2017 while attending Hood College. “We both were business students and had lots of classes together.”

Jack proposed in June 2018 on a private beach along the Chesapeake Bay. “It was raining so I had no idea why we were going to the water that day, so I was definitely surprised when Jack asked me to spend forever with him. A year ago on that same day, Jack took me to that exact spot, so it’s kind of like our spot.”

150 guests, including a four-person bridal party, helped the couple celebrate their nuptials at Frederick Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception at Holly Hills Country Club. Lori and Jack chose a fall theme for their decor, incorporating greenery and a color palette of gold and burgundy. “Frederick is such a beautiful area, no matter what venue you decide to go with you won’t be disappointed. It’s an ideal location.”

Lori is a syndicated loan analyst and Jack is a life insurance agent. They reside in North East, Maryland.

First dance: Dan and Shay, My Side of the Fence

Honeymoon: California

Vendors

Ceremony: Frederick Presybiterian Church

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photography: Mel Kay Photography

Dessert: The Buzz Cafe

Flowers: Scentsational Florals

Hair & Makeup: Belleza Hair and Nail Studio

Entertainment: Ron’s DJ Service

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December Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Weddings :: Allie and Jake

Jake had his proposal plans to Allie, who he met through mutual friends in 2016, all figured out- he would propose on a family trip to Siesta Key, Florida. “But Jake got impatient and ended up proposing in our kitchen a few days before we left. Even though my nails weren’t done and no one was there to take pictures, it was still perfect. It was sweet because he was so excited.”

125 guests including a six-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their nuptials at Holly Hills Country Club. “Our ceremony was very relaxed but traditional. We kept the room pretty dark and had gorgeous candles around the fireplace to create a romantic look. Our officiant was a family friend who knew how to keep everyone laughing.”

With their wedding taking place in December, Allie and Jake chose to lean into the holiday theme. “We were going for a formal Christmas-filled wedding. We told guests to wear Christmas ties because there would be some Christmas music and Christmas trees.”

Allie is an administrative assistant at Casey Construction & Jake is a utility technician at Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. They currently reside in New Windsor, Maryland.

First Dance: You Are The Reason by Calum Scott & Leona Lewis
Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors
Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Photography: Andrea Cooper
Flowers: Ory Florals**

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Outdoor October Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Alyssa + Charles

Alyssa and Charles met in Nashville while pursuing their music careers. Charles is a guitar player and Alyssa is a singer. “We now play music together for a living. We have been together for three and a half years and have a beautiful daughter. We hit it off instantly and fell in love quickly.”

Charles proposed when his family was in town from Texas. “My family is in Maryland and his family is in Texas so it’s rare when we get everyone together. We were taking pictures at our daughter’s baptism and he popped the question.”

100 guests were in attendance for Charles and Alyssa’s outdoor October nuptials, including six bridesmaids and five groomsmen. “We knew we wanted a scenic wedding. Our venue was so beautiful and the trees with the leaves changing was everything we could have wanted. Our ceremony was very simple and sweet.”

When asked what her favorite part of her wedding day was, Alyssa mentioned dancing st the reception. “My family loves to dance so that was the most fun. My dad definitely had the spotlight on the dance floor. I also loved the bouquet toss because my best friend since preschool caught it.”

Alyssa and Charles are both musicians and currently reside in Reisterstown.

First dance: Yours, Russell Dickerson

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Sarah Wockenfuss**

Dessert: Kupcakes & Co.

Flowers: Lucky Penny Floral

Hair: Brooke Hahn

Makeup: Aimee Nicole

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**

Videography: Louis Vieira

Celebrant: All-Embracing Ministries

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September Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Weddings :: Sammy + Yomaira

Yomaira and Sammy met at a friend’s baby shower in 2011. “We both briefly exchanged words when I accidentally stepped on Sammy’s foot. I apologized and we chatted. Two weeks later we saw each other again at a New Year’s Eve house party. We exchanged numbers, and Sammy invited me to dine at the restaurant he worked at in NYC with my friends – Sammy was determined to win me over through food – in which he did.”

Sammy proposed after a church mass service that in remembrance of Yomaira’s father in New York. “December 23rd was a day filled with remembrance, sadness, and grief for me due to the passing of my father. Sammy was able to turn around a day that has always been of sadness for me and my family into a day of excitement and pure happiness.”

120 guests celebrated their September wedding, including a nine-person bridal party. “Our ceremony was officiated by our pastors from our church in Washington, DC. Our ceremony had Christian elements. We took communion and lit the unity candle to symbolize the two of us becoming one.”

The couple chose a rustic elegant theme for their decor. “We went more with a formal feel. Our color palette was navy, dusty rose, burgundy, and gold. Our wedding can be summarized as a big fiesta. A day filled with lots of love and joy.”

Samuel is a Chef and Yomaira is a Financial Consultant. The couple currently resides in Silver Spring, Maryland.

First Dance: “My Baby You” by Marc Anthony and “Inmortal” by Romeo Santos

Vendors
Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Photography: Jessi Vaughn Photography
Coordination: 1423 Events
Dress: Love Couture Bridal
Suit: Men’s Wearhouse
Bouquet: Ory Florals**
Makeup: Allison Fax Beauty
Hair & Nails: Belleza Hair & Nail Studio
Entertainment: Dj SixSix/ Dj Tuly
videographer: Robby Cruz
Calligraphy: Jahaziel Ben Israel
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Elegant August Holly Hills Wedding :: Stephany + Jaime :: Real Frederick Wedding

Stephany and Jaime met through a friend from college. “Jaime was in the Marines at the time while I was starting my undergraduate in Kansas. We had a long-distance relationship for a while, but then Jaime finished his service for the Marines and joined me in college.”

Jaime proposed on the day of Stephany’s graduate school graduation party. “Jaime flew in from Kansas for my party and we were simply going site-seeing in DC with both of our moms. As we get to the Lincoln Memorial Steps my mom asks to take a picture of us. Then as I turned around, I noticed that our entire families were standing at the top of the Lincoln Memorial Steps holding a huge banner which read, ‘Will you marry me Princess? Stephany, be my happily ever after!’ and then I look down and Jaime is on one knee asking me to Marry him.”

112 guests, including seven bridesmaids and five groomsmen, helped to celebrate their August nuptials. “We integrated some readings in English and some in Spanish since our guests were a mix of English and Spanish speakers. We also incorporated a lasso ceremony, in which the lasso is placed around the bride and groom’s shoulders after they have exchanged their vows to symbolize their everlasting union.”

The couple chose a “formal, elegant, and romantic” theme for their decor. “Our colors were plum and silver with splashes of greenery.”

Stephany is a mental health therapist -Bride and the Jaime is a financial analyst. They currently reside in Germantown.

First Dance: The Way You Look Tonight, Maroon 5

Honeymoon: Bahamas Disney Cruise

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photography: Finest Photography

Dessert: Piece O’ Cake

Dress: David’s Bridal

Suit: Men’s Wearhouse
Rings: Helzberg Diamonds

Hair & Makeup: Style Salon

Entertainment: DJ Casanova Productions

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June Holly Hills Country Club :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Josh + Sadie

Josh and Sadie met while attending college at Liberty University. “Josh liked to pick on me every chance he got, and for a while, I avoided him at all costs. However, because we had the same group of friends, we ran into each other often, and slowly Josh’s picking on me became less annoying. In fact, I started to go out of my way to be around him. There was something about his witty, fun-loving personality that kept drawing me to him. We dated for two and a half years before deciding to tie the knot.”

130 guests attended their outdoor ceremony at Holly Hills Country Club, including seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen.

“Josh comes from a Messianic Jewish background, which holds many symbolic traditions of faith. We were able to celebrate our union by incorporating many of these traditions. Josh’s father also performed our ceremony which was special for us, as he was able to share a meaningful and personal message. Before our ceremony began, the wooden arch we were getting married under, fell down and broke. Thankfully we have wonderful friends who bought us a tent from Lowes to get married under, which they decorated for us as well. Although it wasn’t the picturesque canopy I imagined, it truly was perfect. It was touching to know we had friends who were willing to help us when the unexpected happened.”

The couple chose white, blue, and sage for their wedding decor. “Our wedding was semi-formal and a theme of a mix between elegant and boho. We love the outdoors and wanted to bring some of that in with lots of green eucalyptus, soft lights, and movement in draping fabric. Finding decor for our ceremony and reception was fun and made the wedding I always dreamed of come alive.”

Josh is a medical statement and Sadie is a graduate student. They currently reside in Lynchburg, Virginia.

First Dance: Forever Like That, Ben Rector

Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Naomi Sheress

Dress: J&B Bridal

Decor: I Do You Do Wedding Rentals

Hair & Makeup: Belleza Hair & Nail Studio

Entertainment: Sound Wave Entertainment

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Intimate Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Ashleigh and Samuel

Samuel and Ashleigh attended Linganore high school together but didn’t know one another. In April of 2016, Ashleigh was out with friends when they ran into another friend who was talking to Samual. “We went out a couple of times but things weren’t really that serious until July when we decided to give the serious dating thing a shot.”

“Sam came home one day and told me he was ready to get married. He didn’t have a ring but he was ready to be my husband. I said, ‘let’s do it!’ A few weeks later, I got home from work and he was waiting for me with a little red box sitting on the coffee table. He got down on one knee and proposed.”

20 guests attended their April ceremony on the portico of Holly Hills Country Club, including four groomsmen and five bridesmaids. “We didn’t set up chairs, we didn’t have an arbor, the columns on the balcony overlooking the golf course and the mountains made for a perfect backdrop. I’m very no frills, so it was perfect.”

“Planning a wedding in three weeks was honestly my favorite part. After the ceremony, everyone came into the main dining room for light Hors D’oeuvres and a wine and beer bar. Then we all headed to a local restaurant where we invited our extended family to help celebrate our wedding day. We ended with a bar crawl in Downtown Frederick.”

Sam is a telecommunications tower climber for MasTech Network Solutions and Ashleigh is an assistant manager at Maxwell’s Kitchen in Downtown Frederick. They currently reside in Sykesville.

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photography: Anna Meushaw

Florals: Ory Florals**

Makeup: Kristin Patterson

Hair: Jessie Turner

Officiant: Christina Marie

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Katie + Tim’s Holly Hills November Wedding :: Real Frederick Weddings

Katie and Tim met while attending Salisbury University at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting. “We both played on varsity teams. He played football and I played volleyball.”

Tim proposed to Katie on a trip to Deep Creek “I thought I would surprise him with a great getaway during MLK weekend. As we took a walk to the lake, I was the one who got the greatest surprise.”

120 guests were in attendance for their November nuptials at Holly Hills Country Club, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen.

“Our vows were mainly traditional, with a few personal twists including promises of laughter, volleyball, and popcorn. It was a bit quicker than most since we wanted as much time on the dance floor as we could get.”

Simple yet elegant greenery, golds, navy, and maroon made up their wedding decor. “Our wedding day was two days after Thanksgiving. It barely broke 40 degrees and poured the entire day. And it was perfect. Everything was inside and looked amazing, and the moody photos we got in the rain are stunning. “

First Dance: “Forever Like That” – Ben Rector
Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Photography: Nate Bittinger Photography
Attire: David’s Bridal and BlackTux
Dessert: Ed’s Country Bakery
Flowers: Blossom and Basket**
Makeup: Airbrush Faces
Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**
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November Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kaitlin + Chase

Kaitlin and Chase met on their first day of military service at their first duty station in Kansas. “We knew the moment we met each other that our relationship would result in marriage. The proposal happened the weekend before I was deploying for nine months.”

95 guests were in attendance for their November nuptials at Holly Hills Country Club, including six bridesmaids and five groomsmen. “I loved seeing Chase’s reaction when I began walking down the aisle. My veil actually flew off the moment our pastor announced our kiss, but it ended up pretty adorable.”

The couple chose a color palette of navy and blush for their decor. “Holly Hills Country Club was outstanding with every single detail. Since I was deployed, my mom actually toured the venue for me and gave me a full review. She’s my best friend and I trusted her opinion.”

Both Kaitlin and Chase are Army combat medics. They are currently stationed in Junction City, Kansas.

First Dance: Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs

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Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Flowers: Blossom & Baske t **
Photography: Vanessa Lynn Visions
Dress: Amanda Ritchey Bridal
Hair & Makeup: Vintage Veils
Favors: Calvert Kettle Corn

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September Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Stacy + Geoffery

Geoffery and Stacy met online. “Our first date was supposed to just be drinks but turned into a dinner and a movie. Our entire date was eight hours long and we still wanted to be in each other’s company even after we left. We had so much fun on our first date and shared so many laughs.”

Geoffery proposed to Stacy in Little Italy in Baltimore. “I had no clue. We went to an Italian restaurant and were having an amazing time. As our plates were taken away, Geoffery got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. It was a memory I will never forget.”

85 guests, including a best man and maid of honor attended their outdoor September nuptials at Holly Hills Country Club. “We were fortunate to have Geoffery’s father be our officiant as well which made the day so much more special.”

Stacy DIY’d her wedding decor. “I was fortunate enough to be able to have designed all my own decorations. I enjoy crafting and it made the planning so much less stressful.”

The couple resides in Fort Meade, Maryland.

First Dance: Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran
Honeymoon: Ireland

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Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Photographer: Deziree Photography
Dress: David’s Bridal
Dessert: Sweet and Savory
Entertainment: Luxor Music

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Fall Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Katrina and Michael

When Katrina moved to New York City she decided to join Bumble, a dating app, to meet new people. And there she met Michael. “We spent our first date together playing games at Dave and Busters, meeting dogs, eating NY’s infamous pizza , and dancing in Penn Station.”

At a birthday celebration for Katrina in November of last year, Michael surprised Katrina with having their dog, Maui, bring a basket full of flowers and the surprise ring to her in front of loved ones as he proposed.

140 guests were in attendance for their outdoor September wedding at Holly Hills Country Club including eight bridesmaids, eight groomsmen and their three beloved dogs. “Our wedding ceremony was exactly how we wanted it to be- short, sweet, but so meaningful. The weather was absolutely perfect and it was a Christian-based ceremony.”

The couple also held a tea ceremony. “We loved participating in the ancient traditional tea ceremony as a part of the Chinese-Indonesian culture, respecting our elders and bringing both families together in unity.”

The couple chose a color palette of Champagne, rose, gold and burgundy for their decor. “The entire time it felt like everyone was just very joyful and it was so romantic. From the perfect sunset to the packed dance floor all night long, ending with lit sparklers, we could not have asked for a more dream wedding.”

Katrina is a Registered Nurse, Director of Medical Support for an urgent care center and Michael Kelly is a Certified Professional Dog trainer & behaviorist. They currently reside in Germantown.

First Dance: Perfect- Ed Sheeran
Honeymoon: Aruba

Vendors
Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Photography: Maddy Williams Photography
Flowers & Decor: Events by EmC
Dessert: Cakes by Leslie
Hair: Alex Kasey
Makeup: PJ Adia
Entertainment: DJ Justin White
Officiants: Pastor Sean and Sarah, Calvary Baptist Church

**FrederickWeddings.com member

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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**

**FrederickWeddings.com member

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Megan + Shawn’s Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Weddings

Shawn and Megan met while attending Stevenson University. “Shawn and I lived in the same dorm on campus. On move-in day Shawn and I rode the elevator a few times together, but it was at an ice cream social that the resident assistants were hosting where I really got to know him. He brought in pizza from the local on-campus pizza shop and asked if I would like some pizza. I giggled and ate some of his pizza. And from there it was history.”

The couple got engaged on a trip with friends to New York City. “He got down on one knee and asks me to marry him in the most magical way, in Central Park, and of course I said ‘yes’”

110 guests were in attendance at their indoor ceremony at Holly Hills Country Club, including a 12 person bridal party. “Our wedding ceremony was something that Shawn and I picked out to match our personalities. While we had bits of traditional parts of the ceremony much of it was modernized. We wrote our own vows, exchanged rings and then did a wine box ceremony. We wrote letters to each other for our first anniversary to open and enjoy a bottle of wine together.”

The couple chose a winter theme and incorporated charcoal gray and apple red into their reception décor.

Megan is a teacher in Baltimore County and Shawn is a police officer in Montgomery County. They currently reside in Baltimore.

First Dance: Brett Young “In Case You Didn’t Know”

Vendors:

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Jen Harvey Photography

Hair & Makeup: Rae Lewis

Flowers: Mary-Ruth Chapin

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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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Holly Hills Gold and Wine-themed Fall Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Anshea + Devrin

Devrin, unknown to Anshea, took a day off work to set up his holiday proposal. “He met me after work and we went to dinner. When we got home, he had strung Christmas lights all throughout our apartment. There was a poster on the wall that said, “Reasons Why I Will Always Love You.” On the poster, there were a bunch of post-it notes. He handed me the notes one by one and I had to read them aloud. The last note said, “because you said yes!” Then he got down on one knee. It was so sweet and romantic. And yes, I cried.”

125 guests were in attendance for their outdoor October ceremony at Holly Hills Country Club, including seven bridesmaids, one junior bridesmaid, and seven groomsmen.

“Our ceremony was short and sweet. We had scripture readings by our grandmothers. I cried during my vows, but I got them out. Thankfully, Devrin had put tissues in his pocket before the ceremony.”

The couple concluded their ceremony by jumping the broom. “Jumping the Broom is an African American wedding tradition, “ shared Anshea. “Because slaves weren’t permitted to marry, they often jumped over a broom to ceremoniously unite. Today, it is done as a way to honor our ancestors as well as to symbolize starting off the marriage with a ‘clean sweep.’”

The couple chose a theme of wine and gold to match the fall weather. Anshea and Devrin also created a custom cocktail for their reception. “Our signature cocktail was a custom recipe created by my cousin and we named it “The Major Ambush.”’

Anshea is a legal assistant and Devrin is an auto estimator. They currently reside in Perry Hall, Maryland.