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January Military Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Lindsay + Matt

Lindsay and Matt met during their freshman year at McDaniel College. “Matt lived on the floor above me and had a few classes with my roommate. They often studied together in our suite. During the spring semester, I convinced Matt to join the gospel choir with me. It was so much fun that it didn’t feel like a class, and we stuck with it until we graduated. We have been together for about five years now.”

Matt proposed to Lindsay after for years of dating when she came to visit him at Fort Drum. “We were dressed up for a nice dinner and I took her on a walk through a riverside park where I got down on one knee with my late mother’s ring.”

One hundred seventy-five guests were in attendance for their January wedding, including a seven-person bridal party. “We had a Catholic Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church with a reception at the Mt. Airy Fire Hall. We opted for a military ceremony and exited the church through a saber arch made up of other service members. This was the same church that Matt’s parents were married in, and we had the chance to recreate a few of their photos.”

The couple chose a color palette of navy blue and silver. “We wanted to keep the theme classic and winter-inspired. The ceremony was more formal, but our reception was laid-back and more in line with our personalities. We were under a bit of a time crunch and planned our wedding in 6 months. Having less time helped us focus more on what was important to us rather than dwell on smaller details.”

The two cut their cake with a military saber. “During the reception, we had our photographer take photos of us with each of our grandmothers. Three out of our four grandmothers were able to attend the wedding, which was very special for us. Matt chose to dance with his godmother and two sisters in lieu of a mother-son dance in her memory.”

Matt is a First Lieutenant in the Army, and Lindsay is a substitute teacher. They currently reside in Carthage, New York.

First dance: I Swear by John Michael Montgomery

Vendors

Ceremony: St. John the Evangelist

Reception: Mt. Airy Fire Hall

Catering: The Derby Catering

Photography: Kelly Hahn Photography**

Hair & Makeup: Wedlocks LLC

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

Dress: Camille La Vie

Rings: Thousand Island Diamond Center

Cake: Mommy Magic Cake

Flowers: Steel Magnolias Flower Shop

Rentals: Maryland Event Rentals

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Renaissance-themed Winter Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jennifer and Dennis

Jennifer and Dennis met when they both showed up to help a friend move. “We found out that we had many mutual friends in common, and had been training at the same martial arts academy for over three years together. A few years ago we found a group photo from a tournament from two years before we met. We were on opposite sides of the photo.”

For their first anniversary, the couple traveled to a B&B in West Virginia. “We loved it so much that we promised to come back. For our sixth anniversary, we finally were able to return to that B&B. After a mile hike to the top of a waterfall, we rested for a minute, then decided to take a few selfies. Dennis asked another hiker to take a picture of us, and when I turned around he had dropped down to one knee.”

Jennifer and Dennis had twelve people at their ceremony and 62 at the reception. “Our ceremony was outside at Cunningham State Park, on the boardwalk in front of the waterfall. It was a small, intimate ceremony, with only our family and a few close friends in attendance. Besides the cold, everything was perfect.”

While Jennifer and Dennis went for a 1950’s vibe for their wedding attire, their reception was a medieval and renaissance themed. “We dressed the part and we encouraged all of our friends and family to do so as well. Many of them complied, and it was a magical, crazy affair. There was ax throwing during the cocktail hour, medieval-themed music throughout dinner, but plenty of 80’s and 90’s tunes for dancing. We also had fire spinners to end the night.”

Jennifer is a pediatric nurse and Dennis is an acquisition analyst. They currently reside in Rockville.

first dance: Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

honeymoon: Costa Rica

Vendors

Ceremony: Cunningham Falls State Park

Reception: Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery

Photography: Kelly Hahn Photography**

Catering: Love and Dishes

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Flowers: Westverjeni

Rentals: Country Creek Farmhouse Tables

Hair & Makeup: Theresa Heidary

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

Ax throwing: Axhilaration

Fire Spinners: HVBRIS Entertainment

Rings: Brillant Earth

**FrederickWeddings.com member

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September Zigbone Farm Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kira + Cody

Kira and Cody met four years ago through mutual friends. “We met at a friends birthday party, even though we grew up less than a mile apart and went to the same high school. That friend ended up being my maid of honor.”

Cody proposed to in November of 2017 at the Gettysburg National Battlefield in front of the Pennsylvania Monument. “He asked me to marry him there because that is where he originally asked me to be his girlfriend. It was a total shock.”

110 guests were in attendance for their September outdoor nuptials at Zigbone Farm in Sabillasville, including a 12 person bridal party. “Our wedding was officiated by Cody’s childhood pastor, which made it really special for him. My maid of honor also gave a short reading of her choice which was really special.”

The couple chose a color palette of burgundy and gold for their wedding decor. “The venue was beautiful. The dancing was so much fun and everyone really came together to make this day the best it could be for Cody and I. We had a peanut butter candy bar because I’m obsessed with anything peanut butter.”

Cody is a first-grade teacher for Washington County public schools and Kira is a library media specialist for Washington County public schools. They currently reside in Greencastle, Pennsylvania.

First Dance: From this Moment, Shania Twain

Vendors

Venue: Zigbone Farm

Catering: Canapes Catering**
Photographer: Kelly Hahn Photography**
Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**
Attire: J&B Bridals
Hair & Makeup: Poetically Brushed by Kim
Flowers: Monica’s Floral Designs
Rings: The Jewelry Shop, Greencastle

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Intimate Dahlgren Chapel Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Steve and Annie

Annie and Steve knew each other from high school in Auburn, Alabama, then their paths crossed decades later once again in Maryland. “I love throwing in that I dated his best friend,” shared Annie.

Steve proposed New Year’s Eve. “I had given up he would ever propose so I had no idea. He kept suggesting romantic spots but I didn’t want to fight the traffic or crowds. So he finally had to just propose right there at home.”

Twenty guests were in attendance for their intimate wedding ceremony at Dahlgren Chapel. “We tried to keep ceremony simple and short but loving and genuine. It’s hard to express the love I felt as I walked down the aisle and saw how absolutely magically my fiancée’s daughter had decorated the chapel. The beauty alone was breathtaking, but knowing it came from the very person I couldn’t wait to call family is beyond words.”

After the ceremony at Dahlgren Chapel in Boonsboro, the couple and their guests had dinner at The Main Cup in Middletown.

Steve is a construction manager and Annie is a piano teacher. They currently reside in Sharpsburg.

Honeymoon: Berkeley Springs, WV

Venue: Dahlgren Chapel

Reception: Main Cup

Photographer: Kelly Hahn Photography**
Flowers: Flower Haus

Hair & Makeup: Structures Salon

Officiant: Rev. Norman Russ

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Navy Blue and Lilac April Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jennifer + Patrick

Patrick and Jennifer planned a trip to Savannah, Georgia for their 3rd anniversary. “We explored the city, walked around and rode bikes. Later in the evening, Patrick surprised me with a horse-drawn carriage ride around town. The carriage stopped at one of the many squares in the city, and we got out for a closer look and that is when Patrick proposed. We returned to our carriage and went for a celebratory dinner,” shared Jennifer.

125 guests were in attendance for their wedding ceremony, including six bridesmaids, six groomsmen, and two ushers at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church. “Seeing each other at the church for the first time was a great moment.”

The couple chose a color palette of navy blue and lilac for their decor for their reception, held at Stone Manor Country Club. The bride incorporated her something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue into her bouquet, including pins from her grandfather’s Army uniform, her grandmother’s baby ring, a blue rosary made by her mother, and a pin from the groom’s grandmother.

“We tried to make our day classic and fun for our guests. We had a photo booth that lots of people used and we danced all night! We also learned we have some brave friends willing to try the Dirty Dancing lift when ‘I’ve Had the Time of My Life’ was played. We surprised our guests with a food truck serving tater tots for a late night snack.”

Patrick is a scientist working in pharmaceutical development. Jennifer is a Clinical Project Manager and works on clinical trials for emerging diseases. They currently reside in Dickerson, Maryland.

First Dance: That’s How Strong My Love Is by Taj Mahal

Vendors
Ceremony: St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church
Reception: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Carriage House Inn

Photography: Kelly Hahn Photography**

Photo booth: Great Scott Productions**

Dress: Elegant Forever Bridal Boutique

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Makeup: MADE Makeup**

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**

Transportation: On the Town Limousines**

Suit: Men’s Warehouse

Rings: Gold Thumb Jewelry Creations

Dessert: The Happy Tart

Videographer: Stephen Small

Lighting: ForMost Events

Food truck: Two Smooth Dudes

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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**

**FrederickWeddings.com members

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Fall Linganore Winecellars Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Courtney and Dan

Dan planned his proposal to Courtney for nine months.

The day started with Dan’s sisters whisking Courtney away for a day-long scavenger hunt that included many of the places the two had spent time together, including a local farm and ice cream parlor. The final stop was their old dorm building. “I could see Dan standing there waiting for me. I eagerly opened the door and heard the music. The floor was decorated with candles and rose petals. Behind him, my eyes darted to hundreds of scrapbook pages on the wall filled with pictures and dating memorabilia.That wasn’t the only surprise though- Dan had me wave at a camera in the corner of the room and then explained that our family and friends had been watching the proposal and were waiting in the next building over to celebrate with us!”

135 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony at Linganore Winecellars, including seven bridesmaids and five groomsmen. Dan’s father was the celebrant.

“Dan and his dad got old barn wood and gorgeous 100-year-old wooden doors and built an arbor for us to be married under and a set of doors to create a ‘back of the church.’ It was very important to Dan to not see me until the double wooden doors opened up.”

The couple chose to play up the rustic barn location with fall colors, including burgundy and ivory with touches of oranges and yellows.

Dan and Courtney had Ben and Jerry’s ice cream set out with the cake. “The dance floor was cleared when Ben and Jerry’s started serving desserts- but for a good reason! It was delicious!”

Courtney is a teacher in Frederick County. Daniel works for the U.S. Government. They currently reside New Market.

How they Met: Freshman move-in weekend at Stevenson University

First Dance: From the Ground Up by Dan and Shay

Honeymoon: Rivera Maya, Mexico

VENDORS

Venue: Linganore Winecellars**

Catering: Fine Cuisine

Photography: Kelly Hahn Photography**

Coordinator: Planning By Jill

Attire: M. Stein Tuxedo**

Transportation: On the Town Limo**

Makeup: MADE Makeup**

Hair: Samsara

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

**FrederickWeddings.com members

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Rustic Linganore Winecellars Spring Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Lexi + B

110 guests were in attendance for Lexi and B’s outdoor ceremony, including nine bridesmaids and ten groomsmen. The couple also included their nieces and nephews in the ceremony. The best man was the groom’s father and Lexi’s brother wrote and officiated the ceremony. “It made it really special,” Lexi noted.

The bride pinned a photo of her late grandmother inside her bouquet.

The wedding decor included succulents and a color palette of yellows and grays. The couple played off the rustic barn setting of Linganore Winecellars. B created his own version of “Mad Libs” and placed them on each table for the guests. “The music cut out during the father-daughter dance, and the bridal party broke out into a flash mob. My dad planned the whole thing with one of my bridesmaids, everyone was so surprised and it was amazing.”

The groom is a UI/UX design and the bride works for a non profit adoption agency. They currently reside in Olney, Maryland.

First dance: Latch, Sam Smith

Honeymoon: Negril, Jamaica

How they met: as students at Towson University

The proposal: “We went ‘window shopping’ for rings and ended up buying one. B proposed when we got home, even though the plan was for it to be a surprise a few weeks later. I have never been very good at window shopping!”

Vendors

Getting ready: Courtyard Marriott in Frederick**
Ceremony & Reception: Linganore Winecellars**
Caterer: Fine Cuisine Catering
Photographer: Kelly Hahn**
Hair/Makeup: Poetically Brushed**
Coordinator/Planner: Celebrated Events
Dress: Maggie Sottero from Bridals By Elena
Rings/jewelry: Jared
Dessert: Laura Salierno
Flowers/decor: Scentsational Florals
Music/entertainment: Friendly Entertainment
Videographer: In Motion Video
Lighting: Celebrated Events
Transportation: On the Town Limousines

**FrederickWeddings.com members

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Snow Themed Wedding Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood :: Carmen and Chris :: Real Frederick Wedding

Carmen and Chris had a winter wedding to remember. After meeting online and dating for three years, the couple tied the knot in a outdoor ceremony at ThorpeWood in January of 2016.

“The wedding ceremony was outside in the woods. Being a winter wedding it was unconventional which was an intriguing aspect of it and my husband’s appeal to what others may consider my insanity. Having a traditional ceremony in an unconventional climate made it unforgettable.”

The couple provided hand warmers, hot apple cider, hot chocolate and blankets to the 40 guests upon arrival. Lit fires in barrels helped to warm up the ceremony area. The bride wore a cape as part of her wedding attire. “I loved the ability to wear a cape as part of my outfit and the smaller capes for my bridesmaids to match the theme.” Carmen and Chris had three bridesmaids and three groomsmen.

The color palette of the wedding included blue, white and silver to compliment the snow theme. The bride’s sister and sister in law helped with much of the decor, including the favors, flowers and stationery.

The groom works for Best Buy and the bride is a baker at GuateBakery. The couple honeymooned in DIsney World and currently reside in Clarksburg.

First dance song: Lifehouse – You and Me

Something funny that happened: “The best man dropped the rings as he was trying to hand them to the groom! Apparently his hands were freezing.”

The engagement: “A random day after a long day at work, Chris placed the ring in box in my curio alongside my glass figurines with that being only light that was turned on that evening. My only reaction was disbelief thinking it wouldn’t be until a few months later. All I kept saying was “oh my gosh oh my gosh are you serious?” After he affirmed me, he asked me to marry him and afterwards enjoyed a nice dinner he had prepared for us that evening.”

Advice to other couples: “Take full advantage of the scenery that Frederick had to offer in any season to compliment the theme.”