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April Linganore Winecellar Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Katie + Nathan

Katie and Nathan met in 2018 on a dating app. “We knew on our first date that we were meant to be together. Our first date was to Union Brewing and going to breweries is something we have always enjoyed doing together.”

The couple got engaged in October of 2019 and started to plan their wedding plan right before the pandemic hit. “We attended a wedding expo at Linganore Winery and booked the date right then and there. We knew we wanted to get married on 4.3.21 so we booked the date that day. Because of the pandemic, we had our wedding twice- once on 4.3.21 in a small ceremony with just immediate family, and our reception a year later at Linganore with our whole guest list.”

90 guests attended their second wedding celebration at Linganore Winecellars. The decor included all white flowers with greenery and eucalyptus leaves. “People raved about the food and drinks. We did food stations, and the taco bar specifically was a hit. The speeches each of our siblings gave were also very memorable, and we enjoyed them.”

“We loved our wedding favors. We always have sunglasses with us, so one of the favors we gave was sunglasses with our names on it. Also, we gave wooden coasters with our names and date engraved on them. On the back of the coaster, we labeled people’s names and table numbers, so it doubled as a coaster to take home and table seating.”

Katie is an Elementary School music teacher and is in graduate school to become a school counselor. Nathan is a UPS driver. They currently reside in Pasadena, Maryland.

First dance: Latch, Sam Smith

Vendors

Venue: Linganore Winecellars**

Photography: Christa Settle

Catering: Fine Cuisine

Attire: Bridal Boutique

Jewelry: Monica Jewelers

Hair & Makeup: Airbrush Faces

Entertainment: District Remix

Lighting: Celebrated Events

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October Linganore Winecellars Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kacie + Liam

Kacie and Liam met in a history class in 2015 during their last semester of community college. “We didn’t talk to each other until about halfway through the semester when I brought in snickerdoodles to try to get Liam’s attention. Lucky for me he had quite the sweet tooth and didn’t turn them down.”

The couple got engaged in 2018 while on a hike in New Mexico. “I decided to take her back to the top of the mountain, where it felt like the top of the world, to propose to my whole world.”

Fifty guests including a four-person wedding party helped the couple celebrate their nuptials at Linganore Winecellars in October.

“We toured quite a few different venues throughout Maryland, but ultimately knew Linganore was the one for us. When we first walked out to their ceremony lawn, the view was just incredible! The way it overlooked the vines, the big open sky above, and how intimate it felt out there – everything about it was amazing.”

The couple chose a rustic color palette of burgundy, ivory, and blush for their decor. “Our florist went above and beyond mixing up centerpieces since we were too indecisive to pick just one, and seamlessly tying it all together from the outdoor ceremony space all the way inside. We had bistro lights above the dance floor which helped make it feel cozier and created such an incredible atmosphere.”

Kacie and Liam currently reside in Ellicott City.

First dance: Dance with Me by Morgan Evans

Vendors

Venue: Linganore Winecellars**

Photography: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography**

Catering: Fine Cuisine

Coordinator: Celebrated Events, Karen Farrow

Dessert: Sage Cakery**

Flowers: Blossom & Basket Boutique **

Hair: Hair by Adrienne LLC

Entertainment: Coast 2 Coast Productions

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Outdoor October Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Alexa + Matt

Matt and Alexa met in 2014 while both working at a bar. “He was the manager, I was a hostess and we were both in different relationships at that time. We quickly became good friends through work, but eventually went our separate ways. About a year later, Matt reached out to me for some help with marketing on his real estate business and I was so excited for the opportunity. We picked up right where we had left off and realized there was clearly more than just friendship between us.”

The couple got engaged at the end of 2019, when Alexa had just returned from a friend’s bridal shower. “While I was gone Matt went over to my dad’s house to ask for his blessing. Matt’s original plan was to propose the following day in Annapolis, but when I got home he just couldn’t help himself. He proposed to me in the middle of our kitchen. He got down on one knee and just said, ‘BOOM! Will you marry me?’ He then followed that with the beautiful speech he had planned, but our families joke that he was so nervous that he went completely blank and all he could think to say was a sound effect.”

Eighty guests, including a six-person wedding party, were in attendance for their October 2020 nuptials. “We held our ceremony overlooking the beautiful rolling hills at Linganore Winecellars. Along with greenery, roses, and blue thistle, my wedding bouquet also had sunflowers in memory of my mom. While we had our ceremony at Linganore Winecellars, we held our reception at a local farm.”

First dance: Can’t Help Falling In Love – Kina Grannis version

Honeymoon: Florida

Vendors

Ceremony: Linganore Winecellars**

Reception: Idlewild Farm

Catering: Fine Cuisine

Photography: Valerie Michelle Photography**

Dessert: Starry Night Bakery

Flowers: Blossom & Basket Boutique**

Rentals: Allied Party Rentals

Hair & Makeup: Glam Bridal Beauty

Entertainment: Everything Entertainment

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September WInery Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Sarah + Jonathan

Sarah and Jonathan met in June 2013 at a local bar. “We went to the same high school and graduated a year apart. We had some mutual friends but never really knew each other. The timing was perfect.”

Jonathan proposed in August 2019, while Sarah was preparing her elementary school classroom for new students. “I was exhausted and wasn’t thrilled about Jonathan’s suggestion that we go for a hike that weekend. With a little convincing we headed out to one of our favorite spots, Pretty Boy Dam. While looking at the water on this beautiful day Jonathan suddenly turned to me and said, ‘Babe, I really love you.’ He began getting down on one knee and I nearly fainted.”

130 guests, including a thirteen-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their nuptials at Linganore Winecellars. “The weather was perfect for our outdoor ceremony. The colors of the rolling hills and vineyard behind us were amazing. We wrote our own vows and my uncle officiated the ceremony. It was very personal and the most magical experience of my life so far.”

Linganore Winecellars was the first and last venue the couple visited. “Right away we could really see ourselves there on the big day. The indoor reception was amazing, complete with wood floors, walls, beams, and vaulted ceilings.”

Sarah and Jonathon chose a garden theme for their decor, using ivory, sage, and gold accents. “On the stems of my bouquet was a ribbon with all of my grandparents’ wedding rings. Our wedding date was extra special because it was also Jonathan’s birthday. We sang happy birthday to him with a candle in a cupcake later in the evening.”

Sarah is an elementary school teacher in Carroll County and Jonathan is a mechanical engineer. They currently reside in New Windsor, Maryland.

First Dance: “Sea of Love” by Cat Power

Vendors

Venue: Linganore Winecellars**

Catering: Fine Cuisine Catering

Photography: Taylor Webster Photography

Planning: Best Day Ever Events by Karen

Wedding Dress: Love it at Stella’s

Rings: Meritage Jewelers

Dessert: Starry Night Bakery

Flowers: Petals Flowers & Gifts

Hair & Makeup: The Esquire and the Lady Salon

Entertainment: Burrell Entertainment

Lighting: Celebrated Events

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October Linganore Winecellars Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Danielle and Mike

Danielle and Mike met ten years ago and were high school sweethearts. “I was a sophomore and Mike was a senior when we met and we’ve been together ever since.”

Mike’s proposal began when he surprised Danielle with a date to the Rusty Scupper in the Inner Harbor. “I had no idea what was coming. He reserved us the most beautiful table overlooking the water and then when dessert came, he fumbled in his coat pocket and he got down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. Our server knew and took pictures as he got down on his knee. And then the whole restaurant started clapping for us. It was perfect.”

One-hundred and fifty guests, including a fourteen-person wedding party helped the couple celebrate their October 2019 nuptials at Linganore Winecellars. “It was an outside ceremony overlooking the vineyards. It was right before sunset in the most picture-perfect setting. The weather was perfect.”

Danielle and Mike chose a rustic barn theme to compliment the venue. “The color palette was burgundy with sunflowers and the groomsmen wore navy blue. “The day was filled with so much happiness and dancing. It was a big reunion of family and lifelong friends. We literally danced the entire night away with all of our closest friends and family. We had all of our guests waive glow sticks as we left the reception.”

Danielle is a contract administrator for a small government contractor and Mike is a low-voltage technician for Vintage Security. They currently reside in Eldersburg.

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

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Vendors

Venue: Linagore Winecellars**

Catering: Fine Cuisine

Photography: Valerie Michelle Photography**

Dress: Love It! at Stella’s Bridal & Fashions

Dessert: Spirited Sweets by Laura

Flowers: Hutchinson’s Florist

Makeup: Isabelle Stewart

Hair: Lucja MD Bridal Hairstylist

Entertainment: DJ Daniel Thorpe

Videographer: Clay Estes Productions

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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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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

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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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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

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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!”