Brooksley and Gage first met one another through their mothers. “Our moms met first through a mutual friend and hit it off instantly. Gage and I then met at Oakdale High School. Being in the same friend group the rest of high school and our parents hanging out made for us to spend a lot of time together. We went our separate ways for college until Gage ended up transferring to the University of Maryland where I was. We have been together ever since.”
The couple got engaged in February of 2019 while on vacation with their parents at Deep Creek Lake. “We took a snowy hike together, just the two of us, to Swallow Falls when Gage popped the question. I wasn’t expecting it at all. We were then joined shortly after by our families to celebrate with champagne by the waterfall. It was a beautiful and perfect day.”
110 guests, including a twelve-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their nuptials in April. “Our wedding ceremony was very personal. Our officiants were Gage’s twin uncles, who also happen to be his godfathers. It was the perfect blend of serious, emotional, funny, and meaningful. It was full of laughter and lots of love.”
“The look of our wedding was elegant and classy but we were all about having a good time. Because our parents are such close friends, so many of the guests already knew each other and it was just one big party. After being locked up with COVID for so long, everyone just really needed a fun night out with family and friends. Gage and I felt so loved.”
Brooksley is a social studies teacher for FCPS and Gage is in the fire academy for the Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department. They reside in Downtown Frederick.
First dance: The One, Kodaline
Honeymoon: Jamaica
Vendors
Venue: Dulaney’s Overlook
Catering: Celebrations Catering
Photography: Nicole Barr Photography
Dress: Couture Bridal of Maryland
Cake: Sage Cakery**
Flowers: Wildflower Weddings
Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment Services**
Videography: Shawn Wehland
Transportation: On the Town Limo**
Guest accommodations: Fairfield Inn & Suites Frederick**
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