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May Sugarloaf Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Joey and Sarah

Sarah and Joey met in 2015, during their freshman year at McDaniel College. “We took Spanish 101, and our final exam that semester was to tango with a partner. We got partnered up, and the rest is history.”

75 guests, including a 12-person wedding party, celebrated their outdoor May wedding at Strong Mansion. “We chose this location because it allowed guests to see the true beauty of the mountain and surrounding areas. We wrote our own vows, and it is a memory we both will cherish for the rest of our lives.”

The wedding color palette focused on navy blue tones with cream accents. “We wanted the perfect twist of formal and cocktail. The string quartet added the formal ambiance we were after, while small details made the day more laid-back. I think the most special thing on our day was having our dog, Ollie, there. Ollie had a floral collar and walked down the aisle for the wedding. She stayed for cocktail hour, too, where she was the official greeter for all of our guests.”

“My wedding band is modeled off of my grandmother’s wedding ring. The gold base of my ring is repurposed family gold from generations prior. Joey’s band is made of repurposed family gold from his family, too. Our wedding took place in May because both sets of parents were married in May, and we wanted to share this month with our greatest role models.”

Sarah works for Frederick Health, and Joey is the owner of Creek Vintage, where he re-sells vintage memorabilia and clothing. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: Here Comes The Sun, SYML

Vendors:

Photography: Jessica Smith Photography

Accommodations: Home 2 Suites**

Venue: Strong Mansion

Catering: Canapes**

Dessert: Sage Cakery**

Florals: Ory Custom Florals**

Entertainment: Benefactor Events**

Transportation: On The Town Limousines**

Champagne Wall: APM Rentals**

Planner: Wed With Steph

Attire: Posh Bridal

Linens: Nuage Designs

Makeup: Wedding Day Ready Glam

Hair: Eleganza by Gina D

String Quartet: Kennedy String Quartet

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October Ceresville Outdoor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kristen + Josh

Josh and Kristen met on a dating app in 2018. “We agreed to meet for lunch at Chipotle, and we had an instant connection. We spent the rest of the afternoon together, and we have been inseparable ever since.”

Josh proposed in 2020, the day they moved into their first home together. “After we finished moving in the last of our furniture, I was completely surprised to turn around and find him on one knee in the kitchen. It was the perfect start to our life together.”

120 guests, including an eleven-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their October wedding at Ceresville Mansion. “My mom walked me down the aisle, and that was very special to me. We stood under the pergola, in front of the reflecting pool, with our bridesmaids and groomsmen beside us. My sister made me a beautiful locket for my bouquet. Our dad passed away when we were young, and she made a locket with his picture, and his handwriting so that he could be a part of the day.”

The couple chose rust orange and burgundy with gold accents for their decor. “We had floral centerpieces in simple glass cylinder vases, and gold mercury votives on the tables. We wanted our decor to feel simple, but elegant.”

“Immediately after the ceremony, we took pictures with our wedding party. We were so excited to be married and celebrate with our friends- and instead of posing us, our photographer captured us exactly as we were with drinks in hand, laughing, and having the best time. We loved our reception too- it was one big party.”

Kristen is an occupational therapist and Josh is a contracting specialist. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: Lifetime, Justin Beiber

Honeymoon: Sandals Grenada

Vendors

Venue: Ceresville Mansion**

Photography: Rose Bowman

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Flowers: Ory Florals**

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions**

Cake: Karen Rodkey Cakes

Videographer: Petit Four Films

Hair & Makeup: Best Face Forward

Officiant: Reverend Ron Reaves

Travel Agent: Honeymoon Islands

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October Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Brian + LeeAnn

Brian and LeeAnn met in 2019 on Tinder. “We hit it off immediately, discovering that we were both big fans of Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot. After exchanging a few messages online we decided to meet up at a bar in Old Town Alexandria for our first date. I was struck by how genuine and funny Brian was. We dated for a few months before making our relationship official.”

Brain proposed in September of 2020 after an evening full of references to milestones in their relationship. “The ring box had a light inside, and when I opened it LeeAnn was so distracted by the light that she missed my asking THE question, and I had to ask again. Thankfully, once she was paying attention, she said yes.”

125 guests, including a 12-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their October wedding at Musket Ridge. “LeeAnn helped make sure my late parents were included. She encouraged me to ask the pastor from the church my parents and I attended to officiate the wedding so we could have that connection to my mom and dad. The ceremony was phenomenal – he even incorporated Gritty into the ceremony.”

Brian surprised LeeAnn during the reception by putting framed photos of their cats, wearing bow ties that matched his, on the sweetheart table. “I loved having our boys there in spirit! In lieu of favors, we surprised our guests with an awesome fireworks show – seeing everyone’s surprise was one of my favorite moments of the night. As a nod to Brian’s Philly roots, we had a late-night soft pretzel bar. We had signature cocktails named for our two cats. We ended the night with a sparkler send-off.”

LeeAnn is an event manager and Brian is an accountant. They currently reside in Alexandria, Virginia.

First dance: If We Were Vampires, Jason Isbell

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Getting ready: Hilton Garden Inn

Venue: Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge**

Photographer: Emerald Stone Photography

Flowers: Ory Florals**

Attire: Serendipity Bridal and Events

Jewelry: Golden Renaissance Jewelers

Dessert: Sugar Bakers Cakes

Entertainment: Bachelor Boys Band

Transportation: On the Town Limousine**

Fireworks: Zambelli Fireworks

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Dulaney’s Overlook October Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kayla + Justin

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Justin and Kayla met in 2011 in Salisbury, where Kayla was attending college, at a favorite local bar. In 2018, the two got engaged during a hike.

The couple married just shortly after their ten-year anniversary at Dulany’s Overlook in Walkersville in October 2021. “It was the first and last venue we looked at. We fell in love with it and knew we wanted our dog involved so it had to be an outdoor wedding. We were supposed to get married in 2020 but had to postpone it due to Covid.”

150 guests, including an 11-person wedding party, helped them celebrate their fall nuptials. “We picked some of our favorite music to walk out to. We also incorporated our dog who is basically our child.”

Kayla and Justin leaned into the fall season and chose burnt orange and maroon colors for their laid-back wedding decor. “We served late-night pretzels and dips and also had a yummy interactive pasta station during cocktail hour.”

Kayla works for Humane Society International and Justin works at Volvo Silver Spring. They currently reside in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

First dance: Brett Young, In Case You Didn’t Know

Honeymoon: Aruba

Vendors

Venue: Dulany’s Overlook

Catering: Celebrations Catering

Photography: Valerie Michelle Photography**

Dessert: Starry Night Bakery

Flowers: Ory Florals**

Hair & Makeup: UpDos For I Dos

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment **

Videography: Sam Stroud Photography

Officiant: Weddings By Norm

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November Catoctin Hall Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jordann + Caleb

Jordann and Caleb met at a graduation party they almost didn’t attend. “We both were friends of friends of the graduate. We’ve been together for seven years now and are so glad we both decided to go.”

Caleb proposed the day after Thanksgiving in 2019. “He had been carrying the ring around for a while waiting for the perfect moment. I’m very hard to catch off guard so he just decided to pull it out that day out of the blue. It was perfect.”

Eighty-six guests, including a fourteen-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their November multicultural nuptials. “I’m Jewish and my husband is African American. We stood under a chuppah, he broke the glass, and we jumped over the broom. I got married in my mom’s original plain wedding band, just like she got married in her mom’s. He placed it on my forefinger per Jewish tradition, then after the ceremony, I gave it back to my mom and he put on the band he bought for me.”

Jordann and Caleb chose to incorporate the fall season into their wedding decor. “We wanted it to be classy but not black-tie formal. Musket Ridge stood out because the scenery is breathtaking, especially in the fall.”

Jordann is a pediatric nurse and Caleb is an electrical engineer. They currently reside in Rockville.

First dance: Back at One, Brian McKnight

Vendors

Venue: Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge**

Getting Ready: Homewood Suites Frederick

Photography: Sarah Schubel Photography

Music: Frederick Strings

Dress: Posh Bridal

Rings: Helzberg Diamonds

Dessert: The Red Bandana

Flowers: Ory Florals**

Hair: Malanie Killian

Makeup: Emmy Keating

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

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Downtown Frederick Fall Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Morgan + Alex

Morgan and Alex met online and met in person at JoJo’s Restaurant. “We have been together ever since.”

Alex proposed after a concert at the Weinberg. “We went to our favorite local bar, Olde Towne, after the show. We were both tired but had a beer to end the night. When the tab came, an old matchbox was on top of the check. I was confused, but opened it and turned around and Alex was down on one knee, while karaoke was happening in the background. Alex was not expecting Karaoke that night, but it makes the story even better.”

One-hundred twenty-five guests were in attendance for the October 2019 outdoor wedding. “Our ceremony was on Carroll Creek. It was perfect for friends and family with the built-in seating and easy access, along with great views.”

The couple hosted a reception at Tenth Ward. “We didn’t have a theme- we used greenery and dark flowers and our own growlers from travels to breweries for centerpieces. We loved keeping everything downtown-we live downtown and spend the majority of our free time there.”

Alex is an attorney with the Public Defenders office and Morgan is a program analyst with NCI Frederick. The couple currently resides in Downtown Frederick.

First dance: Cigarette Burn Waltz- Horseshoes and hand-grenades

Honeymoon: a weekend in St. Mary’s county

Vendors

Venue: Tenth Ward**

Catering: JB Seafood

Photography: Brad Barnwell Photography**

Dress: Posh Bridal

Dessert: Cakes to Die For

Flowers: Ory Custom Florals**

Hair & makeup: Glam Bridal

Entertainment: Shew-sical**

Transportation: On the Town **

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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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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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Downtown Frederick Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Sarah and Owen

Sarah and Owen met through a mutual friend in Ocean City. “We didn’t start speaking until the following spring. We were both sophomores in college and started dating that summer. Flash forward four years later, in 2017, and we bought our home in Frederick.”

In February 2018 Sarah that an engagement ring was being made but didn’t know how Owen would propose. “Long story short, it was hidden in the freezer at my parent’s house and when they asked me to put an ice cream cake away. I didn’t exactly see the ring or Owen on one knee.”

95 guests were in attendance for their June Downtown Frederick wedding, which took place on Carroll Creek, including six bridesmaids and three groomsmen. “It was personal, filled with laughter and tears. On the creek, we had people watching and clapping. Our fathers were the ‘ring bearers’ and we put a copy of our personal vows in a ceremonial box to save.”

The couple took their decor inspiration from Sarah’s art deco style engagement ring then added pops of purple, navy, and gray. “Our favorite aspect of our wedding was supporting as many Frederick vendors as possible and having the ceremony on the creek was a no-brainer decision.”

Sarah is an account admin at L1 Enterprises Inc. in Frederick and Owen is a software engineer at PROCAS, LLC in Columbia. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: Next to Me, Imagine Dragons
Honeymoon: Europe

Vendors
Venue: The Delaplaine Arts Center
Catering: Love and Dishes Catering
Photography: Happy Little Life Photography**
Attire: Posh Bridal **
Jewelry:L Boone and Sons
Flowers: Ory Custom Florals**
Hair & Makeup: Mane Tame by Megan
Entertainment: The Dapper DJs **
Videography: Clay Estes Productions
Stationery: Minted

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Inspiration

Simply Elegant with Country Charm at Glade Valley Farm

“The theme of the Styled Shoot was to showcase the country charm of Glade Valley Farms with an elegant touch.

This styled shoot was so much fun! It brought in some amazing vendors together to create our vision. When Glade Valley Farm contacted us about doing a styled shoot at their venue we were so excited. We decided to play with the greenery of the grounds and the surrounding rolling hills into the theme of the shoot. We hit the jackpot when Ory Florals joined the team. He created the most natural and woodsy centerpieces for each of the tables. As well as the ceremony arch and bouquet. To bring in the elegance we placed touches of gold. Which you can see from the table numbers provided by Glamour N’Glitz Events. The chargers, china, and flatware provided by Vintage Affairs. We really believe it brought everything together.

Great for the bride who wants the country charm without the burlap and mason jar trend.”

The vendors who came together for this shoot were:

Planner & Designer – Glamour N’Glitz Events LLC

Photographer – Jenna Davis Photography

Florals – Ory Custom Florals**

Cake/ Linen – Canapes Catering**

China & Furniture – Vintage Affairs

Models – Maria Royce & Brandon Royce

Makeup – Top Edge Make up

Hair – Aura Salon Frederick MD

Invitation – Cards & Pockets

Venue – Glade Valley Farms

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Holly Hills Country Club Summer Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Tiffanie + Matthew

Tiffanie and Matthew met in college at a small get together four years ago, “and haven’t stopped talking since.”

Matthew proposed in front of Cinderella’s Castle in Disney World last June. “It was a complete surprise. He asked one of the cast members to take a picture of us in front of the castle and halfway through the shot, he dropped to one knee- talk about feeling like a princess.”

90 guests were in attendance for their outdoor June nuptials at Holly Hills Country Club, including a 13-member bridal party. “We decided to do a wine box ceremony. We wrote our vows in a note that neither of us saw and sealed it in a box with a bottle of wine. On our one year anniversary, we will open the letters, enjoy the wine and write letters for the year following.”

The couple chose a color palette of purple and silver for their wedding decor at Holly Hills. “We knew we wanted to stay local, and Holly Hills is such a beautiful and convenient location. We loved the scenic view outside and were in love with the bridge located on the golf course for pictures.”

When asked about a favorite moment on their wedding day, Tiffanie shared, “Matthew, who is usually pretty shy in front of crowds, performed his own version of the ‘Magic Mike’ dance for the garter removal. He had the crowd rolling.”

Tiffanie is a registered nurse and Matthew is a systems engineer. They currently reside in Point of Rocks.

First Dance: Grow old- Florida Georgia Line
Honeymoon: Disney World

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Photographer: Natalie James Photography
Wedding Dress: Fairytale Brides
Dessert: SD Cakes
Flowers: Ory Custom Florals**
Hair & Makeup: Wedlock’s LLC
Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**
Transportation: American Transportation
Stationery: The Organized Bride

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