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Nautical Antrim Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Caroline + Jack

Caroline and Jack met in 2018 on a dating app. “We swiped right. As we ate pizza on our first date, we bonded over movies, traveling, and Baltimore. I learned how shipping works, and he learned how science works. He thought I was a nerd, still true, and I thought he was super cute, also still true.”

Jack proposed on an annual family vacation in Deep Creek Lake. “We were setting up camp for my parents. Suddenly, Jack was on one knee, and my dad drew his saber- for the champagne, of course.”

One-hundred-thirty-two guests, including an eight-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their September wedding at Antrim 1844. “Antrim just seemed to have the exact things we needed, like the beautiful garden and wonderfully historic rooms. We included nautical touches to the ceremony as Jack is a Ship Captain and so we had a knot-tying ceremony and nautical readings.”

Caroline and Jack chose blue, ivory, and gold for their wedding decor. “I tried to include as many gold-colored things as possible, including the gold cutlery, candelabras, mirrors, and various chandeliers, which my dad provided and hung. I’ve never laughed and cried more on one single day than on my wedding day. The sparklers at the end of the reception were a big hit and so pretty.”

Caroline is a research specialist in a covid19 lab at Johns Hopkins University, and Jack is a Ship Captain on the Chesapeake. They reside in Timonium, Maryland.

First dance: La Vie en Rose, Louis Armstrong

Honeymoon: Cancun, Mexico

Vendors

Venue: Antrim 1844**

Photography: Bradley Images

Attire: Gambardella’s

Dessert: Stone House Cakery**

Flowers: My Flower Box

Rentals: Grand Rental Events**

Entertainment: The Dapper DJs**

Hair & Makeup: Airbrush Faces

**FrederickWeddings.com member

Real Weddings

Summer Wedding at Springfield Manor :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Allison and Brian

Allison and Brian met in an agricultural class at South Carroll High School in 2013. “We had the opportunity to compete together on our school’s FFA floriculture team at the University of Maryland. Brian was driving the team home from UMD, when one of our team members awkwardly said something along the lines of ‘I’m pretty sure you both like each other’… and they were not wrong! For the rest of the summer, we continued to get to know each other.”

The couple got engaged in October 2020, on a trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. “Brian and I spent the day exploring the town. I was so exhausted after our busy day that I took an early evening nap, only for Brian to wake me up and tell me I needed to get dressed to go see a museum. I didn’t really understand why a museum was worth waking me up from a nap, but it turned out he was actually driving us to a field overlooking the mountains. When we got there, Brian told me, ‘We have a date with a photographer,’ and I finally knew what was happening.”

120 guests, including an eight-person wedding party, helped the two celebrate their outdoor June nuptials. ”We didn’t do a first look, so seeing each other while I walked down the aisle was one of the most special moments of the day. We performed a unity tree ceremony- we potted a tree, gave it water, and our officiant verbally deceived the symbolic meaning of growing and nurturing the tree, as we will our marriage.”

“Our theme and colors were described as ‘garden glam’ and was meant to amplify the beauty of Springfield Manor. We had lavender, sage, and peach as our main color palette. We wanted a semi-formal feel but also wanted our guests to have fun during the reception.”

Brian is a correctional deputy for the Carroll County Sheriff’s office, and Allison is a correctional specialist for the Carroll County Sheriff’s office. Additionally, Allison has worked for Blossom & Basket Boutique since she was 15 years old and continues to work there evenings and on the weekends. They live in Taneytown.

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

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Vendors

Venue: Springfield Manor**

Wedding Planner: Sleeping Bee Event Designs**

Photography: Living Radiant Photography

Flowers: Blossom & Basket Boutique**

Dessert: Stone House Cakery**

Bridal Gown: Love It! At Stella’s**

Catering: Great American Caterers

Tux: Men’s Wearhouse

Bridesmaids dresses: Azazie

Hair & Makeup: Heather Rea Style Studio

Entertainment: Great Scott Productions

Pet Services: Furever and Fur Always

**FrederickWeddings.com member

Real Weddings

International Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Caitlin + Nathan

Planning the perfect Frederick wedding when the groom-to-be is 10,000 miles away in Australia wasn’t easy, but Caitlin and Nathan pulled off their July wedding despite the distance.

“This wedding was a huge deal for everyone. Nathan and I have been long distance for the majority of our relationship, so most of my friends didn’t meet him until our wedding. Everyone was so excited to finally meet him and see us together. It was so special taking this next step in our lives with the love and support of our friends and family.”

Nathan and Caitlin met through mutual friends at a rugby party in Towson. “We actually hated each other when we first met!” Caitlin said. But after continued talks, the two ended up having a lot in common and began dating. “We dated for about four months when Nathan and his family returned to their home in Australia. We decided to try out long distance and we never looked back.” The couple has been together for four years.

“We didn’t see each other before the ceremony, but we touched hands and my photographers captured the moment,” shared Caitlin. “It made me even more excited to see him. I also loved the first look with my dad. It was such a special moment and I’m glad I was able to share that with him.”

The couple had six bridesmaids and six groomsmen in their bridal party for their outdoor wedding ceremony at Stone Manor. 138 guests were in attendance for their sunny day. In order to feel closer to her late grandparents, Caitlin walked down the aisle with a handkerchief that belonged to her late grandmother, pins her late grandfather always wore, and her late grandmother’s pearl necklace.

The couple placed an Australian and an American flag on each table at their reception, as well as share some Australian gifts for wedding favors.

Nathan is a chef and Caitlin is a crime analyst. Caitlin currently lives in Frederick, while Nathan is still in Australia as he waits for his American visa.