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Formal Spring Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Rachel + Fernando

Rachel and Fernando met in 2018 at Brewer’s Alley. “I was there to pick up my roommate, and Fernando was there with some friends from work. He sent a coworker over to me to see if I’d be interested in having a conversation. I initially said no, until the coworker pointed Fernando out. I thought he was super cute and quickly changed my mind and waved him over. We made a breakfast date for the next day. Fernando was having car trouble that morning and was over an hour late, but called me every 10 minutes for that hour and begged me not to leave. We’ve been together ever since.”

Fernando played minor league baseball in Puerto Rico for the first few years of their relationship so the couple dated long distances for much of their early relationship. “We got engaged in March of 2021. Fernando had planned a big proposal for thanksgiving of 2020 in front of my extended family, but due to covid, we didn’t end up gathering. So, with lots of help from my family, he set up a beautiful proposal in my backyard. He put out candles and decorations with help from my mom & sister. Penguins are my favorite animal, so he tied the ring to a pebble, similar to what penguins do when they find a mate, and got down on one knee.”

130 guests, including an 11-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their April nuptials at Stone Manor. “We were very fortunate to have our ceremony outside, it was supposed to be a rainy day. The ceremony was beautiful, our family friend and pastor was our officiant. We had family members perform readings and say prayers.”

The couple was drawn to a semi-formal wedding look with spring colors. The bridesmaids wore sage green, and the groomsmen & groom wore gray and navy. The bouquets were white and pink flowers with eucalyptus. “We loved getting to see the blending of our two families and two cultures who haven’t gotten to interact up until the point. Everyone was so happy and dancing together and mingling, it was beautiful to see.”

Rachel is an elementary school music teacher, and Fernando is a chef and nutritionist. They live in Frederick.

First dance: Let’s Stay Together, Al Green

Honeymoon: Disneyworld

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Great American Caterers

Photography: Lily & Lime

Dessert: Canapes**

Hair & Makeup: Smooch! Frederick

Entertainment: DJ Nelson Vargas

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Sweet and Spicy Themed August Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Samantha and Brandon

Brandon and Samantha first met in 2006, in a freshman high school government class. “Brandon had a seat right behind me and I thought he was just the nerdy class clown. Then Brandon started passing me little flirtatious notes when the teacher was not looking and we slowly got to know each other. We went from friends to best friends to dating by senior year.”

The couple got engaged in 2019. “Samantha was finishing up her doctorate studies at Marshall University and she had come up with the idea of exploring the northern tip of West Virginia for spring break. On the morning of our trip, we were making small talk while she was packing and I said, ‘I’m really excited to go on this adventure with you.’ Samantha said ‘me too!’, and I quickly spoke up and said, ‘no, I mean this one’ and she turned to see me on one knee.”

135 guests joined the couple for their wedding day at Stone Manor Country Club. “When I saw Brandon for the first time, I saw him take a huge deep breath and almost break down in tears. We decided to write our own vows for the wedding; we were both so nervous but got through them without crying. For our unity symbol, we chose a lovelock tree with personalized locks for our parents to place on the roots and a larger lock for us to place in the center of the tree.”

Samantha and Brandon chose the unique wedding theme of sweet and spicy. “Our tables were not organized by numbers, but by desserts or hot peppers. Our signature drinks were strawberry lemonade macaron and hot tamale. One of the best parts was having a graphic designer for a future husband to really nail our theme. Brandon was able to design so much of what I was looking for including our guestbook, custom drinks, and fans.”

Brandon is a freelance graphic designer and Samantha is a physical therapist. They currently live in Towson, Maryland.

First dance: Like I’m Gonna Lose You, Meghan Trainer and John Legend

Honeymoon: Tahiti and Bora Bora

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Carriage House Inn Catering**

Photography: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography**

Coordinator: The Wedding Ninja

Bride’s ring: Littman Jewelers

Dessert: Sweet and Savory Bake Shop

Flowers: Scentsational Florals

Makeup: Heather Rae Style Studio

Hair: Hair by Kristina

Entertainment + Lighting: Great Scott Productions

Videographer: AM Films

Liquor Vendor – Lakefront Fine Wine and Spirits

Dance Lessons – Arthur Murray Dance Studio

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Summer Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Erin + Stuart

Erin and Stuart met in a 7th-grade science class at Ballenger Creek Middle School in 2005. “I asked to switch seats because Stuart was super social and talked too much. His friendly nature ended up being one of the traits I love most about him. We started dating the summer after we graduated in 2011.”

Stuart joined the Navy and in May 2015, he received orders to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to serve on a submarine. The couple had a long-distance relationship until Erin joined Stuart in Hawaii in 2018. “We were there for two years until he separated from the Navy and we moved back to Maryland in February 2020. Our plan was to get married in June 2020, but the pandemic happened and we had to postpone our wedding first to September 2020 and then June 2021.”

The couple got engaged in December 2015, after Stuart had flown home from Hawaii for the Holidays. “We walked around downtown and then made it to the bell tower in Baker Park. He stopped and began talking about our future together before bending down on one knee. Stuart chose to propose at Baker Park because that is where my dad proposed to my mom.”

145 guests, including a twelve-person wedding party, helped Erin and Stuart celebrate their June nuptials. “We decided to return to Frederick because of the community, friends, family, and memories we have here. Our ceremony was officiated by a friend who personalized our ceremony to talk about our 10-year relationship.”

With so many couples needing to reschedule wedding dates due to the pandemic, Erin and Stuart had limited choices for their wedding day. “We had to have our wedding on a Monday, which meant guests needing to take off work to make it. Even with it being on a Monday, our guests were so supportive.”

Erin is the Coordinator of Undergraduate Recruitment for UMBC-Shady Grove. Stuart is a DevOps Engineer for Booz Allen Hamilton. They currently reside in Jefferson.

First dance: Jason Aldean- You Make it Easy

Honeymoon: Colorado

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor**

Catering: Carriage House**

Photography: Dana Renee Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Flowers: Adrienne’s Flower

Hair & Makeup: Poetically Brushed

Entertainment: Jim Moss

Transportation: A Touch of Class Limousines

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May Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jordan + Michael

Jordan and Michael met in 2017 when they both joined the same small group at their church. “We both noticed each other right away at the first meeting, but we did not start talking until later when I friend requested Michael on Facebook and he asked me on our first official date.”

The couple got engaged in early 2020. “We planned to visit Downtown Frederick for the Fire & Ice Festival. Right when we arrived, we began walking down the creek. Little did I know that our friends and family were hidden waiting for him to pop the question.”

140 guests, including a fourteen-person wedding party, celebrated with the couple in May. “Luckily we got engaged and booked our venue before COVID happened and we were blessed to be able to get married on our or original wedding date. It was almost like a miracle that capacity limits were lifted just before it was time to send out invitations.”

Michael’s cousin, a pastor at a church in Pennsylvania, presided over the ceremony. “He delivered a beautiful sermon and it was extra special because he was able to tailor it to us personally. We also had two of our close friends, a husband and wife couple, play one of our favorite worship songs for the ceremony. We also decided to do a sand ceremony for our unity ceremony.”

The couple chose blush pink as their main wedding decor color. “I wanted to incorporate as many fun colors as possible to make it feel like a fun summer wedding. We really just wanted to make an event that everyone could have fun at since it was a lot of people’s first time attending a big wedding since COVID began.”

A late-night snack truck from Chevys food served up tacos, quesadillas, and mini churro bites for guests. “While guests lined up for a sparkler exit, we stayed back for the last dance, just the two of us. It was a perfect moment to soak in the last of our wedding together before we left.”

Michael is a Software Engineer & Jordan is a New Graduate Nurse. They currently reside in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

First dance: Grave by Thomas Rhett

Honeymoon: Florida and Tennessee

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Carriage House Catering**

Photography: Erin Brennan

Coordination: WedWithSteph

Brides dress – Posh Bridal

Dessert: Eva Eastep

Flowers: Love & Grit Farm

Hair & Makeup: Madison Melott

Entertainment: DJ Shiny Entertainment

Videographer: As the Deer Media

Transportation: Bob’s Limo Service

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August Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Lauren + Adam

Lauren and Adam “met in the most millennial way” through an online dating website. “Our first date was dinner in Federal Hill. We hit it off right away and knew from the start that an adventure was about to begin.”

Adam proposed on a weekend getaway in Harpers Ferry, which was one of their first trips together years before. “I suspected the proposal was coming, but I was still shaking and crying when he finally got down on one knee. It was a beautiful night with a full moon, and Adam led me down to a deck on the water to pop the question.

One hundred forty guests, including a twelve-person wedding party, joined the couple for their nuptials last August at Stone Manor in Middletown.

“Our wedding ceremony was outside, and the weather was unbelievably perfect. The service was very personal, as we both wrote and exchanged our vows, surrounded by all our amazing family and friends.”

The couple chose a “laid back, shabby chic and fun” theme for their wedding day. “The girls wore light blue dresses, and the sunflowers were a fun pop of color. I also incorporated a lot of lace and burlap. I even had my bouquet wrapped in lace used in my parent’s wedding, so lots of little homemade and sentimental touches. We enjoyed crafting decor and our favors. We made our donut wall for our dessert and made cake stands out of terracotta pots. My bridal party was a wonderful help in all our crafting.”

Lauren is a senior content marketing specialist, and Adam is a power systems engineer. The couple currently resides in Columbia, Maryland.

First dance: You Are the Best Thing, Ray LaMontagne

Honeymoon: Maui

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Carriage House Inn**

Photography: Jessica Nazarova

Planner: Tiara McCowen

Dress: Bridals by Elena

Suits: M. Stein Tuxedo**

Hair & Makeup: Heather Rae Style Studio

Rings: Everett Jewelers

Desserts: Ed’s Country Bakery

Florals: Shelly Black Florals

Entertainment: Washington Talent

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Avengers-meets-Fairytale Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Shannon + Stephen

Shannon originally “swiped left” on Stephen on the dating app Tinder, but Stephen didn’t give up and found Shannon on Facebook. “I shot him down because he was too short, but he ended up doing me a favor, so I had to meet him in person to say thank you. He ended up sweeping me off my feet and here we are.”

Stephen proposed while the couple was treasure hunting on the side of a mountain in Montana. “He pointed out an Altoids tin in the path and asks if I dropped it. I said, ‘no, I don’t like Altoids’ and I kicked the can. But, in case it was a hidden cache, I opened it. Inside was a butterfly drawn on a paper napkin with a ring inside. He dropped to one knee.”

138 guests helped the couple celebrate their June 2019 nuptials, including an eight-person wedding party at Stone Manor in Middletown.

“It was outside as the sky looked like it wanted to open up. My husband thought it would be fun to serenade me with the song Napoleon Dynamite’s brother sang at his wedding. I mentioned my deceased daughter and mother-in-law at one point and thunder rolled through the sky. It was as if they were cheering for us. The moment the ceremony was over we had a brief downpour.”

The wedding was semi-formal and had a fun twist with the addition of Avengers-meets-Fairytale details the couple included. The bride arranged her own flowers.

Shannon is a senior recruiter and a Stephen is a K9 handler. The couple lives in Westminster.

first dance: Grey Street, Dave Matthews Band

honeymoon: Mexico

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Carriage House**

Photographer: Lindsey Markle

Dessert: Kari’s Kakes

Rentals: Olympia Party Rentals

Hair: Kathleen Tregoning

Makeup: Extreme Beauty Makeup

Entertainment: DJ Teej

Lighting: WoW Event Lighting**

Transportation: On the Town Limo**

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October Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jens and Elizabeth

Elizabeth and Jens met in Olney, where Jens worked next door to the restaurant Elizabeth worked in. “He used to come in to get food and would try to talk to me. He ended up asking me out for a drink. Somehow things didn’t work out. After a year, we reconnected and picked up things where we left off. After we became official, four years later he popped a question.”

Jens proposed in Nevada on a trip to visit his mom. “When we were there we decided to go see Grand Canyon. We ended up walking on the overlook. As I was holding on to the rail and scared of the height, he tricked me and said Liz turn around. When I turned around, there he was on one knee and had a ring in his hand. I couldn’t answer the question, so he said ‘well?’ I said yes of course.”

165 guests, including a 14-person wedding party, joined the couple in celebrating their October nuptials at Stone Manor Country Club. “Our wedding ceremony was very smooth and easy-going. We had my sister-in-law perform a song with my friend.”

The couple chose burgundy and teal for their color palette. “Our wedding was formal but laid-back. At the end of our special day, we decided to have a fireworks show. They were spectacular and guests were excited to see them.”

Elizabeth is a medical imaging technician and Jens works in flooring sales. They currently reside in Monrovia, Maryland.

First dance: “Still Falling for You” by Ellie Goulding

Honeymoon: Boston

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Photography: J. Sasu Photography

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December Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jessi + Michael

Jessi and Michael have known each other since kindergarten. “We were in the same class all the way through high school, taking our respective paths into the world after graduating, until crossing paths once again at a dinner with a mutual friend thirteen years later, and fell in love.”

Michael proposed to Jessi on New Year’s Eve. “I used to ask her to marry me all the time, as a kind of, ‘ok one of these days’ running thing. Her face, when she realized I was asking for real, is something I’ll never forget.”

109 guests, including an eight-person bridal party, helped the couple celebrate their December 2019 nuptials. “It was a short but sweet ceremony. We were ready to get to the party.”

The couple chose a color palette of cream and forest green for their decor. The two also took dance lessons to prepare for their first dance. “It was beautiful and simple and perfect.”

Jessi is a dental hygienist and Michael is a fiber splicer. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: Echo, by Incubus

Honeymoon: Rocky Gap, Virginia

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Carriage House Inn**

Photography: Pearly Kate Photography**

Dessert: Angel Cakes

Flowers: Bouqs

Hair & Makeup: Airbrush Faces

Entertainment: Off the Hook DJ

Dress: Icon Bridal

Tux: Generation Tux

Jewelry: Jareds

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August Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kyle + Laurie

Kyle and Laurie spent three years at the same university but never spoke a word to each other until they discovered they had a mutual friend. “Once we realized that, we never stopped talking.”

The couple went to a Mexican restaurant for their first date. “We arrived at 7 p.m. and stayed until closing, talking and laughing together. Once the conversation was over, we shared our first kiss. That night, I swear I fell in love with Kyle.”

The couple got engaged after three years of dating. Kyle took Laurie on a walk near their apartment, but couldn’t find the right place to propose. “We were just about back to the entrance of the trail when I looked over a Laurie. I finally said, ‘You know I love you right?’ She replied, ‘Of course.’ Like we had a thousand times before. I started again, ‘And you know you’re my best friend. And you know I want to spend the rest of my life with you.’ As I was saying this, I started pulling out the ring and getting down on one knee.”

215 guests were in attendance for their August nuptials, including eight bridesmaids, eight groomsmen, two flower girls, and two ring bearers. “My dad sang Ave Maria. We put a bottle of wine in a box for us to open up on our 10 year wedding anniversary with notes written for us to read. We exchanged our vows then marched back down with the fanfare march.”

The couple chose a color palette of gray, white, navy, gold and sage. The flowers were white hydrangeas, roses, and calla lilies.

Kyle is a Terminal Operator for Motiva in Baltimore, MD. Laurie is an Assistant Manager for Tarara Winery in Leesburg, VA. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: Take My Hand, Emily Hackett and Will Anderson

Honeymoon: Bahamas

Vendors

Ceremony: Calvary United Methodist Church

Reception: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Carriage House**

Photographer: Rosi Guyton

Coordinator: Kati Brown

Hair + Makeup: Belleza Hair Salon

Entertainment: Spin City Productions

Flowers: Tupelo Floral

Dessert: Wegmans

Rings: Lisa Marie Kotchey Designs

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Outdoor May Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Morgan and Brad

“Brad and I met by him doing work in my parent’s house. My mom decided to give Brad’s work a call to let his dad know how great of a job they did in her house and threw in there that, ‘My daughter thinks your son is cute,’ so it’s safe to say thanks, Mom! Brad and I have been together 6 years.”

Brad proposed on Carroll Creek. “He told me we were going to take family photos since his brother was moving to Tennessee in a few weeks. Somehow he managed to get both of our families together and once I saw all of them standing on the bridge I just knew it was coming.”

160 attended their outdoor May nuptials at Stone Manor Country Club, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen. “There were a lot of tears and a lot of laughter.”

The couple chose a rustic theme for their decor, which included a color palette of navy blue, yellow and white. The couple also had a cookie table, a Pittsburgh tradition. “The majority of my family is from Pittsburgh. When you go to a wedding in Pittsburgh they don’t ask how the wedding was they ask how the cookie table was!”

Morgan is an orthodontic dental assistant and Brad is a glazier. They currently reside in Myersville.

First Dance: With you I am – Cody Johnson

Honeymoon: Dominican Republic

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Coordinator: Classic Occasions by Caitlin

Catering: Carriage House

Drinks: Gateway Liquors

Photography: Amanda Summers Photography

Photo booth: Laughing Hat

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Veil, headpiece, and earrings: Posh Bridal**

Dessert: Angel Cakes

Florals: Abloom**

Hair & Makeup: Belleza, Amanda Kearney

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

Officiant: Karen Grossnickle

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Spring Stone Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kathryn + Andrew

Kathryn and Andrew met Downtown Frederick at Wags in November of 2014. “We both went to the same high school and college but neither of us knew each other then. We knew a lot of the same people and hit it off immediately,” shared Kathryn. Andrew invited Kat to his family tailgate the next day and, “We’ve been pretty much inseparable ever since.”

Kathryn and Andrew had 200 guests in attendance, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen at their outdoor ceremony in April at Stone Manor Country Club. Andrew’s Uncle was their officiant. “We worked with him to put together a simple but meaningful ceremony. We wrote our vows together and both said the same words as our promise to each other.”

The couple chose a wedding palette of neutral colors for their decor. “We tried to pull in different elements from each our cultures. We had a special sign on the bar that said ‘cheers’ in multiple languages of our origin. We did two pretty epic Greek Dances. A local Bluegrass Band, Israel Creek, played for our Ceremony and Cocktail hour. They were awesome and really kicked off the energy and atmosphere from when guests arrived.”

In lieu of favors, the couple elected to make a donation to the Jessica Lee Murphy Scholarship Fund.

Kathryn is a Project Manager and Andrew is a contractor. They currently reside in Frederick.

First Dance: Millionaire by Chris Stapleton

Honeymoon: St Lucia

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**
Catering: Carriage House Catering
Photography: Wander and Range
Dress: Posh Bridal**

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

Dessert: Main Street Sweets

Flowers: Floral Legacies

Hair & Makeup: Megan Clemson
Band: Israel Creek

Transportation: Testerman Bus Services

Stationery: Paper Tree

Day of Decorator: Sando Bernstein

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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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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.

First Dance: Still the One, Shania Twain

Advice: “Don’t forget the real reason you’re getting married. It’s easy to forget and get caught up in looking for perfect Pinterest weddings”

Vendors

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club**

Catering: Carriage House

Photographer: Living Radiant Photography

Entertainment: Phantom Shadow**

Planner: Classic Occasions by Caitlin

Bride and Bridesmaids: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Groom and Groomsmen: Men’s Warehouse

Dessert: Stone House Cakery**

Flowers: Abloom, Ltd.**

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Sarah + Josh’s Real Frederick Wedding

A beautiful Stone Manor wedding

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Photographer: Kirsten Smith Photography

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club

Caterer: Carriage House

Cake: Jenn Bertucco; Desserts: Jackie Losiewski (Mother of Bride)

Florist: Sweet Blossoms

Bride’s Dress: Allure, Betsy Robinson’s Bridal

Brides Shoes: Steve Madden

Bridesmaids Dresses: Alfred Sung- Bridal Boutique

Hair & Makeup: Le Mariee, Lori Nansi

Grooms: Vera Wang, Men’s Warehouse

DJ: Charm City DJs

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Brittany + Martin’s Spring Celebration | Real Frederick Wedding

Hey, Heart fans! This is Molly, and I am so excited to share my first blog post with you. Even though Punxsutawney Phil said we have at least six more weeks of winter to get through, my thoughts are drifting toward springtime. And that’s why I’ve chosen to share this lovely springtime Real Frederick Wedding with you today, from Spence Photographics, the studio I co-own with my husband, David.

Brittany and Martin met as high school students and started dating when she was 16 and he was 18! Years later, they welcomed daughter Olivia and became a family. But Martin wanted to make things official, so one Christmas Eve, he asked Brittany to sit down and watch a special DVD. Brittany smiled as she saw all the photos of their relationship flicker by on a slide show that Martin had made. The final picture was of Brittany, Martin, and Olivia all together, with the words “Let’s be a family forever” written at the bottom of the screen. When she turned around, Brittany saw Martin on one knee, holding her engagement ring! Their wedding and reception was held in the beautiful Middletown Valley at Stone Manor Country Club. Gray skies and sprinkles greeted them on the cool May morning, but the rain held off long enough to get some wonderful photos on the grounds. A great team of Frederick-based vendors helped the newlyweds celebrate in style….

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Photographer: David S. Spence, Spence Photographics

Photo booth: Silly Station by Spence Photographics

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club

Caterer: Canapés Catering

DJ: Shew-sical Entertainment Services

Videographer: Jon Key Photography

Hair/Make-up: Brenda Dalton, Rose Brooke Studio

Florist: To the 9s Floral and Event Design

Cake: Angelcakes

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Springtime at Stone Manor | Alyssa + Daniel's Real Frederick Wedding

Alyssa and Daniel were married on a beautiful springtime day at the Stone Manor Country Club. They picked a wonderful location to hold their outdoor ceremony and reception just outside Frederick, MD.

The manor is situated on 114 tree lined acres with a historic barn, fields, and a pond. Stone Manor Country Club is also a bed and breakfast with antique filled rooms.

Alyssa and Dan were so laid back and the entire day was a celebration of all their family and friends coming together as one big happy family. Looks like a blast!

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Photographer: Angel Kidwell Photography

Venue: Stone Manor Country Club

Caterer: The Carriage House Inn Catering

Dress: David’s Bridal

Hair: Trinity Salon and Say Spa

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Chinese-Jewish Wedding Celebration | Susana + Matt's Real Frederick Wedding

Susana & Matt live in New York City, but have family who lives close to Frederick, Maryland, so they decided to have their wedding here in Maryland at the Stone Manor Country Club. Matt’s family is Jewish, and Susana’s family is Chinese, so they combined the two traditions for a unique Chinese-Jewish wedding celebration, complete with Chinese wedding outfits (made in China on Beijing’s famous silk street) and Jewish traditions, such as the chuppa and the hora. Susana & Matt opted to do a first look in the Chinese wedding outfits, and then change and do another first look in the traditional American wedding outfits. Susana & Matt had a friend officiate the wedding and read personalized letters from each other as their wedding vows. They also came up with a clever, program filled with great humor detailing what the traditions were that they celebrated throughout the day. Thank you for sharing, Susie & Becky!

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