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November Tenth Ward Distilling Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Amanda + Connor

Amanda and Connor met while in college in 2016. “Our story begins when we were students at East Carolina University. In our senior year, we met at a bar downtown through mutual friends. We were both into each other, but also pretty shy, so it took a few months until we got together. Shortly after graduating, we relocated to northern Virginia and moved in together.”

The couple got engaged in April 2020, during Covid lockdown. “We had a very lowkey engagement, right in the thick of the pandemic. We got fancy takeout for our four-year anniversary. He got down on one knee right at our kitchen table before dinner. It was very us, and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.”

Ninety guests, including a four-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their November nuptials at Tenth Ward Distilling. “We figured since we met at a bar, getting married at a bar was just fate. The whole thing was personalized to us, making it perfect.”

“Our favorite moment, without a doubt, was our first look. It was private, just between us, with our photographers and moms, which was exactly what we wanted. It felt like our nerves kind of fell away right when we saw each other.”

The couple chose a black and white color palette with touches of pink for their wedding decor. “Our vision included lots of greenery to compliment the exposed brick. Our wedding was pretty laid back. I remember the thing we prioritized most was fun. A majority of our guests were traveling to be there, and we wanted to make sure they had a great time.”

Amanda is a 3rd-grade teacher in Falls Church, Virginia, and Connor is an accountant ledger analyst at a government contractor. They currently live in Vienna, Virginia

First dance: Blessings by Florida Georgia Line

Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Tenth Ward Distilling**

Photography: Vanessa Bennish Photography

Getting Ready: Spring Hill Suites

Catering: Celebrations Catering

Entertainment: The Dapper DJs**

Dessert: Piece O Cake

Flowers: Scentsational Florals

Hair & Makeup: AM Beauty

Officiant: Entwined Vows Ceremonies

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Small Tenth Ward Distilling Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Hilary + James

James Rogers kept his proposal to Hilary Phipps short and sweet. “We were at dinner at a BBQ restaurant in Pikesville, and Jamie said, ‘will you pass the chips and will you also marry me?’”

Eight guests were in attendance for their September 2020 wedding, including a four-person wedding party. “Covid-19 really threw a wrench into our plans. Originally we were going to have a much larger wedding but then the pandemic happened and we had to downsize. I think my favorite part was that we did it together.”

The couple chose a color palette of emerald, mint, and burgundy for their wedding decor. “We wanted a really low key, laid back wedding. We had a short ceremony and dancing and desserts at Tenth Ward and then walked downtown to our favorite ice cream store, the Pop Shop in our wedding clothes. So many people stopped to congratulate us, stopping their cars in the street and shouting well-wishes. After milkshakes at the Pop Shop, we headed back to our Airbnb, where we had a catered lunch from Il Porto in the backyard.”

Hilary is a dialysis technician and James works at Chaps Pit Beef. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: Moonlight Serenade by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra

Vendors

Venue: Tenth Ward Distilling**

Photography: A+M Photography

Dress: Love It! At Stellas

Rings: Stone Brook Jewelry

Dessert: Two Sweet

Flowers: Sweet Blossoms

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

Officiant: Norman Ross

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September Tenth Ward Pop-Up Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Brittany and Josh

Joshua and Brittany were high school sweethearts, and have been together since they met eleven years ago. “We both played sports and are very competitive when it comes to each other and that stood out for me. Even though we were totally different, opposites attract, and that’s what brought us together.”

Joshua proposed to Brittany in New York City. “I wanted to take Brit to New York City during the holiday season to see all the Christmas decorations and lights in the city. We went over to see the Christmas tree at the Rockefeller center and that’s when I knew that this was it. I was so nervous from all the people being around, I put the ring on the wrong hand and finger. While all this was going on, we had a photographer snapping pictures. He sent us all the pictures and we did a quick engagement shoot in the busy streets of NYC.”

Twenty guests, including a four-person wedding party, helped celebrate the couple’s nuptials in early September. “Our wedding ceremony was small and intimate. My father married Brit and I and my brother and her sister both played as maid of honor and best man.”

The couple chose blush and ivory for their pop-up wedding held at Tenth Ward Distilling. “The entire pop up wedding was a package deal,l which made it stress-free. Everything was already set up and had our minds at ease so that we could enjoy this precious time together.”

Brittany is a medical assistant and Joshua is an associate scientist. They reside in Frederick.

First Dance: Perfect, Ed Sheeran

Honeymoon: Bahamas

Vendors

Venue: Tenth Ward Distilling**

Photographer: A+M Photography

Attire: J&B Bridals

Dessert: Two Sweet

Flowers: Sweet Blossoms

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment**

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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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Fall Tenth Ward Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Mary and Terrance

Terrance and Mary met at a bar in Winchester, Virginia while discussing the differences between Guinness Draft and Guinness from a can. “It wasn’t exactly a crazy night; in fact, it was a cold Tuesday night. Terrance was new to the area and just checking it out, and I was just stopping in after teaching a night course next door. We went on our first date that same week and have been side by side since.”

Terrance proposed to Mary on the balcony of a hotel room in Annapolis during a weekend getaway. “We both knew for a while that it was only a matter of time, but I will still surprised when it happened.”

Fifty guests were in attendance for their October wedding nuptials, including a two-person wedding party. “We were married at St. Peter’s historic church in Harpers Ferry. All of our guests seemed to really enjoy seeing the area, and it felt very intimate. During the ceremony, our priest commented that he felt like he was in a Ken Burns documentary. We agreed.”

The couple chose a vintage minimalist look for their wedding decor. “We both love the fall months so we chose fall colors and used wildflowers to anchor our theme from the ceremony to the reception. I think our style and the feel we were going for played perfectly with the Tenth Ward Venue.”

“We wanted our wedding to feel intimate but very relaxed. We both come from large families but decided to keep our wedding much smaller than what we are used to attending. We wanted to have a celebration with our closest friends and immediate family that allowed us to spend extended time with each guest throughout the night. Each person we invited to be a part of our wedding day is incredibly important to us and we wanted them to feel that. We served our dinner family-style, which gave our dinner a more personal feel.”

As a gift to their guests, the couple hired a caricature artist to create portraits of guests. “It ended up being an absolute hit as everybody seemed to love it.”

Mary is a third-grade teacher and Terrance is a power plant electrician. The currently live in Frederick.

First dance: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Angel Dream (No.2)

Honeymoon: Maine

Vendors

Ceremony: St. Peters Catholic Church, Harper’s Ferry, WV

Venue: Tenth Ward Distilling Company**

Photography: Jonalee Earles Photography

Catering: Celebrations Catering

Dessert: Ed’s Country Bakery

Flowers: Sweet Blossoms

Hair & makeup: Studio Verde

Transportation: A Touch of Class Limousines

Caricature Artist: Mindy Mitchell

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June Tenth Ward Distilling Wedding :: Real Fredrick Wedding :: Leeann + Scott

Leeann and Scott met in high school in Rockbridge County, Virginia, but their history goes back even further. “Our grandmothers were in one another’s weddings. We became almost instant friends when we met during freshman year physical education class but didn’t start dating until senior year.”

The couple dated for twelve years before getting engaged. “We both got our masters degrees, worked hard to find our place in the professional world and moved to four different cities together. Once we felt fully settled in Frederick we decided it might be time, and got engaged in our living room on a hot July afternoon.”

85 guests were in attendance for their June nuptials, including three bridesmaids and three groomsmen.

“We were lucky enough to have my Dad serve as our officiant – he’s a preacher and performed my two older brothers’ ceremonies as well.”

When Leann and Scott were planning their wedding, they agreed that it had to include Frederick. “We knew we wanted to get married in Frederick so that we could bring all of our family and friends to see our awesome little corner of the world.”

The couple chose Tenth Ward’s Whiskey Hall for their big day. “We actually toured the space before construction even started and signed our contract before renovations were complete. It’s just a gorgeous building, with the perfect blend of industrial and modern finishes, and a badass team who makes everything run flawlessly.”

The couple decided to keep their decor minimal to let the beauty of the venue shine through. “We went for an easy, classic sort of feel and used lots of neutrals, metallics, and candles.”

The couple currently lives in Downtown Frederick.

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First dance: I Wanna Grow Old With You, Adam Sandler

Honeymoon: West Coast road trip

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Vendors

Venue: Tenth Ward Distilling**

Getting Ready: Hauer House

Catering: DJ’s Catering

Photography: Moy Dumadag and Anne Marie Freeman

Engagement ring: Yaneth Reyes Jewelry

Flowers: Common Market

Cake: Cakes to Die For

Makeup: Christine Neuenschwander

Entertainment: DJ Sidekick

Favors: North Market Pop Shop, The Perfect Truffle

Guest Bags: Visit Frederick**

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May Tenth Ward Distilling Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kim and Hugh

Kim and Hugh both attended Brunswick High School and met at a summer party. “We have been together for 11 years. Our relationship has been through a lot, from going to different universities, to Hugh moving to Grenada for 2.5 years for Med school, but we stayed together through it all. We had been wanting to get married for years, but we had both been really busy with grad school.”

Hugh proposed to Kim on Christmas Day in 2017. “We hiked up Maryland Heights, bundled up in a million layers, it was one of the coldest and windiest days. Hugh was acting a little strange that day, it was Christmas so I kept asking family members if they wanted to join in on our hike and Hugh kept saying he wanted it to just be the two of us. Hugh set up his GoPro when we got to the top to take a photo of us, and that’s when he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.”

140 guests were in attendance for their May wedding at Tenth Ward Distillery in Downtown Frederick, including eight bridesmaids and six groomsmen. “We had one of our best friends, Laura marry us. She had known us both before we were together and was there from the very beginning of our relationship. We also wrote our own vows, which I was extremely nervous about, but I’m glad we did.”

“We loved the vibe of Tenth Ward Distillery, so we wanted to keep decorations to a minimum. The space really speaks for itself. We loved the exposed brick and industrial feel. So we went with a black and white theme.”

Hugh is an anesthesia resident at Cooper University Hospital Center in Camden, NJ, and Kim is an occupational therapist. They currently live in Philadelphia.

First Dance: You and Me, Dave Matthews Band

Vendors:

Getting Ready: Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott**

Venue: Tenth Ward Distilling**

Photography: A&M Photography

Catering: P.I.G.S.

Coordination: Sara McPhilmy

Engagement Ring: Brilliant Earth

Flowers: Fleur de Leah

Hair and Makeup: Something Blu Beauty

Transportation: Point to Point Limousines

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