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Spring Carroll Creek Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Ryan + Chelsea

Chelsea and Ryan met in 2016 when Chelsea was on the board of the new Maryland chapter of New Leaders Council, a nonprofit leadership development program, and Ryan was in the first class of fellows. “When I moved out to Frederick for work later that year, I would bump into Ryan at community events, and a friendship formed. When I realized we lived just a few blocks from each other, we started to hang out more frequently.”

The proposal was a family affair for Ryan. “Ryan’s boys wanted to be a part of the proposal, and unbeknownst to me, the three of them walked out the door, ring in pocket, at least twice, and something always got in the way. Ryan ultimately proposed to me in our living room during Harry Potter movie night – his youngest Oliver next to me and his oldest Elias holding the camera.”

50 guests, including a four-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their April nuptials. “We really wanted to get married downtown – that’s where our story started in earnest, particularly on the creek. When we first saw Union Mills, it was still a construction site, but there was something about the space that really spoke to us. We went to take photos after the ceremony, and it was just too hot. So we cut the photos and went back to the cocktail hour. When the sun went down, we snuck out to take a few more photos just us and got some of my favorite sunset photos.”

“Our colors were plums and deep blues with hints of gold and rose. We kept our wedding to our most immediate family, and essentially who would have been our wedding party if we were having a larger wedding. Getting to enjoy the day with our most special people was really important to us, and we really focused on making sure everyone was comfortable and able to relax and enjoy the time with family and friends.”

Chelsea and Ryan live in Downtown Frederick. Ryan is the Chief Housing Officer for a DC-based non-profit, and Chelsea works in Frederick County Government.

Vendors

Venue: Union Mills

Photography: Brad Barnwell Photography

Entertainment: The Dapper DJs**

Jewelry: InBloom Jewelry

Dessert: Bakehouse

Flowers: Wild Flower Weddings

Alterations: My Sewing Studio

Hair & Makeup: Poetically Brushed by Kim

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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

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February Ceresville Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Shelby + Martin

Shelby and Martin met in 2020 on Tinder. “After a week of talking via text messages, we met in Fells Point, Baltimore, on a blistery January evening and had a 7-hour first date. About mid-way through our date, we simultaneously deleted our Tinder profiles, and we have been together ever since.”

The couple got engaged in 2021 on a ski trip with friends in Colorado. “Martin proposed on top of a 12,000-foot mountain. We decided to get married in the winter of the following year so that we could go skiing for our anniversaries.”

85 guests, including a two-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their winter wedding. “We had a beautiful ceremony outside on the Terrace. We had hoped for snow, but it ended up being a gorgeous, sunny February afternoon. Our flower girl was our adorable 2-year-old Goddaughter and our dogs of honor, Lily & Pepper.”

In lieu of favors, Shelby and Martin made donations to the Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. The couple chose a formal and romantic feel for their wedding decor. “Our wedding colors were blush, ivory, and sage. We went with lots of greenery and White O’Hara roses which have a blush hue to them. We also had a sparkler send-off which was a lot of fun and made for some great photos. We offered late-night snacks to our guests, which was a huge hit: soft pretzels, 7-layer taco dip, and an ice cream crepe station.”

“Our favorite part of the wedding was being able to have everyone together at one location after a long two years of being apart. We danced, ate, drank, laughed, and had an amazing time. Having our two dogs there made our day complete.”

Shelby is a manager for an engineering company, and Martin is a senior system engineer. They currently reside in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

First dance: Always Remember Us This Way, Lady Gaga

Honeymoon: Dominican Republic

Vendors

Venue: Ceresville Mansion**

Photography: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography**

Flowers: Blossom & Basket Boutique**

Entertainment: The Dapper DJs**

Transportation: On The Town Limousine**

Jewelry: James Allen

Dessert: Sweet & Savory Bake Shop

Hair: Honeycomb Hair Collective

Makeup: Swept LLC

Lighting: The Lemon Decor

Officiant: Ceremony by Rachael Zajac

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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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October Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Nick + Carmen

Nick and Carmen met while working at Holly Hills Country Club in 2013. “He was a lifeguard and I worked in the snack shop. It sounds so cliche, but our eyes met across a crowded pool deck and we clicked instantly.”

The couple got engaged in December of 2019. “Nick planned a weekend getaway to New York City, which is one of his favorite places and somewhere I had never been before. Nick was so excited to show me around. On our last night of the trip, we went and saw the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center where Nick made the trip one I would never forget by getting down on one knee and asking me to marry him.”

102 guests including a four-person wedding party helped Carmen and Nick celebrate their October nuptials. “We asked my uncle and godfather to marry us because we both wanted someone who knew us to officiate our wedding. It took place on the lawn outside the Holly Hills mansion overlooking the golf course. We always knew that we wanted to get married at Holly Hills because it’s where our love story started. We are just lucky the place we met is also one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Frederick with amazing views and wonderful staff.”

The couple chose a color palette of navy, blush, and gold for their wedding decor. “We wanted our wedding to feel classic and timeless. But our goal was for everyone to feel comfortable. If that meant a formal three-piece suit or jeans and a t-shirt we didn’t care, as long as everyone had a great time.”

Carmen is a legislative aide and Nick is a project manager at a pharmaceutical company. They reside in Frederick.

First dance: Your Song, Elton John

Honeymoon: Sandals Montego Bay

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photography: Sullivan Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Dessert: Sage Cakery**

Flowers: Blossom & Basket Boutique**

Entertainment: Dapper DJs**

Alterations: Executive Tailoring

Hair & Makeup: Becky Watson

Rings: Reeds Jewelers

Favors: Angie’s Cookie Cottage

Travel Agent: Wishes Family Travel

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August Ceresville Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kevin + Megan

Kevin and Megan met in a high school library over 10 years ago. “When we sat across from each other, we had no idea that we would one day marry each other in front of our closest friends and family.”

Kevin proposed to Megan on a hike at the Monocacy Aqueduct with their dog, Max. “I didn’t know was that Max’s vest contained an engagement ring Kevin had picked out weeks before. We walked for a while and eventually stopped to take pictures as a family. Instead of setting a timer for our camera, Kevin pressed play and got the entire proposal on camera.”

75 guests attended their August nuptials, including a 12-personal wedding party. “A few raindrops fell as we read our vows, but no one remembers those drops. Everyone, however, remembers the teardrops falling from Kevin’s face – he was a little emotional. We were announced husband and wife, we kissed, and our niece made the entire crowd laugh by screaming, ‘runaway groom!’”

The couple chose burgundy and champagne for their wedding decor colors. “We wanted our guests to feel welcomed, but most importantly, we wanted our guests to feel safe because of COVID-19 concerns. This was a very important event for our families and many hours went into making the day possible.” The two left the venue via a sparkler send-off.

Megan is a counseling intern at FCPS and Kevin is a paralegal. They currently reside in Frederick.

First dance: I Get To Love You, RUELLE

Vendors

Venue: Ceresville Mansion**

Photography: Spence Photographics**

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Flowers: Blossom & Basket Boutique**

Dessert: Angel Cakes

Alterations: Executive Tailoring

Entertainment: The Dapper DJs**

Lighting: Mark Henry Events

Transportation: On The Town Limousines**

Officiant: Joyce Hilbery**

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Elegant Country Riverside On the Potomac Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Charles + Brooke

Charles and Brooke met at a bonfire in 2012. The couple got engaged on Charles’ birthday in January 2016. Charles set up large signs in a riding arena and proposed when Brooke walked in with a horse in hand, “just as I had always dreamed of.”

One hundred thirty guests, including a nine-person person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their wedding day. Brooke, a fan of Elvis, walked down the aisle to “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” “Our ceremony was perfectly tailored to how we feel about each other, and to focus on the beauty the day was bringing.”

Charles and Brooke chose an “elegant country with a touch of Texas” theme for their wedding decor. “We had sunflowers, blue roses, and cotton galore. Horseshoes everywhere and cowbells here and there.” The couple used a saddle as their guestbook to continue the country decor theme.

The bottom half and the sleeves on Brooke’s wedding dress were part of her mother’s wedding dress. Another part of her mother’s dress was used to create a dress for the flower girl.

Charles is a custom farming and trucking business owner, and Brooke is a receptionist at and barn hand. They reside in Frederick.

first dance: Together, Josh Ward

honeymoon: Mexico

Vendors

Venue: Riverside On the Potomac

Catering: CarterQue BBQ**

Photographer: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography **

Coordination: Delia Anne Event Planning

Entertainment: Dapper DJs**

Dress: Posh Bridal

Dessert: Stonehouse Cakery**

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Rentals: Grand Event Rentals**

Alterations: Chapel and Court Tailoring

Hair & Makeup: DC Beauty Squad

Videographer: KJR Studio**

Officiant: MDDC Weddings**

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Liberty Mountain October Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kelly + Jason

Kelly Crum and Jason Fry knew each other from a very young age- their families attended the same church. “I had been living in San Diego, but life took me back to the Pennsylvania town where we grew up. During that time, our paths had crossed a few times, but never in a setting where we could talk individually. We finally ‘met’ at a mutual friend’s surprise birthday party in November of 2017, got together for coffee a month later, and have been together ever since.”

The couple chose October 12th for their wedding day for sentimental reasons. “Kelly’s father passed away 12 years prior. We knew that our wedding day would be difficult with his absence, so we wanted to find a way to honor him. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer on October 12, 2006. It was a day that changed the lives of her family forever. We wanted to make a new beginning.”

150 guests including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen helped the couple celebrate their ceremony at Fischer Chapel at Camp Nawakwa this past October. “The decorations were very simple. The chapel in the woods was picturesque and did not need a lot of decorations.”

Kelly and Jason chose plum, sage, and cream as the color palette for their wedding decor. “Our goal was a formal wedding in rustic settings.”

The dancing at the reception started with a Zumba routine and ended with guests surrounding the couple for the final song.

Kelly is a teacher and Jason is in sales. The couple resides in Walkersville.

first dance: Rose of Sharon, Mumford and Sons

honeymoon: Caribbean

Vendors

Getting Ready: Gettysburg Day Spa

Ceremony: Fischer Chapel at Camp Nawakwa

Reception: Liberty Mountain Resort

Photography: Pamela Renee Photography

Attire: J & B Bridal Boutique

Dessert: Stone House Bakery**

Entertainment: Dapper DJs**

Transportation: On The Town Limousine**

Ceremony Musicians: Labrador Entertainment

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Elegant Christmas Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Daniel and Brooke

In the fall of 2011Brooke was a sophomore at the University of Maryland auditioning to be a campus tour guide. “I was lucky enough to be one of the judges for her try-out, and as she started dropping fun facts about what our campus had to offer, I was smitten. We were paired up together as guides, she as my trainee, and spent every Thursday sharing our love for UMD with visitors. By the end of the semester, we realized giving tours together would soon be over, but we didn’t want to stop seeing each other. So, I asked her to go steady that winter and we’ve been inseparable ever since.”

Daniel proposed to Brooke in the winter of 2018. “Winter has always been a special time for us and I knew proposing to her during that time of year would be a magical moment we would never forget. We had been talking about it for a while, but Brooke notoriously figures out all of my surprises, so I knew that this would completely catch her off guard.”

100 guests, including a six-person bridal party, helped the couple celebrate their December wedding day. “Our ceremony took place outside at dusk until twinkling star lights and surrounded by Christmas lights. We wanted to make sure both of our families felt very included so we both walked our parents down the aisle with us.”

The couple wanted an “Elegant Christmas with a touch of magic” feel for their wedding. “We’ve been describing it as the perfect hallmark Christmas movie wedding. We wanted our guests to not only feel cozy and warm with our hot cocoa bar, the multiple fireplaces lit, and the candles everywhere, but also feel that sense of magic that Dan and & have always felt about each other.”

Daniel is an Assistant Director of Admissions at George Washington University and Brooke is a Government Relations Professional at Deloitte. They currently reside in Silver Spring.

First dance: Dearest, The Black Keys

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Vendors

Venue: Ceresville Mansion**

Photography: Lisa Robin Photography

Dessert: Piece O’Cake

Flowers: Blossom & Basket**

Entertainment: The Dapper DJs**

Favors: Velatis

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May Downtown Frederick Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Maggie and Robbey

Robby and Maggie both grew up in Frederick and had mutual friends, and saw each other around town and in Baltimore during college breaks. It was not until years later when they ran into each other at Firestones in Downtown Frederick that he got her number. “He had just moved back from California and I had just moved back from college. We had our first date a few days later back at Firestones and have been together ever since.”

The couple got engaged during an intimate proposal at their home. “We had been watching tv in our bedroom getting ready for bed and when he pulled out a ring box. He timed his proposal perfectly as it was during my favorite time of year, Christmas, and we were getting ready to go back to Frederick for the holidays- so it made it an even more magical December holiday in Frederick.”

150 guests were in attendance for their May nuptials at the Delaplaine, including four bridesmaids and six groomsmen. “We got married in front of a copper pipe arch at the Delaplaine which was decorated with dusty blue gauze and a dried flower wreath. My aunt got ordained so she could officiate the wedding for us. We had twinkle lights and drapes strung across the ceiling of The Delaplaine to give our ceremony a whimsical feel to it.”

The bride designed all of the floral arrangements herself. “The bouquets, corsages, accent bouquets, and centerpieces were all dried flowers that I picked out and pulled together.”

The couple held their reception just across Carroll Creek, at McClintock Distilling. “The dancing at our reception was really memorable. Everyone had a blast and our DJ kept the party going an extra hour because everyone was having such a good time dancing.”

Maggie is an administrative assistant and Robby is a relationship manager. They currently reside in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

First dance: Thinking Out Loud, Ed Sheeran

Honeymoon: Spain, Egypt, and Greece

Vendors

Photography: Brad Barnwell**

Entertainment: The Dapper DJs**

Getting Ready: Fleur de Frederick

Ceremony: The Delaplaine Arts Center

Reception: McClintock Distilling

Catering: P.I.G.S. BBQ

Cake: Piece O Cake

Cupcakes: Jo’s Cupcake Creations

Pressed Flower Cookies: Loria Stern

Stationery: Shine Wedding Invites

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June McClintock Distilling Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Virginia + Patrick

Patrick and Virginia met at Champion Billiards Sports Bar almost 10 years ago when Patrick was a bartender Virginia was a server. The couple celebrated their eight-year anniversary shortly before their wedding date.

Patrick proposed in June of 2017. “For my birthday he had planned a trip for us to the beach. Immediately before we left for our trip he proposed on our back porch where we spend most of our free time alone together in the evenings. My birthday trip was actually a surprise engagement getaway.”

90 guests were in attendance for their June nuptials at McClintock Distillery, including three bridesmaids and three groomsmen. “We traded in the traditional wedding music for unique instrumental covers of some of our favorite songs.”

Virginia made many pieces of her wedding decor. “I am an absolute do it yourself fanatic. I loved making the centerpieces, the seating chart, the decorations, everything. Our theme was steampunk-esque, with Vineyard Green, Khaki Tan, and Copper Gold color palette. Our wedding had a very semi-formal feel with victorian style decorations. I’m so blessed to have such a patient husband who allowed my crafting obsession to take over our kitchen table intermittently over two years.”

Patrick is the general manager of Champion Billiards Sports Bar and Virginia is a bartender and the marketing coordinator at Champion Billiards Sports Bar. They currently reside in Middletown.

First dance: You and I, Jimmy Eat World

Honeymoon: Las Vegas

Vendors
Venue: McClintock Distillery

Catering: Leiters’ Fine Catering**

Photography: Mountain Momma Photography

Coordination: Of Joy Signature Events

Rings: Gold Thumb Jewelry

Hair & Makeup: Heather Rea Style Studio

Entertainment: Soundwave Entertainment

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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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Fall Wedding at Ski Liberty :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Amanda and Elvin ::

Elvin and Amanda met while both working at the Westview Promenade. “He worked at the Quiznos and I worked for a doctor’s office inside of LensCrafters. We were just friends at first. I guess that’s truly how every great relationship starts. He won me over by how funny and kind-hearted he was.”

Amanda was in her vegetable garden the day Elvin proposed. “I had just come inside with our first cucumber of the season. I was so excited to show him. While cleaning off the cucumber I walked out of the kitchen into the living room where Elvin and the kids were. There was Elvin down on one knee with a stunning ring in hand. I was so shocked I just kept cleaning the cucumber. I even asked if the ring was for me.”

Elvin and Amanda wed 10 years and one day after their anniversary. 158 guests were in attendance, including four bridesmaids, a junior bridesmaid, four groomsmen, and a ring bearer. “It was very important that our ceremony be not only about us but also our two families becoming one. We wanted everyone to walk away from our ceremony knowing how much we love each other, and how committed we are to each other.”

Elvin is the owner of Padilla Master Clean and Amanda is an admissions coordinator for Citizens Care & Rehab. The couple and their children reside in Frederick.

First Dance: James Arthur- Say You Won’t Let Go

Honeymoon: St. Lucia

Vendors

Venue: Ski Liberty

Photography: Daysy Film & Photo**

Music: The Dapper DJs**

Suits: M. Stein & Co. Tuxedos**

Bridesmaids: Posh Bridal**

Bride: Elegant Forever Bridal Boutique

Cake: Karen Rodkey Cakes

Flowers: Wild Flower Weddings

Officiant: Reverend Judith L. Guasch

Stationery: Laventide Salon & Spa