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Summer Wedding at Dulaney’s Overlook :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Sean and Rachel

Sean and Rachel met in 2018 at Rockwell Brewery, where Rachel was celebrating her birthday and Sean was on a brewery tour with friends. While ordering a drink Rachel and Sean struck up a conversation with each other. Later that night by chance they both happened to meet again at Attaboy Beer, where Sean then asked for Rachels’s number. “We’ve been together since that night.”

Rachel and Sean got engaged in September of 2019. “We spent the whole day hiking around Frederick with our two dogs, ending the day at Monocacy Battlefield. Sean took me to our usual spot along the river on the battlefield where our dogs enjoy swimming and got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.”

“We had to postpone our original wedding plans due to COVID and decided we didn’t want to wait so had a very small ceremony in my parent’s backyard. When the time came a year later to finally have our big celebration I was 30 weeks pregnant. Even though it wasn’t what our original idea of our wedding would be, it’s something we will never forget and made even more special having our baby daughter there with us.”

Rachel’s mother officiated the August 2021 ceremony in a wooded area of Dulaney’s Overlook, which included 100 guests and an eleven-person wedding party. “We loved the beautiful scenery and landscape surrounding Dulaney’s Overlook.”

The couple chose wedding decor that used sage, rose gold, light grey, and cream in its design. “We went for a more laid-back feel since it was in the middle of summer. We had a specialty blackberry mojito during cocktail hour and for dinner had delicious BBQ, which are reminiscent of a great summer celebration, which was very much needed after the year of quarantining and isolation.”

Rachel is a Registered Veterinary Technician in Rockville and Sean is an IT Project Manager. They reside in New Market, Maryland.

First dance: Can’t Take My Eyes off You, Joseph Vincent

Vendors

Venue: Dulaney’s Overlook

Photography: Lauren Myers Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Catering: PIGS

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**

Flowers: Abloom Ltd.**

Dessert: Monicas Sugar Studio

Drinks: Ye Old Spirit Shop

Entertainment: Shew-sical Entertainment Services**

Stationery: Minted

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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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Fifty-Five Guest Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jenny + Brian

Jenny and Brian first met in 2010 as eighth-graders but didn’t officially get together until 2019.

“We both had a crush on each other and expressed those feelings towards one another. Of course, being young and completely unaware of what love truly meant, our fling fizzled out within a few months. In December of 2018, we reconnected on a dating app and hit it off like we were back in middle school with late-night phone calls, giddy laughs, and butterflies in our stomachs.”

Brian proposed in May of 2021. “We spent time one evening making dinner on the grill and enjoyed the sunset from our porch. I had bought two wooden painting kits from the craft store a few weeks prior as something to do while we were on lockdown at home. We decided to paint them that evening and had music playing throughout the house. He told me how much he loved me and suddenly got up from the table and proposed right in our small apartment kitchen.”

Fifty-five guests, including an eight-person wedding party, helped the couple to celebrate their October wedding at Catoctin Hall. “It was the first and only place we toured because the views from the top of the hillside are absolutely breathtaking. It showcases the beauty of rural Maryland and the sunset shines perfectly over the mountains in the evening.”

“We are both very casual and laid-back so our wedding wasn’t super formal. We wanted everyone to feel comfortable and have a fun, stress-free evening with us. Our color palette was dark green and black with gold accents. We used a small amount of greenery and candles for our centerpieces. We just enjoyed the company of our friends and family, ate delicious food, and shared some drinks together. It was exactly how we wanted our wedding day to be”

Jenny is an ICU Registered Nurse and Brian works for FedEx Ground. They currently reside in Keedysville, Maryland. “

First dance: All My Heart by Sleeping With Sirens

Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge**

Photography: Emma Hull Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Flowers: Flower Moxie

Dessert: Krumpe’s Donuts

Entertainment: Electrolinear Entertainment

Officiant: Megan Moyer

Travel Agent: All Seasons Vacations LLC

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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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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 Vineyard Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kayla + Brandon

Kayla and Brandon grew up down the street from one another and didn’t even know it. “We found out that we went to the same elementary school, middle school, and high school, but didn’t end up meeting until our two groups of friends went to see a movie. We didn’t end up actually dating until Brandon took me to my senior prom.”

The couple got engaged in Virginia Beach in 2019 while visiting friends. “We ended up going bar hopping. When we were about to leave the last bar, Brandon asked me if I wanted to go to the beach to take some pictures. When we were taking pictures on the beach, he got down on one knee and proposed to me.”

Kayla and Brandon had originally planned an April 2020 wedding, but COVID-19 had other plans. “We had to make the difficult decision to postpone our wedding to the fall of 2020, but with everything still up in the air with restrictions and a vaccine not being widely available yet, we decided to just cancel it with hopes that 2021 might be better.

100 guests were in attendance, including a 10-person wedding party for their May 2021 wedding at Big Cork Vineyards. The couple chose a bohemian theme for their wedding decor. “We had a lot of greenery, eucalyptus, candles, and simple flowers, and let the beautiful venue speak for itself. I carried a handkerchief around my bouquet that my mother, her mother, and her grandmother carried on their wedding day. Brandon’s dad made all the groomsmen, fathers, and grandfathers personalized cuff links with fishing flies tied into them.”

Kayla is a Marketing & Advertising Manager in Baltimore and Brandon is an Account Manager in Columbia. They currently reside in Severn, Maryland.

First dance: Mean To Me by Brett Eldredge

Honeymoon: Montego Bay, Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Big Cork Vineyards

Catering: Celebrations Catering

Photography: Happy Little Life Photography**

Coordination: Raise Your Glass Events

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Suits: The Black Tux

Wedding Bands: Littman Jewelry

Cake: Kupcakes & Co

Donuts: Krumpe’s Do-Nut Shop

Flowers & Decor: Raise Your Glass Events

Hair & Makeup: Good Grace Beauty Co.

Entertainment: Good Vibrations

Videographer: Black Tie Video

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Laid Back October Holly Hills Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Caitlin + Christopher

Christopher and Caitlin met at Crisafulli’s Cheese Shop in Downtown Frederick, which Caitlin used to own. “We bonded over our mutual love of cheese & beer.”

The couple got engaged in 2018 while at a Vapors concert in New York City.

Seventy guests, including a ten-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their outdoor October wedding. “The ceremony was short and sweet. Holly Hills has great views and backdrops for photos.”

After having to cut their guest list significantly due to Covid-19 concerns, the couple wanted a laid-back vibe to their wedding. For the decor, I just picked my favorite colors. The vibe was laid back. We loved partying and celebrating with friends and family.”

Chris is a small business owner and owns a restaurant in Downtown Frederick and a pizzeria in Williamsport. Caitlin is a former small business owner and Certified Cheese Professional who now works in real estate title. They currently reside in Frederick.

First Dance: Baby, I love You by the Ramones

Honeymoon: NY & Vermont

Vendors

Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Michael Mason Weddings

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Dessert: Sage Cakery**

Flowers: Wild Flower Weddings

Hair & Makeup: Priscilla M Beauty

Entertainment: DJ Eddie Hitt

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Fall Outdoor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Alyson + Lonnie

Allyson and Lonnie attended the same high school and began dating in the summer of 2017. “I think we both knew pretty early on that we would like to get married. Lonnie proposed on our one-year anniversary at our house. We decided to wait a little over two years to get married as I was finishing college and pursuing my CPA license.”

120 guests, including three bridesmaids, three groomsmen, two flower girls, and two ring bearers, attended the couple’s October nuptials. “Our wedding ceremony was on private property overlooking the Potomac River in Knoxville, Maryland. It had a breathtaking backdrop. The ceremony itself was short and sweet and during the ceremony, we recited traditional vows and put together a unity cross.”

The reception also took place on the family friend’s farm. “We are extremely grateful that they allowed us to use their property. They have an absolutely gorgeous event barn that overlooks the Potomac River. It was not your typical backyard wedding.”

The couple chose fall colors for their decor and had a moonshine fountain during the reception. “It was just a relaxed night spending time with our friends and family.”

Lonnie is a beef cattle farmer and Allyson is an accountant. They reside in Boonsboro.

First dance: I Can Love You Like That by John Michael Montgomery

Honeymoon: Outer Banks, NC

Vendors

Venue: private residence

Photography: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography**

Catering: DJ’s Catering

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Hair & Makeup: SR Studio

Rings: Littman Jewelers

Flowers: C.M. Bloomers

Entertainment: Ultimix DJs

Rentals: Jefferson Rentals

Alterations: Executive Tailoring

Stationery: Knot Too Shabby

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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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September Dulaney’s Overlook Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Taylor + Eric

Eric and Taylor met in high school at a friend’s home. “I know it sounds cliche, but as soon as he walked in I knew I was going to date him. My dad was extremely sick when we started dating and Eric helped out my family. He would cook dinners, go grocery shopping, and take my younger brothers anywhere and everywhere.”

A few years later, the couple purchased a home in Frederick and decided to have a house warming party. “We wanted to show everyone our house and that’s when Eric got down on one knee, in front of all of our friends and family.”

One hundred fifteen guests, including a sixteen-person wedding party, joined the couple in celebrating their nuptials at Dulaney’s Overlook in September 2019.

“Eric’s uncle married us. Everything was written by us. It was short, sweet, and simple. My youngest brother was graduating from the Anne Arundel Fire Academy that night and couldn’t stay after the ceremony. We decided to surprise him and have him come up and be recognized by everyone. Probably my favorite part of the ceremony was having him being such a big part.”

The couple wanted the wedding decor to be simple and organic. “It was laid-back. I had four different bridesmaid dresses in all different colors and styles. We had in-season greenery and bouquets.”

At the reception, the couple had a fire pit with s’mores, corn hole boards, and a large Jenga game. “I wanted people to have something to do if they didn’t enjoy dancing. There was something to do for everyone!”

Taylor is a second-grade teacher at Monocacy Elementary and Eric is a production manager at G3 Technologies. The couple currently resides in Frederick.

First dance: I’ll Be Waiting, Nathaniel Rateliff

Honeymoon: Deep Creek

Vendors

Venue: Dulanys Overlook

Catering: P.I.G.S

Photography: Leigh Anne Brader Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Rings: Gold Thumb Jewelry

Cake: Sanctuary Modern Kitchen

Flowers: Thurman and Fig

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Renaissance-themed Winter Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jennifer and Dennis

Jennifer and Dennis met when they both showed up to help a friend move. “We found out that we had many mutual friends in common, and had been training at the same martial arts academy for over three years together. A few years ago we found a group photo from a tournament from two years before we met. We were on opposite sides of the photo.”

For their first anniversary, the couple traveled to a B&B in West Virginia. “We loved it so much that we promised to come back. For our sixth anniversary, we finally were able to return to that B&B. After a mile hike to the top of a waterfall, we rested for a minute, then decided to take a few selfies. Dennis asked another hiker to take a picture of us, and when I turned around he had dropped down to one knee.”

Jennifer and Dennis had twelve people at their ceremony and 62 at the reception. “Our ceremony was outside at Cunningham State Park, on the boardwalk in front of the waterfall. It was a small, intimate ceremony, with only our family and a few close friends in attendance. Besides the cold, everything was perfect.”

While Jennifer and Dennis went for a 1950’s vibe for their wedding attire, their reception was a medieval and renaissance themed. “We dressed the part and we encouraged all of our friends and family to do so as well. Many of them complied, and it was a magical, crazy affair. There was ax throwing during the cocktail hour, medieval-themed music throughout dinner, but plenty of 80’s and 90’s tunes for dancing. We also had fire spinners to end the night.”

Jennifer is a pediatric nurse and Dennis is an acquisition analyst. They currently reside in Rockville.

first dance: Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

honeymoon: Costa Rica

Vendors

Ceremony: Cunningham Falls State Park

Reception: Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery

Photography: Kelly Hahn Photography**

Catering: Love and Dishes

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Flowers: Westverjeni

Rentals: Country Creek Farmhouse Tables

Hair & Makeup: Theresa Heidary

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

Ax throwing: Axhilaration

Fire Spinners: HVBRIS Entertainment

Rings: Brillant Earth

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March VOLT Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jessi and Justin

Jessi and Justin became friends over a decade ago. “Six years ago we decided that we wanted to give dating a shot. Before our first date on Friday the 13th, Justin said:, ‘this will either be the luckiest or unluckiest day of our lives.’ It ended up being a very lucky Friday the 13th for us, with many more to come.”

Justin proposed at his company’s holiday party. “It sounds silly, but the party is a black-tie affair and I look forward to getting ready and dressing up every year. Feeling beautiful and standing on a stage, and with a few of our friends filming, Justin got down on one knee.”

Right before the couple signed a contract with a large wedding venue they found out they were expecting their first baby and decided to change gears. “We knew we wanted it to be in Frederick, but other than that, we were clueless. With six weeks to plan and absolutely no clue what we were going to do, we just started making decisions and hoping for the best. It was a very relaxed way to plan a wedding.”

Thirty-six guests, including a two-person bridal party, attended the couple’s March nuptials at Volt Restaurant. “Right before we walked down the aisle, Justin, who had been applying hand sanitizer obsessively all day, reached into his pocket to apply it again and someone mentioned how funny it would be if he refused to take my hands for the vows without applying more. We decided to run with it and make it a part of our ceremony. Everyone got a good laugh and it definitely made for some memorable pictures.”

The couple chose to use the colors of Downton Frederick as their color palette for their decor. “We wanted to use the red brick and the greenery with pops of vibrant colors from the doors and homes of the city. We were definitely going for more of a laid-back vibe, with some elegant touches and I think we achieved that. The setting of VOLT and the natural glamour of the city at night in the restaurant’s courtyard had such an elegant feeling, while the overall relaxed atmosphere with just our closest friends and family was the perfect combination.”

Jessi works in HR and Justin is a web developer. They currently reside in Frederick.

Vendors

Venue: Volt Restaurant

Photography: Brad Barnwell Photography**

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Makeup: Heather Rae Beauty

Alterations: Executive Tailoring & Embroidery

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Late Fall Springfield Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kelsey and Adam

Kelsey and Adam met at a Washington Nationals Game five years ago.

Adam proposed on July 17, 2018. “I was overcome with emotion when he pulled a small red box out of his travel pack in the middle of the crystal clear glacier water of Moraine Lake with a backdrop of towering mountains and giant green fir trees. Other canoers started to notice what had happened and before we knew it, everyone on the lake was cheering for us.”

Ninety-five guests were in attendance for their outdoor fall nuptials at Springfield Manor, including a best man and maid of honor. “We loved the setting with the Catoctin Mountains in the background and the trees still bearing muted fall colors. We decided on a wine box ceremony with a bottle of wine and handwritten notes to each other to be opened on our five year anniversary sharing how we felt at this special moment in time.”

The couple chose a palette of rich autumn colors with softer accents. “We loved the easy flow between the outdoor ceremony and the inside areas. After the ceremony, the Springfield staff provided a special touch by handing guests our signature drink as they moved inside to the reception area for a cocktail hour followed by dinner and dancing.”

This reception ended outside in front of the pergola with bubbles and sparklers. Late-night revelers were invited to linger at the outside fire pit on the patio.

The couple currently resides in Washington, D. C.

First Dance: Midnight, the Stars and You, Ray Noble with Al Bowlly
Honeymoon: Sedona, Arizona

Vendors:

Venue: Springfield Manor**
Coordinator: Deb Ayers
Photographer: Philter Photography
Caterer/Bartending: Carriage House Inn**
Florist: Abloom**
Dresses: TLC Bridal Boutique**
Officiant: Joyce Hilbery**

Jewelry: Colonial Jewelers**
Hair/Makeup: JVC Studio
DJ: Chris Stylus
Uplighting: Wizer Productions
Dessert: Sweet & Savory
Drinks: Lakefront Wine

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June Springfield Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Kyle and Julie

Julie and Kyle first met at a wedding of our two of their very good friends. “Kyle was a groomsman and Julie was a bridesmaid. After meeting, we realized we lived ten blocks away from each other in NYC and started dating a couple months later.”

The couple first eloped in Turks and Caicos then chose to have a secondary ceremony and reception for family and friends at Springfield Manor in Thurmont.

175 guests were in attendance for their June outdoor nuptials including seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen. “It was short and quick at about 15 minutes but it was surreal. The wedding was perfect. My wife looked gorgeous and we will remember it for the rest of our lives.”

The couple chose a color palette of peach and teal for their decor. When discussing their favorite memories of the wedding Julie and Kyle mentioned their first dance. “One of the best moments was when we made our entrance to the venue and performed our dance, including the final lift just like in Dirty Dancing. We practiced that quite a bit and were excited to nail it.”

Julie is a teacher and Kyle is a system analyst. They currently reside in New York City.

First Dance: Time of My Life, Bill Medley
Honeymoon: Bali

Vendors

Venue: Springfield Manor**
Catering: Carriage House Inn**
Photography: Meghan Elizabeth Photography
Photo Booth: Charm City Photo Booths
Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**
Rings: John Sampieri
Dessert: Angel Food Cakes
Flowers: Scentsational Florals
Rentals: Barnes Farm Tables
Hair: Up Dos for I Dos
Makeup: Fields Artistry
Entertainment: Bachelor Boys Band
Videographer: BE Videography
Transportation: On the Town Limousines**

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Outdoor Springfield Manor Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Leslie + Dylan

Leslie flew to Hawaii after her graduation from JMU to meet up with Dylan, who was stationed at Pearl Harbor. “We went on a beautiful hike with the mountains on one side and ocean on the other. Dylan got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife.”

130 guests were in attendance, including seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen for Leslie and Dylan’s outdoor nuptials at Springfield Manor. “Our ceremony was very simple and traditional. Our officiant read some scripture, we recited traditional vows and exchanged rings.”

The couple chose rustic decor for their reception, and used the colors green, gold and rose to match the setting.

“Our favorite part of our wedding was having all our friends and family in one place. We had friends we haven’t seen in years come to celebrate our marriage and it was so wonderful to have everyone together. Our day was fun because everyone was having a good time dancing and enjoying the day! The funniest part was the garter removal. Dylan went to get the garter and I had a Smirnoff ice attached! He was surprised and the crowd went wild.”

Leslie is a second-grade teacher in Loudoun County, Virginia and Dylan is in the Navy, currently stationed in Pearl Harbor Hawaii.

First Dance: Made for you by Jake Owen

Honeymoon: Deep Creek Lake

Vendors:

Venue: Springfield Manor**

Photographer: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Jewelry: Kay Jewelers

Dessert: Monica’s Sugar Studio

Hair & Makeup: Ashley Chin, Glam Bridal Beauty

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

Favors: Sandy’s Sugar Shack

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Winter Wedding at Holly Hills Country Club :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Samantha + Collin

In 2015 Samantha and Collin went on a trip to a mutual friend’s cabin in the mountains. “We had our first kiss there, then started officially dating a few weeks later.”

Collin proposed to Samantha in February 2017 during a walk in Downtown Frederick. “We stopped on the way to dinner to buy some Girl Scout cookies. Collin made sure to put the cookies down before he proposed.”

120 guests were in attendance for their January wedding, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen. The ceremony was held at Samantha’s family church, St. Mary’s Church and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Barnesville, MD. “It meant a lot to have our families there to share and take part in the ceremony.”

The couple chose a color palette of steel blue, blush pink, and navy for their wedding decor. When asked why they chose their reception venue, Samantha shared, “We loved Holly Hills because it was a full-service venue. We knew that they would be there to help our vision come to life.”Samantha is a teacher and Collin is a graphic designer. They currently reside in New Market.

First Dance: So Close by Jon McLaughlin

Honeymoon: Belize

Vendors

Getting Ready: Hilton Garden Inn**

Ceremony: St. Mary’s Church and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

Reception: Holly Hills Country Club**

Photographer: Rachel Smith Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Rings: Colonial Jewelers**

Entertainment: Shew-sical

Dessert: Cakes by Susie

Hair and Makeup: Daisy Salon and Body Boutique

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Romantic Fall Walkers Overlook Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jacob + Gabrielle

Jake proposed to Gabrielle during a fall family photo session, with her five-year-old son Jackson at her side. “It was one of the best moments of my life.”

The two met on Facebook, having several mutual friends. “Jake kept liking a lot of my photos so I decided to send him a message to chat. The conversation was nice and he finally admitted he was going to message me that day, too. He asked me out for dinner and our first date was at Brewer’s Alley.”

125 guests were in attendance for their outdoor ceremony, including five bridesmaids and five groomsmen. Gabrielle’s son Jackson served as the ringbearer. Jacob’s grandfather handcrafted a nine-foot cross for the ceremony, which was wrapped in flowers and vines. “After Pastor Ron announced we were married, we walked away to Bruno Mars’, “Marry Me.”

The couple chose to go with a “romantic” theme for their color palette; marsala, burgundy, blush pink, creams, whites, and golds could be seen throughout their decor and florals.

When asked what her favorite part of the wedding was, Gabrielle couldn’t decide. “Everything turned out even more perfect than I could have ever imagined. I got to marry my best friend with my son by my side who got to be a part of it. Our families and close friends were there to celebrate with us as well.”

Gabrielle is a Research Remediation Analyst at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Jacob works at Service Glass Industries as an installation Foreman. They currently reside in Frederick.

First Dance: George Strait – Give It All We Got

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Advice to Others: “Do not make your seating chart the night before your wedding!”

Vendors

Venue: Walkers Overlook

Catering: Dutch’s Daughter

Photography: Amanda Summer Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal**

Florals: ABloom Ltd.**

Transportation: A Touch of Class**

Dessert: Ed’s Country Bakery

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

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Stone Manor Fall Wedding :: Dani and Donny :: Real Frederick Wedding

The bride and groom began planning their late October wedding in July. “Family and wedding vendors jumped at the opportunity to help us make a last minute wedding work.”

The couple had two bridesmaids and two groomsmen in their wedding party. The bride’s uncle officiated the ceremony with 130 guests in attendance.

A color palette consisting of burgundy and rich fall colors set the tone for the Stone Manor wedding. A family friend created drink coozies and heart shaped sugar cookies for wedding favors.

Dani is a nurse at Georgetown Hospital and Donny is a wine sales representative. The couple currently lives in Alexandria, Virginia and plan on honeymooning this May in Mexico.

First dance: “End of the World” –Dirty Heads

How they met: “On a weekend out with friends in Arlington, I met Donny at Clarendon Ballroom at a bar. We exchanged numbers. And with persistence, I agreed to go on a first date with Donny to cosmic bowling.”

The proposal: “We were on the couch with our dog and we just had a conversation about it. We had a family emergency that opened our eyes so we decided we wanted get married and have the family together. A week or so after the conversation I woke up to Donny and the dog sitting next to me in bed with a ring box. And then it was official.”

Something funny that happened: “The power went out an hour into the reception. The DJ had back up batteries and the venue had generators to continue food service. We had candle lit tables. People drank more and danced more with the lights out. We had so much fun.”

Advice to other couples: “Don’t sweat details because in the end people just need alcohol, decent food, and great music.”

Reception location: Stone Manor **
Photographer: Charles Studio Photography **
Wedding attire: TLC Bridal Boutique **
Flowers/decor: Blossom and Basket Boutique **
Hair/Makeup: A Do or Dye Salon
Music/entertainment: DJ Vasquez
Transportation: On the Town Limo
Stationery: Paper Tree

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Ceresville Mansion Rock and Roll Wedding :: Catherine and Thomas :: Real Frederick Wedding

Catherine and Thomas met while Attending Linganore High School. “I remember meeting freshman year in English but he says we met junior year of high school. We were in the same class club, and he got my number from a mutual friend,” said Catherine. The two began dating in 2009. Thomas left Maryland to attend art school in Chicago, but the two continued to date long distance for five years.

Impending rain threatened their outdoor ceremony at Ceresville Mansion, but stopped right as the ceremony began. The couple had six bridesmaids and six groomsmen in their wedding party. 130 guests were in attendance.

“When the pastor said ‘you may kiss the bride’ my husband did not wait the two seconds we were instructed to the day prior so the pastor would be out of the pictures. Then we had to kiss again.”

The couple, having dated since they were 16, had many photographs to share of relationship. Photographs were sprinkled throughout the wedding reception of their seven year courtship.

The groom’s band, The Belvederes, drove from Chicago to Maryland to perform at the wedding reception. The band played the first dance, the father-daughter and mother-son dances. “They brought such joy and life to the day and made it even more special because they came all that way to support their friend.”

On each table the couple provided anniversary cards. Guests were asked write memories from the day or well wishes to the newlyweds to read on their future anniversary dates. The wedding favors were drumstick pencils, a homage to the couple’s vocations- Thomas is a drummer and Caroline is a teacher.

Thomas is originally from New Market, and Catherine from Mt.Airy. They currently live in Chicago. The couple honeymooned after the wedding in Ireland.

First dance: ‘Every Single Word’ Original song by groom’s band, The Belvederes

The Proposal: “We went for a walk by the lake near his house to a weeping willow tree. He explained how much he loved me and wanted to be with me forever. At first I asked if he was being serious, and then when he got the ring out I shook my head yes. I was so surprised I didn’t start crying until we started walking back to his house.”

Advice to other couples: “Enjoy the engagement as much as possible, and didn’t stress out over planning. The day goes by way too fast, and try to enjoy every minute of it.”

Reception location: Ceresville Mansion**
Photographer: Turner Photography Studio**
Wedding attire: (dress/suit/etc): TLC Bridal Boutique**
Dessert: Angel Cakes
Flowers/decor: Blossom and Basket Boutique**
Music/entertainment: The Belvederes

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Glen Ellen Farm Wedding :: Colleen + Tim :: Real Frederick Wedding

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Hoo Boy. Colleen + Tim’s story is a doozy! But it ends in the best way possible when Glen Ellen Farms steps in. A big thank you to Emily Gude for sharing this wonderful wedding and story with us.

I’ll let Colleen, the beautiful bride, share some info first…

“After spending years giggling with my girlfriends about my “dream wedding” I was finally getting the chance. 5 days before my wedding, everything was set. RSVPs were in, my timeline was finally on its final draft, I was getting ready to have all my family and friends in town. There was not a thing that could bring my amazing mood down….well except for a newspaper article. Saturday night before my Friday wedding, my then fiancee comes bursting through our door after work , “Go check out the Frederick News Post!! Has anyone from Shade Trees called you? I don’t think we can have our wedding there!”