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you are picking up the new issue of Frederick Weddings magazine, chances are that you or someone you love is planning a wedding.

With Pinterest and Instagram and a million magazines to browse through, it can be overwhelming to decide what you’d like your wedding day to look like.

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Inside, you’ll find ideas for desserts, because it’s not just about the cake anymore, and sometimes it’s not about the cake at all. You’ll discover an unusual way to make an entrance, find out how to keep your bridesmaids happy, and gain inspiration from the stories and photos of couples who’ve gotten married in and around Frederick.

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How to accessorize your wedding

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Q&A with the experts

24 STYLED SHOOT: Brides who dare to be different

43 Why grab-and-go desserts are hot

49 REAL WEDDINGS: Get ideas from couples who’ve married around Frederick

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big entrance How to keep your bridesmaids happy

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With this bling, I thee wed.

HOW TO ACCESSORIZE YOUR WEDDING

BY LAUREN LAROCCA

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hen you think of wedding jewelry, the first thing that probably comes to mind is wedding rings. And while they might be the star of the show, additional jewelry and accessories can add another dimension to the aesthetic of the bride, groom and wedding party.

Drop necklaces can be paired with a low-cut dress.

Whether your wedding is classic, boho or shabby chic, these ideas are sure to turn heads — and remain lasting mementos of your special day.

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Drop necklaces can be paired with a low-cut dress in the front. Some brides choose to wear the drop necklace backward to highlight a low-cut back.

Colonial Jewelers in downtown Frederick is seeing this trend as a way to highlight the dress and add a touch of elegance.

As a way to keep styles dainty and romantic, some brides are sticking to a diamond necklace and diamond stud earrings.

Also, of course, many brides still want to wear “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” for good luck. Some ideas from Megan Connolly at Colonial Jewelers to help with this are their single drop pearl necklaces and earrings (“old”) and their single gemstone necklaces or earrings (“blue”).

FOR HIM While jewelry might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about what to give the groom or groomsmen (does anyone wear cufflinks anymore?), there is one piece of jewelry that never goes out of style: the watch.

“I think people are really looking for something that can be worn after the wedding,” Connolly said. “I think maybe that’s why cufflinks aren’t seen too much anymore, because how many occasions will you have to wear them? A watch, you’ll have forever.”

FOR THE WEDDING PARTY When brides are looking for gifts for their bridal parties, they often include a jewelry item. One way to make this gesture more special is to give the bridesmaids necklaces with their initials in them.

“Initial necklaces are a nice way to give a personalized gift that will be worn after the wedding,” said Connolly.

For the wedding itself, accessorizing the bridal party with boho-styled pieces – flowing gowns and whimsical, fairy-tale features – has been on-trend in recent years.

While it’s pretty rare that a groom gives his entire wedding party watches, it has happened, said Connolly. She said a watch makes a great present for the groom, noting a good watch will also come in a keepsake box.

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One item that has cropped up on the bridal circuit that fits this bill is the flower crown for brides, bridesmaids and flower girls alike. Hampstead-based artist Emily Zych Suidikas, owner of Whichgoose, has handcrafted flower crowns, barrettes and other hair accessories for more than a decade, selling her one-of-a-kind creations to brides and bridal parties around the world through her online shop (etsy.com/ shop/whichgoose). Her lines have also been carried by Anthropologie.

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PHOTOS COUTESY OF COLONIAL JEWELERS

A good watch is a timeless gift (no pun intended!) that will serve as a reminder of your special day for years to come.

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The most popular watches at Colonial Jewelers this year have been smart watches that have a classical appearance, rather than looking like a sports watch.

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Over the last year, I have been asked a lot of great (and tough!) questions regarding weddings.

Even though I’ve been in the wedding industry for over 15 years, I decided this year to ask the true experts — wedding planners!

Here are a few of the best questions Frederick Weddings has been asked in 2019, answered by some great planners in our area.

HOW DO I GET MY GUESTS TO ACTUALLY RSVP TO OUR WEDDING? Getting your guests to RSVP is a common frustration for all couples.

Although you likely cannot avoid this challenge altogether, here are a few tips that will help.

allow your guests time to consider their plans well in advance of the invitation and have an answer ready when the formal invitation arrives.

Third, consider your RSVP method – paper or online. There has been a slight shift toward electronic RSVPs, but not all invited guests will be

First, be sure to give your guests enough time to respond, but not so much time that they feel comfortable setting aside the invitation.

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comfortable using technology to respond. Be sure to peruse your guest list and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and standard response card for those guests who are not tech-savvy.

Lastly, understand that you will inevitably need to make a few phone calls to guests who fail to respond. Do not wait to do so, but rather begin a few days prior to your RSVP date. When you make contact, be sure to convey both your excitement to have them join the celebration and the need for a headcount to ensure their comfort with a seat and a meal.

JULIE PARTRIDGE, PARTRIDGE AVENUE DESIGN & EVENTS

DO I REALLY NEED SOMEONE TO MANAGE AND COORDINATE MY WEDDING ON THE DAY OF?

timeline and be the point of contact for all of your vendors from that point forward. Most importantly, the coordinator is there on the day of the wedding to make sure everything you’ve planned goes accordingly. The peace of mind an onsite coordinator offers you and your vendors is truly priceless.

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HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I SEAT AT MY DINNER TABLES? If you are using 5-foot round tables and don’t have a charger or base plate, you can seat seven to 10 at the table.

If you do have a charger or base plate, you should limit the table to nine seats. If your tables are a little larger, at the 5-feet-5-inch size, you can fit up

Yes, you definitely want to leave the day-of logistics (and problems) to someone else! Many venues now require clients to have an onsite coordinator. (You may come across them titled day-of or month-of coordinators.) If your venue doesn’t, this is something you should definitely have in your budget. Depending on the company, the onsite coordinator will begin working with you about eight weeks before the wedding. They’ll review all of your contracts and make sure nothing was missed, tie up any loose ends, create the

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Ask The Experts to 11 without a charger or base plate, and 10 with a charger or base plate. If you are going as big as possible, with the 6-foot round table, you can fit 12 guests without a charger or base plate, and 11 with a charger or base plate.

If you are using rectangular tables, you can seat as many guests as the table is feet long. So, if it’s a 6-foot table, you can seat six guests. If it’s an 8-foot table, you can seat eight guests. If you are planning for a lot of decor down the middle of your rectangular tables, make sure you have tables that are either 42 or 48 inches wide. A standard rectangular table is usually only 30 or 36 inches wide, and that will not be nearly wide enough for place settings on both sides and decor down the middle.

Your place setting needs anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of depth on the table.

JANICE CARNEVALE, BELLWETHER EVENTS

WE DON’T LIKE CHAMPAGNE. DO WE HAVE TO USE IT FOR OUR TOASTS? Very few couples have traditional champagne toasts anymore.

Save the money and just have folks toast with the drinks that are in their hands. I can’t tell you how

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much champagne I see dumped out of untouched glasses at the end of the night. Not having engraved flutes and a “special” champagne toast won’t make those moments or the words spoken any less meaningful.

KATIE WANNEN, THE PLANNERY

WE DON’T WANT TO SERVE A CAKE, BUT STILL WANT TO CUT INTO A CAKE TOPPER. WHAT OTHER OPTIONS DO WE HAVE? The possibilities are endless! A lot of couples are dropping the traditional cake cutting and opting into serving an assortment of desserts, like pies, cupcakes, cookies, donut walls, pizza pies, pretzel stations and, other creative ways to optimize the wedding experience.

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Brides who dare to be different EVERY STYLE, EVERY VISION CAPTURED IN THE WONDER OF CERESVILLE MANSION

There’s no need to embrace tradition if it’s not your thing, especially when it comes to your bridal style.

As more brides seek a look true to their everyday style and complementary to their own personality, designers are offering up a slew of non-traditional looks to accommodate them, including fantasy, enchantress, sweetheart, punk rock, regal, sultry and fairy princess.

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fantasy PASSIONATE IN PURPLE

Dazzling showers of crystal visions fill our hearts with passion in this regal ball gown by Sincerity Bridal. The bride’s eyes pull you in as the rest of the world fades away. A jeweled band adorns the bride’s forehead as waves of color in her hair beam creating, that perfect fantasy look. As the Rolling Stones would say, she comes in color everywhere; she’s like a rainbow.

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goddess MOON

s Our Bohemian moon goddess glows while surrounded by the natural enchantments of majestic trees, rolling green meadows and a gleaming river in a magnificent earthly setting for her celestial union. Our goddess appears before us with a crown of rich earthy greenery and matching loose bouquet in her Lillian West, allover lace, sweetheart A-line gown. Her Tree of Life pendant is a nice touch and represents the new family she is about to join.

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love IS IN THE AIR Romance settles in the air as the butterflies fill this bride’s hair to make for a night beyond compare.

The bride’s something blue cascades through her hair as her flowers flow from her dangling wrist bouquet and borrowed bracelet.

Her Maggie Sottero dress plays the part of her something new.

Old, new, borrowed, blue – age-old wedding traditions for the modern bride.

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MAKE AN ENTRANCE – The Empire Period architecture of the Ceresville Mansion makes for a perfect entrance for this sultry low-back dress by Casablanca with flower boa. Who needs to carry a bouquet when you can wrap yourself in flowers on your wedding day?

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Styled Shoot

punk LOVE, ROSES AND

This powerhouse blackand-white dress from Maggie Sottero can do no wrong! This fierce look is complete with an edgy leather jacket and black lace for the big day and sure to make your groom melt. Dark daring lashes and bright luscious lips bring this glamtastic look together for an evening of I do’s!

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princess WITH FLAIR

Feathers and form complete this delicate, original design, while a rosette sweetheart bun matches the soft roses in this structured Maggie Sottero gown. An authentic hairpiece, romantic draping and a cascading bouquet add drama to set the scene for a magical fairytale wedding.

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Styled Shoot

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Every bride is a queen on her wedding day.

A regal platinum dress by Justin Alexander with a French inspired updo, hair jewelry and feathers will have guests enthralled. Heads will roll over heels when they see the bride coming down the aisle with a custom, pink-rose composite bouquet fit for her majesty in all her royal splendor.

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On your wedding day, you should look like yourself at your most beautiful.

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STYLED SHOOT

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SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE INVOLVED IN THE STYLED SHOOT @fnpwedding

ABOUT THE STYLED SHOOT Early in August, a group of wedding professionals gathered at Ceresville Mansion in Frederick to help create a vision of nontraditional looks for brides. The energy and collective creativity, skill and design fueled our shoot with an out-of-this-world excitement and euphoria that we hope shine through in every picture.

We’re grateful for: beautiful dresses provided by TLC Bridal Boutique; the fantastic tuxedos provided by M. Stein & Company, the ingenious floral designs

by Abloom, Ltd. Flowers & Events; the marvelous hair styling and wigs from Alter Ego Hair Color and Design Studio and Halcyon Salon; the glamorous makeup by Aaren King at MADE Makeup; the creative décor and design from Formost Events and Promotions; the earthly touches supplied by Earthly Elements on Market Street; the meadow inspiration coordinated by Andrea Davis and her team at Entyse Lyfe Weddings & Events; and the creative eye of Daysy Film & Photo.

A special thanks to our amazing photographer Brad Barnwell of Brad Barnwell Photography, who made this shoot a wonderful experience for our stunning models.

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PLANNING & DESIGN Ceresville Mansion Entyse Lyfe Weddings & Events VENUE Ceresville Mansion PHOTOGRAPHER Brad Barnwell Photography ATTIRE TLC Bridal Boutique M. Stein & Company DESIGN/DECOR Abloom, Ltd. Flowers & Events Formost Events & Promotions Earthly Elements HAIR Alter Ego Hair Color and Design Studio Halcyon Salon MAKEUP MADE Makeup VIDEOGRAPHY Daysy Film & Photo SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MODELS: Jayden Bidle Michele Dure Chavis Ali Kuchman Eben Kuchman Jaimie Kiska Hannah Miller Caprice Webb FrederickWeddings.com

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Desserts

BY LAUREN LAROCCA

Each year, more creative ideas emerge for wedding desserts that go far beyond the traditional wedding cake.

With Pinterest, Instagram, and countless foodie and wedding blogs serving as inspiration, local chefs and caterers whip up exotic and whimsical treats for weddings. Here are some of their ideas.

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“We’re seeing a lot of smaller, more intimate cakes with unique embellishments, like larger, hand-painted flowers, golddrippings, gold leaf, whereas about five years ago, we were doing a lot of fresh flowers on cakes,” says ML Carroll, chef and owner of Canapés Catering service in Frederick.

Lois Trout, owner of Stone House Cakery and Cafe in Taneytown, has noticed the same trend — away from traditional, tiered cakes and moving toward “more pick-me-up-and-carry-me items, like cookies,” she says.

She points out that smaller desserts in lieu of a large cake does not necessarily mean less expense, especially when you consider that each guest will most likely eat two to three items, as opposed to one slice of cake. So costs end up being about the same.

are huge right now, and people love cake balls, too.”

Their imaginative list of flavors is seemingly endless. As Canapés says on its website, “If you dream it, we will bake it.” And it’s true. Carroll and her staff work with people and experiment with ideas to come up with the perfect taste and look for any wedding.

Melissa Benson, owner of Eleven Courses Catering in Owings Mills, is another chef who’s noticed the trend in what she calls “passable desserts.” Her company creates “s’mores cyclinders,” a popular new twist on the campfire classic that includes marshmallow mousse and candy pearls.

Passable desserts are convenient, but they’re also fun because they add an element of surprise, she says.

She’s also noticed that people want eco-friendly desserts, such at Eleven Courses’ Golden Egg Dark Chocolate Mousse, which is served in real eggshells.

desserts on the go favors Lois Trout says Stone House often focuses on dessert bar items, such as shooters (3 ounces of layered dessert), mini cannolis, chocolate-covered strawberries and brownies, for wedding catering.

“We want it to be appealing to the eye and also allow guests to try more than one thing,” Trout says. “If guests are drinking and socializing, they might not want to go back to their table to eat cake.

You can hold mini desserts and go out on the dance floor and walk around with them—or pop it in your mouth, and you’re done.”

“With smaller cakes, people are adding a bunch of desserts,” Carroll says. “These can be cupcakes, truffles, cheesecakes, fruit bars, gourmet cookies … last year, we saw a lot of pies. Cupcakes especially Frederick Weddings 2019

“There’s a huge trend in cookies with hand-painted monograms as favors for guests,” says Carroll. “People get really into it and match the cookies with their wedding color scheme.”

Donuts are also gaining popularity for favors, with new, creative flavors emerging.

Couples are also giving bottles of locally crafted honey and dressings as favors, a practical idea that allows guests to use the items at home for months to come.

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Carlos met Yessenia on her 14th birthday at a church in Frederick. “Carlos had gotten my phone number from a friend and texted me a happy birthday.

After that day, we quickly became friends and would talk almost every single day on the phone. We began dating almost a year later, not knowing that 11 years later we would be getting married on our anniversary.�

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Real Weddings One hundred and twenty guests attended their outdoor May nuptials at Springfield Manor, including six bridesmaids, six groomsmen, two flower girls and a ring bearer.

“Our wedding ceremony was done only in Spanish. Most of our family and friends speak Spanish and we wanted to make sure that our family could really be part of that special moment. We didn’t want to do anything elaborate or long. The one thing we knew we wanted to do was to write our own vows.

Our vows made our guests laugh, cry and [experience] every emotion in between.”

The couple wanted a classy and romantic atmosphere for their reception. “We wanted to have flowers on every table and go for almost a garden party feel. The color palette included light purple, gold, white and green.”

Yessenia is a personnel security specialist and Carlos is an IT coordinator. The couple resides in Rockville.

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Bradley and Cathleen met in July 2010 through a mutual friend. “We started dating three months later. We have been together for eight years this past September,” Cathleen said.

“Bradley called me and asked if I wanted lunch from Chick-fil-A since I was harvesting crops all day. So he stopped by the field on his way home to bring me food.

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I was at and helped me move the combine to another farm to keep harvesting. By this time, it was starting to get dark and I was running low on fuel. He insisted I stop combining for the evening so he could fill my fuel tank up.

While we were waiting on the tank to fill up, he got down on one knee and asked me if I would marry him.”

They held their August outdoor nuptials in Union Bridge with 250 guests, including five bridesmaids and four groomsmen. “We got married in the middle of the field next to our house across from my parents’ farm overlooking the farm and other fields.

The scenery was perfect. The arbor was borrowed from my sister’s wedding that they had made. My talented mother-in-law also made doors for the entrance of the ceremony.

The sunset was beautiful, and a hot air balloon appeared just in time for our pictures after the ceremony.”

Bradley works for his parents at Wastler & Son Inc. as a foreman. Cathleen works for her parents on their dairy farm. They reside in Union Bridge.

FIRST DANCE SONG: “You Make it Easy,”

by Jason Aldean HONEYMOON: Jamaica

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Private residence PHOTOGRAPHER

Amanda Summers Photography CATERING

Trout’s Market Catering DRESS

Posh Bridal SUITS

Men’s Wearhouse ALTERATIONS

Precise Stitchery JEWELRY

Colonial Jewelers HAIR & MAKEUP

Poetically Brushed RENTALS

Ted’s Rent It Center FLORALS

Blossom & Basket Boutique CAKE

Julie McCuller VIDEOGRAPHER

Ohouse Films

ENTERTAINMENT

Wildcat Audio FAVORS

McCutcheon’s Apple Products

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Renee

&LATOYA

Latoya and Renee had been following one another on Instagram for several years, and while Renne knew instantly Latoya was someone she wanted to know better, they hadn’t interacted much on the social platform.

“I spontaneously messaged Latoya in hopes she did not forget about me since we hadn’t spoken since 2014. The conversation sparked instantly, and from that day on Latoya and I have been inseparable.”

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Along with Renee’s father, Latoya had been planning the proposal when he suddenly passed away. “I knew I had to come up with something that tied him to it.” Latoya planned a dinner at a winery with family.

“When we all arrived, there was a private table for us to be seated and everyone had a quote in front of them in a cup,” Renee said. “Once it got to me to read my quote, I purposely didn’t have a quote in my cup, so I turned to her aunt and asked if I could just talk from my heart. I grabbed Latoya’s hand and said, ‘You know how I always say I can’t live without you? Will you marry me?’”

One hundred guests, including three bridesmaids and three groomsmen, attended their outdoor September wedding at Ceresville Mansion. “Our ceremony was very special, and our officiant was sure to make it about the love we have for each other.”

The couple chose a color palette of gold and green for their decor. “The venue was absolutely beautiful; the pond and pergola sold the venue for us.”

Latoya is a commercial truck driver and Renee is a wedding planner. They reside in Baltimore.

FIRST DANCE: “I Know,” by Monica HONEYMOON: Cancun

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Ceresville Mansion PHOTOGRAPHER

Clapp Studios

PLANNING & FLORALS

RBMLux Weddings & Events DESSERT

Yai Yai’s Bakery DRESS

Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection SUIT

DifferentRegard JEWELRY

REEDS Jeweler HAIR

Kori Waller MAKEUP

Char Frazier ENTERTAINMENT

DJ Max Powers PHOTO BOOTH

Snap A Pic

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Trene’ Forbes OFFICIANT

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Kira

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Kira and Cody met four years ago through mutual friends. “We met at a friend’s birthday party, even though we grew up less than a mile apart and went to the same high school.

That friend ended up being my maid of honor.”

Cody proposed to Kira in November 2017 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in front of the State of Pennsylvania Monument. “He asked me to marry him there because that is where he originally asked me to be his girlfriend. It was a total shock.”

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The couple chose a color palette of burgundy and gold for their wedding decor.

“The venue was beautiful. The dancing was so much fun and everyone really came together to make this day the best it could be for Cody and me. We had a peanut butter candy bar because I’m obsessed with anything peanut butter.”

Cody is a first-grade teacher for Washington County public schools and Kira is a library media specialist for Washington County Public Schools. They reside in Greencastle, Pennsylvania.

FIRST DANCE SONG: “From this Moment,” by Shania Twain

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ZigBone Farm Retreat PHOTOGRAPHER

Kelly Hahn Photography FLOWERS

Monica’s Floral Designs ENTERTAINMENT

Shew-sical Entertainment Services CATERING

Canapes Catering HAIR & MAKEUP

Poetically Brushed ATTIRE

J&B Bridals RINGS

The Jewelry Shop

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Catherine and Newton met nine years ago at a summer high school church retreat.

“When we were dating, Newton asked me to be his girlfriend at a park in Howard County called Centennial Park. So, he decided to propose to me at the same park with all of my friends and family there, who were holding signs that asked, ‘Will you marry me?’”

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Members of their 14-person bridal party were among the 125 guests at their July wedding ceremony. “It was outdoors with a beautiful overlook. We were lucky because it had rained the entire week before, but on our wedding day the weather was sunny and hot.”

Blush pink and navy blue made up the color palette for their decor. The couple served homemade macarons as a parting gift.

“The venue’s overlook was beautiful and the reception area at Musket Ridge Golf Club was beautiful inside.”

Catherine is a teacher and Newton is a program manager. They reside in Laurel.

FIRST DANCE: “All of Me,” by John Legend HONEYMOON: Bora Bora

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Musket Ridge Golf Club GETTING READY

Courtyard by Marriott Frederick GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS

Caboose Farm

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Feather & Fawn Photography CAKE

angelcakes FLOWERS

Scentsational Florals HAIR & MAKEUP

Glam Bridal Beauty PHOTO BOOTH

District Photo Booths ENTERTAINMENT

DJ eDDo

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Altamira Film Co.

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Fine Wedding Design

At Bethel, we are always up for adventure and love working with a client vision to have an unforgettable experience. We will design and create a wedding loaded with floral arrangements, floral walls and layered upscale pieces that are unique to you and family.

DC-MD-VA Look no further, we can’t wait to meet you.

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Renovated Barn, Enchanting Gardens, and Beautiful Views…

Unforgettable!

Located in the countryside of South central Pennsylvania, Green Grove Gardens is a premier event center for fully-catered weddings, fundraisers, auctions, concerts, meetings, parties, craft shows and more.

Our renovated dairy barn accommodates up to 550 guests, and 40 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens are ideal for outdoor ceremonies. We’re just minutes from I-81 and convenient to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Northern Virginia and Eastern West Virginia.

Green Grove Gardens

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Custom Catering for your Event!

Our catering department provides your home-style favorites and much more. We cater to a variety of tastes and budgets.

We are a full service company and provide access to linens, china, and even venue setup.

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If you’re looking to add something a little extra to your weddingday scene, consider how you’ll arrive. Why go traditional when you could arrive by boat, plane or jet-ski? Or helicopter.

Gina Goshorn’s wedding entrance was dramatic, to say the least. Her father, owner of the company Helicopter Applicators in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, flew her and her bridesmaids to the wedding by helicopter.

Her father picked everyone up at her grandfather’s house and dropped them off at Ostertag Vistas, the wedding venue in Myersville, Maryland.

As they neared their destination, one of the bridesmaids called her mother from the air to alert them to begin playing the bridal chorus, while Gorshorn’s soon-to-be husband Jonathan, and the groomsmen, waited for them on the ground.

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Most of the guests had no idea they would be arriving from the air, making the event all the more exciting when it happened.

Her veil blew and billowed in the wind as she landed, her bridesmaids holding it down before she would begin her walk down the aisle.

“It was kind of like my way of having my dad walk me down the aisle,” Goshorn said. “For my bridesmaids, it was amazing because they’d never been in a helicopter before. But for me, it was a really special moment because it was my dad flying me in. It was emotional, a special moment between me and my dad.”

TAKE IT ALL IN, AND ENJOY EVERY MOMENT! Because it will be over before you know it.

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TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BRIDESMAIDS HAPPY from TLC Bridal Boutique

BY LAUREN LAROCCA

Everyone knows what it’s like to deal with a Bridezilla, or they’ve heard the stories. But even with the best intentions, brides might not always know the best way to handle their bridal party and how to get them not just on board, but excited, about being part of their wedding.

Here are some ideas to consider: If you’re having a spring wedding, order the bridesmaids gowns in June or July of the previous year.

“Order when the girls have money,” said Suzi Way, a manager at TLC Bridal Boutique in downtown Frederick. “If you wait until October or November, you’re getting into Christmas and holiday season, so it becomes an added burden.”

Choose the color, but not the style. Let your bridesmaids choose their own style, so that they have some flexibility to find something that’s comfortable and flattering for them.

“Our catering was 100% vegan and you would never know.

We had pizza and lasagna and cannolis and cupcakes. We loved how our Italian inspired menu turned out.” photo: @leighannebraderphotography

“We got married in the middle of the field next to our house across from my parents farm overlooking the farm and other fields. The scenery was perfect.” photo: @asummersphoto

Check ahead of time to be sure the bridal shop your bridesmaids are going to has sizes over 12. Many shops don’t carry plus sizes because they cost more to order. “There’s nothing worse than having someone in the bridal party there who can’t try anything on because there’s nothing in her size,” Way said.

Consider throwing a little party just for the bridesmaids.

“In a lot of cases, all the bridesmaids don’t know each other,” Way said. TLC offers something called the Bridesmaid Exclusive, where the bridal party can come for food and drinks right there at the shop.

“It’s a nice little ice breaker,” Way said, “and it adds some excitement to the whole experience.

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“Our favorite part of the ceremony was how we incorporated our families. We got married under a chuppah that my mother sewed and that her siblings each used in their weddings. Photo: @ Photosfromhart

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Discover your dream venue at one of our gorgeous wineries, rustic barns, historic estates, charming inns, magnificent resorts and pristine country clubs. For complimentary planning assistance, contact our Loudoun Wedding Specialist, who will happily help you find the perfect venue, accommodations, and vendors for your happily ever after!

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Utilize a custom weblink for your guests to book their rooms.

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Wedding Vendors

Accommodations/Venues

Antrim 1844

BlueBird Manor

Bowling Brook Mansion

(410) 756-6812 antrim1844.com

(301) 693-6909 BlueBirdManor.com

(301) 259-1782 bowlingbrookmansion.com

Ceresville Mansion (301) 694-5111 ceresville.com

Green Grove Gardens

(717) 597-0800 GreenGroveGardens.com

Holly Hills Country Club

Linganore Winecellars

The Links at Challedon

The Lodges at Gettysburg

(301) 831-5889 linganorewines.com

(301) 829-3000 thelinksatchalledon.com

Maryland National Golf Club

Maryland Theatre

(301) 371-0000 marylandnational.com

(301) 790-2000 mdtheatre.org

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(301) 694-8322 hollyhillsgolf.com

(877) 607-2442 thelodgesatgettysburg.com

Milton Ridge

(240) 257-2560 miltonridge.com

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(443) 831-9694 RockCreekFarmPA.com

(800) 452-2223, ext. 7279 7springs.com/weddings

Springfield Manor

Stone Manor Country Club

Turf Valley Resort

(240) 215-2066 marriott.com

(301) 271-0099 SpringfieldManor.com

Rock Creek Farm

Seven Springs

Frederick Marriott Hotels, Plamondon Hospitality Partners

(301) 371-0099 StoneManorCountryClub.com

(410) 465-1500 turfvalley.com

Attire

Wyndham Gettysburg

(717) 339-0020 wyndhamgettysburg.com

Beauty

Alter Ego Hair Design Studio (301) 620-1010 Find us on Facebook!

M. Stein & Co. Tuxedos

(301) 703-9422 msteintuxedos.com

Bella Salon & Spa

(301) 665-1060 bellasalonandspa.net

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TLC Bridal Boutique (301) 662-8874 tlcboutique.com

Indellibelle

(301) 518-1008 indellibelle.com

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Caterers

Beauty

Make Up Artist Pro Group

MADE

(240) 626-3129 MADEmakeup.com

Desserts

(301) 963-0908 makeupartistprogroup.com

Florists

Stone House Cakery & CafĂŠ

(410) 756-2100 stonehousecakeryandcafe.com

Florists

Abloom, ltd.

(301) 898-5550 abloomltd.com

Mountain Gate Family Restaurant

(301) 271-4373 mountaingatefamily restaurant.com

Ory Custom Florals (301) 865-8860 oryflorals.com

Jewelry

Rolling Ridge Floral Design (301) 919-1316 rollingridgemd.com

Colonial Jewelers

Waldin Jewelers

(301) 663-9252 colonialjewelers.com

(301) 644-6325 waldinjewelers.com

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Local Resources

The Frederick Basket Co. (866) 365-8968 giftbasket2you.com

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Local Resources

Stayinfrederick.com (301) 514-4515 stayinfrederick.com

Music & Entertainment

Visit Frederick City & County

(800) 999-3613 visitfrederick.org

The Dapper DJs

(301) 992-1378 thedapperdjs.com

Music & Entertainment

Market Street Brass (301) 865-1301 msbrass.com

Raptor Productions

(443) 536-5887 raptorproductions.net

Shew-sical Entertainment Services (888) 743-9742 Shew-sical.com

Photography/Photo Booths

Officiants

MDDC Weddings

(301) 676-2105 mddcweddings.com

Sarah Wockenfuss Photography

(443) 974-2858 sarahwockenfuss.com

A Natural Portrayal Photography

(304) 707-7540 anaturalportrayal.com

Silly Station

(240) 529-3738 sillystation.com

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(888) 874-5830 DaysyFilmPhoto.com

Spence Photographics (240) 529-3738 spencephoto.com

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Photography

Planning/Decor

Turner Photography

(240) 575-5205 turnerphotographystudio.com

Earthly Elements (301) 631-5511

earthlyrocks.com

Entyse Lyfe Weddings & Events – Andrea Davis (240) 803-2963 entyselyfe.com

Rentals

Formost Events & Promotions (301) 424-4242

(844) 969-5444 WoWEventLighting.com

Grand Rental Events

(410) 690-5407 grandrentalevents.com

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