Baltimore Bride January 2018

SPRING/SUMMER 2018
THE
FLOWER
ISSUE
Dreamy
BOUQUETS
CHARMING
Local Weddings
Edible
BLOOMS
CAKES
almost too
beautiful to eat
THE ART OF THE
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Spring / Summer 2018
ON THE COVER
Photograph by Nessa K Photography. Floral bouquet by
Steelcut Flower Co. Makeup and hair by Amie Decker
Beauty. Styled by Janelle Erlichman Diamond. Model:
Lyoka Tyagnereva, Q Management. Shot on location at
Chesapeake Bay Foundation. “Garland” from Muse by
Callie Tein gown with a French Chantilly lace bodice,
pleated tulle skirt, and French lace underlay ($5,285) at
Hitched Bridal Couture. Toni Federici “Zen” veil ($300) at
Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection. Rose gold earrings
($70) at Jill Andrews Gowns.
AISLE STYLE
39 PETAL PALATE
Edible flowers are growing on us.
44 HAIR COMES THE BRIDE
Bridal braids done right.
48 IT’S EASY BEING GREEN
The ideas are endless when it comes
to incorporating blooms and greenery
into your wedding favors.
THE ALBUM
57 LOCAL LOVE
Seven amazing celebrations,
from Gambrill State Park to
Cylburn Arboretum.
122
UNVEILED
73 THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE
Handpicked venues for every type
of wedding, couple, and budget.
94 HERE’S THE DIRT
FEATURES A Conversation With: Floral Designers
110 OFF LE MARKET 102 BEYOND THE BLOOM

122 GOLDEN GIRL
A lovely, sunshiny bridal shower with Six new-fashioned ways to keep
The gown and bouquet add a dash
a French market theme means a bar your wedding flowers thriving.
of magic on a wedding day. They
full of roses and rosé, a flower cart, transform, stun, and thrill everyone
and a beautiful lunch tucked into a in their path. IN EVERY ISSUE
secret garden. 26 ON THE WEB
130 SMALL BUT MIGHTY
118 FLOUR POWER A micro-wedding has all the 34 PUBLISHER’S NOTE
Our bakers show us three different ingredients of a traditional
ways to incorporate flowers—from 36 EDITOR’S LETTER
wedding—from the cake and dress
NESSA K PHOTOGRAPHY
sugar to paper to fresh—onto our to special guests—but on a much 136 THE BACK STORY
wedding cakes, and we adore them all. more intimate level. Getting hitched at Patterson Park.
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YO U AN D R U TH ’ S
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Photographed by Jennifer Hughes. Wedding of the Month couples, and share
all our favorite snaps of reasons to get
BEAUTY TIPS Everything you wanted to know
married in Charm City.
about bridal beauty but were afraid to ask.
Plus, photo extras—shot by Mary Gardella—
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from her wedding flowers is the perfect way to
YES WAY, ROSÉ See how our French-
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themed bridal shower, “Off Le Market,”
in our piece “Beyond The Bloom.” L.A. Birdie
at Antrim 1844, above, came to be with
shows us the process from start to finish.
stylist Elle Ellinghaus and floral designer
COCKTAIL We’ve got Gnocco’s recipe for Victoria Clausen. (Don’t miss the cake
Aliante, the cocktail in our edible flower shoot stand suspended from a tree!)
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CONTENT
Managing Editor Janelle Erlichman Diamond
Art Director Staci Lanham
Proofreader Christine Jackson
Digital Manager Mike Smith
Digitial Production Designer Aaron Hope
Digital and Social Media Producer Meredith Herzing
Contributing Writers Korin Cerasuolo, Rebecca Kirkman
Contributing Photographers Julie Hove Anderson, Carina Bethea, Michael
Bethea, Jennifer Domenick, Lindsay Anne
Dransfield, Mary Gardella, Renee Hollingshead,
Sarah Houston, Jennifer Hughes, Brooke
Jackson, Abby Jui, Krista A. Jones, Caitlin
Kellagher, Corrine Kensington, Nessa Kessinger,
Teri Pozniak, Alysia Quinn, Jayson Quinn, Anna
Reynal, Jen Rynda, Victoria Selman, Alicia Wiley
Baltimore Bride Intern Korin Cerasuolo
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Business Development
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SALES & MARKETING

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and Sponsorships
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Events Manager Allie Rosenwasser
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Publisher’s Note
TWO YEARS
IN A ROW!
WELCOME TO THE NEWEST issue of our award-winning Baltimore Bride

magazine, our yearly showcase of all the reasons Charm City is the best place
to get married. This year is no exception, with our pages chock full of great
photos, wedding inspiration, and beautiful features, covering everything from
bridal fashion to wedding cakes. One of my favorite pieces is our “Ultimate
Venue Guide,” which lists 59 ideal locations for your wedding. And while not
every great Baltimore venue is included, it’s one of the most complete lists
I’ve seen, from farms and gardens to mansions and estates to new kids on the
block. I guarantee brides and grooms will be dog-earing pages in that section.
For the second year in a row, we were given a prestigious Folio Award in
New York, where the magazine industry gathers to recognize editorial con-
tent and design work. Our “Ozzie” recognized Baltimore Bride for its design,
which includes our photo shoots, feature layouts, and cover. I am very appre-
ciative to our managing editor, Janelle Erlichman Diamond, and art director
Staci Lanham, who truly love what they do. (And I think that comes across in
this and every issue.)
There are some exciting transformations coming to Baltimore Bride in
2019—but we promise the local focus of our magazine won’t ever change.
Steve Geppi
Publisher
DAVID CO LW E L L
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PhotograPhy by StePhen CiuCColi
{ EDITOR’S LETTER }
Flower Girls
SOKOLOV PHOTOGRAPHY
MY OBSESSION WITH FLOWERS began with my own wedding. I wanted to

do something different than traditional bouquets, so I had my florist create
oversized wrist corsages for my bridesmaids. The impact of those blossoms
has stayed with me, and (nearly) 14 years later, it’s still one of my favorite
recollections from my wedding. What is it about flowers that is so ineluctably
brilliant? Their fleeting beauty? Their intoxicating smell? How they can
transform the simple into the exquisite? As Mary Ellen LaFreniere of Steelcut
Flower Co., whose flowers grace our cover, says in our issue, “It’s the only living
Chesapeake Beach element at the wedding—besides the guests.” But even in my day-to-day life, an
Resort & Spa arrangement of blooms makes me instantly happy (as my husband knows).
That is selfishly one of the reasons we dedicated a good portion of this issue
to flowers. (Luckily, Baltimore Bride art director Staci Lanham, on the right,
shares my passion.) But the thing about weddings and flowers is they can be
merged in so many different ways. We touch on edible flowers, favor ideas, a
bridal shower with an incredible pick-your-own flower cart, and six strategies
to keep your wedding flora living long past their expiration date.
Of course, it’s not all flowers. We also have a comprehensive venue list, a
the spectacular feature about the new trend of micro-weddings, a bridal fashion shoot I’m
bay views are the incredibly proud of, and seven fantastic Local Love ceremonies.
perfect backdrop Last year, we celebrated our 20th anniversary and, as we look to the future,
NESSA K PHOTOGRAPHY; BOUQUETS BY CRIMSON & CLOVER FLORAL DESIGN
you’ll see some big changes coming to our favorite magazine. In the meantime,
keep falling in love, Baltimore.
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I N S P I R AT I O N FO R T H E CH A R M CI T Y WE D D I N G
Raspberry and vanilla macaroons

from The Corner Pantry.
Petal
Palate
Eat your greens . . . and
pinks and yellows.
Edible flowers are growing on us. The choices
are plentiful, and so are the possibilities. A few
blooms can take an engagement party from
simple to chic, whether added to something
savory, something sweet, or a modern cocktail.
Food styling by Kate Grewal. Prop styling by Giulietta Pinna with
Limonata Creative Consulting. Edible flowers from Butterbee Farm.
Hair and makeup by Ariel Lewis. Model: Mary Frances Doyle.
photographs by JULIE HOVE ANDERSON baltimorebridemagazine.com • Baltimore Bride 2018 • 39

Aisle Style EDIBLE FLOWERS
Pretty Enough
to Eat
BASIL FLOWER BUDS
LEMON VERBENA
GOMPHRENA
DAHLIA
BORAGE
PANSY
SUNFLOWER PETALS
BACHELOR BUTTONS
MARIGOLD
The Aliante cocktail,

created by Gnocco, with
JULIE HOVE ANDERSON
a hibiscus ice pop and

edible flowers.

LOCAL FLOWER GOODNESS THAT
STUNS THE GUESTS AND
DELIGHTS THE BRIDE...
ALL THE BEAUTY

A BRIDE
DESERVES AT A
PRICE THAT
COMFORTS.
ALL LOVE.
ALL BALTIMORE.
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Aisle Style EDIBLE FLOWERS
JULIE HOVE ANDERSON
Clockwise from top left: Garlic, shaved fennel, radishes, lemon, blackberries, and sunflower
sprouts with shaved Parmesan flatbreads. Beet-cured salmon from The Corner Pantry.
Elderflower lemonade popsicle with lemon verbena and gomphrena in glasses of berry-
fused sparkling wine. Flowers frozen in ice cubes to fill a champagne bucket. Raspberry,
yogurt, white chocolate and blueberry, yogurt, white chocolate ice pops.

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Aisle Style BEAUTY
BEAUTY
Up Do’s For I Do’s | Jessica
Summers (makeup) &
Jennifer Evans (hair)
MODEL
Zayrish Hussain wearing
Eberjey Lila chemise and
robe in vineyard wine
from Lingerie Lingerie.
HENNA
Cardamom & Clove Henna
Hair Comes
the BrideBridal braids done right.
We love a braid. “Braids are back and cooler than
ever,” says Amy Wild, owner of Vintage Veils. They feel
whimsical yet timeless, fun, and romantic. There are
fishtails and braided updos, Dutch braids and milkmaid
braids, braids that are long and loose, and ones that are
sideswept. A bride with a braid is a happy bride.
44 • Baltimore Bride 2018 • baltimorebridemagazine.com photographs by MARY GARDELLA

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Aisle Style BEAUTY
BEAUTY
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Cari Sunkhouser wearing
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Aisle Style FAVORS
It’s Easy
Being Green
The ideas are endless when it comes to incorporating
blooms and greenery into your wedding favors.
Styling & Production: Moore & Co. Event Stylists
LOVE IN BLOOM Herbs & dried

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Farm. Signage: MLC Designs. Table,
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scoops, and runner: Pier 1 Imports.
48 • Baltimore Bride 2018 • baltimorebridemagazine.com photographs by JENNIFER DOMENICK OF LOVE LIFE IMAGES
Aisle Style FAVORS
Adding a sprinkle
of buds and foliage
is the perfect way to
celebrate nature—
and each other.
THIS BUD’S FOR YOU

Air plants: B. Willow.
Wooden board: Moore &
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OLIVE YOU Olive oil: The

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Designs. Air plant: B. Willow.
Table: White Glove Rentals.
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KINDALL & ROBERT | KELSEY & DANNY | K AT & NICK | ERIN & LUIS | K ATIE & STEPHEN | JASON & BRANDON | DESTRIE & ZACH
Kindall & Robert
Tying the Knot How seven Charm City couples

celebrated their big day.
photograph by MARI SABRA PHOTOGRAPHY baltimorebridemagazine.com • Baltimore Bride 2018 • 57

Local Love photographs by MARI SABRA PHOTOGRAPHY
Kindall
& Robert
JUNE 30, 2017
WHEN BALTIMORE NATIVE Kindall Payne reconnecting with her family and showing time to go fabric shopping and the second
met her future husband, Robert Jackson, off her city to all the friends they’d col- for a dress fitting. When she shimmied into
for the first time in London—she was there lected nationally and internationally from the completed dress for the first time, she
working for a contemporary ballet com- school, work, and life. Kindall even found was blown away. “It was so unreal. I could
pany—it was “nothing fancy,” says Kindall. a map from 1872 that declared, “Baltimore barely look at myself in the mirror,” says
“We just got along really well.” Kindall, who City: The Liverpool of America.” Kindall. “I went to art school in California
was born in Baltimore and now lives in Lis- Planning a wedding from 3,600 miles and acquired a lot of talented, beautiful
bon, Portugal with her husband, thought away wasn’t easy, but after researching ven- people as my best friends.” (Another friend
Liverpool-born Rob was just a really nice ues online, Kindall managed to squeeze all was the DJ, another designed the programs,
person. “Morally, we have the same views her site visits into two days and was smit- and one even made Kindall’s headpiece;
and we are passionate about what we do— ten with Cylburn Arboretum. She loved many also did double duty as bridesmaids
although we do very different things,” says the simplicity of its overwhelming natural and bridesmen.) Later, after the ceremony
Kindall. Get this: A dancer had fallen in beauty. And, as her mom pointed out, she and their —of course— choreographed first
love with a data strategy consultant. was born across the street at Sinai Hospi- dance, Rob surprised Kindall with a neck-
After Rob proposed during sunset at a tal. And while she made it to Baltimore a lace. It had their wedding date and was
music festival in the south of France, he few times during her planning, her dress etched with the saying, “We are made out
told her he thought Baltimore would be designers—two of her best friends—were of stars.” For Kindall, that was exactly why
the ideal destination for their wedding. For even further away in Los Angeles. They she had married Rob: “That kind of gesture
Kindall, it was the perfect homecoming: managed to get together twice: The first in the middle of all this beautiful chaos.”

BEAUTY
Amie Decker Beauty
CAKE/DESSERTS
Patisserie Poupon
CATERER
Copper Kitchen
FLORAL DESIGN
Radebaugh Florist & Greenhouses
GROOM
Suit designed and handmade in Hoi
An, Vietnam by Canali Custom Tailor
HONEYMOON
South America: Argentina, Uruguay,
Chile, and Peru
INVITATIONS
Designed by L.A.-based artist
Daniel Recarte
LOCATION
Cylburn Arboretum
MUSIC
St. Charles String Quartet (ceremony
and cocktail hour); DJ Huggy Bear
(reception)
OFFICIANT
Pastor Eric Hatcher
TRANSPORTATION
Extraordinar Limousine Service
VIDEOGRAPHER
Lasting Moments Visual Systems
WEDDING DRESS
Designed and handmade by L.A.-
based stylist Elise Montecastro and
custom dress and textile designer
Marcela Lucía; headpiece handmade
by L.A.-based hatmaker Ron Schiller
WEDDING PLANNER
Elizabeth Bailey Weddings

Local Love photographs by ANNA REYNAL PHOTOGRAPHY
XCLUSIV E
ON LIN E E
Kelsey
WHEN DANNY LUCAS ASKED the bartender
at Stalking Horse to give him her phone num-
ber, he entered it under “Dreamgirl” in his
& Danny
cell. Not to spoil the rest of this piece, reader,
but he married her. Fast forward to their
very first date: Danny was late, and Kelsey
Haywood, AKA Dreamgirl, suffering from
a stomach bug but not wanting to cancel,
AUGUST 19, 2017 threw up in the bathroom of Metropolitan.
Not an auspicious start but still promising
enough for a second date. It was a joyful and
romantic Fourth of July get-together with
friends and fireworks that truly cemented
their relationship. Five years later, on another
July evening, Kelsey and Danny had packed
a picnic dinner and watched Best In Show
at the American Visionary Art Museum’s
Flicks From the Hill. Unbeknownst to Kelsey,
Danny had been carrying around an engage-
ment ring for six months, waiting for the per-
fect moment. As they walked toward home,
Danny put down all their stuff, got down
on one knee, and nervously held up the ring
box—upside down. There was hugging and
sobbing and kissing and calls to their fami-
lies. “It was perfect,” says Kelsey. “Most spon-
taneous night ever. I was in sweats. No make-
up on. It was the best night ever.”
Well, topped only by a flawless wedding.
Loving the vibe of Tulum, Mexico, with its
low-key glam—but not wanting a destina-
tion wedding—they turned the Chesapeake
Bay Beach Club into a black-tie jungle bash.
“Tulum is bohemian, but so stylish,” says
Kelsey. “It’s laid back, but everything is beau-
tiful. With Tulum, on one side of the street it’s
beach, and on the other side, it’s jungle.” That
was their goal, achieved with elements like
stunning protea, gold spray-painted palms,
and a ceremony overlooking the water.
The two opted out of a first look. So,
Danny saw Kelsey for the first time as she
walked down the aisle. After the ceremony,
the newlyweds slipped away for some por-
traits. “We were walking to the beach to take
pictures, and it’s kind of a big step into the
sand,” remembers Kelsey. Danny instinctively
put out his arm to help his new wife. They
walked the last step together. Says Kelsey,
“We were looking at each other and laughing.
I was just so giddy.”

BEAUTY
Kaytee Spanoghe (makeup);
Andrea Mitchell (hair)
CATERER
DESSERT
Flavor Cupcakery
EVENT SIGNAGE
Designed by Jennica Atkinson
FLORAL DESIGN
Steelcut Flower Co.
GROOM
Ted Baker suit at Nordstrom;
Gucci shoes
INVITATIONS
Paperless Post
MUSIC
District Strings (ceremony
and cocktail hour); Millenium
(reception)
OFFICIANT
Dr. Ross Bregel, a family friend
PAPER GOODS
Minted
PHOTO BOOTH
Pixilated
VENUE
WEDDING DRESS
Hayley Paige gown and
Sophia Webster shoes
WEDDING STYLIST
Jessica D’Argenio Waller
of Make Tribe

Local Love photographs by VICTORIA SELMAN
“WE MET AS A GYM TEACHER and an Eng-

lish teacher—a tale as old as time,” jokes
Kat Locke, the English teacher in ques-
tion. Kat and Nick Jones first crossed paths
while working at Baltimore IT Academy.
Kat
First, they spent time together planning a
field day. Then they took the middle-school
kids to laser tag. There were adult-only
happy hours, but with other co-workers.
& Nick
“The kids knew we were in love with each
other before we knew,” cracks Kat. To Nick
and Kat, they were just colleagues spend-
ing time together at group outings. “But
we would always be the last two there,”
JULY 22, 2017
confesses Nick. Their first official date
was appropriately a baseball game: Yan-
kees (her team) vs. Orioles (his) at Camden
Yards. Much to her chagrin, the Orioles
won. “But I was the real winner,” she smiles.
After a springtime proposal in Fells
Point, the two started wedding prep.
Despite growing up with a father in the
business—he owned a very busy tuxedo
shop—Kat was feeling a bit overwhelmed.
Expanding their venue search criteria, the
two found Wyndridge Farm in York County,
about an hour from Baltimore. It promised
farm-crafted beers and cider and a spot big
enough for their large families, friends, and
fellow teachers. Because the nuptials were
in Pennsylvania, Nick’s mom called it their
destination wedding. “It was a nice break
from the city,” says Kat.
Their wedding day was hot and rainy and
bursting at the seams with their quirky per-
sonality, including a Sandlot-themed cake.
They waited until the 11th hour to decide
on their ceremony location. “My dad, he
wanted it for me so badly,” says Kat of get-
ting married outside at the wooden chapel
nestled in the misty, green hills. Her col-
lege roommates, groomsmen, and her dad—
in his perfectly tailored custom tuxedo—
carried and set up all 220 chairs minutes
before the ceremony began.
Kat and Nick had their first look in a
meadow wet with rain. Says Kat, “I was
kind of running in the field. My dress got
muddy, and it wasn’t perfect, but it was per-
fect for me. I’m not put together. I’m wear-
ing this beautiful gown, but I’m still me.”

BEAUTY
Serenity Spa
BRIDESMAIDS
Azazie
CAKE/DESSERTS
Ellie’s Cakes
ENGAGEMENT/WEDDING RING
DESIGNER
Liberty Jewelers
FLORAL DESIGN
Foster’s Flower Shop
GROOM AND GROOMSMEN
Formal Affairs in Delaware
(the father of the bride’s shop)
HONEYMOON
Sandals Grenada
INVITATIONS
Wedding Paper Divas and
Persnickety Invitation Studio
LOCATION
Wyndridge Farm
MUSIC
Soundwaves Entertainment
OFFICIANT
Carol Parr
VIDEOGRAPHER
Kristen J. Ryan Studio
WEDDING DRESS
Christos Bridal, Garnish Boutique

Local Love photographs by RENÉE HOLLINGSHEAD PHOTOGRAPHY
ON A COLD AND RAINY night in the winter

of 2013, Erin O’Donnell and Luis Velez
both found themselves at the Rec Room’s
two-for-one beer night in Towson. As Erin
approached the bar, she saw Luis standing
there, a beer in each hand. Erin sidled up
to Luis and said, “You are way too cute to
be looking for someone to give that beer
to.” Luis was, in fact, looking for his room-
mate, but knew what the correct answer
was. He handed the beer to Erin and said,
“Well, I guess it’s for you.”
Things moved quickly from there.
“When we met, we were both ready to
be in a relationship that was real,” says
Erin. They were living together after six
months. A few years later, on a freezing-
cold New Year’s Eve, they headed to what
Erin thought was a get-together with a
couple of friends. The boys headed up to
the roof deck while the girls were hanging
out in the warm kitchen. When they went
to find their beaus, Erin was shocked to
discover the deck transformed with cafe
lights, bouquets of roses, champagne, 25 of
their closest friends, and Luis down on one
knee. She said yes.
They wanted to be married the following
spring, so they enjoyed their long engage-
ment and bought and remodeled a home in
that time. Erin had grown up swimming
at Meadbowbrook and had been keeping
an eye out as the Mt. Washington Mill Dye
House opened in the mill complex, where
she had previously shopped with her mom
at Smith & Hawken. It was the perfect
place for their black-tie rustic wedding—
and it was pet-friendly. After their cer-
emony, friends picked up and brought over
their dog, Cato, a yellow lab/basset hound
Erin
mix, for pictures.
“Right after we got married, we went in
to see the reception space—just the two of
us—and that was awesome just in itself,”
& Luis
says Erin, who planned every detail of
their meticulous wedding. “We went to the
dance floor with our logo projected and we
were practicing our dance. It was the first
APRIL 15, 2017 couple minutes of us being husband and
wife. It just felt so natural and good.”

BEAUTY
Ariel Lewis
BRIDESMAIDS
Amsale, Bella Bridesmaids
CAKE/DESSERTS
Linwoods Catering
CALLIGRAPHY
Shotgunning for Love Letters
CATERER
Linwoods Catering
DAY OF COORDINATOR
Lemon & Lime Event Design
ENGAGEMENT/WEDDING RINGS
Radcliffe Jewelers
FLORAL DESIGN
Steelcut Flower Co.
FURNITURE RENTAL
Revolution Event Design
and Production
GROOM AND GROOMSMEN
Ralph Lauren
INVITATIONS
Tied & Two
LETTERPRESS
MLC Designs
LINENS & TABLEWARE
Select Event Group
LOCATION
Mt. Washington Mill Dye House
MUSIC
DJ Paul Random
OFFICIANT
Randy Miller
STAMPS
VerdeStudio on Etsy
TENT/LIGHTING
Event Dynamics
TREE RENTAL
Plant Farm Rentals
VIDEOGRAPHER
Mwendo Weddings
WEDDING DRESS
Matthew Christopher,
Francesca’s Bridal Salon

Local Love photographs by KRISTA A. JONES PHOTOGRAPHY
CATHERINE BOBOTEK AND STEPHEN Can-

terbury, who grew up in Baltimore, were
valentines in the eighth grade. They parted
ways as they headed to different high schools
and then reconnected their senior year for
an ice-cream date. “It’s now thousands of
dates later,” jokes Stephen. Even now, says
Katie, “our dates still revolve around food.”
She followed Stephen to the University of
Maryland, and, after graduation, they moved
together to North Bethesda—a middle
ground of sorts for her commute to How-
ard County and his to Washington. Katie
and Stephen worked together to design her
engagement ring because the diamond was
a family heirloom. Once Katie knew the
ring was complete, it became her “life goal”
to figure out where Stephen had hidden it
and when he would propose. A few months
after the ring was finished, Katie’s sister
Sam came in from Mississippi and the three
headed to Washington. Of course, Katie
thought this could be it, but her sister set
her straight: “It’s not happening. You might
as well just enjoy today. This day isn’t about
you.” Turns out, sisters can be good secret
agents. Not only did Stephen propose that
day at the U.S. Botanic Garden’s Bartholdi
Park Fountain, but Sam had the ring hidden
in her purse the whole time. After the shock
wore off, it was time to start planning their
wedding. “I really love the feel of a Southern
wedding, but I also wanted to be in Balti-
more,” says Katie, who at the time was in the
process of buying a house in the city with
Stephen. Evergreen Museum and Library
Katie
offered a unique venue: vast space for an
outdoor ceremony and lawn games, a tent-
ed reception, and a location in Charm City.
& Stephen
The reception décor—monograms, ginger
jars, magnolia leaves, and toile—had filled
Katie’s childhood home and paid homage
to her mother, who had passed away seven
years earlier. Stephen’s dad, Phil Canterbury,
OCTOBER 15, 2016 played an integral role, too. Months into
their planning, Katie had found an old man-
tle at The Loading Dock and he took on the
job of refurbishing it. On their wedding day,
it framed their sweetheart table, filled with
flowers in those ginger jars, of course.

BEAUTY
Jewel Hair Design (hair); Kelley
Unthank Makeup (makeup)
BRIDESMAIDS
WToo by Watters,
Weddington Way
CAKE/DESSERTS
Buttercream Bakeshop
CALLIGRAPHY
Every Little Letter
CATERER
Rouge Fine Catering
DAY OF COORDINATOR
Pop the Cork Designs
FLORAL DESIGN
My Flower Box Events
GROOM AND GROOMSMEN
Suit Supply (groom); The Black
Tux (groomsmen)
HONEYMOON
Hotel Wailea Maui
INVITATIONS
Designed by bride; printed by
Moontree Letterpress
LOCATION
Evergreen Museum and Library
MUSIC
Canterbury Strings (ceremony);
District Remix (reception)
OFFICIANT
Rev. Roger Fink
PROGRAMS
Cink Art
RENTALS
Vintage Affairs
TENT/LIGHTING
Event Dynamics
WEDDING DRESS
Coco gown by Amsale

Local Love photographs by TPOZ PHOTOGRAPHY
Jason
& Brandon
APRIL 29, 2017
IT WAS MORE THAN eight years ago that ing that legalized gay marriage. Jason and
Jason Constantino & Brandon Smith first Brandon’s moms had decided they wanted
locked eyes as the lights came on at The to do a choreographed dance at the recep-
Hippo in Mt. Vernon. Both had been out tion. They each slow-danced to a tradi-
enjoying karaoke night with friends, and tional mother-son song, and then Jason’s
they quickly exchanged numbers before mother stepped in to dance a sizzling
parting ways. Later that week, they met cha-cha with Brandon to Michael Buble’s
up for drinks and then, four days later, “Sway,” followed by a choreographed dance
went on their second date, which went into to Bruno Mars’ “Lazy Song” with Jason and
the wee hours. It was love. As they started Brandon’s mother. The dance culminated
planning their wedding, their main goal with all four doing their best drag moves
was to throw a huge party for their friends to “Supermodel” by RuPaul. Not to be out-
and family that was masculine, yet beauti- done, “My grandfather led Jason’s 92-year-
ful and classic, but also modern. The read- old grandmother to the center of the floor,”
ings during their ceremony varied, from says Brandon. “And it was a truly memo-
the 10 Things I Hate About You poem to an rable moment for us during a night full of
excerpt from the U.S. Supreme Court rul- countless, amazing memories.”

CAKE
La Cakerie
CATERER
Rouge Fine Catering
DECOR AND TENTING
Select Event Group and Party
Plus Rentals
FLORAL DESIGN
Charlotte Jarrett Events (reception);
Perzynski and Filar Florist (bouquets
and boutonnieres)
GROOMS
Bonobos
HONEYMOON
Island-hopping in the Philippines
INVITATIONS
Designed and letterpressed
by Baltimore Print Studios
LOCATION
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers
Maritime Park
MUSIC
DJ Phlipz
OFFICIANTS
Jeremy Esperon and Kathy Orellana
WEDDING PLANNER
Charlotte Jarrett Events

Local Love photographs by KATHERINE ELIZABETH PHOTOGRAPHY
Destrie & Zach

AUGUST 4, 2017
DESTRIE ALLEN & ZACH ETIER met in ended up being more of a shove, and a sur-
their final year of college at Oklahoma prised Zach turned around. “Hey, I know
State University. They were waiting to get you,” he said. And, from that night on, they
into a bar, as you do, and their two groups became inseparable. When it came to their
of friends started chatting. “I kept try- wedding day—a planned elopement—they
ing to f lirt with Zach, but he was pretty both wanted simplicity. “It made the day
shy and didn’t really talk much,” Destrie feel even more special and we could focus
recalls. “For me, I considered his shyness on it being just about us,” says Destrie.
as a challenge since I’m quite the oppo- “Zach and I have always said, ‘It’s you and
site.” The next night, she saw Zach again me against the world, and we can do any-
from across the room and decided she was thing as a team.’ That’s how we wanted our
going to intentionally bump into him. “I wedding day to be—full of love and laugh-
threw my shoulder into his back as if I ter. I loved how it was small and intimate,
‘accidentally’ ran into him.” The nudge which is why we decided to elope.”

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BEAUTY The Historic
Kelsey Lacy (makeup) and
TJ Jackson (hair)
BRIDESMAID
Lulu’s
Especially for Brides
FLOWERS
Wildflower Weddings at Bend
in the River Farms
GROOM AND GROOMSMEN
Suit Supply
HONEYMOON
Universal Studios Orlando
LOCATION
Tea Room at Gambrill State
Park, Frederick
OFFICIANT
Kathy Gracenin
WEDDING DRESS
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Aisle Style FLOWERS Unveiled THE VENUES
KNOWN AS “AMERICA in Miniature,” Mary-

land’s varied geography offers seemingly
endless wedding locations—from centu-
ries-old estates to Art Deco hotels, bucolic
countryside barns, and the Eastern Shore’s
beaches. While the sheer number of venues
may be overwhelming to the newly engaged,
the good news is that, whether they’re look-
ing for quirky or classic, every couple can
find the perfect spot to say, “I do.” We’ve
scoured hundreds of venues—both old
standbys and new kids on the block—to cre-
ate a starting point. (You can find even more
options on our website.) Off you go.
FARMS & GARDENS
CYLBURN ARBORETUM
4915 Greenspring Ave., Coldspring,
cylburn.org
THE VIBE: Nature lovers will find stun-
ning organic backdrops for an outdoor
ceremony—the drooping limbs of a conifer
forest or the lushly landscaped surrounds
of the Victorian-era Cylburn Mansion—at
this 200-acre facility owned by the city.
STANDOUT FEATURE: Garden weddings
accommodate up to 400 guests, while the
modern and ultra-“green” Vollmer Center
seats 200 and features large windows over-
looking the gardens.
STAR BRIGHT FARM

2950 Garrett Rd., White Hall,
starbright-farm.com
THE VIBE: Like getting married at an
old friend’s country home (granted, it’s a
country home so well designed it’s been
featured in the pages of Better Homes
and Gardens), this private venue’s 120
acres offer diverse settings such as a two-
story bank barn, organic garden, winding
stream, and forested hills. STANDOUT
FEATURE: The limited number of wed-
dings held here in a year makes each one
special—be sure to inquire early if you’re
interested in making one of them yours.
Say yes to a custom dress!

HOWARD PETER RAWLINGS
CONSERVATORY & BOTANIC
GARDENS OF BALTIMORE
3100 Swann Dr., Druid Hill,
www.ellapritsker.com rawlingsconservatory.org
THE VIBE: A glittering gem within Druid

Hill Park, this Victorian-era conservatory grounds in golden light. A flagstone patio VINEYARDS & DISTILLERIES
houses flora and fauna across five distinct and lawn overlook Frederick’s Sugarloaf
rooms. The lush Palm House and the exotic Mountain, while the inn’s carved mahog- MILLSTONE CELLARS AT
Orchid Room were part of the original 1888 any bar stands out during cocktail hour. MONKTON MILL
construction, while a 2004 remodel added STANDOUT FEATURE: Perfectly weath- 2029 Monkton Rd., Monkton,
the Mediterranean House, the Tropical ered, the whitewashed old barn is more millstonecellars.com
House, and the Desert House’s decidedly than just a great photo op—groomsmen THE VIBE: Cidermaker MillStone Cellars’
on-trend cacti and succulents. STANDOUT get ready for the big day in its modern- 19th-century grist mill (with rustic post-
FEATURE: Floor-to-ceiling white paned ized interior. and-beam construction) offers a third-
windows in two pavilions flood intimate floor, open-air, pre-Civil War barn with
ceremonies or receptions with light, while GLEN ELLEN FARM views of the surrounding woods. Gather
the conservatory’s themed rooms offer un- 4940 Mussetter Rd., Ijamsville, around hand-hewn wooden tables at the
forgettable settings for cocktail hours. DID glenellenfarm.com indoor taproom space, and enjoy rustic
YOU KNOW? Celebrating its 130th anni- THE VIBE: Lovingly restored, this 1850s ciders that were once fermenting in the
versary this year, the Rawlings Conserva- Greek Revival manor is home to a vin- many oak barrels that fill the floors below.
tory is the second-oldest steel-framed and tage-decorated bridal suite, while a STANDOUT FEATURE: The Millers House,
glass conservatory in the U.S. glassy, spring-fed pond creates an idyllic a quaint property adjacent to the mill with
background for outdoor ceremonies. In vintage furnishings, is also available for
THE COMUS INN AT SUGARLOAF the spring, a field of wildflowers on the rental—bridal suite, anyone?
MOUNTAIN property offers a flood of color. STAND-
23900 Old Hundred Rd., Dickerson, OUT FEATURE: A wooden pergola adja- ROCKLANDS FARM WINERY
thecomusinn.com cent to the stone-and-stucco ruins of a & MARKET
THE VIBE: Sunsets bathe this classic red- former barn makes a great spot for cock- 14525 Montevideo Rd., Poolesville,
roofed inn (built in 1862) and its 5.26-acre tails or a dessert bar. rocklandsfarmmd.com
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FOR UP TO 400 GUESTS
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Unveiled THE VENUES
VINEYARDS & DISTILLERIES
Running Hare Vineyard

Entertainment Exchange 150 Adelina Rd., Prince Frederick,
runningharevineyard.com
LIVE BANDS H DJS H ENSEMBLES H SOLOISTS THE VIBE: Like a slice of Tuscany in
entertainmentexchange.com H 410-561-6798 southern Maryland, this picturesque
291-acre vineyard offers couples the
chance to get married beneath a
custom pergola in front of a field of
grape trellises. A Tuscan-inspired villa
with a covered porch and terracotta
roof makes for a destination-style
reception without leaving the state.
STANDOUT FEATURE: Set atop a
gentle hill, the spacious villa offers
more than 8,000 square feet of space
for guests to dine and dance—com-
plete with a 7-foot crystal chandelier
and luxe chairs in a gold finish.
THE VIBE: On this working farm with 35

acres of pasture (chickens, hogs, and cattle)
and eight acres of vineyard, couples can
make use of five distinct spaces—including
the vineyard, lawn, or spacious barn—for
cocktail hour, ceremony, and reception.
COUPLES LOVE: No more scouring Craig-
slist for rustic décor—use the farm’s Pinter-
est-ready props (think chalkboards, shut-
ters, and window panes) at no extra cost.
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SPRINGFIELD MANOR WINERY

AND DISTILLERY
11836 Auburn Rd, Thurmont,
spring fieldmanor.com
THE VIBE: With the rolling hills of the Ca-

toctin Mountain ridge in the distance, this
inn, set on 130 acres, delivers reception
settings that are both elegant (the manor
ballroom) and rustic (the renovated bank
barn). A charming bridal suite and groom’s
cigar lounge are at your disposal through-
out the day. DID YOU KNOW? Springfield
is more than a winery—it’s a distillery,
brewery, apiary, and lavender farm, too.
RUSTIC & INDUSTRIAL
MT. WASHINGTON MILL

DYE HOUSE
1340 Smith Ave., Mt. Washington,
dyehouseevents.com
THE VIBE: Tucked away along the Jones
Falls, this venue checks every “rustic chic”
box with its hand-hewn beams, exposed
brick, and high ceilings with skylights.
STANDOUT FEATURE: For an outdoor cer-
emony, try the intimate courtyard between
the former cotton mill and the dye house.
CORRADETTI GLASSBLOWING
STUDIO & GALLERY
2010 Clipper Park Rd. #119, Clipper Mill,
corradetti.com
THE VIBE: Intricate blown-glass orbs float
from the beams of this 155-year-old gallery
and active glassblowing studio in the ex-
pertly renovated Clipper Mill neighborhood
west of the Jones Falls River. A stage at one
end of the 3,300-square-foot space elevates SIMPLY GRAND WEDDINGS
a live band (or the couple) during ceremo- Situated on 17-acres, in the heart of Baltimore’s equestrian
nies, while bamboo floors, 20-foot-high
community, Delta Hunt Valley offers the area’s largest wedding
ceilings, and industrial windows (overlook-
ing a nearby Roman-style pool) complete
venue space with a unique touch of sophisticated horse country
the venue’s rustic and eclectic feel. STAND- charm. Welcoming both intimate and large gatherings up to
OUT FEATURE: Get your guests in on the 700, our newly renovated ballrooms are accented by elegantly-
glassblowing by arranging a demo or send- styled foyers distinguished with exposed brick, wooden beams
ing them home with custom-made gifts. and fireplaces. On-site certified wedding planners skillfully
fashion the experience to make your special day a grand event
B&O RAILROAD MUSEUM
901 W. Pratt St., Pigtown, borail.org
to remember.
THE VIBE: A collection of antique locomo-
tives surrounds the seating area and dance
floor in the 19th-century Baldwin Round-
house, formerly part of the B&O Railroad’s
Mount Clare Station. STANDOUT FEA- DELTAHUNTVALLEY.COM
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slate roof (135 feet tall at the peak of the
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MANSIONS & ESTATES
Belmont Manor and

Historic Park
6555 Belmont Woods Rd.,
Elkridge, belmontmanormd.com
THE VIBE: From small recep-
tions in the Manor House (50
guests) to large parties in the
expansive gardens (250 guests),
this property’s history includes
iron forging, farming, and
thoroughbred horse breed-
ing. STANDOUT FEATURE: The
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manicured grounds offer an
“aqua garden” reflecting pond,
private sundial garden, and sev-
eral magnolia trees.
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Maritime Museum
213 North Talbot St.
St. Michaels, MD 21601
410-745-4944
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THE VIBE: In view of the Washington
Voted Baltimore’s Best Make-up Artist
Monument, this sandstone mansion dates
to 1853. The Gilded Age ballroom features
brocade wallpaper and floor-length drap-
ery, and the entrance hall’s wooden spiral
staircase is topped with a Tiffany glass
dome. Smaller ceremonies and receptions
can take place in its bright and airy atrium
or the warm library with dark built-in book-
shelves and fireplace. COUPLES LOVE:
Sun shining through a trio of Tiffany glass
windows casts the bridal suite (which has
one of the mansion’s 16 fireplaces) in a soft
glow, while a clubroom pool table keeps the
groomsmen busy. Karen Weiner
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THE VIBE: Located on the 15th and 16th
floors of Maryland’s tallest building, this
modern ballroom and intimate cocktail
lounge offer picturesque views of down-
town. STANDOUT FEATURE: Want to get SAY “I DO” TO A WEDDING
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married on New Year’s Eve or Fourth of
July? The Harbor Room’s expansive win- with a
dows provide stunning views of Inner Har-
bor fireworks displays.
STONE MANOR COUNTRY CLUB

5820 Carroll Boyer Rd., Middletown,
stonemanorcountryclub.com
THE VIBE: A stone manor (dating to the
18th century) grounds the manicured lawns
of this 114-acre country estate in Middle-
town. Historic wooden barns and a pond
add to the rustic charm. COUPLES LOVE:
Decorated with period antiques—including
gilded mirrors—luxurious suites are open to
the bridal party all day.
THE ELKRIDGE CLUB

6100 N. Charles St., Towson, elkridgeclub.org
THE VIBE: Seersucker suits and bowties feel
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STANDOUT FEATURE: Set on 117 acres, the
clubhouse’s white wraparound porch and

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ample patio overlooking the 18-hole golf

course make for a scenic cocktail hour.
MANSIONS & ESTATES
GRAMERCY MANSION
1400 Greenspring Valley Rd., Stevenson,
gramercymansion.com
THE VIBE: This striking Tudor-style B&B,
constructed in 1906, looks as if it were
plucked straight from the English coun-
tryside. Its historic interior is chock full of
antique furnishings (think tapestries and
crystal chandeliers). STANDOUT FEATURE:
With indoor and outdoor ceremony loca-
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8529 Liberty Rd., Frederick, ceresville.com
THE VIBE: This four-story white brick man-
sion built in 1888 and set on 25 acres is bright
and airy, with ceremony spaces that include
a ballroom, romantic outdoor terrace, and
tree-lined meadow. STANDOUT FEATURE:
A reflecting pool dotted with lily pads along
a Greek-style pergola makes the terrace a
knockout venue for outdoor ceremonies.
WHITEHALL
1915 Whitehall Rd., Annapolis,
whitehallmd.com
THE VIBE: On 110 acres along the Chesa-
peake Bay, its four columns define the im-
pressive facade of this pre-Revolutionary
War brick structure. Its expansive mani-
cured lawn leads to the waters of White-
hall Bay, just 15 minutes from Annapolis.
STANDOUT FEATURE: Events here are held
outdoors to protect the mansion from wear
and tear, but the stately interior is fair game
for photos.
CLOISTERS CASTLE
10440 Falls Rd., Lutherville-Timonium,
cloisterscastle.com
THE VIBE: Stained glass, carved wood, and
wrought-iron detailing give this manor a
medieval flair. Surrounded by 60 acres of
woodland, much of the original owners’ art
collection remains on display, including two

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full suits of armor. STANDOUT FEATURE: Exuding maritime charm, the

The stone castle’s Gothic arches and tow- Inn at Haven Harbour offers
ers form a fanciful backdrop for ceremonies a variety of guestrooms with
held in the Cloisters’ garden. spectacular views and provides
the perfect setting for your
WAVERLY MANSION wedding or special event.
2300 Waverly Mansion Dr., Marriottsville,
historicwaverlymansion.com
THE VIBE: Wooded grounds surround this
two-story white Colonial-style mansion
constructed in the late 18th century. Events Visit us at Baltimore Boat Show & Aisle Style 2018
here are held outdoors, with ceremonies
often using a stone-and-stucco outbuild-
ing as a rustic backdrop, while a deluxe tent
creates a separate (and weather-protected)
space for receptions. COUPLES LOVE: Up-
town, a family-owned business with more
than 30 years of experience, handles the ca-
tering and event planning for you. DID YOU
KNOW? The Waverly estate has been home
to many of the state’s founding families, in- RESORT & MARINA • BOATYARD • INN
Chesapeake Bay • Rock Hall, MD
cluding John Eager Howard, a colonel in the
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Revolutionary War and Maryland governor
from 1788-1790.
GREY ROCK MANSION

400 Grey Rock Rd., Pikesville,
simplyelegantcatering.com
THE VIBE: The stately façade of Grey Rock
Mansion bears a striking resemblance to
George Washington’s Mount Vernon plan-
tation. STANDOUT FEATURE: Interior de-
tails include a marble-framed fireplace and
bay window in the terrace room, a great
spot for cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres.
A Victorian-style gazebo is a popular back-
drop for outdoor ceremonies.
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THE ASSEMBLY ROOM

316-318 Guilford Ave., Downtown,
theassemblyroombaltimore.com
THE VIBE: Formerly serving as grain stor-
age in the 1800s and an iteration of Balti-
more nightclub Hammerjacks in the early
2000s, this venue keeps the industrial feel
(think exposed brick, wooden beams, and
gabled skylights) and four of the nightclub’s
eight bars. STANDOUT FEATURE: With two
stories separated by garage-style overhead
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Inspiring Lighting York Road, the original well-worn
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posed Chevrolet dealership. STAND-
OUT FEATURE: Large paned win-
dows and gabled skylights flood the
wide-open space with natural light,
while an expansive patio can seat 65
for dinner.
flexible space can be modified from 4,000

to 24,000 square feet—and can even ac-
commodate a 300-plate seated dinner.
DID YOU KNOW? Select graffiti remains
on the walls from when the space served
as a set for Step Up 2: The Streets.
HOEN & CO.

2101 E Biddle St., East Baltimore, hoen.co
THE VIBE: Historic details (think 19th-
century masonry, warehouse-style win-
dows, and industrial barn doors) remain
from this venue’s past as the home of A.
Hoen & Co. Lithographers & Printers. The
mixed-use space for community innova-
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tion includes continuing education, local
retail, and nonprofit offices in addition to
the venue. DID YOU KNOW? In its hey-
Eleven Courses, led by Jim and Melissa Benson, is recognized as an industry trend-setter day, Hoen & Co. was one of the country’s
with an unwavering commitment for bringing creativity and innovation to every event. most prolific printmaking studios. Arti-
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THE WINSLOW FEATURE: Overlooking the Tiber River, the the green-trimmed estate), The Beach
333 W. Ostend St., south Baltimore, patio features a wood-burning fireplace. (private beach and pier), and The Barn (a
winslowroom.com COUPLES LOVE: The Pinterest-worthy on- red wood-and-stone barn, ideal for rus-
THE VIBE: A wooden gabled roof, exposed site bridal suite. tic-chic couples). STANDOUT FEATURE:
brick walls, and the concrete floor hint at Strategically placed trees ensure each
the industrial past of the main hall, dubbed THE PICKER HOUSE AT MILL NO. 1 venue is totally private while retaining
The Winslow Room. In the adjoining Train 3000 Falls Rd., Hampden, views of the rolling hills and waterfront.
Shed, floor-to-ceiling windows contribute churchandco.org/mill
a modern feel. Combined, they offer 5,000 THE VIBE: Tucked away along the Jones RYE STREET TAVERN
square feet of space. STANDOUT FEA- Falls River, this rustic brick-and-stone 225 E. Cromwell St., Port Covington,
TURE: The main room’s two-story mezza- building at the historic Mill No. 1 complex ryestreettavern.com
nine offers direct sightlines of M&T Bank (now home to apartments and Mediterra- THE VIBE: Raise a glass to Maryland’s
Stadium and the downtown skyline. nean restaurant Cosima) was once part of industrial and spirit-making past at this
a cotton mill. STANDOUT FEATURE: Hold waterfront restaurant adjacent to the
MAIN STREET BALLROOM your cocktail hour on a cobbled courtyard Sagamore Spirit Distillery. The indoor-
8307 Main St., Ellicott City, overlooking the rushing Jones Falls River. outdoor venue includes a grassy lawn
mainstballroom.com perfect for a tented reception, while the
THE VIBE: The largest contiguous event BOHEMIA RIVER OVERLOOK restaurant’s paved terrace with bistro
space in Ellicott City (at 7,000 square feet), 88 Rivers Edge Rd., North East, lights calls out for a classy cocktail hour.
this nearly century-old venue is at once bohemiaoverlook.com STANDOUT FEATURE: The bi-level res-
modern and rustic. Granite walls, factory THE VIBE: Rouge Fine Catering’s venue on taurant offers views of the water with
windows, and concrete floors pair with the shores of the Elk River offers couples luxe-industrial finishes and relics of the
modern updates like sliding barn doors three distinct sites: The Manor (formal area’s spirit-making past, including a 25-
and a pop-up patio space. STANDOUT gardens and a reflecting pool surrounding foot copper column still.
nce upon a time, along a winding country road, a fair princess and her dashing young
prince discovered an enchanting waterside inn. They came under the spell of its magical cove, and knew in
their hearts that The Oaks would become the setting for chapter one…in a life lived happily ever after.
Storybook Weddings at The Oaks
25876 Royal Oak Road, Royal Oak, Maryland

One hour from Annapolis, minutes from St. Michaels

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en deck in front of the foliage-framed river

view. An expansive draped tent for outdoor
receptions leads to a climate-controlled
pavilion perfect for dancing. STANDOUT
FEATURE: A worn wooden dock and ma-
jestic oak tree add character to this his-
torical site. DID YOU KNOW? Established
along the main north-south route through
the colonies, the “lost city” of London Town
was once a thriving tobacco port and ferry
passage and is now an archaeological site.
SILVER SWAN BAYSIDE

412 Congressional Dr., Kent Island,
silverswanbayside.com
THE VIBE: Feel the soft breeze on your face
as water laps against the grass-covered pier
at this indoor-outdoor Eastern Shore venue
ON THE WATER
with a private beach at Queen Anne Ma-
rina. STANDOUT FEATURE: From the vi-
The Oaks Waterfront Inn brant fall foliage to spring’s warm sunshine
25876 Royal Oak Rd., Royal Oak, the-oaks.com and budding gardens, you can hold outdoor
weddings worry-free year round thanks to
THE VIBE: Whether you choose the point along Oak Creek or the inn’s intimate
a stone-and-white wood dining room with
rooftop terrace as your ceremony site, this 240-year-old plantation house
a fireplace that opens to a tented pavilion.
dishes up the Eastern Shore charm. Enjoy cocktails and small bites along the
secluded cove before a seated dinner in the waterfront ballroom. STANDOUT
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100 International Dr., Harbor East,
cottage, and charming whitewashed bridge. Built in 1748, the inn offers 15
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rooms for your guests to stay the night and continue the celebration.
THE VIBE: With a ceremony venue that
seems to float above the water, this sky-
scraper’s balcony overlooking the Harbor
ON THE WATER THE VIBE: Watch the sun set over the wa- East Marina fits up to 175 guests. Inside,
ter until the Domino Sugar sign lights up 5,000 square feet of sleek reception space
BOND STREET PIER the sky during a reception on the expansive includes floor-to-ceiling windows.STAND-
Bond St. and Thames St., Fells Point, pier and outdoor courtyard at one of the OUT FEATURE: Over 250 feet of glass of-
baltimorewaterfront.com city’s oldest surviving waterfront industrial fers a sweeping view from Federal Hill to
THE VIBE: Across the harbor from Lo- buildings. STANDOUT FEATURE: Close Fells Point.
cust Point, this grass-covered pier offers to the charming hustle and bustle of Fells
views of the waterfront amid the historic Point, this quiet venue is tucked away at the CHESAPEAKE BAY BEACH CLUB
charm and cobblestone streets of Fells westernmost end of Thames Street. 500 Marina Club Rd., Kent Island,
Point. Entirely outdoor, this on-the-water baybeachclub.com
venue seats up to 150. DID YOU KNOW? HISTORIC LONDON TOWN THE VIBE: Each of this Eastern Shore
Snag this awe-inspiring spot by booking AND GARDENS gem’s four venues offers its own charm—
a reception through the nearby Admiral 839 Londontown Rd., Annapolis, and access to the beach. Host your cocktail
Fell Inn or by contacting the Waterfront londontownweddings.com hour on the Tavern Ballroom’s rooftop deck
Partnership of Baltimore. THE VIBE: Located minutes from Annapo- or the Beach House Ballroom’s expansive
lis at the edge of the South River, this his- waterfront porch with whitewashed
FREDERICK DOUGLASS-ISAAC toric venue’s 23 acres include two riverfront rocking chairs. STANDOUT FEATURE:
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MYERS MARITIME PARK ceremony sites—the east lawn, next to one Sprawling decks and manicured lawns
1417 Thames St., Fells Point, of the few remaining Colonial-era brick tav- make perfect spots for your guests to enjoy
livingclassrooms.org erns, or the west lawn, with a raised wood- lawn games.

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Sagamore Pendry Hotel

1715 Thames St., Fells Point,
pendryhotels.com/Baltimore
THE VIBE: Talk about luxe—the
storied ballroom at this waterfront
hotel on Fells Point’s former Rec-
reation Pier has been restored to
its 1914 splendor. Other standouts
include the open-air courtyard, a
waterfront pool for ceremonies, and
well-appointed hotel rooms designed
by Patrick Sutton. COUPLES LOVE:
The dramatic architecture and opu-
lent fixtures surrounding the grand
staircase make it a popular spot for
engagement or first look photos.
BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY

1415 Key Highway, Riverside, thebmi.org
THE VIBE: Say your vows on the waterfront
terrace alongside the Steam Tug Baltimore
(the oldest operating tugboat in the U.S.),
then dine in the Decker gallery, outfitted
with relics from the city’s industrial past (a
WWII-era bomber hangs from the ceiling).
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STANDOUT FEATURE: Need to seat a

crowd? The open-air waterfront pavilion
accommodates up to 300, with stunning

views of the Domino sugar sign—another
symbol of industry.
HOTELS & BALLROOMS
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

200 International Dr., Harbor East,
fourseasons.com/baltimore
THE VIBE: After a waterside patio ceremo-
ny, bring the outdoors in with a reception at
the second-floor Cobalt Ballroom, a mod-
ern space where floor-to-ceiling windows
cast plenty of natural light and glass doors
open up to three terraces overlooking the
Inner Harbor. COUPLES LOVE: Thanks
to a dedicated staff of wedding experts,
couples rave about the venue’s unparalleled
customer service and dedication to even
the smallest of details—from lavish bridal
party spa services to outfitting the honey-
moon suite.
KIMPTON HOTEL MONACO

2 N. Charles St., Downtown, monaco-
baltimore.com
THE VIBE: The Beaux-Arts style former
headquarters of the B&O Railroad is most AWARD-WINNING WEDDING OFFICIANT
recognized for the breathtaking lobby’s
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STANDOUT FEATURE: Impress your guests
with catering from B&O American Brasse-
rie—known for its locally sourced seasonal Wedding Officiant
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a luxe and modern space offering pan-
oramic vistas of downtown.
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THE IVY HOTEL
205 E. Biddle St., Mount Vernon,
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the perfect balance between hip and his-

toric. A turreted slate roof, 23 fireplaces,
and a private courtyard garden lend char-
acter to this 18-room boutique hotel, which
opened in 2015 in a circa-1889 mansion
and two adjoining Federal-style rowhous-
es. STANDOUT FEATURE: With plush
guest rooms and a luxurious spa, the Ivy
is a great place to prep for—and recover
from—the big day.
LORD BALTIMORE HOTEL

20 W. Baltimore St., Downtown,
lordbaltimorehotel.com
THE VIBE: Topped with a copper mansard
roof, this 22-story hotel is in the heart of
downtown. Its lavish Calvert Ballroom has
a wraparound balcony and two Baccarat
crystal chandeliers, while the mirrored Ver-
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1840S PLAZA
29 S. Front St., Downtown,
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Placed gently atop a rise in the THE VIBE: Known for its red cast-iron fa-
lush Patapsco Valley, this historic cade, this venue boasts three themed floors
of event space, plus a secluded courtyard,
mansion and our one of a kind all hidden away off of President Street. The
event and catering staff will first floor channels the Latin feel of a tango
make your vision a reality. club, while vignettes from the city’s history
from the Baltimore City Life Museums, in-
cluding the White Tower diner and Centre
Market, remain on the second floor. The
breathtaking fourth-floor ballroom outfit-
ted with historic wooden beams, draperies
and murals, and many chandeliers offers
panoramic views of the city. STANDOUT
FEATURE: Book a room at the neighboring
Carrollton Inn and you won’t have to travel
far to reach the honeymoon suite.
THE GRAND
225 N. Charles St., Downtown,
thegrandbaltimore.com
THE VIBE: This 152-year-old former Ma-
sonic temple has 19 ballrooms, each with a
unique décor—think gilded Turkish arches
in the Oriental Room or the Gothic cathe-
410-744-0040 • overhillsmansion.com dral-inspired Edinburgh Hall. STAND-

OUT FEATURE: A marble staircase leads
to the venue’s largest ballroom, the ap-

with traditional roots
propriately named Marble Room, marked
with stained-glass windows, stout marble
columns, and white marble walls.
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AREA 405
405 E. Oliver St., Station North,
area405.com
THE VIBE: A 160-year-old warehouse that’s
home to the Station North Tool Library and
artists’ lofts, this former brewery retains
its industrial character with painted brick
walls, distressed hardwood floors, and
exposed elements like beams, posts, and
pipes that create a charming contrast when
dressed up with glowing twinkle lights or
soft streamers. COUPLES LOVE: One of the
largest gallery spaces in the city, Area 405
is a blank canvas for your own eclectic style.
THE ELM
3100 Elm Ave., Hampden, the-elm.com
THE VIBE: Beneath a canopy of oak and
maple trees is the only surviving carriage
house from Hampden’s mill village. Quirky
décor—like vintage posters and antique
cars—brings personality to events held in
its two-tiered garden and pre-Civil War
brick structure. STANDOUT FEATURE:
The casual feeling of a backyard wedding
combines with lush landscaping (think
climbing ivy and dense foliage) for serious
Secret Garden vibes.
PATAPSCO FEMALE INSTITUTE

3655 Church Rd., Ellicott City,
howardcountymd.gov/
patapscofemaleinstitute
THE VIBE: The ruins of a girls’ school found-
ed in 1837 serve as a historic backdrop in
this flexible, open-air space for up to 120.
Navy metal beams, used to reinforce the A beautiful, historical setting for your special occasion
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The Oyster Farm
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THE VIBE: A former Episcopal parish house
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THE VIBE: Wear over the years has lent a
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hall on its east end.
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THE VIBE: Constructed in 1852, this Goth-
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and floor-to-ceiling stained-glass windows,
along with a touch of the macabre. Best
known as the final resting place of Edgar
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and the surrounding burial grounds are
home to 18th-century tombstones. STAND-
OUT FEATURE: A restored Johnson pipe
organ dating to 1882 is the focal point of the
grand hall.
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THE VIBE: The Mansion House has sunny
yellow walls and windows overlooking old-
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around porch can seat 180 guests after an
intimate ceremony on the mansion steps

MUSEUMS & LIBRARIES
The Walters Art

Museum
600 N. Charles St., Mount Vernon,
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THE VIBE: Getting married in the
museum’s palazzo-style main
courtyard, with its many columns Have the
and archways, means photo ops
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perfect smile
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BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART

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Thinker, one of the museum’s most beloved
works.) DID YOU KNOW? Outdoor ceremo-
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Lawn, which encompasses both the stately
Roman Temple-style architecture of the
original building and the modern lines of
the West Wing for Contemporary Art.
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THE VIBE: Show off your love of all things
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Unveiled THE FLORISTS by JANELLE ERLICHMAN DIAMOND | illustrations by DANIELLE DERNOGA
Here’s The Dirt

A Conversation With: Floral Designers
THE FLORISTS
WE SAT DOWN WITH six florists who rep-
resent very different companies to talk
favorite f lowers, business models, and
who they’d order their flowers from. Mary
Ellen LaFreniere grew up on a flower farm
and made her first bouquet to sell at the
farmer’s market when she was just four
years old. Her company Steelcut Flow-
er Co. designs f lowers that are a whole
lot of lovely and a little bit wild. “In life,
you can’t have the sweet without the sour, LISA BAKER CAREY WILLIAMS MARY ELLEN LAFRENIERE
and we believe flowers should reflect that RADEBAUGH FLORIST & LUCKY PENNY FLORAL STEELCUT FLOWER CO.
GREENHOUSES
same yin/yang balance,” says LaFreniere. Years in the industry: 3 Years in the industry: 3
“We love pairing over-the-top beauty with Years in the industry: 19 Favorite flower: I’m actually Favorite flower: The flower I bring
Favorite flower: Allium (to partial to greenery—a perfectly home the most often is cosmos.
tougher elements like branches or unique
see), freesia (to smell), placed olive branch gets It looks like a more winsome
textures for a look that’s a marriage of
peonies (to design). me every time. yet elegant daisy.
grit and grace. There is beauty both in
IG: @radebaughs IG: @luckypennyfloral IG: @steelcutflowerco &
strength and in softness, and hopefully @luckypennyfloral
our flowers convey that.” Earlier this year,
LaFreniere and Carey Williams launched
a secondar y company—Lucky Penny
Floral. “Lucky Penny is a unique online
platform pioneering a better way to shop
for wedding and event flowers,” says Wil-
liams. Their motto is: Click.Pick.Party.
(A better one might be “f lowers for mil-
lenials.”) In a similar vein, in terms of
providing a service that’s outside the box,
B. Willow is “all about enlivening indoor SARAH CAMPBELL LIZ VAYDA SARAH RUBERTO
spaces and bringing more of a connec-
INTRIGUE DESIGN & DÉCOR B. WILLOW B. WILLOW
tion to nature into people’s lives,” says co-
Years in the industry: 10-plus Years in the industry: 5 Years in the industry: 2
owner Liz Vayda. “We’re very passionate
Favorite flower: Peonies are Favorite flower: Jasmine. Not the Favorite flower: Magnolia
about sustainability and try to reuse or
always on the top of my list. best for floral arranging, but I really macrophylla—they have huge
repurpose as much as possible to reduce IG: @intrigue_designs love their flowers for the smell. fragrant blooms that can be
our environmental impact. Our vases and IG: @bwillowbmo easily dried and preserved.
planters are all either locally made or vin- IG: @bwillowbmo
tage/antique. We care a lot about the waste
factor of f lower arranging and make as

Make it Memorable…
Make it Mountain Branch
much use of f lowers as possible, through
pressing or drying.” Unlike the newbies,
Radebaugh Florist & Greenhouses has
been around since 1924—with four gen-
erations of the family running the business
and most employees staying on for decades.
“I grew up in the Philadelphia area, but
From the arrival of your family & friends to the very last dance, we make certain
lived in Towson for school, and as a fresh-
no detail is left to chance. Our Climate Controlled Tented Pavilion sits on one of
man went to Radebaugh with a friend to the highest points in Harford County, overlooking our Championship Golf Course,
get a boutonnière and remember thinking making Mountain Branch the perfect location for your ceremony and reception.
how cute it was,” says Lisa Baker. “The next
MOUNTAIN BRANCH EVENTS DEPARTMENT
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there, and that’s where it started.” Intrigue
Design & Décor is somewhere in the mid-
dle. Sarah Campbell started as a wedding
planner more than a decade ago. She began
to notice a need for higher-end flowers in
the Annapolis and Eastern Shore area. “I
kind of got thrust into taking over f loral
for an event, and as soon as I got my hands
on them, I was totally hooked,” she says.
“Within a matter of months, I launched
Intrigue and had a designer working with
me that knew a whole lot more than I did,
which was nothing.”
BALTIMORE BRIDE (BB): WHO ARE YOUR

CLIENTS?
Mary Ellen | Steelcut Flower Co.: My typi-
cal client describes their taste as non-tradi-
tional, but they care deeply about their fam-
ily and friends. They appreciate that flowers
are the only living element at the wedding
(besides the guests!) and expect them to
have personality. They usually opt for simple
linens, place settings, etcetera, so that the
flowers can be the focal point. They tend to
have a deep appreciation for nature, are self-
confident, caring individuals, and love being
surprised by natural textures and shapes in
their floral designs.
Lisa | Radebaugh Florist & Greenhouses:

We design florals for clients with all differ-
ent types of needs and visions. While we do

Unveiled THE FLORISTS
The Grow Room

We have a lot of amazing florists featured in this
issue, but our vase runneth over with floral talent in
this city. Here are 29 more places we adore:
Ann’s Garden Michael Designs Florist

Bay Blooms Floral Design Mobtown Florals
Blue Vanda Designs My Flower Box Events
Blush Floral Design Studio Petal and Print
Butterbee Farm The Petal Pusher
DellaBlooms Richardson’s Flowers
Eventi Floral & Events Sherwood Florist
Fleur de Lis Florist Silverstems Distinctive
Fleurish Floral Designs
Flora Boh Simply Beautiful Flowers
The Floral Studio Sweet Blossoms
The Flower Cart Two Boots Farm
JJ Cummings Floral Co Violet Gardens Floral Designs
Little House of Flowers Wicked Willow Event Florals
Local Color Flowers Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm
have brides and grooms seeking tradition- ers but don’t meet full-service florist mini-
al, formal, or seasonal looks, I can say that mums or want/need all their services.
a majority lately are turning to on-trend
natural garden designs incorporating lots Sarah | Intrigue Design & Décor: The In-
of textured foliage. Our clients are typi- trigue client is often traditional in the way
cally seeking a reliable and talented florist that they want to create an experience for
they can trust to bring their vision to life. the guests. This couple is busy with careers
and responsibilities and, on their wedding
Sarah | B. Willow: We tend to have a mix of day, wants to be transported into a place of
both traditionalist and minimalist, which romance that can best be achieved by layers
makes designing fun and diverse for me. I of flowers and beautiful décor.
tend to be more of a minimalist, so I enjoy
customers who challenge my aesthetic. BB: ON AVERAGE, HOW MUCH DO YOUR
CLIENTS SPEND ON FLOWERS FOR
Carey | Lucky Penny Floral: Our typi- THEIR WEDDING?
cal client is a visionary with a keen sense Lisa | Radebaugh Florist & Greenhouses:
HAIR. MAKEUP. ON-SITE. of when to be hands on versus what to out- I’d say $3,000-8,000.
source in the planning process. Inspira-
updosforidos.com tion for our concept comes from brides and Carey | Lucky Penny Floral: Around
grooms who want the look of custom flow- $1,000.

Weddings
WITH A STUNNING VIEW
Sarah | B. Willow: Anywhere from $1,500-

6,000. We try to work with different price
ranges, allowing our customers to work
within their budgets while still achieving
their dream designs.
Mary Ellen | Steelcut Flower Co.: Average

is $6,000, but budgets vary tremendously
according to the scope and preferences of
the client. Our minimum is $3,500 because
Picture your dream ceremony on our slate deck overlooking the rolling hills of Loch
that’s what it takes to have enough purchas- Raven Reservoir and the Towson skyline. Our beautifully landscaped property makes an
ing power to source the kinds of unique amazing backdrop for breathtaking wedding pictures. Every turn has picturesque photo
blooms we’re known for. I typically source opportunities that will keep you looking back at your wedding pictures for years to come.
from 4-12 different wholesalers and farms Eagle’s Nest Country Club is also available to host wedding-related events like bridal
for every event in order to have just the right luncheons, bridal showers and rehearsal dinners.
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Sarah | Intrigue Design & Décor: I’d say 12801 Stone Hill Road • Phoenix, MD 21131 • eaglesnestcountryclub.com
$10,000-40,000.
BB: WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU

WEREN’T A FLORIST?
Mary Ellen | Steelcut Flower Co.: I have
a master’s degree in counseling, and I will
probably return to that field at some point.
Sarah | B. Willow: I’d probably be work-

ing on a farm somewhere and traveling, but
B. Willow has allowed me to incorporate my
passions for art, travel, and plants into my job,
so it’s hard to say I’d be doing anything else.
Carey | Lucky Penny Floral: I’d lead guid-

ed tours through western Europe.
Liz | B. Willow: If I wasn’t working with

flowers or plants, I’d probably be making
more time to write music or travel, but I’d
need to find a way to make a living doing so.

Civil engineer or professional dog cuddler.
Sarah | Intrigue Design & Décor: I can’t

imagine a world without flowers, but if I had
to choose, I think I would have done well as
an interior designer.

BB: WHAT’S THE MOST FUN YOU’VE

HAD DESIGNING A WEDDING?
Mary Ellen | Steelcut Flower Co.: The cli-
ent’s preferences and personality always
inform the final product, and that mo-
ment when I see everything finished and
glimpse the bride and groom taking their
first photos always makes my heart flutter.
When something is really good, I get goose-
Opulence Meets Contemporary bumps—which means I’m having the most

fun. This is only my second year in business,
Consider the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor for all of
your wedding events. Our one-of-a-kind boutique hotel is located in
so every event feels like a privilege—I hope
the former B&O Railroad headquarters in downtown Baltimore, just to never take that for granted.
a few blocks from Inner Harbor. Our historic venue features the
stunning Paris Ballroom with 12-foot ceilings and on-site catering
by the award-winning B&O American Brasserie. Liz | B. Willow: One wedding that I partic-
ularly enjoyed was at Walker’s Overlook in
Frederick. We used a variety of repurposed
2 North Charles Street
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with beautiful vistas, and also included an
antique forest green truck that we decked
out with tropical cuttings. I love getting to
see such beautiful venues around the area—
I feel lucky to be able to beautify them even
more with flowers and plants.
Carey | Lucky Penny Floral: I feel the

greatest sense of reward when a customer
shows us how to use Lucky Penny prod-
ucts. As a web-based company, we don’t
often have face time with our clients or get
details of the setting and so forth, which
makes it all the more rewarding when cli-
ents share their photos. A recent Belmont
Manor bride was truly our ideal customer:
She navigated our web offerings like a pro
and, to our surprise, mixed in personal
touches like additional ribbons for bouquets
and added family photos to centerpiece ar-
Whether you are looking to host a large dinner party or a smaller intimate rangements to achieve her vision.
celebration, we invite you to consider The Oceanaire. We specialize in making all
of your occasions unforgettable with our exquisite menu and superior service. BB: WHAT’S BEEN THE MOST
CHALLENGING?
With winter weddings, there’s always a risk
of inclement weather. I remember the big
snowstorms in December 2009, February
2010, and January 2016 where we had mul-
tiple weddings with last-minute date chang-
es and early delivery requests to stay ahead
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of the storms. For one, they decided to turn

Capturing memories
their rehearsal dinner into their wedding.
one click at a time
We have a great team that worked long and
late days to make sure everything was beau-
tifully designed and safely delivered.
Liz | B. Willow: The most challenging wed-

ding we experienced was in the depths of
summer, when temperatures surpassed 90
degrees. As this was one of our first weddings
at that time of year, we quickly learned which
stems wouldn’t last more than a few hours
and had to make some last-minute changes.
When I see every-

thing finished and
glimpse the bride
and groom taking
their first photos it
always makes my
heart flutter.
- Mary Ellen LaFreniere, Steelcut Flower Co.
Sarah | Intrigue Design & Décor: The most

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prised to find a reception taking place in the
space we were scheduled to be setting up. It
turns out that the venue had booked an after-
noon wedding and had not informed us of the
time change for our arrival. In a bit of shock
and disbelief, we put our heads together and
started calling everyone we knew within a Wedding Planning & Design
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tra hands. This was the one and only time I No detail is too small
to be perfect!
have ever felt like we may not finish in time.
However, with the extra help, we finished just
seconds before the guests arrived.

Your dress is
as perfect as Mary Ellen | Steelcut Flower Co.: I de-
the lingerie signed a huge wreath to hang from the ceil-

ing of the tent at a recent wedding, and it
was picked up the day before so that the tent
underneath company could install it. When I arrived at
the venue the next day, the wreath had been
hung upside down, so that all the flowers
were at the top and not visible. These are the
things that I’m learning to let go of. It was a
Featuring Soiree Lace travesty to me, but no one else knew the dif-
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ference. and everyone was thrilled with how
“amazing” it was.
BB: WHO ARE OTHER FLORISTS

LOCALLY THAT YOU ADMIRE?
I am always amazed by the work of Wicked
Willow Event Florals. One of our lead wed-
ding designers even trained under the owner,
Randy Woods. He and his staff are so friend-
ly and creative. Another one of our favorites
is Crimson & Clover Floral Design. Amy and
her team always create impressive designs,
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Sarah | Intrigue Design & Décor: There

are so many local designers that I admire. If
I had to choose one it would be Designs By
Oochay. She started as one of my students
and has grown her floral-design business
into one that rivals my own. As a mother,
wife, and entrepreneur, this designer is easy
to admire. And she shares my love of color
Bulle Rock’s beautifully decorated clubhouse offers elegant banquet rooms and and lavish centerpieces.
provides breathtaking views of the award-winning golf course, the Chesapeake
Bay and rolling Maryland countryside. The highly qualified and impeccably trained Mary Ellen | Steelcut Flower Co.: I admire
staff at Silks Restaurant will provide top of the line service for you and your guests, Ellen Frost at Local Color Flower for her
ultimately transforming your special affair into a night you’ve always dreamed of. commitment to local product. I’m grateful
that she was well established before I came
along, because she’s been instrumental to
the success of local farms in the area, and
now I get to reap the benefit of her dedica-
tion by shopping from those farms as well.
We’re really lucky to have so many grow-
ers in one area and Ellen is a huge part of
that. Also, Amy at Crimson & Clover. When
I first moved to Baltimore three years ago
Bulle Rock & Silks Restaurant and didn’t find a job in my trained field of
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Wax & Wane

begins the
process of
extracting dye
from a wedding
bouquet.
E
XCLUSIV
ON LIN E E
CAITLIN JOFFE WAS MARRIED on Novem-
Beyond the Bloom

ber 7, 2015 at the Baltimore Marriott Wa-
terfront. Her traditional Jewish wedding
featured clean and modern floral arrange-
ments and a gorgeous Chuppah crammed
with flowers. Even after her bridesmaids
took home their J.J. Cummings Floral bou-
Six New-Fashioned Ways quets, the couple was left with a surplus
To Keep Your Wedding of blooms. “We had more flowers than we

knew what to do with after the wedding,
Flowers Thriving and it seemed like a shame to let them go
to waste,” says Joffe. “After all of our guests
had the opportunity to enjoy them at the
wedding, sharing with those who might not
receive flowers seemed like the right thing
to do,” she says. “Why trash something that
could bring joy to others?” So, the Monday

after the wedding, Joffe contacted Sinai
Hospital. “We were able to drop off flowers
that afternoon,” she says.
On average, brides and grooms spend
about 10 percent of their wedding budget
on flowers. That means countless roses, pe-
onies, ranunculus, and dahlias discarded at
the end of the night. But for many couples,
the only image that comes to mind when
they think beyond the wedding is a pre-
served bouquet in a shadow box. And while
there is nothing wrong with this method,
there are many unique, and sometimes
lesser known, alternatives to keeping wed-
ding blooms, well, blooming.
FLORAL DYE
Wax & Wane Fiber is a natural dye collec-
tive that creates art with dye extracted from
elements found in nature. “All plants have
an end, and this gives them a new life,” says
Claire Fredrick, who co-founded the busi-
ness alongside partner Ashton Page. The
two met just after graduate school through
an introduction from a mutual acquain-
tance at Maryland Institute College of Art
(MICA), which then led to a lot of time
spent experimenting and playing around
with natural elements. This process caused
their curiosity to soar and influenced them
to start their collective about two and a half
years ago. Page and Fredrick were quick to
realize that flowers and leaves are finicky
and there are many unexpected colors that
come along with the extraction process. Of
course, this is part of what makes their job
so exceptional. For a bride or groom, dye
extracted from their wedding flowers is the
perfect way to commemorate the flowers’
spirit. The extraction can be used to dye a
scarf, shawl, wedding dress—the possibili-
ties are endless. Page and Fredrick’s beauti-
ful process begins with untampered fabric
(chiffon works best) soaked overnight in
vinegar and water. From there, the fab-
ric is laid out and the flowers and leaves
are randomly placed on it. When working
with flowers, the best results come from
the freshest blooms. They suggest extrac-

Unveiled FLOWERS 2.0
tion within a week of the wedding, but also

won’t turn down dried flowers. After the
first layer, they fold the fabric and repeat
with another layer. Then, they begin to roll
the fabric and flower/leaf combination.
This roll is then tightly wrapped with twine
to ensure that the fabric properly receives
the dye from the elements. Once rolled, they
place the bundle directly into a pot to be
steamed for several hours, followed by a full
overnight stay to just sit and soak. These
carefully crafted steps have come from
years of practice and hard work at their
craft, and the end results make this appar-
ent. The entire process is both beautiful and
environmentally friendly, a perfect union.
DONATION
As an event planner in Baltimore, Jennifer
Grove, the founder of Repeat Roses, was
regularly exposed to the mass disposal of
wedding flowers. Although crushing to see,
it birthed an idea. Grove was inspired to
start her own company that would put an
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From there, the flowers are transported to
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we work regularly with The Ronald Mc-
Donald House Charities, House of Ruth,
and Gilchrist Hospice,” says Grove. Once
the flowers have wilted, they are retrieved
and moved to a compost location. After just
three years of business, Repeat Roses has
serviced several weddings in the Baltimore
area and hopes to grow more. Services start
at $1,000 and are custom tailored to the
volume of floral arrangements at each event.
ARTWORK
While working as a florist with Crimson &
Clover Floral Design in 2013, Corynne Os-
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different types of floral paintings: one an
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a more traditional bouquet piece. Oster-
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the memory of the day, but the perfect piece
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which allows Yoon to create art that works
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Sometimes it’s not just
about how the bou-
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creating this product, I put my mind in the
space of, ‘What does this bouquet really
smell like? What does it feel like, and how
can I use these flowers and infuse them
to really capture some of their scent and
vibe?’” she says. With a smell of the flowers
and a description from the bride, Narasim-
han works with the ingredients that best
match the bouquet’s scent, along with some
of the actual flowers and leaves. “It’s about
trying to paint a picture using essential oils
to try and evoke that bouquet,” she says. The
oils include dried petals from the bouquet,
which give it a beautiful color and natural
appearance. Narasimhan explains, “The
flowers in your wedding are some of the
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in so many different directions,” she says.
One aspect of her craft is creating jewelry
from preserved wedding flowers. The pro-
cess has evolved to become not only simple,
but also unique and special to each couple.
Before the wedding, a couple can request a
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are $95 and jewelry pieces are priced on a
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TATTOOS
After her beautiful January 2017 wedding
at the 2640 Space, with its woodsy, wild-
flower vibe, bride Hannah Walker was
searching for ways to preserve her bouquet
when she came across a stunning floral tat-
too and was instantly hooked. “When I be-
gan considering the tattoo, I loved the idea
that I would be carrying my bouquet with
me forever,” says Walker. “It gave me an ex-
cuse to talk about my wedding all day, and
let’s face it, who doesn’t want to talk about
their wedding all the time?” It was some-
thing she hadn’t seen any other bride do be-
fore. As with many of her other tattoos, she
HE: Will you marry me?

said her decision was quick and easy, and
she headed to Eric Willis of Drilled By Wil-
lis tattoo shop to turn her idea into a real-
ity. Says Walker, “If it’s special to you, that’s
all that really matters.”
SHE: Will the cake be from

Becky Buesgens took a botany class dur-
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kickstarted her love affair with flowers.
She met her husband, Ronald Poole, at
Towson as well, where both were mem- Graul’s?
bers of the marching band. They married
in the summer of 2016 and, not long after,
Buesgens went to Erik Keifer at Have Fun
Be Lucky Tattoo and told him she wanted
a tattoo celebrating her wedding flowers,
including sunflowers, black-eyed Susans,
and other wildflowers, with the words
“To Infinity And Beyond” written below.
These special words were a reminder to
the couple of the promises they made to
each other. “Flowers, dresses, memories,
and weddings won’t last forever. So, for me,
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“Garland” from Muse by Callie Tein
gown with a French Chantilly lace
bodice, a pleated tulle skirt, and
French lace underlay ($5,285) at
Hitched Bridal Couture. Toni Federici
“Zen” veil ($300) at Betsy Robinson’s
Bridal Collection. Rose gold earrings
($70) at Jill Andrews Gowns. Rose and
white gold engagement ring (price
upon request) at Radcliffe Jewelers.

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carnations ($8,500) at Mano Swartz.

Hold me Closer
Blush by Hayley Paige
Style West-1710 Marrakesh
beaded mermaid gown
($2,970) at Garnish
Boutique. Henri Daussi
wedding band ($2,000),
Armenta New World ring
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earrings ($16,110), Armenta Hold me Closer
black sapphire bangle Blush by Hayley Paige Style West-1710 Marrakesh beaded mermaid gown ($2,970)
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bangle ($2,490) from and Armenta Champagne diamond bangle ($2,490) from Radcliffe Jewelers.
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Bicego Goa bracelet
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London blue topaz
earrings ($3,600) from
Radcliffe Jewelers.

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Vendela by Watters Coquille
lace and Striped Venice lace
gown with open, halter back
($2,925) at Betsy Robinson’s
Bridal Collection. T. Marie
Designs turquoise and white
fringe tassel earrings ($135)
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Jill Andrews custom gray lace gown with tulle sleeves and grosgrain details (price upon
request) at Jill Andrews Gowns. Crimson & Clover Floral Design arch. Violet earrings with
a blue geode center and pink topaz faceted pear bottom by Rachel Mulherin ($300) at
Francesca’s Atelier. Sloane Street oval-link necklace ($5,865) and Sloane Street London
blue topaz necklace ($4,215) at Radcliffe Jewelers.

SMALL BUT MIGHTY
A micro-wedding has all the ingredients
of a traditional wedding—from the
cake and dress to special guests—but
on a much more intimate level.
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Back Story
The Back Story
WHEN JOSH AND I got engaged, we scoped out a few venues around Baltimore but were left
feeling like none of them were truly us. One night, we talked about what we wanted our
wedding to look like, and we came up with a concise list: We wanted to be outside, eat deli-
cious BBQ, drink local beers, and celebrate with friends and family.
Patterson Park became the obvious choice, as it had always provided us with a backdrop
for so many activities and special occasions. It seemed only fitting that this place, in the
heart of our city and so close to our hearts, should be our wedding and reception venue.
One of the best features of having your wedding in Patterson Park is that it’s a public out-
door space, so we didn’t have to work with a preferred vendors list. We weren’t confined to
the set timeframe of a more traditional venue, so guests could walk the grounds of the park,
play lawn games, and socialize without feeling rushed.
Feeling freed from having to work with venue-specific vendors, I decided to do some
research and attempt to grow, dry, and arrange all of the flowers for the wedding. From
March to August, I grew eight different types of flowers in my Baltimore City backyard.
Luckily, a green thumb runs in the family, and my mother and grandmother both dedicated
parts of their gardens to wedding flowers, too. One of the best days I’ll ever remember was
when my mother and grandmother came to my house to arrange the flowers we grew for
every bouquet, boutonniere, and centerpiece. That day was proof that our hard work, just like every-
thing else for the Patterson Park wedding of our dreams, was going to pay off in a truly beautiful way.
— BRITTANY MCGRAW MARRIED JOSH CROTEAU ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
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