Eileen & Michael’s Wedding + Reception / Vandiver Inn
Anna & Brian’s Wedding + Reception / Rockfield Manor
Anna & Brian said "I do"! Yesterday at Rockfield Manor in Bel Air, MD, they were married by Officiant Simmone Marsden in the garden area of the Manor's beautiful outdoor surroundings. Highlights from the ceremony included Anna's processional; a gorgeous cover of the Keane song: "Somewhere Only We Know" performed by Lily Allen and Brian's surprise, impromptu wedding vows. Following the ceremony, DJ Frank Marsden invited everyone up to the Manor house patio and inside for an hour of cocktails and appetizers. Later on, after guests and family members found their seats, the Bride's Parents presented a bread and salt welcome greeting ceremony, one of the oldest Russian traditions. Anna & Brian then danced their first dance as a married couple to Ben E. King's "Stand By Me". All couples were invited to join them before toasts by the Best Man and [...]
Lexi & Tristan’s Wedding + Reception / Honeysuckle Ridge
Saturday evening in Airville, PA, Lexi & Tristan got married and had a party at Honeysuckle Ridge. The festivities began at 4 pm with a ceremony in a beautiful wooded area next to the large country barn. Tristan and his Groomsmen entered into the ceremony to Jason Aldean's "You Make It Easy", the Bridesmaids walked to "Marry Me" by Train. The Bride's processional was "Speechless" by Dan + Shay, and Mr. & Mrs. Grace's recessional was Chris Cagle's "What A Beautiful Day". Folks made their way to the barn for cocktails and appetizers and then a formal introduction of the Bridal Party. Pitbull's "Time Of My Life" was played by DJ Frank Marsden for intro music and then Lexi & Tristan danced their first dance as a husband and wife to "Then" by Brad Paisley. The Bride & her Father danced [...]
Cassandra & Joel’s Wedding + Reception / Swan Harbor Farm
Last night, under the full moon, Cassie & Joel celebrated falling in love by throwing an amazing party at Swan Harbor Farm in Havre de Grace, MD. No rain, blue skies, and cooler temperatures during the day made for a wonderful outdoor ceremony behind the Farm's Mansion House with a beautiful view of the Chesapeake Bay. The recessional to Pharrell William's "Happy" preceded a cocktail hour with friends and family members enjoying drinks and appetizers inside the Mansion House and on the back lawn. After cocktails, DJ Frank Marsden lined up the Bridal Party for formal introductions. Parents of the Bride & Groom entered in to Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars "Uptown Funk", the Bridal Party were brought in while "Classic" by The Kooks played. The new Mr. & Mrs. Gerson entered in to "Something Just Like This" by The Chainsmokers & [...]
Andrea & Joel’s Reception / Overhills Mansion
Saturday evening in Catonsville, MD, Andrea & Joel celebrated their marriage with a reception at Overhills Mansion. As guests arrived they enjoyed cocktails, appetizers, and music from The Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack as the Groom is a huge comic book fan. DJ Frank Marsden gathered everyone into the Mansion's ballroom and then formally introduced the Bridal Party in while playing "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder. Andrea & Joel danced their first dance as a married couple to "All This Time" by One Republic. That was followed by the Father of the Bride welcoming friends and family, the Maid of Honor and both Best Men then toasted/roasted the happy couple, and Joel's Father offered a blessing prior to the buffet opening. Towards the end of the meal, the Bride and her Father danced to Stevie Wonder's "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" [...]
Christine & Fernando’s Wedding + Reception / Raspberry Plain Manor
They say Virginia is for lovers. Chrissy & Fernando celebrated their love with their families and friends in Leesburg, VA this past Saturday. Both their wedding & reception were held at Raspberry Plain Manor, one of the principal Mason Family estates of Northern VA and it was the perfect setting for Chrissy & Fernando. Their ceremony music consisted of various string quartet selections and a recessional to "If Not For You" by George Harrison. A mix of bossa nova jazz, drinks and appetizers made for a wonderful cocktail hour that followed the ceremony. DJ Frank Marsden invited everyone to gather in the Manor's Grand Conservatory Room and then formally introduced the newlyweds. After being introduced, Chrissy & Fernando danced their first dance as a married couple to "In The Morning" by Fleet Foxes, Chrissy & her Father danced to Bob Dylan's "Forever [...]