Seltzer Wedding at the Historic Londontown Gardens

HOW THEY MET

My husband and I met in college. He was serving in the Marine Corps, and I was at the University of Maryland in College Park. Our individual roommates set us up on a double date on a hike on Sugarloaf Mountain and we have been inseparable ever since. Although it was difficult being long distance for four years while he was in the Marines, it was worth it to find our forever. Immediately I knew in the way we laughed together and the care and commitment we shared together that it was meant to be.

THE PROPOSAL

He proposed where everything began, on Sugarloaf Mountain. We hiked to the top of the mountain where we took our first photograph. I made things easier on him and told him we should recreate it. As I was waiting for him to set up the camera looking over the mountaintop, I remember thinking “wow this would be a perfect set up for a proposal.” I was shocked when he tapped me and I saw him down on one knee. So shocked, I fell and scraped my knee and got blood everywhere! Thankfully, my clumsiness was one of his favorite parts of me and the ring ended up where it belonged, on my finger. I love hearing the story from his perspective as he hid the ring from me for over a year. Even going so far to tell me the insurance he purchased was for his “legos.” Every woman with a lego-loving husband will agree that I fully believed him and didn’t even think it could be for a ring!

THE BEST PART

The best part of our wedding day was the final dance. We had everyone wait outside while we had our final moments together before exiting. I will always remember the dim lights, empty room, and the feeling of my head on his chest. It was so meaningful after an evening of dancing and fun with our families to have a blissful, private moment together before we said our goodbyes. It was the best way to start our marriage as a strong unit.

THE HARDEST PART

The hardest part of our wedding day was the time apart during the morning. We spend so much time together and are each other’s support system. With the nerves of the day the only one we wanted to see was each other. We are so grateful we chose to do a first look. That moment shook all of the pre-wedding jitters out and was such a calming moment during a hectic (but amazing) day. It was beautiful to take a breath and share time together before the big ceremony. I think something else that is difficult is trying to spend time with everyone you love. The day goes by so quickly and it is easy to feel like you only get a couple minutes (if that!) with everyone individually. I think its so important to give yourself grace at that moment and know everyone is there because they love you!

Outstanding Vendors

Venue: Historic Londontown Gardens

Photography: LifeGalleryStudios

Catering: Eleven Courses

Florals: Scentsational Florals

Hair and Makeup: Something Blu Beauty

Dessert: Dessert and Company (Nusi)

Day of Coordinator: Amy Lindsey at Just Breathe Events