Allison and Jon Paul – Married!!

Jon Paul and Allison are, in a word, awesome. These two are among the most creative, funny, thoughtful couples with whom we’ve had the pleasure of working! Take one look at their wedding invitations, or the incredible pamphlet handed out to guests titled “so you’re attending a wedding… a practical guide to our madness…” and you get the picture (pun intended!). We were excited to spend the day in Frederick with these two in mid-July. Take a look at all of the special details and special people who surrounded Jon Paul and Allison to celebrate their union…

Seriously cool wedding invites!

When we arrived, Allison was still sewing some flowers onto her wedding dress, and other little details were getting finished up!

Allison and Jon Paul included so many incredible, personal details. Special guests wore these ribbons throughout the day. Love it!

When they were finished getting all jazzed up, Allison and Jon Paul exited their downtown Frederick apartment and walked through the streets, headed to the ceremony…

The Dapper DJ and Skat Cat Jack spun some swingin’ tunes from the 1920s to 1940s on vintage picnic Victrolas before the ceremony started.

Here’s that hilarious-yet-super-informative pamphlet!

The ceremony was held at Surreybrooke, a family-owned farm and garden center in Frederick. Beautiful setting!

The ceremony was a lot of fun, but Jon Paul and Allison both took it very seriously, saying “It befits us to have a wedding outdoors, with nothing below our feet but the earth and nothing above our  heads but the sky.”

This image really captures the mood of the day – silly and fun, yet emotional and beautiful.

Our favorite from the day, and also our sneak peek!

Having a little fun with some old-timey poses!

What an entrance! Guests cheered on the happy couple as they walked into the William R. Talley Recreation Center in downtown Frederick for the reception.

Instead of a guest book, guests chose a little guy or gal on this poster to color and added messages alongside.

And tons of board games were laid out for anyone to grab and play!

The vibe at the Talley Center was definitely reminiscent of a mid-century high school prom, with twinkly lights strung over basketball hoops. So fun!

Probably the best cake-cutting shot we’ve been able to capture. Love these two!

Each table had a cake or a pie, lovingly baked by a friend or family member. Jon Paul and Allison visited each table and helped cut into the desserts while socializing with guests!

both Allison and Jon Paul are involved with the Maryland Ensemble Theatre and so are many of their friends. This resulted in some dramatic hilarity at the silly station all night long!

Jon Key with Tiny Monster Media captured video throughout the day. We had a great time working with him! See if you can find him in this pic, ya know, like “Where’s Waldo?”, but “Where’s the Video Guy?”.

Allison and Jon Paul, you two are fabulous. Thanks so much for allowing us to spend your most special day with you. It was truly unique and amazing, as are the two of you!