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Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery | Thurmont, Maryland | Wedding | Darlene & Brian

After Darlene and Brian met each other at Bushwaller’s in Downtown Frederick, they knew they had found something special. Last spring, they made it official, with each of their boys present. We met up with them this fall for a colorful engagement session around Carroll Creek, a stop inside Bushwaller’s, and ending up at Rose Hill Manor Park.

And then, it was time for their wedding! We were thrilled to end 2014 with the new Morrow family, witnessing their vows at one of our favorite venues, Springfield Manor Winery and Distillery in Thurmont.

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Since it was December, with daylight hours at a premium, we opted for a “first look” so we could capture some natural portraits before the ceremony.

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We love the gorgeous gowns all of the ladies chose, and the weather-appropriate jackets. Beautiful!

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These custom ornaments were a perfect choice for favors!

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Another lovely and delicious creation from Cake I Do!

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It was a fairly mild day for December, and we were so happy to be able to have the ceremony outdoors.

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The new Mr. and Mrs. Morrow walked under a saber arch following their vows.

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The happy couple, and their happy boys.

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We approve of Darlene’s change in footwear… Chuck Taylors for the win!

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After a great dinner by Carriage House Inn Catering, it was time to party! Tunes from DJ Rocklights kept the crowd dancing all night.

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It’s always a good idea to bring our Silly Station photo booth along. Guests had fun hamming it up with wacky props throughout the reception…

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A gorgeous night, and wonderful way to wrap up our 2014 wedding season! Thank you, Darlene and Brian, for inviting us to capture your day. We wish you many years of happiness together!

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