Elegant “Woodend Sanctuary” Wedding (MD)

Wendy and George wanted, above all, to host a casual yet elegant wedding, which they achieved beautifully at a historic mansion on a nature preserve in suburban Maryland. “We got married outside in the grove 100 yards from the house,” Wendy says. “Everyone loved the laid-back atmosphere and marveled at how we managed to pull off such a classy wedding that didn’t feel the least bit stuffy.”

George and his groomsmen wore black suits with ascots, while Wendy’s bridesmaids donned black cocktail-length dresses. The couple decorated glass flower vases with crystal beads and white LED lights, and the florist supplied yellow roses – a meaningful touch since George gave Wendy a dozen yellow roses the day he proposed. Wendy had several favorite details, including dancing, the “fantastic food,” cutting the cake, and most of all, “the love-filled atmosphere.” For couples planning their weddings, she recommends doing a lot of research to pick good vendors and keeping the guest list small.

“If I had to do it all over again, I would not change one single thing,” Wendy says.

Get inspired and check out this lovely Maryland wedding below, as beautifully captured by Classic Photographers.

VENDORS:

Event Date: September 1, 2017

Venue: Woodend Sanctuary | https://woodendsanctuary.org/
Caterer: Well Dunn | http://www.welldunn.com/
Photographer: Classic Photographers | https://classicphotographers.com/
DJ: Kurtis Cross | https://kurtiscross.wordpress.com/
Day-of Planner: Something New Events | http://somethingnewevents.net/
Transportation: K&V Limo | https://www.kvlimo.com/
Invitations and Menu Cards: The American Wedding | https://www.theamericanwedding.com/
Wedding planning, website and RSVP lists: The Knot | https://www.theknot.com/
Ceremony Musicians: The Capitol String Quartet | https://www.facebook.com/The-Capitol-String-Quartet-208700749167759/
Vocalist: Jeremy Perry
Florist: Designed By Aja Floral | http://www.designedbyajafloral.com/
Hair and Makeup: Asal Studios | http://www.asalstudios.com/
Wedding Cake: Savvy Treats | http://www.savvytreats.com/
Cupcakes: Georgetown Cupcake | https://www.georgetowncupcake.com/