I spoke with a bride the other day about doing a destination wedding for her in Napa Valley, California. As we got to talking I found out that the only reason she was going to travel across the country for a wedding was that she wanted to get married at an authentic Tuscan style vineyard. Little did she know that she had exactly what she was looking for right in her home state of Maryland. I told her about the gorgeous wedding that I officiated at for Val Quartararo and Rob Roy last August at Running Hare Vineyard in Calvert County.
If you have not heard of Running Hare and wine is your thing, heck, if just beautiful venues are your thing, check this place out. Running Hare Vineyard opened in August 2008 as a commercial winery. In April 2010 they added a gorgeous Tuscan Building. It boasts over 8,400 square feet including the covered porch and can seat 260 people, also making it one of the larger venues around.
Certainly any couple who rents a venue this amazing also needs to have an equally amazing photographer to capture it all. Luckily, Val and Rob knew that and secured the incredible Maria Vicencio and Drew Miller of Maria Vicencio Photography to document the day. Thanks to Maria for sharing these shots from their vineyard ceremony.
The Vows
The Ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Roy!
CHECK OUT THE GRAPES!!!
As you can see, a beautiful couple, a beautiful venue, and beautiful pictures. While I would have loved a free trip to Napa Valley, I am so glad that there is one more person that now knows about Running Hare Vineyard. I look forward to working out there again, maybe at your wedding!
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You probably remember the story of the man who updated his relationship status to “married” on facebook while standing at the altar. As a side note, we actually went to school together in our younger years. It turns out it’s not just weddings that are happening on facebook. As you can imagine I hear a lot of engagement stories. From Kindergarten classes holding signs asking “Will you marry me?” to planes with banner ads, I’ve seen it all… or so I thought.
Last week my friend Ally’s boyfriend, John, posted this picture on his facebook wall:
Ally, will you marry me?
When Ally saw it she was so surprised she wasn’t sure if he was just teasing her. Luckily he knew that popping the question is not something you tease a woman about. Indeed, he was serious. The first facebook marriage proposal! In true tech style, Ally responded with a post of her own:
Yes, John. I will marry you!
Congratulations to Ally and John! Way to be creative and high tech.
Do you have a favorite engagement story? Please share it in a comment below.
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Couples Yoga Workshop with Laura and Tim
Take a break from the craziness of wedding planning and relax with your partner or a friend. With Valentine’s day right around the corner this is a great way to do something besides the typical dinner and a movie.
This is a fun workshop where we will explore poses where two are better than one. Together we will find strength, balance and relaxation. Try familiar poses with a partner and create new and unfamiliar poses only done with two people. In partner yoga we are able to deepen our understanding of trust and communication while building strength and flexibility in deeper and more effective ways than we could alone. Most importantly, partner yoga is also playful, relaxed and fun!
Bring your friend, parent, child, spouse, or neighbor, and an open mind and playful spirit to this workshop. Yogi’s and non-yogi’s welcome.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
7:00- 8:00 pm
$30 per person
Coreworks Fitness, Columbia, MD
Advanced Registration Required
Sign up online at www.coreworksfitness.com
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Want to win two free tickets to the Bridal Show at the Great Room in Savage Mill, Maryland on Sunday January 29 from 12-3pm???
If you “like” and then share our facebook page on your wall and encourage friends to like us, you will be entered in a chance to win 2 free tickets to the show! Hurry! Contest ends Thursday, January 26 at midnight. Winners will be notified on facebook.
There are two pairs up for grabs!
What are you waiting for? Visit us now!
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I often find myself thinking about how lucky I am to be a wedding officiant. Last week, I was reminded again when an unexpected package arrived at my door. I thought it was a gift I had ordered for a friend for Christmas and when I realized it wasn’t my typical amazon delivery I got so excited. A package just for me, and better yet, from one of my wedding couples. What could it be? I opened the package to find this with this special note written inside the front cover:
This was truly the sweetest thank you! When we met for our planning meeting we got to know each other and our mutual love for gardening. I shared with them how much I missed desserts as a gluten-free vegan. I even broke out my jar of Rawtella for them to try. It’s a raw vegan version of Nutella and truthfully, no where near as good as the real thing. One bite of that and they must have known that I needed to remember REAL dessert. It came at the perfect time for my husband, Tim, who was more than ready to have some chocolate chip cookies. Within 2 days I had already made two things, these delicious chocolate chip cookies with vanilla frosting. YUMM-O! Thanks, Jess and James for being such a sweet couple!
Gluten Free, Vegan Chocolate Chip cookie sandwich!
Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan and Gluten Free!)
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