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The Belmont Manor is a beautiful 1700’s manor in Elkridge, MD. As you drive up to the manor the 2 mile long driveway is lined with trees on either side. Once you get to the end of the drive it opens up to a beautiful view of the gigantic manor. What we love about this wedding venue is how many places there are to take wedding photos. The pond and garden in the back are spectacular. There is a rustic barn on the premise along with the antiquity of the manor itself.

Springfield Manor is a beautiful old farm house that sits at the foot of the mountain. Attached to the back of the farmhouse is an exquisite ballroom. It really is the best of both worlds allowing for a modern reception with touch of vintage style. If you wanted to have an entire vintage wedding they have a barn in the back for more intimate weddings of 150 people or less. The grapes for the winery grow right in front of the distillery which creates a nice ambiance for a rustic wedding.

Wow!  The day has came and went.  Full of excitement, anxiety and joy, I proposed to Rita.  It started about 3 months ago with an all out research study of the four C’s.  I felt like I was buying a new vehicle–it was intense to say the least.  After several made up stories of where I was so late, I was able to pick out “the one”.  You really do know when you see it.  It’s kind of funny too…when you research online for rings you would be amazed at how many ads pop up in your Facebook feed or how many times Ronnie Mervis voices over your spotify.  So fellas, beware!  Next on the list was picking a location.  This was fairly easy.  I wanted somewhere aesthetically pleasing and sentimental.  Obsessed with the Brooklyn Bridge structure and Brooklyn itself, this was one of the first places that popped into my head.  The sentimental part was already there.  This is the place where all of Rita’s family grew up.  Now we’re bitchin.  

Walker’s Overlook is a beautiful restored farmhouse from the 1700’s situated right outside of Frederick, MD. This country side venue overlooks mountain views from a far on 200+ acres. It is a beautiful venue that was perfect for this rustic chic themed wedding.

We arrived to Sacramento at 10 pm and hopped in the rental car to head to our first destination, Yosemite National Park.  After miles of windy roads we made it to the KOA cabin in Mariposa, CA (a small town outside of Yosemite).  We woke up fairly early and headed into Yosemite.  I have to say this was my favorite part of the trip and I highly recommend you to see this place at least once in your life.  We were able to see Bridalveil Falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, Curry Village,  Half Dome, El Cap and Vernal Falls.