La Scala

Rehearsal Dinner

Sagamore Pendry Baltimore

Welcome Drink

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

It all started in New Orleans, a city buzzing with energy and culture. John and Liz met at a work event at Harrah’s Casino (now Caesars Casino) in downtown New Orleans. The Marriott CMN golf tournament they were attending got cancelled due to bad weather, but rather than letting the storm spoil the day, the event was quickly restructured—and thats when John and Liz first met, thanks to some mutual colleagues. Their first official date was at Tommy’s, a cozy Italian restaurant in New Orleans, where they shared a great meal, plenty of laughs, and lots of conversation. What started as a work event gone awry turned into something special, and they quickly realized they had a real connection. Now, over ten and a half years later, John and Liz are still going strong. Theyve enjoyed traveling the world, cheering on their favorite sports teams, and making lasting memories with family. And when it comes to sports, the friendly rivalry is alive and well—Liz is an anything Atlanta fan (Falcons, Braves, and Auburn), while John is a die-hard Browns, Yankees, Syracuse, and Florida State fan. No matter who’s playing, they always support each other, unless, of course, their teams are facing off! What began with a cancelled golf tournament has turned into a love story that has only grown stronger over the years.

Future Mr. & Mrs. Conniff, 10.5 years and beyond!

Our Story

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Rebecca Abraham

Barry Gabelman

Jennifer Gabelman

Ansley Abraham

Ryan Conniff

Joseph Conniff

James Conniff

Jennifer Conniff

Tracey Conniff

Wedding Party

When booking, use dropdown that states "Attendee". Sagamore Pendry Baltimore offers exclusive savings under this group block, and they will be available until the hotel has no additional availability to offer.**Two-Night Minimum is required to stay on Saturday night. Through this website you can book, modify, or cancel your hotel reservations at any time and receive updated information about the event. Please note that&nbsp;all reservations must be cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival by 12pm&nbsp;in order to avoid one night’s room and tax penalty. Additional room nights pre and post may be available based on availability.

Additional room nights pre and post may be available based on availability. Cancellation Policy: Individual reservation may cancel for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time 2 days before arrival. Please note that hotel will assess a fee of one night room and tax USD if you must cancel after this deadline. Self-Parking is available with unlimited in and out access to the parking garage for a fee.

Courtyard Baltimore Downtown/Inner Harbor

Cancellation Policy: You must cancel 72 hours before arrival to avoid penalty equal to one night's room and taxes. Additional room nights pre and post may be available based on availability.

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel

No group rate available. Book directly with hotel link below.

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront

Travel

Registry

Our spirit flows from a spring house, built in 1909, at Maryland's Sagamore Farm – naturally filtered spring water, fed from a limestone aquifer. At Sagamore Spirit, we are driven to craft the world's best rye whiskey, while strengthening our collective communities. This includes building partnerships with the Maryland agricultural community and working with local&nbsp;farmers to grow and harvest grain. These relationships further our goal of using Maryland-grown rye in our products and helps local farmers expand their business. Watch our Farm to Table video to learn more about this initiative.

Sagamore Spirit Distillery

Harbor TrolleyScenic Boat&nbsp;RidesExplore the Baltimore Harbor by passing historic landmarks, popular attractions, and vibrant neighborhoods.Flexible ExplorationYou may purchase a one-ride ticket or an All-Day ticket that grants unlimited hop-on-hop-off access to all routes and stops.Onboard EntertainmentEnjoy curated music and short stories showcasing the best that Charm City has to offer as you cruise around the harbor.

Baltimore Water Taxi

Urban Pirates

Situated in Charles Village, just north of the downtown area, the Baltimore Museum of Art claims the title of largest art museum in Maryland. Filled with more 95,000 art pieces, including an impressive Matisse collection, donated by Baltimore natives Claribel and Etta Cone, the museum draws art enthusiasts from across the globe. An entire Cone Wing of the museum is devoted to the sisters' spectacular repertoire of paintings from distinguished artists like Matisse, Picasso and Cézanne. Recent visitors praised the extensive collection, citing free admission to the world-class museum as a major perk.

Baltimore Museum of Art

While detained on a ship in the Chesapeake Bay during a battle in the War of 1812, lawyer, poet and writer Francis Scott Key saw a flag of 15 stars and stripes soaring above the fray, signaling the Americans success in holding of a British naval attack. As the story goes, this sight inspired him to write the country's national anthem. Today, the site of the battle – and Key's moment of inspiration – is one of the most popular tourist haunts in Baltimore.Admission to the general park area is free, but there is a $15 fee for visitors ages 16 and older to enter the historic star-shaped fort. At the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, spectators can partake in a variety of programs, including the Fort, Flag and Fire!&nbsp;Ceremony every Saturday at 2 p.m. in July and August, which invites spectators to enjoy guided tours and even assist in the changing of the 42-foot flag. After the history lesson, relax on the grounds and enjoy a picnic with the family. Recent visitors said their favorite part of the tour was soaking in the scenic views of the water and brushing up on American history with "flag talks" given by highly informative park rangers.To reach the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historical Shrine, take the No. 1 bus to the main park gate, and walk 100 yards to the Visitor Center and Star Fort. Or, if you're planning to visit from the&nbsp;<a href="https://travel.usnews.com/Baltimore_MD/Things_To_Do/Inner_Harbor_42341/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inner Harbor</a>, you can take a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.baltimorewatertaxi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Baltimore Water Taxi</a>; all-day tickets cost $16 per adult passenger. For more information about the park, check out the official National Park Service&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Things to Do

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Elizabeth & John

Elizabeth & John

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