Brewer's Alley

Rehearsal Dinner

Union Mills Public House

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Emma and Emily met at Slippery Rock University during their sophomore years. Emma had just joined the sorority Gamma Sigma Sigma, which Emily was already a member of. Emma and Emily became friends through attending sorority events together, and eventually serving on the executive board together. It was during their senior year that Emma started to develop a crush on Emily. Emma did EVERYTHING in her power to make Emily realize she had a crush (except tell her outright obviously she wasn't going to do that), including buying Emily Starbucks, getting dinner together, writing each other little notes back and forth during sorority meetings. And while Emily reciprocated these events, also asking Emma to dinner, or inviting Emma over to make her dinner, she just thought, "wow, Emma is a GREAT friend." All of Emma's friends used to tease her that the only person who didn't know they were in a relationship was Emily. Well don't worry folks, she caught up about 4 years later. Fast forward a few years after graduation. Emma had gone on to complete her music therapy internship in Indiana, attended grad school in Kentucky, and eventually was in New Hampshire working as a music therapist. Emily had gone on on to teach in Virgina before moving to Maryland to teach. It is here that our story picks up. During those years Emma and Emily had stayed friends, but after many failed dates (on both ends) Emma decided that it was time to finally have closure with her crush on Emily. She would text her and confess her college feelings, would get shot down and would move on. So she texted Emily, "hey, did you know I had a crush on you during college?" She was smooth. Emily received this text at the end of her day while overseeing after-school detention. She had not known that Emma had a crush on her, and in fact was "shook." And to Emma's surprise, she did not shoot her down. Things got flirty, and every gay girl everywhere who'd ever had a crush on a straight girl was screaming. Emma remembered calling her best friend Colleen the day after sending that text and telling her she was going to marry Emily. Before you know it, Emma was leaning into every stereotype possible and booking a flight from NH to MD to visit Emily, when they officially started dating. After about a year and a half of long-distance Emma and her 2 cats made the move from NH to MD to live with Emily and her 2 cats. And about a year and a half after that, on Emma's family vacation to 30A in Florida, Emily got down on one knee and said "you started this relationship with a text, I'm going to continue it forever with a ring. Will you marry me?" Emma enthusiastically said yes, and they are so excited to live out the rest of their lives together.

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Anya Martin

Colleen Wolf

Foster Martin

Lindsay Martin

Kendra Stover

Gretchen Ingling

Josh Shifflett

Jordan Walston

Nate Hartman

Becky Hartman

Megan Marshall

Wedding Party

Q + A

Near Westview PromenadeMake yourself at home in one of the 143 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while video-game consoles and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as 

Hilton Garden Inn Frederick

This is an 11 min drive from Union Mills just outside of Frederick! A great option for accommodations.

Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick-Fort Detrick

Residence Inn Frederick

Visitation Hotel Fredrick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is located in Frederick, 31 miles from Eisenhower National Historic Site. Hagerstown Regional Airport is 33 miles away.

Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Homewood Suites by Hilton Frederick

Travel

One of Emma and Emily's Favorite Restaurants in Frederick, GET THE PIZZA! (you'll thank us later)

White Rabbit Gastropub

Are you a history buff? Are you obsessed with the amazing things we have done with medicine? Check out the National Civil War Medicine Museum in Frederick. The Potomac River Area/Metro DC area is lush with history, check it out!

National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Washington County, MD (Home to Hagerstown, and neighbor to Frederick) is home to Antietam National Battlefield, one of the most significant battles of the Civil War. Sharpsburg is a short drive from Frederick.

Antietam National Battlefield

In a short jaunt to DC, check out the National Mall and all the goodies surrounding it.

National Mall

Arguably one of the best brunch spots this side of the Metro, fun coffees, great food, great atmosphere. (Gets super crowded so get in early or get a reservation if you don't want to wait)

Cafe Nola

Shop in a bookstore owned by international best seller Nora Roberts!

Turn The Page Bookstore

Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery

South Mountain Creamery

Like to hike? check out this trail!

Gambrill State Park

This place hosts trivia on Saturday :) and has really good food, pool tables and a great drink selection.

Emma & Emily

Emma & Emily

Wedding Party