While you're already on the Arboretum grounds, why not take a chance to explore some of the outstanding gardens before the ceremony?

Do you love thrifting? Buying from small local businesses? How about delicious food? The Hampden neighborhood's main street- Locally known as The Avenue is the place you should go! Some of our personal favorite shops include Atomic Books, Charlotte Elliot, In Watermelon Sugar, and Crystals Candles and Cauldrons!

If you're staying for the weekend, and want a chance to really stretch your legs, go up to Oregon Ridge and hike one of the trails the bride and groom love, and her grandmother loved. And while you're there, head over to the nature center to meet some of their scaly or feathered MD native friends!