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“The wedding dress was the hardest to find. I had our daughter in March 2024, which, for timing, put me wedding dress shopping [with my postpartum body].”
Daniel and Morgan
Morgan took note of the handsome security officer at the hospital where they both worked. Daniel was work-driven and barely gave her the time of day. While working as a receptionist, she played a game with herself: try to break him out of his shy and professional shell. Five years, a new job, and a promotion to manager later, Morgan, now a nurse, was encouraged by colleagues to finally ask Daniel out. Luckily, he accepted, and they’ve been inseparable ever since.
When it came to finding a venue for their January wedding, they fell in love with Main Street Ballroom. Morgan had spent time in her early 20s in Ellicott City, and Daniel fell in love with the small town when she showed him. The building on Historic Ellicott City’s Main Street was once a Chevrolet dealership and workshop. Now, it’s a modern industrial space with exposed stone, brick walls, and large windows illuminating the open interior. Daniel and Morgan’s formal event was captivating against the urban and industrial elements.
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Her Look
Little girls often dream of their wedding dress, but for Morgan, it was more about the shop. “I went [to the wedding dress shop in Savage Mill] with my father on service calls; he owned a local glass company.” Though she didn’t know it as a child, Cherie Sustainable Bridal sends proceeds to charity. After learning this during wedding dress shopping, Morgan was determined to find her dress there. She chose a fit and flare dress from the eclectic designer, Hayley Paige, covered in sequins. “The fabric looked like little snowflakes, and I fell in love.”
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His Look
Initially, Morgan suggested a velvet suit. “I wanted Daniel to spice [it up] a little bit.” He wasn’t really feeling that. Instead, they choose to introduce a little more color by having Daniel wear a navy blue suit. The outfit was customized with a tie that featured a picture of their first Valentine’s Day on the back.
The Accessories
The dance floor was Morgan’s favorite part of the wedding, so having comfortable shoes was of the utmost importance. For most of the day, she opted for simple white heels with extra cushion. But when it came time for dancing, she traded her heels for a pair of pearl sneakers. She also wore Daniel’s family’s sixpence in her shoe, which had been worn by brides for generations. Morgan’s veil served as something borrowed; it was custom-made for her sister’s wedding. For a little blue, she carried a handkerchief with a message from their daughter.
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Their Entourage
Copper pipes at the venue inspired the color for the bridesmaids’ dresses. “I wanted to keep with the industrial feel and the image of copper piping that could be found in other buildings,” Morgan explains. In addition to the unique dress color, the bridesmaids also wore gradient faux fur wraps “to add to the building’s 1930s history.”
Details:
Bride Gown: Hayley Paige (designer), sequin fit and flare $1,250, Cherie Sustainable Bridal (shop) Veil: Custom made for bride’s sister and borrowed Jewelry: Bride’s mother’s gold necklace, and earrings from Olive and Piper Shoes: Naturalizer Other Accessories: A starburst pendant attached to my flower bouquet, a family heirloom from groom’s family. Reception Shoes: Dolce Vita pearl sneakers, $160 Groom Suit: Vera Wang (designer), Men’s Wearhouse (shop) Jewelry: Invicta dress watch Shoes: Johnston and Murphy Other Accessories: Custom tie Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie (designer and shop) Jewelry: Various Shoes: Various nude shoes Other Accessories: Azazie Gradient Faux Fur Wraps, $14.88 Groomsmen Suits: Vera Wang (designer), Men’s Wearhouse (shop) Jewelry: Various Shoes: Johnston and Murphy Other Style-Related Vendors Photographer: Rose Trade Co. Hair and makeup: Updos for I Dos Florist: Blossom and Basket
