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Alie hired Adriana Marie Events to help with the design and planning, a detail that was especially meaningful because Adriana coordinated Alie’s high school graduation party nine years earlier.
Alie Kamm + Cody Lambert
Private Residence | Caitlin Joyce Photography
WEDDING DATE: October 15, 2022
NUMBER OF GUESTS: 20
HIS FAVE FOOD ITEM: The scalloped potatoes
A BLIND-ISH DATE
The first time Cody noticed Alie was at a Christmas in July party in 2017. The pair exchanged furtive glances, which went nowhere. But, nine months later, when Cody needed a date for his Naval Academy Ring dance, a friend set him up with an “absolutely gorgeous” and “down-to-earth” girl who turned out to be Alie. Both parties played it cool that night and admitted to zero backstory, until several months into their relationship. “As a hopeless romantic,” Alie says, “I truly am living out the fairytale I had always dreamed of!”
SENTIMENTAL VIEWS
Growing up, Alie imagined she would get married on the water, but she never considered that her childhood home would be the place. However, when Cody proposed at “The Cottage,” a two-bedroom bungalow on her parents’ property, Alie realized her perfect venue was already underneath her feet.
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GO BIG OR GO HOME
Alie and Cody dove headfirst into planning a huge wedding, but it became “too stressful, too fast,” Alie says. “One week in, we took a step back and had a lightbulb moment when we realized neither of us wanted the big wedding we were planning.” Instead, the couple brought together 20 of their closest friends and family for an alfresco dinner reception under twinkly lights. “We shared one long table and the food was served family-style,” Alie adds. An extended crew of 30 was invited for cocktails and karaoke after the main event.
SHOPPING HIGHS & LOWS
Alie had such an awful experience at the boutique where she found her dress that she didn’t want to purchase her gown there. She didn’t have time to look elsewhere, so she texted a friend who owns a bridal shop in Pennsylvania, to see if she carried the same gown. When she got an affirmative, Alie made a next-day appointment. “As any perpetual overthinker would, I tried on a few other dresses, just to make sure, but, to no surprise, my dress took the cake,” Alie says. “I wanted people to look at me and say, ‘Wow, she’s a bride!’ and my dress spoke for itself.”
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LIKE A SPRINT
Alie and Cody planned their wedding in three months. Because of the time crunch, they weren’t able to meet any of their vendors ahead of time. “There was no makeup trial, no engagement shoot with our photographer…” Alie explains. But the lack of familiarity with their vendors in no way hampered their experience, Alie says. “Every vendor was amazing to work with. It was awesome to see our dream team come to life.”
AN OUTDOOR GAMBLE
Alie was adamant that she didn’t want to have a tent for the outdoor event, so the couple worked with White Glove Rentals to build custom lighting for the evening reception. “Thankfully, God answered our many prayers for no rain,” Alie says. “It was so humbling to see everything fall into place when we decided to go with a small, intimate ceremony.”
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THE DETAILS
Bride’s gown: Alyssa Kristin (designer) + The Ivory Concept (shop) Bride’s beauty: Caitlyn Meyer + bronzing with britt Bride’s veil: Untamed Petals Cake: Peony and Meringue Catering: Main and Market Design + planning: Adriana Marie Events Entertainment: Boaté & Ajluni Duo (ceremony) + Red Carpet Entertainment (reception) Florals: Sophie Felts Floral Design Groom’s tux: Annapolis Bridal Lighting: White Glove Rentals Paper goods: Kelsey Malie Calligraphy Photography: Caitlin Joyce Photography Rentals: Honeywood Rentals Videographer: Clayton Film Co.
