Frederick MD Wedding: Biz & John’s Magnolia Celebration

Nov 5

3 min read

Some weddings are beautiful. Some are meaningful. Biz & John's was both, and we're still smiling about it.

On a bright June day in downtown Frederick, these two said "I do" at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, then celebrated with their favorite people at The Visitation Hotel. Every detail, from the dark green and cream palette to the magnolias tucked throughout the decor, carried a little piece of Biz's mother with it. The result was a day that felt clean, meaningful, formal, and full of joy all at once.

Bride in white gown and groom in black tuxedo embrace under a brick archway, posing by an iron gate on a sunny day.

A Ceremony Close to Home at St. John

John's family are members of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, so it was the natural choice for their ceremony. Frederick also checked every box: it's an area Biz & John love, and it's central for so many of their guests.

What made the ceremony truly theirs? Biz's childhood priest, who has known her most of her life, presided. He brought a personal touch and plenty of laughter, and you could feel how much it meant to have someone who'd watched Biz grow up be the one to marry them.

They kept their wedding party small and sweet, with just a maid of honor and a best man by their side.

Magnolias for Mom

Biz's mother passed away a few years ago, and magnolias were her favorite flower. So magnolias became the heart of the design, along with a palette built around them: deep green, white, and cream.

We loved how consistently and subtly they showed up all day long. You'd spot them in the signage, the decor, and the colors, never overdone, always there. It was a quiet, beautiful way to keep her mom present at every turn.

Portraits at Hood College (and a Very Good Dog)

For portraits, Biz & John escaped to Hood College, John's alma mater, right here in Frederick. The campus made a gorgeous backdrop for a few quiet moments together.

And they didn't come alone! Their pup, Dipper, joined them for portraits and even made an appearance at cocktail hour, with a little help from Bail's Tails taking care of all things Dipper.

A Candlelit Celebration at The Visitation Hotel

The Visitation Hotel's ballroom is elevated and stylish, the perfect backdrop for a bright, formal June celebration. One of our favorite moments of the whole day was the room reveal, when Biz & John stepped in to see the space for the first time. We'd also set up a special spot honoring Biz's mother with her wedding photo, and it was a moment we won't forget.

For the tables, our team designed centerpieces of candles and bud vases, and every candle in the room came from the SBD rental collection. The glow against that green-and-cream palette? Magic.

The toasts brought plenty of happy tears, with speeches from Biz's father, matron of honor Laura, and best man Troy.

And because Biz & John are true dessert lovers, a dessert bar from Sage Cakery was non-negotiable. The cake topper was extra special: it honored their sweet dog, Frank.