I am excited to introduce you to Kira and Cullen! We can’t wait for their wedding on Saturday at the Maryland Science Center!! Learn more about this fun couple below!
 
How did the two of you meet? 
We worked together at Aerotek.  He was my field office partner, I worked at corporate. 
 
Kira, what do you love about Cullen?
He's a teddy bear at heart, he just doesn't show it unless it's with me.  He hates people being in his personal bubble, let alone touch him, but gladly lets me in his bubble.
 
What is something special about the two of you?
We own a miniature zoo together (Two dogs, Six Snakes, 4 lizards, a Frog, and growing)
 
What do you like to do as a couple in your free time?
We do adulting together.
 
What are a few of your favorite things?
Go to Aroogas (restaurant in PA), Wine and Cheese nights, Reptile Expos, Sing to our Dogs (*cough* Cullen).
 
What does your dream wedding look like?
Cullen wanted a destination wedding, but did whatever made Kira happy.
 
Why did you choose to work with Social Graces?
My mom did most of the wedding organizing/planning before Social Graces, if she had taken it on by herself she would have consumed too much wine and gone a little crazy :) Thanks for helping us Katie!  Now my mom can enjoy the wedding.
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I am excited to introduce you to Brittany and Brendan! We can’t wait for their wedding at the bride’s family's private estate in Trappe, Maryland!! Learn more about this awesome couple below!
 
How did the two of you meet? 
We were introduced by our mutual friend Gabby at a bar in Dewey Beach.
 
Brittany, what do you love about Brendan?
I love Brendan's ability to make me laugh no matter the situation. I could be mad, sad, frustrated, or stressed and I can’t help but laugh when he cracks a joke, even if I try my hardest not to. He is always kind and patient with me, the epitome of what everyone looks for in a lifelong partner. He's also the most loyal person I know when it comes to his family and friends. 
 
Brendan, what do you love about Brittany?
Britt is extremely generous and supportive, and I know she's always got my back. She's adventurous, spontaneous, and has a great sense of humor. We always have fun together. 

What do you like to do as a couple in your free time?
Free time? What’s that? Just kidding. We love spending our weekends at the beach, at the farm, on Firefly & winter ski weekends with friends, exploring Philadelphia, and visiting our families. Most of all we definitely enjoy a loungey weekend afternoon on our amazingly large couch that barely fits in our tiny city apartment. 9 times out of 10 this involves making tacos and binge-watching a show together, beer in hand. We really are best friends and look forward to being together every day. The days we are apart are the worst ones!
 
What are a few of your favorite things? 
Dogfish Head beer, Mexican food and anything spicy, Xochitl (restaurant in Philly - you guessed it - Mexican), The Starboard (a bar in Dewey Beach), football, sushi, the color blue, true crime podcasts, Wawa, the beach.
 
What does your dream wedding look like?
Our dream wedding is in one of our favorite places with family and friends who we love. Filled with light and laughter, the color blue, orange crushes, seafood, and a great time!
 
Why did you choose to work with Social Graces?
We researched a few coordinators for our wedding and the moment I spoke to Katie, I felt like we clicked right away! The reviews that we read for Social Graces were undoubtedly some of the most heartfelt thanks and appreciation towards Katie and her team - we knew it was the right fit. 

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I am excited to introduce you to Jenna and Kyle! We can’t wait for their wedding at The Chesapeake Bay Beach Club this weekend!! Learn more about this fabulous couple below!
 
How did the two of you meet? 
Kyle and I met in Physician Assistant School in 2014 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.  Kyle’s mom told him to make sure he focused on school and didn’t get distracted by girls but we had an instantaneous connection. We were best friends, gym partners, study buddies, and partners in everything that we did. Five years later and we are getting married! 
 
Kyle, what do you love about Jenna?
How much time do you have? I always struggle with this question because the answer is endless and hard to put in words. She is loving, trustworthy, loyal, and values family above everything. She understands and loves me in a way I don’t deserve. I know she will always be there as my partner in life. We always have fun together and I forget how many adventures and exciting stories we share. Even when I was just getting to know Jenna, I knew that she would pour her heart into our relationship and future. She started as my classmate and peer, then my best friend, and now the love of my life and future wife. She shares the same values and goals in life. I am absolutely confident she will make a great and loving mother. I cannot wait for our lives together.
 
Jenna, what do you love about Kyle?
This is a very tough question to answer since there are so many things I love about Kyle.  I am blessed to be marrying the most genuine, intelligent, romantic person I have ever known. Kyle is someone who always puts others needs and wants in front of his own.  He is an amazing friend and partner and would be there for anyone that needed him with no questions asked.  He is sensitive and romantic, a good communicator, and is always on board for spontaneous adventure.  He will always be my best friend, someone I can tell everything and anything to.  Most importantly I love that we share so many of the same morals and values and I can’t wait to have an amazing life together.
 
What is something special about the two of you?
Something special about the two of us is that we share the same passion for medicine and moreover are in the same career.  We both work in the emergency department as physician assistants.  We have crazy schedules but not seeing each other for days at a time makes our time together all the more special. 
 
What do you like to do as a couple in your free time?
In our free time Kyle and I like to go to the beach, try new restaurants, travel and just have new experiences as a couple.  We have a tradition every year to go to Hallo-Scream at Bush Gardens around Halloween time so we always set aside some free time for this.
 
 What are a few of your favorite things?
Some of our favorite things include cooking even though we have different favorite foods.  Kyle loves barbeque and I am a pasta girl.  Whenever we travel we like to try different restaurants with lots of different options since we consider ourselves “foodies”. Along with all the yummy food we like to pair some of our favorite wines: La Crema, Freakshow, Menage Trois just to name a few.
 
What does your dream wedding look like?
Honestly, my dream wedding looks like the wedding I am currently planning.  The most important aspect of my dream wedding is my dream man.  I found that dream man in Kyle and I could not be more blessed to have him standing by my side.  Together we have been lucky enough to make our vision of our wedding come to life.  Our location, being the mid point between our two families is a dream in itself.  Overlooking the water, aspects of the outdoors, representing who we are as a couple, we could not have asked for anything more.
 
Why did you choose to work with Social Graces?
We chose to work with Social Graces for a number of reasons!  Katie’s husband and Kyle have been friends since college so Kyle and I had the pleasure of attending Katie and Ryan’s wedding a few years ago.  Kyle and I have been to a lot of weddings over the last few years and Katie and Ryan’s will always remain one of my favorites.  Even as a bride at her own wedding Katie thought of every detail and really made an effort to personalize her special day and assure that her guests could feel her and Ryan’s love throughout the entire day.  I left Katie and Ryan’s wedding thinking to myself that I need Katie to plan my wedding someday!  That someday is now and just as expected Katie has thought of every detail and has been more than helpful for all of the questions that I had for her.  Katie, you are fabulous and I could not recommend working with you more to every bride and groom on their special day!

I am excited to introduce you to Nina and Derek! We can’t wait for their wedding at The Mt. Washington Mill Dye House on Friday, it has been a long time coming and is definitely going to be a 2019 favorite!! Learn more about this wonderful couple below!
 
How did the two of you meet?
We met through mutual friends at a Navy lacrosse game. 
 
Nina, what do you love about Derek?
Derek is without a doubt the most selfless person I've ever met. He would do absolutely anything for me, even in a moment's notice. He's shown how much he cares about me and is committed to me since the day we met. I've never experienced a more compassionate and patient love than what I've found in him. 
 
Derek, what do you love about Nina?
Nina is the most caring person I have ever met, and always puts what my needs are above her own.  She is my best friend, and I never thought I could have as much fun with someone as I do with her whether it is traveling, acting goofy or just having a random dance party.  She never judges and only supports and loves me more than I thought was possible at my best and worst times. Her love and support makes everyday a better one and I could not imagine a day without her now. 
 
What is something special about the two of you?
We both share a love of traveling. Our first year of dating we took 12 trips in 12 months! 
 
What do you like to do as a couple in your free time?
We really enjoy working out together! Our favorite workouts to do as a couple are Orange Theory or SoulCycle. It's a great way for us to spend time together while also improving our health. Outside of workouts, we love to visit wineries and try new restaurants. Life is all about balance! 
 
What are a few of your favorite things?
Trying new recipes, watching the Bachelor/Bachelorette, bike rides, traveling, and visiting our favorite neighborhood restaurant: Sailor Oyster Bar 
 
What does your dream wedding look like?
Having our closest family and friends come together and celebrate with great food and even better dancing! 
 
Why did you choose to work with Social Graces?
Katie really impressed us during our first meeting with her. Her work ethic is unmatched and we've never met someone who is more on top of everything than her! We knew that we had to have someone like that handle our wedding planning and it is by far, one of the best decisions we've ever made! Social Graces has made our wedding planning process not only go smoothly, but also be enjoyable and fun! Katie makes you feel like not only a client, but a close friend that she truly cares about. She's the #1 advocate for her couples and we could not imagine doing this without her! 
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I am excited to introduce you to Liz and Andrew! We can’t wait for their wedding at the Four Seasons Baltimore this weekend!! Learn more about this awesome couple below!
 
How did the two of you meet? 
We met as all typical millennials do, on a dating app. We met on Bumble and I guess you can say it was love at first swipe.

Liz, what do you love about Andrew? 
I love his goofy sense of humor. He is literally the funniest guy I have ever met, and he is constantly doing things to make me laugh or trying to make me laugh! I also am constantly blown away by what an amazing dad he is, and how important our little family is to him.
 
Andrew, what do you love about Liz?
I love everything about Lizzie. Not only is she absolutely stunning, she is also the nicest person that I have ever met. From the day we started dating Liz has only made my life easier and I constantly wonder how I ever managed as a single dad. I'm not sure that she will ever understand how much I truly appreciate her and everything she does for our family. I cannot wait to marry her and watch her blossom as a wife and eventually as the mother of our children. 
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What is something special about the two of you? 
Andrew and I both grew up in Howard County, went to opposing high schools, and both went to HCC. It wasn’t until years later (2016) that we finally crossed paths and met! 

What do you like to do as a couple in your free time? 
When we aren't spending time with a 6-year-old, we typically like to go out for dinner and drinks, or go out to the movies. We also like to do things with Everett, and will take him with us. We love doing things as a fam :)
  
What are a few of your favorite things?
Wine - 19 Crimes is our go to, especially in the fall/winter. Restaurant favorite of ours is the Cheesecake factory, although we eat a lot of Chick fil a as well. Forgetting Sarah Marshall - we both really enjoy comedies, specifically anything involving Seth Rogan, Jason Segal, Jonah Hill, or Judd Apatow.
 
What does your dream wedding look like? 
Our dream wedding is one full of happiness, fun, and love!  We can't wait to celebrate with all of our family and friends.
 
Why did you choose to work with Social Graces? 
We chose to work with Social Graces because Katie is truly amazing. From the first initial meeting that we had I felt such good vibes from Katie. I trusted her immediately and knew she was the perfect fit to work with us.
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I am excited to introduce you to Tori and Luke! We can’t wait for their wedding at Historic London Town Gardens this weekend!! Learn more about this fun couple below!
 
How did the two of you meet? 
We met up in our college town of Greenville, NC in October of 2012. We were both attending East Carolina University. Through the powers of the internet and a bit of luck with OkCupid.com, we matched at 93%. After a few weeks of talking, we decided to meet up downtown with friends. 

Luke, what do you love about Tori? 
I love how kind and generous she is. She always wants to help others and finds joy in it. I love that she is strong and able to persevere through just about anything and helps me to do the same. She's a strong Christian woman and stands up for what she believes in, even when it isn't the popular choice. 
 
Tori, what do you love about Luke?
Luke’s cut from a different cloth. He’s quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. I love his sense of humor; he always keeps me laughing. Luke’s honest, hardworking, and respectful above all else. His easy-going nature helps me see the world through a different lens. 
 
What is something special about the two of you? 
Both of our parents attended ECU! When Luke met Tori, he was actually living in the same apartment complex her dad used to live in during his college days. So I guess you can say being a Pirate runs in their blood!

What do you like to do as a couple in your free time? 
Vacation in the Outer Banks. Go to the beach. Go out on the river. Travel. Hike. Play with our dogs. 
  
What are a few of your favorite things?
Forced Family Fun. The beaches in North Carolina. Being at home with our dogs. Chick-fil-A. Fishing. 
 
What does your dream wedding look like? 
An intimate, romantic celebration where Luke and I are surrounded by our closest friends and family. 
 
Why did you choose to work with Social Graces? 
From the moment we met Katie at an open house event at Historic London Town & Gardens, we knew we had to hire Social Graces. Katie and her team are organized, highly attentive, and thoughtful. They take the time to inquire about every last detail and dive into what their clients’ vision is. We cannot wait for the Social Graces team to bring our perfect day to life! 
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I am excited to introduce you to Sarah and Alex! So thrilled for their wedding at Howard County Conservancy this weekend!! Learn more about this sweet couple below!
 
How did the two of you meet? 
We met at school (Radford University) - they had a fountain, it was a tradition to foam this fountain, Alex was foaming the fountain by filling it with dish soap. He asked our mutual friend Beccie to come along with him. Beccie then asked if she could bring along another friend and that was me. After an hour of foaming the fountain, we sat talking, which turned in to us talking until 4 am. About a year and a half later, and many more nights spent with Alex walking me back to my dorm and us talking, we realized we were each other’s person. 
 
Alex, what do you love about Sarah? 
How she is always positive regardless of what we’re facing, she always finds the light at the end of the tunnel.  She is super smart and driven specially to help others.  She helps me to be the best person I could be.
 
Sarah, what do you love about Alex?
I love how Alex is so supportive of all my hopes, dreams and plans for the future.  He is so caring and makes me happy even when I am sad. It was pretty awesome how he worked so hard to meet his dreams to become a helicopter pilot.  I love how he follows his dreams!
 
What is something special about the two of you? 
Something special about the two of us, I would have to say that we have supported each other and always willing for an adventure.  First, Alex leaving for the army, him doing training in Georgia and Virginia, then leaving for Germany was the start of the next adventure.  We were able to travel all over Europe while he was there. Then a move to Texas round one was completed at Fort Hood, TX and we had a blast there and met so many friends.  Next, to Alabama, for Alex to start flight school and meanwhile I started nurse practitioner school. Lastly, we have completed another across the county move to El Paso, TX.  We are always up for an adventure and support each other through each up and down in life.

What do you like to do as a couple in your free time? 
We love exploring the outdoors, national parks, and museums whenever we can. We loved all the traveling we did while Alex was stationed in Germany, and absolutely loved experiencing the city nightlife of Austin while we were in central Texas. We love taking our dog on walks and he loved the beach when we were in Alabama.  Here in El Paso we have just been taking in the scenery and enjoying the mountains.
 
What are a few of your favorite things? 
We love our puppy dog, Archie! We love taking him on walks and going on adventures.  We loved going to Destin in Florida and Navarre Beach.  In Austin, Eureka and 24-hour diner are our favorite places to eat!  In El Paso, we have not explored too many places yet but I am sure we will find some good restaurants!
 
What does your dream wedding look like? 
Our dream wedding looks like having all our family and friends together in one place to celebrate with us!  Also dancing and a fun weekend with everyone!
 
Why did you choose to work with Social Graces? 
We choose to work with Social Graces because Katie is AWESOME. She listens and creates a beautiful design with all the information she gathers.  She knows many vendors which made it super easy to decide things with planning from across the country.  She lives locally and was super helpful with everything along the way!
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I am excited to introduce you to Katie and Ryan! So thrilled for their wedding at Belmont Manor this weekend!! Learn more about this sweet couple below!
 
How did the two of you meet? 
We met at a high school dance. We had a mutual friend or two and ended up dancing all night and began talking after that.
 
Ryan, what do you love about Katie?
That is very hard to put into words. She is just incredible and perfect. She is the most genuine and selfless person I have ever met. In our time together, she has changed the way I see things and made me into a much better person. She knows me better than anyone, when to challenge me and when to comfort me. How long would you like this to be? I can go on and on.
 
Katie, what do you love about Ryan?
Ryan is my person. He’s seen the good, the bad, and the ugly and has stuck around through it all. He supports me, encourages me, and lifts me up every day. He danced with me at my prom, cheered me on at my high school graduation, helped me move into my college dorm room and apartment, pulled all nighters with me when I had big projects to do for school, celebrated with me when I graduated college, gave me pep talks before every interview, spent hours setting up my classroom each year, held my hand as we purchased our first house together, and so much more. He has been there for every big moment since I was 17 and I couldn’t imagine doing any of it without him. He is kind, thoughtful and makes me laugh every day. He takes care of me and loves me so well. I am so lucky to have him.
 
What is something special about the two of you?
I would say how long we have been together for how young we are. We have truly grown up together and changed over the years but our relationship was always there.
 
What do you like to do as a couple in your free time?
We love beach days with our pup. Going out to a nice meal or just staying in. We have a great group of friends we see often.
 
What are a few of your favorite things?
Pizza of any kind, Traveling, Ryan likes golf, Katie like pinot grigio, we both love dogs, reality tv, sports, candles
 
What does your dream wedding look like?
Simple and sophisticated, surrounded by all of those who love us and who have played a part in how or why we love each other. A fun night of dancing and drinks. Good food and good company. We are very excited to have our entire life and social circles in one place. It is basically the only day of our lives where this group of people who have us as a common link will be together and it’s all to celebrate us. That is really special.
 
Why did you choose to work with Social Graces?
We were referred by one of Katie’s colleagues. Once we started to do our research, we knew Social Graces would be perfect as our month of coordinator! Katie’s eye for design and attention to detail aligns perfectly with our vision. Once we started talking to Katie, we realized that we have a lot in common! Not only are she and her husband named Katie and Ryan, but they also have a golden retriever pup just like we do. Now that we’ve met Katie and had a chance to work with her, we couldn’t imagine working with anyone else! She is so organized and thorough and is making this last month of wedding planning so easy!
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I am pleased to introduce you to Catie and Pablo! So excited for their wedding at The Naval Academy Chapel and Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, you are not going to want to miss this one!! Learn more about this spectacular couple below!
 
How did the two of you meet? 
We were both freshman in college at the time, I was in Philadelphia and Pablo was in Maryland.  I had just turned 18 and it was Thanksgiving break at home so she went out with a few friends from home in DC.  Pablo asked me to dance and kept trying to make small talk but it was too loud to hear anything.  We ended up finding a spot off the dance floor and talked for the entire night.  We exchanged numbers and have been inseparable ever since! 
 
Pablo, what do you love about Catie?  
I am extremely lucky to have someone that I can depend on through all of life’s challenges and Catie has remained by my side ready for what adventure is next. I love that she is a strong, hardworking woman, that knows what she wants, and goes for it.  It doesn't hurt that she is also the most beautiful woman I have ever met and I can't imagine the rest of my life without her. 
 
Catie, what do you love about Pablo?
I love his patience, kindness, and ability to always make me smile.  He is probably the least judgmental person I know and teaches me compassion daily. We may be complete opposites but we balance each other out and I am thankful to have someone who loves me unconditionally. I am definitely a better person when I am with him.  
 
What is something special about the two of you?
We have been primarily long distance for the entire 7 years we've been together.  Pablo moved to 6 different states after we both graduated college and Catie would visit about once a month on weekends. We just recently started living in the same state for the first time since we started dating in 2011. 
 
What do you like to do as a couple in your free time?
We like skiing/snowboarding, going to gym (when Pablo can convince me at least), I like to force Pablo to go to country concerts, and exploring the West Coast where we call home for now.  
 
What are a few of your favorite things?
I am a big wine drinker while Pablo prefers all the beer.  We love trying new restaurants but could probably eat Chickfila 7 nights a week.  
 
What does your dream wedding look like?
A bright, sunny day surrounded by our family and friends!  Good food, drinks, and music where everyone can have a great time and celebrate with us.  
 
Why did you choose to work with Social Graces?
A friend of my moms from work actually recommended Katie after working with her on her daughter’s wedding.  Since we live in Arizona, we knew that planning a wedding from the other side of the country would be extremely challenging.  Katie has coordinated and remained patient with all of the planning and kept my mom and I on track!
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I am pleased to introduce you to Colleen and Michael! So excited for their wedding at the Glen Ellen Farm this Saturday. Learn more about this wonderful couple below!
 
How did the two of you meet? 
My best friend, Shea, is Michael’s cousin and she introduced us shortly after I moved back to the DC area. 
 
Michael, what do you love about Colleen?
I love Colleen because she is the most beautiful person inside and out. Colleen always puts others first. She is always willing to lend an ear to everyone and when I’m having a bad day, seeing her makes me feel at home. 
 
Colleen, what do you love about Michael?
I love that Michael gives 110% to everything he does, whether it’s work, coaching or our relationship. He is selfless and radiates positivity to everyone he meets. He truly is the best person I know. 
 
What is something special about the two of you?
Michael and I grew up three houses away from each other our whole lives. We didn’t know each other until a couple years ago, but our parents still live only three houses away! 
 
What do you like to do as a couple in your free time?
We love to take our two dogs, Tonka and Goose, on hikes. We also love to go to wineries. 
 
What are a few of your favorite things?
A few of our favorite things include red wine (specifically Prisoner) and the Red Fox Inn in Middleburg. 
 
What does your dream wedding look like?
Our dream wedding is outdoors, surrounded by all the people we love and starting our life together in front of all our friends and family as the Celenza’s. 
 
Why did you choose to work with Social Graces?
We chose Social Graces after we stumbled upon pictures of Katie’s own wedding at our venue. I was in love with all of Katie’s unique touches and when I found out she was a wedding planner; I knew I had to become a part of the Social Graces family! 
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