One of the things that's nice about The Plannery being a team is that, when one person books a wedding and then realizes that “Oops, I'm about to have a baby, this is probably bad timing!”, another planner can pick it up and run with it! :) That was the case when Rebecca took over this wedding from Tarra, whose wife was expecting.  But it was clearly kismet, because as soon as Rebecca met Laura and Brendon, there was an instant connection.  The three got along like a house on fire!  This couple was so sweet, Rebecca couldn't help but be charmed by their love for each other (and for their dog Otis!)  Then, when she first visited their GORGEOUS venue, Gramercy Mansion in Greenspring Valley in Baltimore County, she fell in love with the venue too!  Whether the ceremony was inside the beautiful mansion, built in 1902, or outside in the stunning gardens, she knew it would be stunning...but, of course, everyone REALLY wanted the ceremony to be held outside! 

The day of the wedding, this was literally a last minute decision.  It was raining on and off all day, and no less than 5 weather apps were consulted on various phones to try and figure out if it would stop in time.  Chairs were set up, blankets were laid out to ward off the chill, but still, as the ceremony got closer and closer, a decision had to be made.  To complicate things, we had a string duo, neither of whom could play their EXTREMELY expensive instruments in any sort of precipitation!!!  Rebecca consulted with the couple, and, of course, they asked her advice.  She crossed her fingers and took the leap...let's do it outside.  Literally in the MINUTES before the ceremony, the rain cleared, and not only did it stay clear through the ceremony (THANK GOD!) but they were able to do the cocktail hour in the beautiful gardens as well.  There is NOT a bad spot on this property, so guests were able to wander around looking at the gardens, which were still lush through the end of October, and play with Ring Bearer Otis the dog (until he went home for a much earned rest).

Other favorite details from this wedding include Laura’s dad making a sweet toast and pulling out hair ribbons she had loved when she was a little girl (!), their hot apple cider bar in the library, where guests took turns stoking the fire (such a lovely fall touch!), and the fact that this couple was brought to us by PAST clients of ours, who also attended the wedding! Melissa and Tashia have been favorites of ours ever since their wedding back in 2014 - Since then, Tashia has launched her own dog walking and pet care business, Platinum Pets, and she was the one who helped keep Otis occupied during the ceremony!

All in all, this is one of our very favorite fall weddings - so enjoy the lovely photos by Modern Frames Photography, and congrats again to Laura and Brendon!

Laura and Brendon’s Vendors:

Wedding Planner: Rebecca O’Donnell, The Plannery

Venue: Gramercy Mansion

Caterer: Linwoods Catering

Photographer: Modern Frames Photography

Ceremony Music: String Poets

Reception Music: AJ Productions

Draping: Event Dynamics

Cake: Whipped Weddings

Make-up: Ariel Lewis, Airbrush by Ariel

Officiant: Shannon Rice, Royal Ink Weddings