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A Fresh, Airy Wedding at the Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick, Maryland

Justine Garafalo (25 and a nurse) and Chris Gagnon (42 and also a nurse) met while working at the Baltimore Children’s Hospital. Chris proposed with a

Justine Garafalo (25 and a nurse) and Chris Gagnon (42 and also a nurse) met while working at the Baltimore Children’s Hospital. Chris proposed with a cushion cut diamond ring at an overlook in Great Falls Park, Virginia. They chose to get married at the Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick, Maryland. "I had visited the vineyard early in our relationship and I always joked that I would get married there someday because it was so breathtakingly beautiful," says Justine. "When the time came, Chris and I visited it together and it just clicked. It was perfect." Chris and Justine wanted to have an elegant, understated garden party, so they chose to use cream, peach and light green in their wedding. They held their ceremony outdoors in the vineyard, so their programs doubled as fans for guests to use on that warm, summer day. They also gave their  guests customized koozies for their drinks. Wedding flowers included white and peach hydrangeas, pale pink miniature roses, Queen Anne's lace and pink and white lisianthus blooms.The wedding had many chalkboard details, from the seating chart to the table numbers and the menu. In lieu of favors, Chris and Justine gave a charitable donation to Give Kids the World, a foundation that helps children with life-threatening illnesses have memorable experiences at Florida attractions. The cause is close to the couple's hearts because their nephew was invited to stay with Give Kids the World as a part of his Make-A-Wish trip. Chris and Justine's vineyard wedding was pretty in peach and pink, and the personal touches were considerate and heartwarming.

Justine's engagement ring was a cushion cut diamond with a pave diamond halo in addition to a pave diamond band.
Tiffany Blue Badgley Mischka Shoes With Crystal Brooch on Peep Toe
Justine wore an A-line Hayley Page wedding dress with beaded cap sleeves and a flowy, ruffled skirt. The back of the dress had a large, beaded cut-out.
The peach and white bouquet included hydrangeas, miniature roses and Queen Anne's lace. It was held together in a pretty, embroidered pink wrap with satin buttons and a customized tag.
Beaded Back With Cut-Out
The bridesmaids wore floor length blush dresses with various necklines from Little Borrowed Dress. They carried small peach and white bouquets with hydrangeas and roses.
Groomsmen in Khaki Suits
Garden Wedding at Running Hare Vineyard
The wedding programs doubled as fans, which was useful for the outdoor vineyard ceremony.
Justine and Chris were married under a pergola at the Running Hare Vineyard. The pergola was decorated with a sheer white fabric and green vines.
Chalkboard Seating Charts With Wood and Colored Glass Frames
Justine and Chris gave their guests cute customized koozies that said "Something ld, something new, something to hold your brew!" with the couple's names and wedding date on them.
The centerpieces included peach hydrangeas and pale pink miniature roses as well as Queen Anne's lace. The table numbers were written in chalk with silver plated frames.
Instead of giving favors, Justine and Chris decided to make a donation on behalf of their guests to Give Kids the World, a non-profit village in Central Florida that helps children with life-threatening illnesses experience Florida attractions. Guests received red ribbon pins to commemorate the cause.
Chalkboard Menu at Vineyard Reception
Personalized Cake Serving Set
The five tier white cake from Caked To Perfection was decorated with pink and white lisianthus flowers and monogrammed with the newlyweds' initial. The cake was displayed on an ornate silver cake stand.