Kamden, a teacher, and Sam, an electrician, met on Bumble and got to know each other during an initial FaceTime call that lasted four hours. On their first date, they played football—a pastime they bonded over and shared with friends.
For the big day, the pair leaned into vintage Disney with details inspired by the theme park and movies they grew up loving. “Our goal was to make our guests feel like they’d stepped into our own dream world, where they could share in the magic and charm that Disney has always represented to us,” says Kamden. Lamps on the reception tables created a warm, homey vibe; vintage place settings and old-time Disney posters on the tables added whimsy; and the lampposts outside the tent were meant to be reminiscent of Main Street USA. Disney music punctuated the weekend’s soundtrack, and notes from the Star Wars cantina song kicked off the Champagne pour at cocktail hour. Kamden’s dad planned an unscripted bibbidi-bobbidi-boo moment, surprising her with an ice sculpture of Cinderella’s castle.
The Details
Photography: Lauren R. Swann
Planning and design: Rebecca Thomas Events
Venue: Inn at Perry Cabin
Florist: Monteray Farms
Invitations: Cink Art
Cake: All in the Mix Bakeshop
Hairstylist: Sage + Stone Bridal
Makeup artist: Captivating Imaj Make-up Artistry
Bride’s attire: Maggie Sottero from Curvaceous Couture
Groom’s and groomsmen’s attire: Kings Custom Clothing
Bridesmaids’ attire: Birdy Grey
Music: Zach Branch Band (welcome party); David Bach Music (jazz trio); Mixing Maryland (DJ)
Rentals: Eastern Shore Tents & Events; Pretty Little Wedding Co.; On Your Mark Lighting; FêteFone (audio guestbook)
Transportation: Executive Transportation
Videographer: Paperboys
Wedding painter: Sammie Jeanne Art
Ice sculpture: Ice Lab
Comfort stations: Lux Lavs
This wedding originally appeared in the January 2025 issue of Washingtonian.
Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Style Setters for Washingtonian. Prior to joining Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File magazine in DC and before that, editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.
